MINGYU WANG

Improvements in Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Outcomes using Portable Air Purifiers in Schools across State of Illinois

• Streamlined project workflow, optimizing team efficiency through development of detailed scheduling and tracking systems.
• Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
• Organized field work materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

Filtration for Respiratory Exposure to wildfire Smoke from Swamp Cooler Air (FRESSCA)

• Developed a Python script to retrieve data by API calling
• Managed and processed over 6,000 files and performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
• Led PurpleAir co-location calibration work and assessed intra-model monitor performance variability via co-location measurements in a laboratory setting
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
• Prepared QA/QC report
• Synthesized complex information into clear summaries for presentation purposes, making findings accessible to diverse audiences.

Breath Easy Project

• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge
• Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies
• Analyzed the results from over 1,000 files and created representative graphs and charts highlighting results
• Enhanced research quality by trouble-shooting on the calibration results from 10 different methods
• Contributed to the publication of research article in peer-reviewed journal

Building Science, Energy Conservation Design, HVAC System Design

• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
• Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades