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Ithaca, New York

• Execute detailed process and process controls engineering design, analysis, and commissioning for hydrogen and synthesis gas plants—utilizing AutoCAD for PFDs and P&IDs and Aspen HYSYS for H&MBs

Ithaca, New York

• Project: Developing Energy Efficient Reactors for Integrated CO2 Capture and Conversion✯Aizen Climate Research Scholars Fund (Fall 2024)✯Outline:Upcycle construction and demolition waste by extracting calcium from.
• Engineer and refine a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) for CaCO3 production through CO2 mineralization by systematically optimizing various operational parameters—increasing total yield by 40% and purity from 80%.

Ithaca, New York

• Conduct gap analysis in biomedical innovation to ideate and prototype a novel medical device
• Collaborate with a subteam of ~10 individuals over a two-year R&D cycle and submit the design to National VentureWell DEBUT Competition; products judged on innovation, feasibility, marketabilityPhase 2A Subteam.
• Devised and tested procedures leveraging previous research on a one-step reaction involving to synthesize gold nanoparticles that in the presence of lead results in nanoparticle aggregation and colorimetric change
• Optimized the three-component system (transparent vial, middle capsule, and push button with two stopping points) and produced CAD models (Autodesk Fusion)
• 3D printed and assembled components (UltiMaker S5 and Bambu Lab X1-Carbon, PETG filaments)

Ithaca, New York

• Co-guide weekly ~20 students group workshops to better student understanding of Differential Equations for Engineers (FA2024), Multivariable Calculus for Engineers (SP2024), or Engineering General Chemistry (FA2023)
• Develop ice breakers (“The Zoo”, “Snowball Fight”, “Act It Out!”), content reviews (braindumps, carousel), and worksheets that prioritize student-centered learning and peer collaboration while emphasizing engineering.
• Overall rating from 20 students in MATH 1920 AEW across all feedback categories: 4.77/5Ex. ratings: “Shows concern for all”: 4.83/5 & “Clear/helpful explanations”: 4.74/5Ex. anonymous responses to “Most Helpful.

Beijing, China

• Operated medium-scale (10L, 50L, 100L, and 300L) bioreactors—utilizing E. coli to manufacture various recombinant proteins, primarily for biopharmaceutical and cosmetic usage
• Performed protein purification (GE AKTA Purifier, immobilized metal affinity chromatography) and protein desalting (size-exclusion chromatography) for downstream proteomic applications
• Conducted biochemical experiments including enzyme activity assays (through adsorption spectrometry), DNA extraction (mini and midi preps), DNA concentration (spectrometry), DNA gel electrophoresis, protein gel.

Ithaca, New York

• Investigated phloroglucinol meroterpenoids as chemical probes to modulate protein functions and pathophysiological signaling pathways through reversible-covalent interactions with lysines—revealing their significant.
• Executed molecular biology experiments (cloning, transfections, PCR), cell culture techniques for primary, mammalian, and bacterial cell cultures (cell morphology analysis via microscopy, subculturing, cell counting.
• Practiced additional chemical synthesis, analysis, and biochemistry procedures (reaction, purification, extraction, NMR, mass spectrometry)

Beverly, Massachusetts

• Operated analytical instruments for various experiments (atomic absorption spectrometry, gas chromatography with flame-ionization detection, scanning electron microscopy, gas detection tube, Karl Fischer titration.
• Conducted textile based tests (fabric pH via electrode, fabric color spectrophotometer, moisture management, towel absorbency, phenolic yellowing test, color fastness, roller-buildup) to ensure that the chemical.
• Assisted microbiological procedures (inoculation, incubation) and executed antimicrobial efficacy testing as required using ASTM, AATCC, JIS, GB, and ISO test methods, via Biomerieux TEMPO count enumerator & standard.
• Monitored 80+ retains for stability (viscosity, pH, syneresis) and restructured past 3 years of associated Excel data for ~15 products

Orlando, Florida

• Summer program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State featuring robust Chinese language and cultural learning by nightly connection with overseas teachers, international peers, cultural organizations, and local.
• Received 'A' grade in course and improved two levels in Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) rankingNote: Accepted to study abroad during high school Academic Year 2020-2021 in China, cancelled due to COVID-19. Later.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Activities and Societies: Gadikota Research Group, Cornell DEBUT, AEW Facilitator, AIChE Cornell Chapter, Professional Chemistry.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Scouts BSA Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader, Orlando Area Rowing Society (OARS) Senior Captain, Chinese Club.