Engineering Project

Donald Chiou

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Objectives

To apply the skills which have been learnt from various sources of experiences in

science and technology.

To obtain new experiences and challenges as part of ongoing career movement and

development.

To provide knowledge and quality work in all areas possible and making an impact.

Skills Summary

- Innovative and lateral thinking approaches

- Demonstrated problem solving skills

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong hands-on technical approach and skills

- Initiative to take projects into new areas

- Rapid ability to adapt in new scenarios and environments

- Experienced in a wide range of scientific and technology based areas

- Proven time management and organisational skills

- Excellent “all-rounder”

Employment History

Post-Doctoral Researcher January 2009 – Present

University of Sydney, School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

- Innovation in Spray Drying & Fluidised Bed Crystallisation Project

(Development of technologies for spray drying, crystallisation and particle

engineering)

- Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Project

(Developing alternative technologies for gaseous carbon dioxide

sequestration)

- Providing microscopy support for research group and students (light

microscopy, confocal microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-

Ray Diffraction)

Associate Supervisor &

Honorary Research Associate May & Sept 2008 – Present

University of Sydney, School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

- Assisting the supervision of multiple undergraduate & postgraduate

students in research group

- Reading and correcting written materials (e.g. journal articles, reports,

abstracts and applications for programmes)

- Providing technical support and instrumentation knowledge to students

(laser particle sizing, calorimetry, sorption equipment, microscopy, spray

drying)

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Investigative (Forensic) Engineer/Scientist October 2008 – Present

For FleetPlus, NSW, Australia

(With The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

- Investigation of powder coated metal products failing service life

prematurely

- Determination of test schedule and analysis of failure

- Currently in negotiation of project scope

For Orica Mining, NSW, Australia

(With The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

- Investigation of HDPE failures for storage and transport containers

- Analysis of failure for cause

- Experimental testing to determine appropriate course of action

- Liaison with academic and technical staffs

- Recommendations for future situations

- Reporting on work completed

- Currently on hold due to budget restrictions at Orica Mining

For the Goro Construction Team, Goro Nickel Project, New Caledonia

(With The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

- Investigation of 33kV, 3-core electrical cable jointing failures

- Site visits to examine, observe and question involved parties for the

problem situation

- Analysis of failures for cause with engineering/scientific principles

- Experimentation to replicate failures with controls

- Liaison with academic researchers from the university, client staff and

industry (product manufacturer representatives)

- Recommendations and future preventions

- Reporting for work completed

For New South Wales Police, NSW, Australia

(With the University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

- Investigation of tempered glass and polycarbonate drinking glasses

- Analysis for potential breaking and injury causing factors

- Project incomplete due to client exceeding their budget and withdrawing

the project from completion.

Research Assistant May 2008 – August 2008

University of Sydney, Electron Microscope Unit

- Specimen preparation for electron microscopy work and image collection

- Report and journal writing

- - Bacterial bio-film project involved preparation of biological samples

from the oral cavity and hip joint, with both scanning and transmission

electron microscopy utilized to visualise for presence of bacteria.

- Clay filtration project involved preparing and embedding clay slabs into

resins to test using scanning electron microscopy for permeation of

heavy metals through the mesh layers attached onto the clay slabs.

- Reason for leaving: Completion of the section of work, completion of

contracted work.

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Research & Laboratory Assistant Oct 2004 - Present

University of Sydney, School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

- Experimental and laboratory work

- Generalist laboratory work for external clients of the school using

instrumentation, cleaning of equipment, moving and setting up of

laboratory space.

- Preparation of journal and other publication materials

Laboratory Assistant July 2002 – Aug 2003

University of Sydney, Electron Microscope Unit

- Teaching training courses and unit users

- School visits and undergraduate courses for light/confocal

microscopy, specimen preparation, scanning electron microscopy

- Preparation of teaching resources

- Experimental work and general laboratory work

- Laboratory maintenance such as glassware, chemical restocking,

cleaning of fume hoods, simple reagent and resin replenishing etc.

- Reason for leaving: Completed my studies at the time and sought

alternative work.

Laboratory Technician & Anatomist Aug – Dec 2007

University of Western Sydney, School of Medicine

- Organisation of class materials

- Transport and setting up of teaching materials for tutorials

- Ensuring appropriate specimens are of correct type and quality for

teaching purposes

- Production of teaching resources

- Dissection and Prosection of human cadavers for student use

- Maintaining teaching resources such as prosections and bone

models

- Reason for leaving: Completed contract, contract was not renewed due to

staff re-arrangement at the school.

Laboratory Technician & Anatomist Aug – Dec 2003

University of Sydney, School of Biomedical Sciences

- Organisation of class materials

- Transport and setting up of teaching materials for tutorials

- Ensuring appropriate specimens are of correct type and quality for

teaching purposes

- Production of teaching resources

- Dissection and Prosection of human cadavers for student use

- Maintaining teaching resources such as prosections and bone

models

- Reason for leaving: Completed contract and contract was not renewed due

to university policies.

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Academic Tutor & Demonstrator March – June 2003, 2004, 2005

University of Sydney, Department of Anatomy & Histology

Teaching of 3rd year anatomy students

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- Visceral anatomy course studying thorax and abdominal organs

and systems through cadaver dissection and prosection specimens

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering) 2005 - 2008

University of Sydney, School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

- Thesis titled: “The Development of New Carrier Technologies for Spray-

Dried Fruit Extract and Crystallisation of Amorphous Spray-Dried

Powders.” (Official Completion May 12th 2008, Graduated 28th Nov. 2008)

- Innovative work on product development with commercial promise for both

food and pharmaceutical industries. Applications for industrial powders is

also possible.

- Developed alternative modelling and approach to crystallisation research for

food and pharmaceutical products

- Interest from industry has been expressed at international conferences in the

technology and work completed.

- Multiple spin-off Doctorate and Master degree projects are currently

underway.

- Experienced user of instrumentation, more specifically but not limited to:

- Particle sizing equipment

- Calorimetry equipment (DSC/TGA)

- Sorption behaviour equipment

- Spray Drying equipment

- Data Logging devices

Master of Applied Science (Microscopy & Microanalysis) 2002 - 2003

University of Sydney, Electron Microscope Unit

- Research titled “An Alternative Specimen Preparation for Wood

Identification; Wood Identification of Artifact R29”.

- Innovative approach to resin embedding and sectioning for both light and

electron microscopy identification of wood.

- Applications suit both modern and ancient wood samples and provide a

robust protective and storage mechanism.

- Research done in conjunction with the Nicholson Museum, University of

Sydney using wood samples taken from an Egyptian mummy coffin, R29.

- Category 3 user qualification for the Electron Microscope Unit (24/7 access

to the unit)

- Light/Fluorescence Microscopy

- Fundamental Confocal Microscopy

- Scanning Electron Microscopy

- Fundamental Transmission Electron Microscopy

- Fundamental X-Ray Diffraction

- Biological and Materials Speciment Preparation for Microscopy

Bachelor of Science 1999 - 2002

University of Sydney, Department of Anatomy & Histology

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Leadership and Commitment

Associate Supervisor & Post Doctoral Researcher 2008 – Present

University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

- Leading Doctoral and Master students in research group under

supervision of group leader, Associate Professor T.A.G. Langrish

- Assisting direction of research and investigation

- Providing leadership on analysis and experimentation

University Blue 2007

Awarded by Sydney University Sport

Received for excellence in Archery

- National level ranking and top 10 placing in Australian Open

Championships

- State representation in New South Wales State Team

- Achieved Master Bowman status

- Achievement of requirements in a 12 month period

President, Committee, Treasurer 2004-2007, 2003, 1999-2001

Sydney University Archery Club

- Club administration and development

- Coaching and training of club members

- Maintaining budgets and smooth operation of club matters

- Liaison with Sydney University Sport and other organisational bodies

- Organisation of university level competitions including Eastern

Australian University Championships and the New South Wales State

Indoor Championships

Captain, Treasurer, Committee 2002, 2001, 2000

Sydney University Rifle Club

- Club administration

- Providing a mentor gap between new student shooters and older non-

student members

- Liaison between club and Sydney University Sport and other bodies

- Maintaining budgets and club operation to strict laws and guidelines

Qualifications

Title of Prosector 2003

Awarded by the Dean, the Faculty of Medicine and Head of Department, Department

of Anatomy & Histology

- Recognition of high quality of work produced for prosection

- Museum quality specimen of cadaver prosection for teaching and

display

Graded Ikkyu Kendoka 2009

Awarded by NSW Kendo Association, associated with the Australian Kendo Renmei

- Recognition of skills appropriate to the grade

Will be attempting to grade for Shodan (1st Dan/Black-belt) in

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February 2010

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Published Works

1. Langrish, T.A.G, Chiou, D., (2008) Producing Powders of Hibiscus Extract in

a Laboratory-Scale Spray Dryer. International Journal of Food Engineering,

4(3) Article 11.

2. Chiou, D., Langrish, T.A.G. (2008) A Comparison of Crystallisation

Approaches in Spray Drying, Journal of Food Engineering. 88(2), 177-185.

3. Langrish, T.A.G., Chiou, D. (2008) Stabilization of Moisture Sorption in

Spray-Dried Bioactive Compounds by Using Novel Fibre Carriers to

Crystallize the Powders. International Journal of Food Engineering, 4(1),

Article 12.

4. Chiou, D., Langrish. T.A.G., Braham, R. (2008) The Effect of Temperature on

the Crystallinity of Lactose Powders Produced by Spray Drying, Journal of

Food Engineering, 86(2), 288-293.

5. Chiou, D., Langrish, T.A.G., Braham, R. (2008) Partial Crystallisation

Behaviour During Spray Drying: Simulations and Experiments, Drying

Technology, 26(1), 27- 38.

6. Chiou, D., Langrish, T.A.G. (2007) Crystallisation of Amorphous

Components in Spray-Dried Powders, Drying Technology, 25(9), 1423-1431.

7. Chiou, D., Langrish, T.A.G. (2007) Development and Characterisation of

Novel Nutraceuticals with Spray Drying Technology, Journal of Food

Engineering, 82(1), 84-91.

Presented Work

1. Seminar, Highly Filled Materials Institute (HfMI) at the Stevens Institute of

Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. 5th May 2009.

Presentation, nominated for Best Paper, 5th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference,

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Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong, 13-15th August

2007.

3. Seminar, School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of

Sydney, Sydney, Australia, 9th March 2007.

Presentation, 15th International Drying Symposium, Budapest, Hungary, 20-

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23rd August 2006.

Presentation, 4th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference, Science City, Kolkata,

5.

India, 13-15th December 2005.

Poster, Chemeca 2005, Brisbane, Australia, 25-28th September 2005.

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