GABIJA GASILIONYTE / SELECTED RESEARCH & EXPERIENCE
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING — CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Curiosity
meets discovery.
I’m Gabija (Gabby) Gasilionytė — a chemical engineering student exploring materials, molecules, and the questions that connect them.
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CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY • CLASS OF 2030
01 / 05
THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
ABOUT / GABBY
Driven by
the why.
“Science begins with curiosity.”
I am a Chemical Engineering student at Case Western Reserve University, interested in the intersection of experimental chemistry, materials science, and data-driven research.
From investigating antioxidant stability in the laboratory to studying how particles arrange under stress, I’m motivated by the microscopic details that explain larger scientific phenomena.
ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Education.
EXPECTED MAY 2030
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
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JULY 2026
Klaipėda Lyceum
International Baccalaureate Diploma · IB score: 39/45
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02 / 05
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
FROM THEORY TO EXPERIMENT
Research that
asks more.
Investigations that bridge analytical chemistry, thermal processing, and quantitative science.
PROJECT / 001
IB CHEMISTRY · EXTENDED ESSAY
How heat changes
lycopene.
Independent research · Klaipėda Lyceum
An experimental study of how thermal processing changes the stability and extractability of lycopene in round and plum tomatoes. Samples were heated under controlled conditions and analyzed using solvent extraction and UV–Vis spectrophotometry at 503 nm.
SOLVENT EXTRACTION / UV–VIS SPECTROPHOTOMETRY / THERMAL PROCESSING / DATA ANALYSIS
RESEARCH DATA / SELECTED FIGURE
PROJECT / 002
IB CHEMISTRY · INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
The chemistry of
vitamin C.
Independent research · Klaipėda Lyceum
A comparison of microwave and stovetop heating and their effect on vitamin C concentration in orange juice. The project used standardized iodine solutions, iodometric titration, and statistical analysis to assess nutrient stability under heat.
IODOMETRIC TITRATION / ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY / QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
RESEARCH DATA / SELECTED FIGURE
03 / 05
UNDERGRADUATE MATERIALS RESEARCH
EMAC 125 / CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Understanding
matter in motion.
Exploring the microscopic dynamics that shape how complex materials move and respond to stress.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Overall research
Our research group investigates the rheological behavior of dense suspensions, with a focus on how applied shear stress influences viscosity, particle interactions, and material flow.
02 / MY CONTRIBUTION
My research focus
I study the response of individual particles to shear stress: how they rearrange, interact, and form ordered structures. Using MATLAB and simulation data, I analyze particle positions, frictional contacts, and structural changes to better understand bulk suspension behavior.
FIG. 01 / MATLAB SIMULATION
Particle arrangements and local structural ordering at selected shear strains.
FIG. 02 / PARTICLE INTERACTIONS
How increasing shear stress promotes frictional contacts and interconnected particle networks.
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LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
BEYOND THE LAB
Curiosity in
every direction.
Contributing across academic communities, service initiatives, and athletics.
01 / ACADEMIC & SCIENCE
Chem-E-Car Stopping Team
Developing a stopping mechanism using sulfuric-acid-based clock reactions
2026
Peer Notetaker · ECHE 151
Academic course support
2026
BioDesign Library
Formulations for bio-based alternatives
2026
National Honor Society
St. John Neumann
2024
First & Second Honors
St. John Neumann
2024
Experimental Aircraft Association
Student member
2023
02 / LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Lithuanian Sea Museum & Delfinariumas
Visitor guide, event coordination, facility support
2024–2026
Top Student Recognition
Graduating class of 2026
2026
“Lesė” Animal Shelter
Volunteer, visitor guide
2025
Klaipėda Food Bank
Front desk and telephone customer services
2025
Key Club
Community service, food drives, cleanups, fundraising
2023–2024
Lithuanian Sunday School “Saulutė”
Teacher, event planner, lead instructor
2021–2023
Steps Against Melanoma
Fundraising volunteer, social media promotion
2021–2022
03 / ATHLETICS
Tennis
CWRU, Tarvalauskis Sports Arena, St. John Neumann
2020–2026
Varsity Swim Team Athlete
Jewish Community Center & St. John Neumann
2021–2023
05 / 05
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BEYOND RESEARCH
Work with
purpose.
Real-world experiences in organization, teamwork, and communication.
2026 — PRESENT
[U]Tech · Case Western Reserve University
Office Assistant
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2023 — 2024
The Bowl · Naples, Florida
Crew Member
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2022 — 2023
Caffeine Roasters · Tampa, Florida
Barista
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2022 — 2023
Independent Dog Care Services · Tampa, Florida
Pet Care Provider
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LET’S CONNECT
THE NEXT QUESTION STARTS HERE
HAVE AN IDEA, A QUESTION, OR A COLLABORATION?
Let’s make
something matter.
Interested in research, collaboration, or exchanging ideas? I would love to hear from you.