YU-SHAN YU
London
Summary
A highly self-motivated and multidisciplinary graduate with an excellent academic record as well as work experience. Proven ability to integrate diverse scientific principles learned to conquer complicated challenges. Eager to utilize the knowledge to make the world more sustainable and make people happy for sure. An energetic team player committed to assisting smooth-running research projects. Skilled at combining knowledge from Civil Engineering and Sustainability through LCA, materials selection and optimisation etc. Recognised for developing solutions to save costs, improve profit and achieve customer satisfaction at the same time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Assistant
National Chiao Tung University - Institute of Biological Science and Technology
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Pioneered the new biochip project aiming for high throughput screening of neoantigen prediction
- Established experimental protocol and accomplished 75% of the project with multi-disciplinary integration
- Facilitated industry-academia collaboration project
- Mentored groups of 15 postgraduate students, providing academic and pastoral support as appropriate
- Office Administration, Laboratory equipment maintenance
Research and development engineer
AcroMass Technologies, Inc.
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and hosted the new project: Development of Mass Spec Processor and application for proteomic research
- Speeded up the analytical process by 100% and improved the accuracy of protein identification
- Assisted in the design and construction of cutting-edge ion trap mass spectrometer from scratch
- Engaged with stakeholders and customers to build relationships and brand awareness
- Attended 2018 SEMICON Taiwan
Sous Chef
Zheng's Vegetarian Restaurant
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Reviewed and updated kitchen practices, menu design and inventory management to reduce food wastage by at least 70%
- Excellent teamwork as well as communication
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure
Imperial College London
London 09.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
Taiwan 07.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science and Technology
National Chiao Tung University
Taiwan 09.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
National Chiao Tung University
Taiwan 09.2014 - 01.2020
Skills
- OpenLCA: LCA Calculation
- GEM-Selektor: Thermodynamic Modelling
- Ansys Granta EduPack (CES): Materials Selection
- Abaqus: Numerical Modelling, Finite Element Modelling
- Fiji, ImageJ, Origin, STAN, Microsoft Office
- SEM, TEM, XRD, XDF, Laser Diffraction, Gas Adsorption Analyser, DSC, TGA, Fourier transform IR, Raman spectroscopy
- English, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese
Accomplishments
- Scholarship awards: LCY TECHNOLOGY CORP. Education Foundation. Won Gold Award with a grand prize of about 2000 £ . Focused on entrepreneurship and the simulation of a real-life business startup.
- Scholarship awards: Cathay United Bank. Won Excellent Grade Scholarships of about 1000 £ .
- Scholarship awards: Taichung Shui-an Temple. Won an Excellent Grade of about 1000 £ .
- Certificate of Appreciation : NCTU Counselling Centre.
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Performance Arts: fire dance, fluorescent stick dance, snake dance, host, drama, Chinese Calligraphy.
- Instruments: Piano, Accordion, Melodica, Organ, Timpani, Cymbals, Trumpet, Bass-Drum, Snare Drum.