Tem NisaarCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

BYU · CLASS OF 2027 · UTAH

Understand the process.
Make it better.

I’m Tem Nisaar, a chemical engineering student connecting experiments, process models, and hands-on safety work to practical engineering decisions.

Available for full-time opportunities · April 2027

Stirred-vessel oxygen transfer experiment with overhead impeller in the BYU laboratory
FROM THE LAB Oxygen transfer & sparger design ↗
PROCESS MODELING+EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN+ENVIRONMENTAL & PROCESS SAFETY

PROJECT PORTFOLIO

From a question
to a tested idea.

Academic experiments, research models, and operational improvements. Explore the approach, evidence, and next steps behind each project.

EXPERIENCE

Working where
details matter.

I build models, work with regulated materials, and help people follow clear, practical procedures.

AUG 2026 — PRESENTCedar Hills, UT

Research Intern

Bioactives Research

Develop Python models for noni extraction with methanol and ethanol. Evaluate temperature, diffusion, staged washes, and degradation to prioritize testing and identify the data needed for validation.

JUL 2025 — PRESENTProvo, UT

Hazardous Materials Team Lead

BYU Risk Management

Collect and characterize chemical, biological, and radioactive materials from 120+ laboratories. Audit inventory and storage, help train student employees, develop Safety Data Sheets, and revise standard operating procedures with leadership.

Earlier experience +

Building Care Worker

BYU Conference Center · Jun 2022 – Jan 2023

Coordinated setup and logistics for 40+ events with up to 2,000 attendees.

Testing Center Proctor

Ensign College · Apr 2021 – Jan 2022

Supported 50+ test-takers weekly and communicated testing guidelines by email and campus announcements.

Summer Intern

Petro Matad Group · Jun – Jul 2018

Analyzed 185+ oil extraction data points and supported laboratory maintenance and hazardous materials handling.

ABOUT ME

I want to understand
why it changed.

A model predicts a different yield. A sparger changes how quickly oxygen enters the liquid. A disposal invoice reveals a possible improvement. I enjoy working through the details to understand why—and deciding what to test next.

I’m pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University, graduating in April 2027. My interests span process engineering, water treatment, and environmental health and safety.

Brigham Young UniversityB.S. Chemical Engineering · 2022–2027Expected April 2027 · GPA 3.23
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Tools I work with

Aspen HYSYS · process modelingPython · NumPy, SciPy / odeint, MatplotlibM-Star CFDEmerson DeltaVSolidWorks & OnshapeExcel

Safety & regulatory knowledge

JHA · HAZOP · Risk assessment · EPA, RCRA, and OSHA compliance · NIOSH guidance

Training certificates

  • Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper (DOT)
  • Hazardous Waste Determination (RCRA Subpart K)
  • Universal Waste Management
  • RCRA, Emergency Response & Incidental Spill Cleanup

BEYOND THE LAB

Mongolian interpretation

Provided live interpretation at the Provo Missionary Training Center, May–September 2024.

AP Chemistry tutoring

Created personalized lessons to help students understand chemistry and prepare for exams, May 2024–July 2025.

Volunteer leadership

Led 40+ volunteers and delivered 15+ training sessions in Brisbane, Australia, September 2018–October 2020.

LET’S CONNECT

Have a process
worth improving?

I’m exploring chemical engineering, environmental, and EHS opportunities starting after April 2027.

PROJECT DETAILS