Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
•5+ years experience in environmental engineering/chemistry. Knowledgeable in process design, sampling, and fate of contaminant •Proficient in sample analysis and method development with solid phase extraction, liquid/gas chromatography, UV-Vis spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy •Experienced in statistical analysis and modeling using Microsoft Office software, R and Matlab •Authored 2 externally funded research proposals, 2 technical reports and 10 research articles with high impact on wastewater/groundwater remediation and biosolids management. Presented podium talks in conferences. •Collaborator and quick learner. Proficient in English and Chinese
Project: • Assess monitored natural attenuation of nitro explosives in groundwater using compound specific isotope analysis • Neonicotinoid insecticide effects on aquatic and soil communities Role: •Develop sample preparation, derivatization and analysis methods for detecting nitroaromatics and nitrosamines using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy •Model degradation kinetics and mechanisms of nitroaromatics and nitrosamines under different environments using MATLAB ·Collaborate with environmental consulting firms to evaluate natural attenuation of explosives in groundwater plumes from a Superfund site, by analyzing compound isotope ratio spectroscopy data ·Compose quarterly reports on evaluating the transformation of explosives by aquifer iron minerals for Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program ·Guide undergraduate research project on contaminant transformation in groundwater
• Study the impact and removal of emerging organic contaminants including antimicrobials, antibiotics, and hormones in engineered water environment • Model the fate of organic chemicals in solid-water phase • Collaborate with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District on developing reusable waste-derived carbonaceous adsorbent • Develop hybrid ion exchanging resins for nutrient recovery from wastewater • Lab analytical instrument technician: Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Ionic Chromatography (IC), TOC analyzer, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Zetasizer training, maintenance and trouble-shooting • Collaborated in authoring two research proposals, contributions include establishing experimental protocol, research timeline and budgeting. The proposals were successfully funded by external organizations. • Lead a research group on integrated treatment system for simultaneously removing organic contaminants and recovering nutrients from wastewater • Delivered researches in technical reports for NSF, podium talks in conferences and journal articles
• Assisted in internal audit and revision of self-assessment checklist prepared for the external ISO 14001:2004 audit. •Coordinated with manufacturing department to identify the impacts of coating metals and organic solvents to occupational safety and the environment • Updated notification cards for raw material with information including potential risks and proper handling, storage and transportation • Completed internship summarizing report
• Designed bio-electrochemical systems for groundwater in-situ remediation of nitrate • Modified carbon electrode of those reactors to improve power producing and nitrate removal rate • Modeling the transport of nitrate in simulated aquifer • Presented the research to both academia and non-academia audience