Catherine Lu Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Coding a program to interpret and manage 8 years of daily global satellite soil moisture data for drought monitoring and applicable agricultural use (MATLAB)• Designing continent-wide maps and time series plots of drought intensity categories in Africa• Developing a drought prediction model to evaluate drought migration using clustering methods• Collaborating across disciplines and with a local team in Angola to establish a combined environment and socioeconomic vulnerability model to evaluate possible action for improved food security

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Teaching assistant for Solid-State Chemistry (3.091)• Conducted engaging biweekly recitation sessions to review challenging chemistry concepts for students• Developed and graded exams and quizzes for a course of 350+ students

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Compiled flood-risk analysis and mitigation strategies for sea-level rise on a county-wide scale• Analyzed geomorphology of project sites over time using GIS to advise future construction plans for clients• Conducted habitat monitoring fieldwork including RTK surveys, soil sampling, and water monitor installation• Designed and standardized habitat restoration schematics in Civil 3D

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

• Executed hands-on measurements through forest transects to capture aboveground biomass in relation with drone vegetation readings and historical data on soil and geologic age• Analyzed particulate matter and SO2 data collected from drone-mounted sensors to track volcanic fog• Coordinated with 13 other people to compile a presentation summarizing our findings on optimal sensor network placements and impact of volcanic activity on nearby forest ecosystems

South San Francisco, California, United States

• Restructured product lifecycle management system to accelerate prototyping process through modular part designation• Designed and implemented new organizational features to make finding documents and promoting parts more efficient• Collaborated cross-functionally to update technical documentation according to FAA regulations between 20+ member teams to streamline logistical complexities of unmanned drone delivery of medical supplies to rural areas

• Designed and launched an interactive virtual reality world using Unity software to visualize possibilities for physical space and promote coral restoration efforts• Organized grant opportunities regarding sustainability projects to secure funding for non-profit initiatives

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Environmental Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil/Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Civil and Environmental Engineering Students Association (CEESA), Undergraduate Association (UA) Committee.