BYU PRISM

Kristie Moffat

Contact Information

Email: ksmoffat13@gmail.com

Education

• Brigham Young University, Fulton School of Engineering and Technology, December 2014
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Research Interests

• Virus and Biological Modeling
  • Develop large-scale mathematical models to study effects and optimize degradation pathways of caffeine to produce pharmaceutical precursors
  • Collaborate with experimental researchers to develop and validate a comprehensive mathematical model involving a reaction network and multiple intermediate species

Publications

Coming soon...

Experience

• PRISM Research Group, Provo, UT, December 2012-Present
  • Investigated novel techniques for dynamic parameter estimation of biological systems
  • Developed large-scale techniques in preparation for whole-cell simulations and complex reaction networks
  • Conducted regular conference calls and research updates with collaborators
• George Stephanopoulos Research Group, Cambridge, MA, September 2012-November 2012
  • Investigated chemical process safety incidents in industry to develop process safety modules for integration into the Chemical Engineering curriculum
• Production Engineering Intern, Adhesive Polymers Plant, Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, TX, May 2012-August 2012
  • Identified malfunctioning process equipment through statistical analysis and developed an improvement plan, preventing future safety incidents
  • Engineered a new pump safety system to bring the equipment into compliance
  • Prepared key data reports for a process safety root cause investigation
  • Conducted regular team meetings
• Paula T. Hammond Research Group, Cambridge, MA, February 2012-May 2012
  • Investigated layer by layer assembly of polyelectrolyte multilayers for self regulating glucagon delivery
• Robert Langer Research Group, Cambridge, MA, February 2011-May 2012
  • Developed library of biodegradable glucose sensitive polymers for insulin delivery
  • Characterized drug encapsulating particles for size, biocompatability, drug loading, and release kinetics
• Veterinary Assistant, Salt Creek Veterinary Clinic, Nephi, UT June 2011-August 2011
  • Performed simple veterinary procedures
  • Assisted in the diagnostic process

Interests and Awards

• Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholar
• Energy Solutions Scholar
• Valedictorian, Spanish Fork High School Class of 2010
• Society of Women Engineers
• Music
  • Piano Soloist, Violinist, Choir Accompanist, Choir Member
• Skills:
  • MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Aspen Process Explorer, IP21 Data, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign