CHEE Class Notes - Spring 2024
The people in the 1967 photo are the DuPont summer engineers: Front row: Newton Don, Arizona, Larry Bourland, Mississippi, Larry Porter, Oklahoma State, Larry Goldstone, Nebraska, Nick Schott, Arizona, Bill Tharnish, Nebraska; Back row: Jim Wolfe, ASU, Darrell Hardman, Texas, Gerald Wortham, Oklahoma State, Tom Krieger, Nebraska, John McNally, North Dakota.
Dr. Nick R. Schott
Class of 1968, MS in Chemical Engineering
Class of 1971, PhD in Chemical Engineering
I am honored to be inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in recognition of my work leading the internationally recognized University of Massachusetts plastics program. I was inspired to study plastics during my summer job at DuPont in Orange, Texas, in 1967.
Matt Frondorf
Class of 1979, BS in Chemical Engineering
I don’t have much that is exciting to report. I’m not dating Taylor Swift and I have yet to hear from the Nobel Prize committee. That said, I do have a more mundane item that my old classmates may appreciate. I still own and drive the 1973 Volkswagon Beetle that I had in college. This little car hauled me and my friends all over Tucson back then -- to the Pawnbroker, the Stumble Inn, and various beery points in between. It also took me across the country on various summer engineering intern jobs. As an engineer, I’ve come to appreciate the thoughtful excellence of the Beetle’s design – it has truly stood the test of time. My UA degree has held up pretty well too.
Nam Ho
Class of 2010, BS in Chemical Engineering
Class of 2013, MS in Environmental Engineering
ho.nam@azdeq.gov
I work for the Arizona Department of Environment Quality (ADEQ) as an associate environmental engineer in the drinking water section. I began my career as an entry-level environmental engineer and obtained my Professional Engineering (PE) license in 2018. Recently, I applied to become a senior-level engineer.
I’m working on the Predictive Analytics Project, developing a model to predict when a public water system may exceed the maximum contaminant level for arsenic by analyzing compliance data. Our project won an Arizona Forward Award in 2023.
I encourage any engineer who has a passion for the environment to explore a career at ADEQ. I am grateful to have a job that utilizes the knowledge and skills gained from obtaining my environmental engineering degrees.
Abdulrahman Batyour
Class of 2021, BS in Chemical Engineering
asb_4949@hotmail.com
I am a pivotal member of the production team for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company working at one of the world’s largest butane cracker plants, located in Jubail Industrial City. I contribute to operational excellence by leading numerous optimization projects that enhance plant efficiency and productivity. My job includes planning and executing major maintenance activities, ensuring strict schedules and limited downtime. I actively promote a culture of safety, implementing regular safety sessions and significantly reducing the frequency of accidents.
One of my most cherished experiences has been taking my mother on international travels. Seeing her happiness and spending time together has been incredibly rewarding for both of us. I plan to become engaged soon and look forward to embarking on this new chapter of my life with enthusiasm and dedication.