R, GIS, Python, Excel, Laboratory skills, data analysis, water.

Qingwen Liang

*************@****.*** 424-***-**** 124 Village Way, Apt 210, Goleta, CA

EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (Minor: Statistical Science) Sep 2021 - Jun 2025 Dean’s List (Fall 2021 - Spring 2024) GPA 3.95/4.00 Relevant Courses: Environmental Planning (A+), Engineering & Environmental Geology (A), Water Supply & Demand (A), Computer Science with Python, Vector Calculus, Geographic Information System (A+), Principles of Data Science with R(A), Design and Analysis of Experiments, Regression Analysis, Groundwater Analyses and the Environment RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Scott Jasechko Lab, UCSB, Research Assistant Sep-Dec 2024

● Extracted and digitized over 6,000 groundwater data using WebPlot Digitizer, creating a temporal dataset for analysis

● Compiled wells data (location, depth, elevation, geology) into a database for groundwater visualization maps

● Expanded global groundwater data coverage across 30+ countries in Asia and Africa, contributing to research on global groundwater levels

Keller Lab, UCSB, Research Assistant Mar-Jun 2024

● Cataloged 87 community-sourced litter samples, creating a dataset for urban watershed litter distribution analysis

● Isolated and counted microplastic particles from water samples through vacuum filtration, contributing to pollutant source tracking efforts

Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, UCSB, Research Assistant Aug-Dec 2022

● Conducted fieldwork to collect and analyze soil and water samples from nine sites, assessing seasonal variations in abiotic parameters (e.g., pH, dissolved oxygen)

● Created soil profiles and assessed invertebrate biodiversity to evaluate water quality and ecosystem health

● Classified 100+ aquatic invertebrate samples to track habitat changes as an indicator of restoration outcomes INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Guangzhou Environmental Protection Investment Development Co., Ltd., Intern, Guangzhou, China Aug-Sep 2024

● Reviewed 20+ environmental impact reports, evaluating and suggesting revisions to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize environmental impact

● Streamlined over 300 environmental case files for retrieval and regulatory reference Jahwa, ESG Summer Intern, Shanghai, China Jul-Aug 2024

● Collaborated in completing the CDP Survey, gathering and organizing over 30 Scope 3 carbon emission data points for accurate disclosure

● Authored two articles on renewable packaging for the company website, supporting ESG disclosure efforts and promoting sustainable practices

● Drafted a 5000-word report on carbon footprint tracking and sustainable dashboards, proposing strategies like rainwater harvesting and heat pump installations for energy efficiency ACADEMIC PROJECTS

PFOA Contamination Analysis in California Jul-Sep 2024

● Accessed and analyzed approximately 600,000 data entries from GAMA GIS, leveraging R for comprehensive groundwater contamination analysis

● Visualized data distribution with side-by-side histograms, revealing public and private well disparities

● Conducted Mann-Whitney U Tests to compare PFOA concentrations in municipal vs. domestic wells

● Investigated high-PFOA areas through satellite imagery and time-series data to identify contamination sources Learn, Don’t Burn – Wildfire Preparedness Project Sep 2023-Jun 2024

● Secured a $750 URCA grant to fund wildfire preparedness workshops for UCSB students

● Conducted expert interviews and partnered with local organizations to design and host workshops, educating 31 students on wildfire preparedness

● Reached over 80 people through community events, raising awareness and guiding 19 attendees in creating personalized evacuation plans

Water Management at UCSB Jan-Mar 2023

● Analyzed UCSB’s water distribution and management practices through interviews and data gathering, comparing plans with implementation outcomes

● Proposed two strategies for improved water efficiency based on case studies and UCSB Sustainability staff feedback

● Compiled findings in a 15-page report, presenting recommendations to UCSB’s Sustainability department SKILLS

● Technical skills: Python, Canva, YSI meter, Microscope, Laboratory Skills, RStudio, ArcGIS Pro

● Languages: Cantonese (native), Mandarin Chinese (native), English (proficient)

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