Water Resources Environmental Engineering

Shu-Tsun Huang

413-***-**** • ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Amherst Sep. 2023 present (expected graduation Dec. 2024) Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering Specialized: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Relevant courses: Environmental Biological Processes, Advanced Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, GIS for Engineer, Climate Change for Engineer, Water Chemistry, Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes, Water Resources Engineering, Pipes and Pits: Drinking Water. National University of Tainan Sep. 2020 Jun. 2023

Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Environmental Resources Relevant courses: Ecological Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Optimization Modeling of Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment Lab Oct. 2020 Jun. 2023

• Long-term student researcher involved in toxicity testing, environmental assessments, modeling, and data analysis.

• Developed a range of experimental methods and research skills, significantly enhancing problem-solving abilities. Impact of the anti-tuberculosis drug, Isoniazid, on epigenetic alterations to Daphnia magna and threshold determination in aquatic ecosystems Jan. 2022 Jun. 2023

• Conducted epigenetic tests to address the limitations of traditional acute toxicity tests, improving the evaluation of drug mechanisms and screening for sensitive biomarkers to establish safe exposure levels for aquatic organisms. Report on Mekoryuk, Alaska Water and Sanitation Practices Sep. 2023 Dec. 2023

• Assessed current wastewater lagoon capacity and projected changes with potential upgrades to a piped system.

• Estimated increased water usage with the implementation of piped systems in the community. GIS Application in Urban Heat Island Effect in Boston Feb. 2024 May. 2024

• Analyzed surface temperature variations across different land cover types within Boston.

• Assessed heat-related health risks across neighborhoods in Boston. AWARD

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Jul. 2022 Feb. 2023

• Awarded by the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan.

• Project number: 111-2813-C-024-025

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER

National University of Tainan Tainan, Taiwan

• Taught elderly individuals Chinese calligraphy in the Senior Citizens Learning Camp. Minsheng Elementary School Kaohsiung, Taiwan

• Instructed elementary students in remote areas in biology and science experiments. Chung Yuan Christian University Taoyuan, Taiwan

• Assisted a professor in teaching Chinese conversation online to a Swedish student. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Statistical analysis software: R, SPSS, Excel

Data modeling software: Tablecurve 2D, ArcGIS Pro

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Mandarin (native speaker), English (fluent), German (beginner)

Contact this candidate