Albert Chung-Scientist/Engineer
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SELECTED SKILLS & TECHNIQUE
Molecular Biology Techniques:
RNA and DNA isolation cDNA library construction and
isolation
DNA sequencing Primer and Vector construction and
cloning
Liquid Chromatography DNA and RNA splicing and ligation
Northern and Southern blot Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay
Protein Biochemistry Techniques:
Protein isolation Protein gel electrophoresis
Protein expression Western and dot blot
IgG purification Immunoprecipitation
HPLC Immunofluorescence
Engineering Techniques:
Mass and energy balance Design graphic interface for plant
control
Design plant control scheme Design and implement plant control
logic
Design and Modify P&ID Design and Modify Process Flow Diagram
Size and design instruments Optimize Processes and Procedures
Familiarity with computer simulation and numerical methods for
computer simulation
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, CAD, matlab,
computer simulation
Leadership: Exceptional communication, organizational, public speaking &
mentoring skills.
Language: English and conversational Taiwanese.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Researcher - UCSD. RAG1 interaction in V(D)J Joining, 2006 - 2011
. Mastered various molecular biology and bioengineering techniques by
cloning and expressing the RAG1protein and studying its interaction
with the recombination signal sequence.
. Maintain laboratory supplies, purchase large equipments, and schedule
laboratory inspections.
. Mentored various undergraduates in bioengineering techniques,
coordinate and directed several undergraduate research projects.
Research Assistant - Alza Pharmaceutical, time release drug tablets, 1990-
1991
. Paid internship: design and tested dry cellulose membrane for time
release drug tablets.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Process Engineer - Technip USA, 2000-2004
Exxon Refinery: Baytown, TX
. Replace exiting burners with new ultra Low NOx Burners. Fuel gas
quality analysis, fuel gas control scheme, and fuel as routing design.
. Route the piping and modify the control scheme to the cooling water
and instrument air system.
Chevron Refinery: Richmond, CA
. Determine the cause of super critical steam coil failure in the
Hydrogen Reformer.
. Design Emergency shutdown sequence for individual furnaces based upon
computer simulation of obstructions to the steam and process lines.
. Use furnace simulation to determine Low NOx Burner capacity.
Control System Engineer - Bechtel Corporation, 1993-2000
Gaithersburg, MD
. Design the logic control scheme to a Combine Cycle Power Plant
. Implement Bailey DCS graphics for Natural gas Power Plant.
. Maintain data base and drawings for retrofitting a Coal Burning Power
Plant.
San Francisco, CA
. Supervise Honeywell DCS graphics implementation for the Ras Tanura
Refinery project.
. Maintain data base and drawings. Generate PLC graphics for Kennecott
Copper Mine project.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
. Guest Lecture - Mammalian Physiology, UCSD, 2006-2010
. Guest Lecture - Chemical and Process Engineering, UCSD, 2006
. Laboratory Mentor - Senior Design Class, UCSD, 2008-2009
. Laboratory Mentor - Independent Studies Research Class, UCSD, 2007-
2010
. Teaching Assistant - Senior Design Seminar, UCSD, 2007
. Teaching Assistant - Bioengineering Freshmen Seminar, UCSD, 2007
. Teaching Assistant - Biomechanics, UCSD, 2006
. Teaching Assistant - Chemistry and AP Chemistry, Albany High, 1986-
1988
. Tutoring - Various Chemical Engineering Class, UC Berkeley, 1990-1992
EDUCATION
. Ph.D., Chemical Engineering - Research in Bioengineering
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - La Jolla, California,
2011
. M.S., Chemical Engineering
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - La Jolla, California,
2006
. B. S., Chemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) - Berkeley,
California, 1992
HONORS/AWARDS
. ONR HBEC Future Engineering Faculty Fellowship, 2006-2009
. UC Berkeley Alumni Association Scholarship, 1988
. UC Santa Barbra Scholarship Award (decline award to attend UC
Berkeley), 1988
REFERENCES:
Dr. Amy Sung: Professor of Bioengineering Department at UCSD - Graduate
Advisor
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Dr. Geert Schmid-Schoenbein: Professor of Bioengineering Department -
Committee Member
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Dr. Richard Herz: Professor of Nanoengineering Department at UCSD - Co-
Advisor
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