Process Engineer
Chemical engineer with experimental and theoretical research experience in thermodynamics, transport, kinetics, catalysts, separation membranes, and alternative energy. Multiple years working in chemical production, process development, materials preparation, computational simulation, and data analysis. Published 4 peer-reviewed papers. Extensively collaborated with researchers of different educational backgrounds. Excellent communicator. Fluent in English and Chinese.
Education
Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA Expected Aug. 2015
o Thesis: Computational Simulation of Homogeneous First-Row Transition Metal Catalysis
o Received Graduate Research Fellowship
Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University (TJU), China Jun. 2012
o Thesis: Study on Preparation and Performance of Modified NaAlg Composite Membranes for CO2 Separation
o Received Outstanding Graduate Award, given to top 10 graduates
Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT), China Jun. 2009
o Thesis: Chemical Process Design for 22 Mt/y EO-MEG
o Received Outstanding Graduate Award, given to top 10 graduates
Skills
Advanced proficiency in programing languages and engineering design software:
o Python, AutoCAD, Fortran90, C++, Linux, MS Office, Origin, Matlab, Avogadro, ChemOffice
Experimental sample characterization using:
o SEM, ATR-FTIR, XRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy
Academic Work Experiences
Graduate Researcher, Keith Research Group, University of Pittsburgh Jan. 2014-Present
• Graduate research work
o Investigated electrochemical CO2 reductions with N-heterocyclic carbene co-catalysts
o Investigated CO2 hydrogenation using bifunctional catalysts not containing noble metals
o Elucidated a complete mechanistic pathway for C-H borylation using catalysts involving earth-abundant elements
o Performed data analysis to obtain insights into reaction processes and optimize calculation methods
o Independently learned Python and increased working efficiency 50-fold
• Mentorship work
o Directed two undergraduate students to conduct research on efficient global conformers optimization
Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh May. 2015-Present
• Reactive Process Engineering Laboratory
o Instruct undergraduates to evaluate reactions in reactors
• Systems Engineering – Design Laboratory
o Instruct undergraduates to learn heat transfer and design heat exchangers
Graduate Researcher, Wang Research Group, Tianjin University, China Sept. 2009-Jun. 2012
o Designed anti-oxidative membrane materials for CO2 separation from oxidant-containing flue gas
o Developed separation membranes and membrane modules
o Tested membrane separation performance and characterized membrane materials
o Evaluated economic feasibility of membranes and membrane modules for industrial use
o Reduced membrane cost by 20% compared to commercial membranes with similar separation performance
Presentation & Leadership
o Poster presented at the 24th North American Meeting of the Catalysis Society (Jun. 2015)
o Speaker at 2015 Simulators’ Meeting at Carnegie Mellon University (May 2015)
o Won 2nd prize in P&G Technical Challenge (May 2012)
o Mathematic...
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