ZiAng (Alex) Zheng
Galveston, Texas ***** 979-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ziang-alex-zheng
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University Galveston, Texas
BS: Ocean Engineering Expected: May 2026
• Relevant Coursework: Principles of Materials Engineering, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Fluid Statics & Dynamics, Rigid Body Dynamics Ocean Engineering, Applied Numerical Methods, Hydromechanics, Wave Mechanics, Offshore Structural Design
Blinn College Brenham, Texas
Enrolled in Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn program May 2022 (GPA: 3.20) ENGINEERING PROJECTS
PhD Assistance in research project: Project Hydrofoil USV, Assistance in Naval Architecture
• Provide technical support for construction of the hull of the vessel which is comprised of a combination of Kevlar, carbon fiber and fiberglass.
• Assist with calculations for vessel performance under various aerodynamic and hydrodynamic conditions.
• Analyze the performance of the vessel’s hydrofoils under various conditions. Approximately 100 hours of work has been put into this project.
Founding member of research club: Robotic AUV, Assistance in Naval Architecture
• Research and design of an AUV that aims to assist with seafloor mapping through programmed routes via Python and C++.
• Provide technical support in AUV structure design.
• Responsible for AutoCAD presentations to update sponsoring faculty member, Dr. Kang. Port Ministry – Texas Port Freeport, Volunteer
• Provide support and services to the truck driver and seafarer communities, ensuring their well-being and addressing their needs.
• Assist with organizing events and programs for both truck drivers and seafarers, offering resources and connecting them with essential services.
• Work closely with team members to facilitate smooth operations and assist with outreach efforts to the local port community. SKILLS
• Computer: AutoCAD, MATLAB, GNU Octave, Fusion 360, FlashPrint 3D, Microsoft Office, Polycam
• Programming: Python with PyCharm or Spyder
• Spoken Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (native)
• Other Skills: General Engineering Principles, Engineering Design and Analysis, Foundation Assessment, AutoCAD Design, SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch Design