YU WANG

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QUALIFICATION PROFILE

Highly-organized problem-solving analyst, offers 7+ years of expertise in Chemical Engineering including analytical chemistry, analytical instruments, chemical product design, unit operations, process control and optimization, and laboratory management

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering GPA 3.31/4.0

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 2009-Dec. 2016

Dissertation: “Investigation of Gas Sorption and Mass Transfer in Gas Shales”

B.S., Chemical Engineering GPA 3.49/4.0

Tianjin University, Tianjin, China 2005-2009

EXPERIENCE

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Research Assistant 2009-2016

Sorption Study on Shale with Application of Gas Chromatography (GC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Pioneered in the measurements of competitive sorption of methane/ethane mixtures on shale (Marcellus Formation) ; disclosed

key information such as sorption isotherms and sorption dynamics of gases on shale

Innovated the sorption dynamic measurements of gases on shale using TGA (Rubotherm); extracted useful mass transfer characteristics of gases on shale

Achieved successful separation of methane/ethane mixtures with perfect resolution using GC (Varian CP 3800); developed and optimized the GC analysis method; conducted quantitative analysis of the compounds with improved reproducibility

Proposed fit-for-purpose models under the direction of Dr. Theodore T. Tsotsis (Chemical Engineering) and Dr. Kristian Jessen (Petroleum Engineering) to enhance the understanding of gas sorption and mass transfer mechanisms in shale-gas system

Optimization of Hydraulic Stimulation via Additives (Surfactant)

Cooperated on a team of 4 on optimization of a lab-scale hydraulic stimulation processes via additives, i.e., surfactant

Conducted contact angle measurements, spontaneous imbibition experiments and flow-back experiments to scrutinize the effectiveness of the additives; carried out economic analysis for field-scale implementation of the additives

Achieved 10% increase in return under the worst economical and operational conditions

Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) Project

Characterized shale samples (Marcellus Formation) physico-chemical properties by conducting a variety of analytical testing techniques, e.g., BET, SEM, EDX, XRD to provide a deeper insight into the shale’s structure

Cooperated on the RPSEA project, including design, construction, and experiment on a lab-scale high-pressure depletion to clarify

the shale gas production mechanisms; 15% more gas was recovered

Delivered the final report of the RPSEA project; produced the high-quality results, i.e., publications under aggressive timelines

Teaching Assistant Jan.-May 2013

ChE 444aL - Chemical Engineering Laboratory

Delivered technical reports, training seminars and laboratory memos on a regular basis

Purchased laboratory equipment according to course requirement; kept detailed track of laboratory inventory spreadsheet

Performed routine monitoring/maintenance of laboratory equipment; resolved equipment malfunctions; carried out instrument calibration regularly

Volunteer 2013-2016

Chaired at the USC Loving Heart Society, founded by the Bliss and Wisdom Foundation of North America, focusing on environment, humanity, sustainability, and social welfare

Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

Research Assistant May 2008-Jul. 2009

Membrane Application in Gasoline Desulfurization Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Investigated high polymer composite membranes application in gasoline desulfurization through pervaporation

Performed HPLC analysis to evaluate the membranes performance in separation of sulfur (thiophene) from simulated gasoline (octane); acquired hands-on experience of HPLC

Assisted in the invention of an innovative approach of synthesizing organic-inorganic biomimetic composite membranes

through biological mineralization; successfully realized the technology transfer from laboratory to pilot production

Alcohol Synthesis Using Biomass Derived Syngas

Directed the design of a lab-scale process of synthesizing alcohols from biomass derived syngas using catalytic micro-reactor

Improved the space-time yield 30% higher than the commercially demonstrated results by optimizing the operating conditions

Dezhou Shihua Chemical Co., Ltd., Dezhou, China

Internship Student May-August, 2008

Learnt product and process development principles and technologies; obtained hands-on experience of unit operations, e.g., fluid transportation, heat exchange; led responsibilities for designing innovative processes to maximize profit

Developed strong safety awareness and interpersonal skills through working with colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds

AWARD

University of Southern California Research Assistantship 2011-2016

USC Viterbi School of Engineering Doctoral Fellowship 2010-2011

Chevron-USC University Partnership Program Fellowship 2009-2010

PUBLICATION & PRESENTATION

Wang, Y., Tsotsis, T. T., & Jessen, K. (2015). Competitive Sorption of Methane/Ethane Mixtures on Shale: Measurements and Modeling. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 54(48), 121**-*****

Wang, Y., Dasani, D., Tsotsis, T. T., & Jessen, K. (2016). An Experimental Investigation of Desorption Kinetics and Mass Transfer in Shale. Society of Petroleum Engineers, doi:10.2118/180229-MS

Wang, Y. (2016, May 5). An Experimental Investigation of Desorption Kinetics and Mass Transfer in Shale. Oral presentation at SPE Low Perm Symposium, Denver, Colorado, USA

Dasani, D., Wang, Y., Jessen, K., & Tsotsis, T. T. (Nov. 2016). Adsorption, Desorption and Flow Phenomena of Methane -Ethane Binary Gas Mixtures in Shale Powder and Whole Core Samples. Submitted to AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA

ADDITIONAL SKILL

Laboratory: GC, HPLC, TGA, Mass Spectrometer (MS), Vacuum, Turbo pump, Fitting, Pipes, high-pressure and high-temperature control

Software: Microsoft Office, Matlab, Fortran, ChemCAD, Aspen Plus, LabVIEW

Language: Fluent in Mandarin

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