Chemical Engineering Engineer

Xiaoyan Li

Address: Apt#***, **** Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Email: *******@****.*****.*** Mobile phone: +1-267-***-**** EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Science in Engineering, expected on May, 2016 Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering GPA: 3.70/4.00 09/2013-12/2013 University of Calgary, Canada

Visiting student of Chemical Engineering (sponsored by China Scholarship Council) GPA: 4.0/4.0 China University of Petroleum, Beijing

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, June 2014

Major: Chemical Engineering and Processing GPA: 91.2/100 SKILLS

Techniques in chemical engineering scientific research Fuel cell and oxygen ion transportation membrane making, XRD, infiltration, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electronic conductivity test, BET, atomic layer deposition, optical microscopy, gas chromatography, TPD-TGA Instrumental Analysis and Experiment: LC/MS, GC, UV-Vis, IR

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; MATLAB; AutoCAD; Python; Java

Others: Industry analysis, Process design, Product development, Mathematical model establishment, Mechanical drawing

Relevant Courses

Engineering mathematics, Engineering economics, Petroleum refining technologies, Chemical engineering operation units, Molecular thermodynamics, Transport processes, Industrial catalysis, Biochemical engineering, Reaction kinetics RESEARCH & PROJECTS

Research Assistant: Research on solid-oxide fuel cell cathode; Research on zeolite and reaction Nov 2014-Feb 2016 Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Prof. Raymond J. Gorte’s Lab, University of Pennsylvania

Prepared zeolite samples by impregnation and ion exchange; Measured Brønsted sites of H(Zn)-ZSM-5 by TPD-TGA

Examined product distribution of endothermic reforming of n-Hexane on metal containing H-ZSM-5 by GC Master Independent Study I

Investigated and revised approaches in preparing high performance SOFC samples with LSF/YSZ composite scaffold by sol-gel method, tape-casting, lamination and infiltration

Conducted characterization and cell tests by XRD, BET, EIS, etc.; Trained undergraduate on techniques in SOFC research

Developed novel methods of decreasing number of infiltration cycles for large-scale industry application Master Independent Study II

Identified the effects of ZrO2 ALD for maintaining SOFC surface area

Explored the viability of LSF as a barrier layer to prevent reactions between the electrolyte and Co-containing cathode

Outcome: A paper of Preparation of SOFC Cathodes by Infiltration Into LSF-YSZ Composite Scaffolds was published to the Journal of Electrochemical Society; Poster presentation at graduate symposium Industrial Design: Process design of 1000 ton/year oil spill clean-up material production Feb-Jun 2014

Designed an innovative production process for an oil adsorbing material with 6 operation units

Drew the self-designed process flow diagram and plant layout with AutoCAD

Calculated material & energy balances for each production unit: reaction, filtration, drying, condensation, absorption, etc.

Devised and selected the equipments: reactors, filter, dyer, condenser, absorption tower and pipelines and pumps INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES

Chemical Engineer: Development of adhesive for eyelash extensions & creation of makeup line Jan.18th-May.11th 2016 LashBee. LLC, Company in Wharton Venture Initiation Program, Philadelphia, United States

Researched the chemical properties and formulations of the existing products (adhesives, primers, sealants, lash lift, removers, mascara, eyeliner, eye cream) on the market for semi-permanent eyelash extensions

Innovated potential chemical compositions of cyanoacrylate adhesives for product quality improvement

Explored ways for making adhesion quicker, safer and long-lasting; Assisted in the establishment of makeup/skincare line Industry Analyst: Industry analysis of innovative technologies in engineering areas Jul-Aug 2015 Department of Innovation Fund Research, Southern Raytai Equity Investment Group at Shenzhen, China

Analyzed industry background for innovative technologies; Collected and interpreted market data

Formulated business reports in engineering areas including photovoltaic system, polymer additives and electrical vehicles

Provided necessary technical support to technology evaluations, communicated in groups and made presentations Technician Assistant Jul-Aug 2013, Jul-Aug 2012

Department of Propane Deasphalting, Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company

Monitored the propane deasphalting process and refinery equipment such as heat exchanger and stripping tower

Drew the propane deasphalting, vacuum distillation and catalytic cracking process flow diagram with AutoCAD

Evaluated various technologies for petroleum processing such as distillation, catalytic cracking and catalytic reforming AWARDS & HONORS

Meritorious Winner in 2013 Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM), organized by COMAP May 2013 1. Established a network model to predict the earth health conditions by mathematical modeling in MATLAB 2. Collaborated with two group members to compose four competent modeling papers and made presentations

National Scholarship awarded by Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China 2012-2013

Talent Scholarship awarded by China Sinopec Group and China University of Petroleum, Beijing 2011-2012

Scholarship awarded by BGP Inc., China National Petroleum Corporation 2010-2011 COURSE PROJECTS

Transport Process II Spring 2015

“Computer simulation of Diffusion Limited Aggregation model in MATLAB”

Principles of Biochemical Engineering Fall 2013

“Bio-diesel production from micro-algae”

Intro to Energy & Environment Fall 2013

“Electricity generation from tidal power”

Principles of Chemical Engineering Summer 2013

“Distillation columns technical design”

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Front Desk Clerk, Van Pelt library, University of Pennsylvania May-Jun 2015

Dealt with issues for the patrons such as borrowing & returning and lost & found services Chinese Students & Scholars Association member, University of Pennsylvania Sep 2014-Apr 2015

Organized various events including speeches on dealing with pressure, application for PhD and internship Student Union member, China University of Petroleum, Beijing Aug 2010-Jul 2011

Arranged various campus events such as debate contest, sports meeting and student union party, etc.

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