AYAH STIF
UAE
Summary
- Motivated Chemical Engineer with a Master’s degree and strong academic foundation in advanced materials, process optimization, and quality management. Experienced in laboratory research, statistical analysis, and experimental design, with hands-on expertise in catalyst synthesis, boron-based materials, and hydrogen storage. Skilled in quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 19011) and proficient in R programming, MATLAB, and ChemCAD. Recognized by TUBİTAK for innovation in defense and aerospace applications and committed to driving sustainable technological solutions through research and process improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESEARCHER
State-Funded Scientific Research Projects (BAP) - Turkey
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed experimental synthesis and characterization of Ni–Au catalysts for NaBH4 hydrolysis using XRD, BET, SEM/EDS, TGA, and FT-IR analyses.
- Developed experimental protocols, conducted literature reviews, and analyzed data to optimize hydrogen generation performance.
MASTER'S THESIS
Chemical Engineering Laboratory - Turkey
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Applied machine learning (decision tree, random forest, gradient boosting) to analyze structure-property-performance relationships in boron-based H₂ storage materials.
- Curated and modeled 1,163 experimental entries (2000–2023) using PCA and regression techniques, generating robust predictive insights for solid-state hydrogen storage.
- Mentored junior researchers, and presented findings at national and international conferences, contributing to project publications.
TRANSLATOR
Provincial Directorate of Migration Management - Turkey
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided translation services between Arabic, Turkish, and English.
- Served as a community representative and public liaison for the Syrian community in Turkey.
RESEARCHER
Chemical Engineering Laboratory - Turkey
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Mentored new research groups and conducted experiments on chemical compound properties, gaining practical experience in laboratory instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis.
- Investigated elemental boron production from low-cost borax via thermite reaction, and its application as a hybrid rocket fuel additive.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Chemical Engineering Laboratory - Turkey
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed a low-cost thermite-based protocol to extract elemental boron and validated performance by integrating it into paraffin hybrid rocket fuel; completed full characterization (XRD, TGA, SEM), prototype static firing tests, and a safety-feasibility assessment; the project earned a TÜBİTAK 2242 Incentive Award (Defense-Space-Aviation).
SUMMER INTERN
Al-Radwan Livestock and Food Industries Company - UAE
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored operational processes and performed sample analyses in a water treatment plant.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall efficiency.
Education
Master's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, Turkey01.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, Turkey01.2022
Skills
- Experimental chemistry & catalyst synthesis
- Statistical analysis, machine learning (R), predictive modeling
- Process optimization & chemical process engineering
- Lab management & experiment design
- Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mass & energy balances
- Process control & safety assessment
- Data analysis & statistical techniques
- Problem-solving & teamwork
- Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SpaceCAD, ChemCAD
- Quality engineering & ISO 9001 standards
Accomplishments
- Finalist and Award Recipient – TÜBİTAK 2242 (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), Recognized for outstanding research on boron-based hybrid rocket fuel in the Defense, Space, and Aviation category.
Certification
- Certificate in Quality Engineering — Turkey, ISO 19011 Quality Management System Auditor Certificate — Turkey
- Youth Training on Sustainable Development Goals — Dubai, UAE
- Participation Certificate – T
- BİTAK 2237/A Applied Catalysis Seminar, Participation and Presentation Certificate – International Hydrogen Technologies Conference (IHTEC9)
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Turkish
English
Timeline
RESEARCHER
State-Funded Scientific Research Projects (BAP) - Turkey
01.2024 - 01.2025
MASTER'S THESIS
Chemical Engineering Laboratory - Turkey
01.2024 - 01.2025
RESEARCHER
Chemical Engineering Laboratory - Turkey
01.2022 - 01.2023
SUMMER INTERN
Al-Radwan Livestock and Food Industries Company - UAE
06.2021 - 08.2021
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Chemical Engineering Laboratory - Turkey
01.2021 - 01.2022
TRANSLATOR
Provincial Directorate of Migration Management - Turkey
01.2020 - 01.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Ondokuz Mayis University
Master's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Ondokuz Mayis University
References
Reference available upon request