Yi Lu Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, VIC, AU

• Data mining and visualization:Evaluated performances of various process plants using a combined technique of object-oriented programming in Python, MySQL database, and statistical computations. Results are presented.
• Assisted bench-scale process developments. Examples are:o Agglomeration of bituminous coals and brown coals. Different combinations of binders and presses were trialed to optimize the briquetting of brown coals and.
• Engineering management:o Developed an Excel VBA-based program to facilitate raising and tracking maintenance issues in a pilot planto Prepared project costing and quotes

Melbourne, Australia

* Developed algorithms and user-defined functions (UDFs) to be used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation*Created 3D geometries for CFD simulations*Participated in technical review projects

Austin, Texas Area

Assistance with billable projects: *Prepared greenhouse gas emission calculation template *Revised facility process flow diagram with Visio *Prepared VBA programs to automatically generate table, sort equipment information and populate data for Refinery Sector Rule (RSR) gap analysis project *Other supporting work for various billable projectsConference.

• Created and updated the 3-D plant model from engineering drawings and field measurement with CAD software
• Created and updated process and instrument diagram (P&ID) to reflect the changes in process
• Performed economic analysis of alternate absorber column designs with ASPEN Economic Evaluation
• Assisted the researchers to model the dynamics of the process with ASPEN and MATLAB Simulink
• Assisted the removal of old process equipment and pipes by contacting contractors and collaborating on-site

• Collaborated with senior researchers to improve the stability of iron oxide nanoparticles in oil reservoir environment
• Performed synthesis and chemical analysis of the optical and electrostatic properties of the nanoparticle
• Developed scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills by designing experiments with PhD student supervisor

• Prepared presentations and product catalog for the company
• Collaborated with a civil engineer to research the patents and marketing of polymer-modified asphalt
• Coordinated working tasks between other interns and supervisor
• Developed strong inter-cultural communication skills

Master Of Engineering (With Distinction), Chemical Engineering, Average Score Equivalent To H1

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering, 3.8/4