Assistant Engineering

Annie Dai

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EDUCATION

UC Davis (June 2012) M.S. in Biosystems Engineering (pursuing) GPA: 3.90

UC Davis (June 2009) B.S. in Chemical Engineering GPA: 3.59

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mathematica, MatLab, SAS, ASPEN Plus

Image analysis: Image-Pro Plus, ImageJ and Colorimeter

Texture analysis

Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word (75 WPM)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Excellent organization and time-management

Attention to detail, critical and creative thinker

Self-motivated, patient, persevering

Works diligently both independently and alongside a team

Prompt, responsible, respectful, and friendly

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant – Davis, CA

Apr 2011 – Present

University of California, Davis

Storage of Kerman pistachios:

• Developing adsorption-isotherms and moisture kinetics at 5 different temperatures.

• Quantifying the textural quality of pistachios using TA.XT2 Texture Analyzer.

• Developing a computational model to predict the quality of pistachios during storage.

Controlled release of microencapsulated beta-carotene in stomach model:

• Studied diffusion and erosion models, encapsulation, and controlled release of food and drugs.

• Designed and investigated various protocols to develop and validate the model.

Physical Science Technician – Albany, CA

Feb 2010 – Sep 2010

USDA Processed Foods Research Unit

New peeling method for fruits:

• Independently performed experiments to formulate a patent for Del Monte.

• Performed various measurements on 500 fruits.

Microwave-drying of olive pomace:

• Investigated the drying behavior of olive pomace via an industrial microwave using OpSens.

• Analyzed the shrinkage of olive pomace over time using ImagePro Plus.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant – UC Davis

Jan 2011 – Mar 2011

Class: Introduction to Heat and Mass Transfer for Food Engineers

• Lead a discussion every week and review sessions to 60 students.

• Held office hours and graded assignments every week.

Assistant Director – UC Davis Picnic Day Planning Committee

Jan 2008 – Jun 2008

Multicultural Center at Picnic Day

• Organized and improvised rules and regulations for games and crafts.

• Directed and managed over 25 volunteers and hundreds of children and parents on Picnic Day.

Fundraising Chair – UC Davis Cooking Club

Jan 2008 – Jan 2009

• Took role as both Treasurer and Fundraising Chair.

• Organized and managed fundraising events.

• Communicated with business sponsors for event plans and funding on a professional level.

RELEVANT COURSES (Fall 2010 – Fall 2011)

Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments, Adv. Engineering Mathematics, Nutrition, Chemical and Physical Changes in Food, Food Processing, Interfacial Engineering, Food Microbiology, Food Sensory Science.

ACTIVITIES

Member of IFT (Institute of Food Technologists)

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