Sophia Wang

5/23/2014
Houston, TX

Position Desired

Process Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

Education

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
Graduation: 12/2013
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.53

Hunan University Changsha, China
Graduation: 06/2012
Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry, GPA: 3.70


Work Experience

Simulation, Control and Optimization of Lithium-ion Battery
Project Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
12/2012-12/2013
(Research group: process system engineering. Advisor: Nikolaos V. Sahinidis)
• Collected data and researched advanced theories of lithium-ion battery.
• Developed mathematical methods to set up a robust simulator of lithium-ion battery.
• Analyzed algorithms and feature of the simulator and found suitable software solvers.
• Researched 27 derivative-free optimization (DFO) solvers and corresponding control interface.
• Programmed process control system of lithium-ion battery simulator and analyzed feedback signals.
• Implemented optimization in the simulator of lithium-ion battery and increased battery capacity by 400%.

Chemical Plant Process Design and Control
Process Engineer
Changsha, China
06/2009-12/2011
(Organized by Mitsui Chemicals, with a turnover of 15 billion USD)
• Researched Methanol-to-Olefins Technology and Carbon Dioxide Capture, Storage and Utilization System.
• Implemented mathematical calculation and process simulation of chemical plants.
• Calculated mass and energy balance and designed energy integration & utilization.
• Designed, selected and specified equipment.
• Formed process flow diagram (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) design.
• Designed layout of the facilities and plants with AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.
• Made cost & profit and market analysis.
• Finished safety documentation of PSM, RMP, SOP and PPE.
• Award: 3rd place, Mitsui Chemistry Cup National Chemical Industry Design Competition (2011, 2012).

SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile
Chemical Engineer Intern
Liuzhou, China
Summer 2012
(Chinese automobile company, whose total operating revenue exceeded 1.5 billion USD)
• Supported implementation of new equipment in the painting process.
• Solved the problems in the paint and improved the effectiveness of the painting process.
• Ensured that painting process was maintained and running effectively for vehicle production.

LiuGong Machinery Corporation
Application Engineer Intern
Liuzhou, China
Summer 2011
(Chinese machinery corporation with 2 billion USD in sales revenue)
• Learned and assisted in the design and building of tools and equipment.
• Analyzed process materials and product designs for...

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