Shawn Kohl
Undergraduate
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Undergraduate Chemical Engineering student at UCSD with keen interest in renewable energy research and catalytic reactor design. Dependable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to meaningful contribution to public education on clean energy and climate justice from an engineering perspective.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Facilities Assistant
UC San Diego
La Jolla, California
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with large-scale material handling, furniture assembly, and basic maintenance for library facility projects
- Operated university vehicles for deliveries and transport of library materials across campus and local branches
- Supported mailroom operations, including sorting, packaging, and compliance with postal and shipping procedures
Shift Lead
UCSD HDH
La Jolla, California
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Recognized for exceptional monthly work performance on 5 occasions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Sample analysis
Chemical safety protocols
Compound purification
Laboratory equipment operation
Error analysis
Data acquisition
Microsoft Office Applications
Leadership
Microsoft Office Applications
Leadership
Extracurricular activities
H2U Blog | Founder | Summer 2024–Present
- Documenting global solar fuel technologies, innovations in renewable energy, climate justice, and hydrogen infrastructure.
- Curating peer-reviewed literature on reactor scalability and socio-technical barriers to green H₂ adoption.
- Long-term vision: Develop into a research hub or startup bridging lab-scale innovations with industrial deployment, environmental protection, and global equity.
KSDT Radio - Audio Intern
- Became proficient with specialized audio hardware and software
- Learned under close mentorship of audio experts
- Regularly met audio mixing project deadlines
Timeline
Library Facilities Assistant
UC San Diego
09.2024 - Current
Shift Lead
UCSD HDH
10.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
UC San Diego
05.2001 -