Soraya Karimi

Bachelor's

Environmental Engineering

Total New Energies USA

Biomass Sourcing Intern

• Researched US pine plantation literature to understand medium-run pine supply in the US historically and into present day. • Worked alongside leading consultants from North Carolina State University to predict pine supply, using Sub-Regional Timberland Supply model. • Utilized ArcGIS to thoroughly analyze and map various timberland attributes. • Performed data analysis over status, harvest count, supply, cost and more for multiple sites using USDA aggregated data and Microsoft Excel. • Successfully selected two sites for pine tree production. • Executed a complete life cycle analysis on two pine producing sites using GREET model software, evaluating on emissions and costs of production and transportation. • Completed a final report (Microsoft Word) and presentations on research, selection, and analysis.