Yixuan Ding
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Petroleum Engineering graduate researcher with a Materials Science background, experienced in mechanical integrity engineering, reservoir and production research, and multidisciplinary industrial projects. Proven ability to bridge materials, mechanical reliability, and energy engineering through hands-on research, major oil and gas internships, and peer-reviewed publications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research/ Research Assistant
University of Tulsa
09.2024 - Current
- Scaled hydrogen sulfide scavenging processes, enhancing chemical treatment effectiveness.
Mechanical Integrity Engineer
ExxonMobil Chemical
Huizhou, Guangdong
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and executed engineering solutions for complex projects, addressing technical challenges and enhancing system integrity.
Assistant Engineer
Nanjing Gensler Technology LLC
Nanjing
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated and selected materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements, enhancing overall project integrity.
Undergraduate Researcher
Purdue University
West Lafayette
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed biotechnology methods using gold nanoparticles to improve bacteria detection capabilities
Undergraduate Senior Design
Purdue University
West Lafayette
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Purdue and Caterpillar, Conducted research on carbide evolution in intermediate nickel alloys
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed microfluidics systems to support various research projects
Assistant Engineer
Green XSP LLC
Houston, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Solar energy development and data analysis
Assistant Construction Engineer
Nanjing Huaai Construction LLC
Nanjing, China
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Selected optimal materials to meet specific project requirements and enhance overall project performance.
Assistant Store Manager
Teavine LLC
Houston, USA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Hospitality
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Tulsa
Tulsa05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette05.2024
Skills
- Petroleum engineering
- Reservoir engineering
- Production engineering
- Drilling engineering
- Materials engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Chinese
- English
- Research methodologies
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional
Accomplishments
Article published: Rapid, quantitative lateral flow immunoassay using polystyrene-gold composite nanoparticles and CIELAB analysis for on-site detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food samples
Timeline
Mechanical Integrity Engineer
ExxonMobil Chemical
06.2025 - 08.2025
Graduate Research/ Research Assistant
University of Tulsa
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Engineer
Nanjing Gensler Technology LLC
05.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
Purdue University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Tulsa
12.2023 - 01.2024
Undergraduate Senior Design
Purdue University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Engineer
Green XSP LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Construction Engineer
Nanjing Huaai Construction LLC
05.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Teavine LLC
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Purdue University