Engineer Power

CHUNCHUAN (CHARLES) XU

** ******** ******, *******, **, 10710

Cell: 860-***-**** E-mail: ************@*****.***

PROFILE

• CFA level III candidate and Ph. D in Physics

• Strong analytic modeling skills and solid mathematical knowledge in neural network algorithm, PDEs, Probability, Stochastic Calculus, and Numerical Methods

• Years of experience in numerical computation using C/C++, VBA and Matlab

• Strong interest in equity research, derivative pricing, fixed income, and algorithmic trading

• Solid background in electric power systems/energy/ physics

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

• Ph.D. in Physics Jan 2003–Apr 2007

Sun Yat-Sen (ZhongShan) University Guangzhou, China

• M.S. in Physics Sep 1999-Jul 2002

• B.S. in Physics Sep 1995–Jul 1999

QUALIFICATIONS

Quantitative: neural network algorithm, linear algebra ordinary and partial differential equations, probability, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and very strong data analysis/modeling skills-conduct engineering data analysis and modeling on a daily basis

Programming: Years of experience in numerical computation using C/C++, VBA, Matlab, Excel, Maple, Mathcad, and SigmaPlot. The program developed by me is used to process real-time raw environmental data into critical power line rating data to support the daily operation of big utility companies such as CONED and several Britain Utility Companies.

Finance: Passed the CFA Level II test in June 2010; binomial tree model, Black-Scholes option pricing, Monte Carlo simulation, delta and Gamma hedging, risk-neutral pricing, and interest rate models

HONORS

• Fund support from Dr. George H. Bahder Memorial Award, 2004.

• Graduate Fellowship, University of Connecticut, 2003.1-2003.9.

RESEARCH/WORKING EXPERIENCE

Underground System, Inc (USi), Armonk, NY

Research Engineer, April 2007 ~ Present: Key Engineer for R&D projects funded by the Department of Energy (over 2.2 million dollars)

• Develop a global earth temperature model to calculate the real-time earth ambient temperature at different depths using weather data input for CONED to improve the underground cable rating, which helps save millions of dollars for them (C++)

• Develop an image processing system for high voltage overhead conductor recognition and motion detection to monitor the dangerous high voltage conductor vibrations (C++)

• Define the algorithms used in a digital signal processor for processing noisy power system GPS phasor data and simulate and test these algorithms (C++)

• Develop a Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) program for improving overhead power line carrying capacity which helps save millions of dollars for electric utility customers (C++ &VBA).

• Develop the C codes for the microprocessor in a mini weather station for the DLR Calculations (C)

• Debug the C codes in the Power Donut2 (C & Assembly)

• Develop a power line rating forecasting system based on the neural network algorithm, which is widely used for forecasting the stock market (Matlab)

• Study the high temperature behavior of high voltage power ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) conductors and its measurements with the Power Donut (Maple and VB)

• Model and analyze the effect of rain to the air dielectric constant and its effect to the Power Donut voltage measurement (FEA simulation).

Electrical Insulation Research Center (EIRC), Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut

Graduate Research Assistant, September 2003 ~ March 2007

• Simulated the loss caused by the interaction of neutral wires and shield, which is a new source of shield cable high frequency loss (Matlab and Differential Equations)

• Develop the C source codes in an automatic breakdown tester for measuring room temperature dielectric strength of high voltage capacitor films (up to 10 kV) automatically for Army Research Lab (C )

• Completed transient finite element analysis on semicrystalline structure to analyze the resistive current measurement results(Matlab and Differential Equations)

• Modeled the sources of error in measuring shield dielectric properties (Maple and Differential Equations)

• Parameterized possible large high frequency loss in unjacketed distributed cable (Maple and Differential Equations)

• Modeled the effect of cable accessories on PD propagation in distribution cable (Maple and Differential Equations)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (COMPLETE LIST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

1 Chunchuan Xu, Zhong Zheng, and S.A. Boggs, “Simulation of high field resistive and absorption currents in semicrystalline polymer”, 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation, Ontario, Canada, 11-14 June 2006

2. Chunchuan Xu, Janet Ho and Steven Bogggs, “ Computation and measurement of high field phenomena in Dielectrics”, 27th International Power Modulator Symposium &2006 High Voltage Workshop, Washington, D.C May14-18, 2006

3 Chunchuan Xu and Xiaoguang Qi, “Recent Development in Power System Diagnostics and Protection: Synchronized Sampling and Phasor Measurement”, Bentham Science Publishers, Recent Patents on Engineering Vol. 3, No.1, 2009, pp1-5

4. Chunchuan Xu and S.A. Boggs, “High Frequency Loss in Unjacketed Distribution Cable and Its Effect on PD Measurement”, IEEE Transaction on Power Delivery, Volume 24, Issue 2, April 2009, Pp 495-500.

5. Chunchuan Xu, Liming Zhou, J.Y. Zhou, & S.A. Boggs, “High frequency properties of shielded power cable - Part 1: Overview of Mechanisms”, IEEE Electric Insulation Magazine, Vol. 21, Nov-Dec, 2005, pp .24-28

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