Mindy Wu Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Orange County, California, United States

• Provide expertise on materials selection to clients for fixed equipment and piping based on service type and expected corrosion or metallurgical damage• Develop comprehensive damage mechanism reviews and inspection plans for various process types in refining and petrochemical facilities• Audit refining and petrochemical facilities on quality assurance and control processes to provide clients feedback on areas of improvement and increase standards of reliable and safe operation•… Show more • Provide expertise on materials selection to clients for fixed equipment and piping based on service type and expected corrosion or metallurgical damage• Develop comprehensive damage mechanism reviews and inspection plans for various process types in refining and petrochemical facilities• Audit refining and petrochemical facilities on quality assurance and control processes to provide clients feedback on areas of improvement and increase standards of reliable and safe operation• Co-created and presented live 80-minute webinar to 441 participants on nondestructive testing technologies and applications Show less

Los Angeles County, California, United States

• Identified optimal corrosion monitoring locations, recommended testing methodologies, and created inspection guidelines for fixed equipment and piping suited to an application’s needs• Conducted detailed industry literature reviews for less common corrosion mechanisms

South Boston, Massachusetts

• Maintained outstanding customer service to members and guests to ensure a positive experience for climbers regardless of their age and skill-set• Oversaw day-to-day operations of the gym including all sales, events, promotions, and facility cleanliness• Kept high standards of safety culture within the gym by giving thorough safety orientations and belay tests to customers, as well as constant vigilance throughout open hours

Cambridge, Ma

• Measured previously unknown surface tension and density values of molten scandium oxide in thermal imaging furnace using pendant drop method• Developed image processing methodology for improving sample drop edge clarity in photos needed for data analysis • Calibrated and performed troubleshooting for pyrometer to ensure accuracy of in-situ high-temperature readings

Cambridge, Ma

• Designed and instructed weekly recitations on course material, discuss teaching strategies at weekly staff meetings • Discussed teaching strategies at weekly staff meetings, wrote and reviewed monthly exams and weekly quizzes

Cambridge, Ma

• Advised first-year students in seminar focused on exploring birds from a materials science perspective

London, United Kingdom

• Fabricated dense solid oxide electrolyte cell ceramic electrolytes using sol-gel method for testing with impedance• Identified flaws in fabrication process affecting sample quality and implemented new methods to address sources of error• Trained to work with gel decomposition, powder sieving, X-ray diffraction, uniaxial and isostatic press, and Platinum-coating• Coordinated with graduate student to work independently in lab and update sample tracking system

Cambridge, Ma

• Researched correlation between bird bone position and hardness and mineral content• Conducted bone ashing and Vickers hardness tests on over 30 segments of bone and evaluated quantitative data

Mumbai Area, India

• Analyzed efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) after titanium oxide coating fabrication process (grinding, screen printing, sintering) and using natural dyes• Designed and demonstrated DSSC educational kit prototype to 40 students at local high school on campus

Greater Boston Area

• Investigated phosphorus pollution of lakes by septic systems via groundwater • Tested groundwater samples from varying topographies for phosphate concentration using spectrophotometry • Used Excel to visualize data trends and presented findings to fellow colleagues and professors at the end of the program

Greater Boston Area

• Engaged visitors about the aquarium, its animals, and environmental issues • Gave Live Animal Presentations with rescue turtles and tortoises

Bachelor’S Degree, Materials Science And Engineering

High School