Ibrahim Al Abri
Boulder
Summary
Chemical engineering student with hands-on experience in plant operations and process optimization. Skilled in MATLAB, Aspen Plus, and AutoCAD, with a strong foundation in teamwork and communication. Passionate about innovative solutions in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Seeking opportunities to leverage academic excellence and technical skills in a dynamic engineering environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Assistant (CA)
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted residents with lockouts and equipment checkout, improving community relations.
- Facilitated community engagement through daily interactions, fostering a supportive living environment.
Course Assistant (CA)
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Organized and graded assignments, and held office hours to support student understanding, and ensure course alignment.
Residential Services Assistant (RSA)
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated guest arrangements for summer conferences, ensuring seamless operations and positive guest experiences.
CU NightRide
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided safe, late-night transportation for CU community members
- Promoted campus safety and social responsibility through dependable service
Education
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering -
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2025
Minor in Business Administration -
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2025
English Language Certificate -
University of Delaware
Newark, DE12-2020
English Language Certificate -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA12-2020
General Education Diploma -
Al Sheikh Abi Saieed Alkudami School
Al Hamra05-2020
Skills
- MATLAB
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen HYSYS
- SuperPro Designer
- AutoCAD
- COMSOL
- Microsoft Excel
- ChemDraw
- Mestrenova
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Safety protocols
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Projects
Vanillin Production from Kraft Lignin (Capstone Design Project – CHEN 4520)
- Designed a biomass-based vanillin process (100 kg/hr), optimizing reactors and reducing utility costs through heat integration and solvent recovery. Achieved $19.4M NPV and 12.5% IRR using tools like Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Excel, and SuperPro Designer.
HostHero.ai (Business Plan Project – BUSM 4010)
- Co-founded a startup offering AI tools for Airbnb hosts, serving as CTO and leading system design and strategy. Built GPT-powered chatbots and automated workflows to streamline communication, with projections of 15,000+ users and $4M revenue. Tools used include OpenAI API, Twilio, Glide, and Zapier.
Affiliations
- President – Sports Committee, Omani Student Association
Accomplishments
- International STEM Scholar
- 20 National Academic Awards
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Native
Native
Timeline
Community Assistant (CA)
University of Colorado Boulder
09.2024 - 05.2025
Course Assistant (CA)
University of Colorado Boulder
08.2024 - 12.2024
Residential Services Assistant (RSA)
University of Colorado Boulder
05.2024 - 08.2024
CU NightRide
University of Colorado Boulder
02.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering -
University of Colorado Boulder
Minor in Business Administration -
University of Colorado Boulder
English Language Certificate -
University of Delaware
English Language Certificate -
University of Pennsylvania
General Education Diploma -
Al Sheikh Abi Saieed Alkudami School