James L. Kline

Chemical Engineering Student
231 Parkway Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
jlk223@case.edu | linkedin.com/in/james-kline502026

Education

Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Minor: Business Management | GPA: 3.43 | August 2022 – Expected May 2026

Relevant Coursework: Separation Processes, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Design & Safety, Senior Lab, Transport Phenomena, Measurements Lab
Activities: Varsity Football Team

Technical skills

Engineering Tools: COMSOL Multiphysics, Aspen Plus, LabVIEW
Software: Microsoft Office Suite
Core Skills: Process Simulation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Lab Techniques

Experience

Undergraduate Research – CWRU Department of Chemistry
Researcher, Burda Group | May 2025 – August 2025

Operated and calibrated water activity sensors over 20+ hours per week to evaluate ionic liquid-water interactions to inform optimization of flow battery technology
Compiled results using Excel and graphical analysis to visualize trends in ionic liquid hydration
Met weekly with Dr. Burda to present progress, clarify data interpretations, and align on project goals

Covestro – Pittsburgh, PA
Sales and Market Development Intern | May 2024 – August 2024

Analyzed demolition proposals and presented executive summaries that informed contractor selection decisions.
Conducted research on 15+ energy storage markets and emerging technologies, supporting future sales targeting strategies.
Consolidated global market share data across teams in Europe, Asia, and North America to generate competitive insights.

The Fresh Market – Mt. Lebanon, PA
Produce Team Member | June 2022 – August 2022; Dec 2022 – Jan 2023

Managed inventory rotation and merchandising for optimal product freshness and customer satisfaction.
Prepared and displayed produce in a high-volume retail environment, maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

Case Western Reserve Football Team – NCAA Division III Student-Athlete – 2x Presidents’ Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll
High School Wind Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble – Leadership roles in competitive musical groups