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Liyuan Chen

Liyuan Chen

Oxford,United Kingdom

Summary

Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in environmental and energy system. Adept at conducting chemical and mathematical modelling, data synthesis and analysis. Extensive background in life-circle assessment, carbon dioxide storage and utilisation, low-carbon energy usage, tackling climate change, supporting sustainable development, and environmental pollution treatment research.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Engineering Research Intern

Environmental Defense Fund
Shenzhen, China
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Climate Change Corps project, cooperate with Walmart China
  • Calculated values for Walmart China's 380+ stores (Hyper and Sam's Club) energy consumption and determined how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy.
  • Worked with sustainable development teams to design Walmart's Zero-emission roadmap, carbon trading, and carbon footprint accounting project.

Research Intern

National Development and Reform Commission Energy Institute
Beijing, China
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Presented key metrics of policy research on fossil fuel energy transition, providing thorough supporting documentation and data for coal energy trade market.
  • Utilised developed problem-solving skills to find innovative research solutions for predicting future energy consumption under less-coal scenario problems.
  • Performed over 100 literary searches to generate high-quality literary reviews in support of research projects.

Summer Research Intern

Peking University
Tianjin, China
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Peking University Students Summer Social Practice Project, cooperate with Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
  • Created new designs for industrial wastewater treatment project which contains gelatin.

Summer Research Intern

Tsinghua University
Yiyang, Hunan, China
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Tsinghua University-Apple Summer Institute for China's Green Innovators Project, cooperate with Ecology and Environment Department of Hunan
  • Conducted desk-based research focused on Urban flooding and ecological issues. Collected qualitative and quantitative rainfall and urban underground pipes data with rigorous methodology. Analysed statistical data using ArcGIS.
  • Generated research interview questions, transcribing and summarising results. Solve the problem through both technology and policy.

Summer Research Intern

Institute of Modern Physics, CAS
Lanzhou, China
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • Cooperate with the Institute of Modern Physics, supervised by Associate Researcher Dr. Jing Bai.
  • Supported experiment on the study of adsorption of Uranium Solution by Graphene Hydrogel.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Systems Engineering-Energy Storage (Supervisor: Prof. Aidong Yang)

University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
10.2021 -

Master of Engineering - Mechanics, Energy and Resource Engineering (Supervisor: Prof. Xidong Wang)

Peking University
Beijing, China
09.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Guangxi University
Nanning, China
09.2014 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Coding language: MATLAB, Python, R language
  • Professional software: Sima Pro, Aspen Plus, Auto-CAD, ArcGIS
  • Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/PowerPoint /Visio, Origin, Photoshop
  • Data gathering, review and analysis

Additional Information

WANG Shi, CHEN Liyuan, SUN Xiang, et al (2017). From rainwater and sewage interception to separation system combined with low impact development reconstruction in urban built-up area: A water quality constrained scenario stimulation and programming[J]. China Environmental Science, (10): 383 -392

Accomplishments

  • Delivered presentation and poster on the 'Modelling carbonation of recycled concrete aggregate for storing carbon dioxide' at The 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development in Building and Environment in Finland, 2023.
  • Delivered presentation on The economic and technical support from United Nations: Developing countries tackle climate change at Global Youth Summit on Net-Zero Future, the third GAUC Graduate Forum in 2021.
  • Delivered presentation and poster on the 'Design of an innovative scheme for Guangxi Villages' poverty alleviation at Global Youth Summit on BELT AND ROAD Global Youth Leaders' Summit in 2019.
  • Delivered a presentation on 'Scenario design and simulation of composite schemes for clear source, interception, and sponge city reconstruction in urban built-up areas under water safety and water quality ecology constraints' at the National Youth Ecologists Symposium in Aug, 2017.
  • Presided over one undergraduate student provincial research training programme. Preparation of multiphase Fenton catalyst based on molecular imprinting technology and its research on catalytic oxidation of typical pollution in 2015, passed the check excellently in 2017.
  • Participated in one undergraduate student national research training programme. Conducted a study on the purification potential of several aquatic plants to polluted water bodies under oil stress in 2014, passed the check excellently in 2016.

Certification

  • Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
  • Member of Oxfordshire Watlington Climate Action Group in 2022.
  • Member of APRU Student Global Climate Change Simulation Project in 2021.
  • Member of Horizon Global Youth Development Program in 2021.
  • Member of the International Fund for China's Environment Green Leader Training Program in 2019.
  • Certified Chief Operations Officer, SEE LEVEL International Education Corporation - April 2022 to Present.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Hobbies

Swimming, Kayak, Canoes, Paddleboard sports, Hiking, Board role-playing games.

Timeline

Doctor of Philosophy - Systems Engineering-Energy Storage (Supervisor: Prof. Aidong Yang)

University of Oxford
10.2021 -

Engineering Research Intern

Environmental Defense Fund
05.2021 - 09.2021

Research Intern

National Development and Reform Commission Energy Institute
09.2019 - 06.2020

Summer Research Intern

Peking University
06.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Engineering - Mechanics, Energy and Resource Engineering (Supervisor: Prof. Xidong Wang)

Peking University
09.2018 - 07.2021

Summer Research Intern

Tsinghua University
06.2018 - 09.2018

Summer Research Intern

Institute of Modern Physics, CAS
07.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Guangxi University
09.2014 - 07.2018
Liyuan Chen