Profile
Saged Elghatas
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About Me:
I live in Darlington northeast of England. I’m a dad with two daughters in primary school, and my wife is studying for her PhD. I love watching Premier League football and enjoy taking walks in nature, spending time in the environment.
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My pronouns are:
he/him
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My Work:
I develop and design technologies that can reduce the Carbon dioxide emissions for the production facilities using the chemical engineering principles (i.e., chemistry, mathematics, physics, etc.)
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My Typical Day:
I usually wake up early to have breakfast with my morning coffee, then catch the train to work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In the evening, I love spending quality time with my daughters, helping them learn new things, reading together, and having fun.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would plan a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fun day at our neighbourhood school using the £500 prize money, if I were to win.
This event would engage students in hands-on learning experiences, inspiring them to explore the fascinating world of science and technology. -
Education:
I went to school in Egypt named D.E.L.S (Damietta English Language School)
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Qualifications:
- Higher education qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, from Cairo university
- Diploma in Natural gas processing in petroleum engineering, Cairo University
- Master in Enviromental engineering and sustainable production, URV university in Spain.
- Chartered Chemical engineer from IChemE.
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Work History:
- Graduate in trainee (1 years)
- Operations support engineer (5 years)
- Chemical engineer in engineering team (5 years)
- Commercial manager in technology company (1.5 years)
- Senior Chemical engineer in technology company. (1 years)
I started my Career as graduate in trainee in Methanex (Candian company). Methanex
Methanex is a petrochemical company that produces Methanol. Methanol is an intermediate chemical that goes into most of our life products (i.e., paints, fuel, etc.)
- Started as graduates.
- Worked for Operations Team
- Worked for Engineering Team f.
I moved to Johnson Matthey (JM), a technology company in United Kingdom:
- I was the Commercial Manager for their business in Saudi Arabian
- I was inspired to move to Stockton office to design/develop a new technology to decarbonise the existing production facilities.
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Current Job:
Currently, I am working as Senior chemical engineer design/develop a new technology to decarbonise the existing production facilities.
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Employer:
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Nature-lover, engineer
What did you want to be after you left school?
Scientist won Nobel prize.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
no
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Teacher in school.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
sami yusuf
What's your favourite food?
Italian Pasta
Tell us a joke.
Q: What is the most important day in Egypt? A: Mummy’s Day.
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