Xingzao Shi
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Mechanical Engineering master’s student with a strong foundation in academic research, technical design and advanced manufacturing for medical devices. Passionate about addressing challenges in catheter drug delivery and microfabrication, with a focus on creating impactful and scalable technologies. Eager to grow professionally and personally by being part of an innovative research group.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UCL
London
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Modular ultrasound transducer design and fabrication for cellular application and analysis under microscopes.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams towards patent.
Academic Mentor
UCL
London
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Teach undergraduate students on current course content and assignments.
Workshop Technician
UCL
London
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Manufacture of low-tolerance parts from technical drawings using various machining processes.
- Guidance and technical support for students and clients.
Summer Research Intern
University College London
London
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Ultrasonic transducer design and fabrication to selectively generate shear and normal vibrations to cells on a microscope slide.
- Simulation to predict wave propagation at selective resonance frequencies.
- Laboratory experimentation using live cells.
Propulsion Engineer
ARIS Space
Zurich
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Get insight into technical design and manufacture for high-performance parts.
Research Intern
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
London
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Tendon-driven soft robotic platform for manipulating medical therapeutic ultrasonic transducers.
- Code electronics control systems and sensors.
- Invitation to present at the 2024 International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound conference
Education
BSc - Mechanical Engineering (Year Abroad)
ETH Zurich
Zurich, CH 09.2023 - 08.2024
Integrated Masters In - Mechanical Engineering
University College London
London, UK 09.2021 -
Skills
Problem Solving ~ Proactive ~ Collaboration ~ Resilience ~ Organizing and Prioritizing
References
References available upon request.
IT
Autodesk Fusion ~ Comsol Multiphysics ~ Matlab ~ LaTeX ~ Microsoft Office ~ C++
LABORATORY
Cell Culture ~ Optical Microscopy ~ Electroplating ~ Oscilloscopes ~ Soldering ~ 3D printing ~ CNC Machining ~ Laser cutting ~ Laser milling
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Mandarin Chinese (Native)
French (Intermediate)
German (Beginner)
Timeline
Research Assistant
UCL
12.2024 - 01.2025
Academic Mentor
UCL
10.2024 - 01.2025
Summer Research Intern
University College London
06.2024 - 08.2024
Propulsion Engineer
ARIS Space
10.2023 - 06.2024
BSc - Mechanical Engineering (Year Abroad)
ETH Zurich
09.2023 - 08.2024
Research Intern
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
06.2023 - 10.2023
Workshop Technician
UCL
12.2021 - 01.2025
Integrated Masters In - Mechanical Engineering
University College London
09.2021 -
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