Yska Yao
Tempe
Summary
Chemical Engineering graduate with a B.S.E. from Arizona State University. Proficient in process design, data analysis, and chemical plant simulation utilizing MATLAB, CHEMCAD, and Excel. Demonstrated experience in collaborative lab projects emphasizing sustainability, reactor optimization, and safety compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Glendale Community College
Glendale
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Communication Skills: Explaining complex ideas clearly (important for reporting, meetings, documentation). Adapting explanations to different audiences (crucial when working with cross-functional teams).
- Problem-Solving: Elaborating difficult topics into manageable parts mirrors how engineers troubleshoot systems or optimize processes.
- Analytical Thinking: Helping students work through logical steps builds structured thinking, which is essential for engineering design and analysis.
Education
B.S.E - Chemical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona, US05.2024
Associates - Science
Glendale Community College
Glendale, Arizona, US05.2019
Skills
- Data & Analysis: MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, SQL – Data modeling, visualization, and process simulation
- Automation & Simulation: CHEMCAD, HENSAD – Process automation & design software
- Communication: Clear written & verbal skills; experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, MSDS, and HAZOP practices
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally in diverse project and lab teams
- Self-Directed Learning: Quick adaptation to new tools, processes, and technical systems
Websites
Projects
Capstone Design Project - Sustainable Ammonia Production, 01/01/24, 05/01/24, Designed a 50 metric ton per day commercial-grade anhydrous ammonia manufacturing plant with a target purity of 99.7%, Assessed Techno economic feasibility of proposed design using costing tools like HENSAD and CAPCOST, Led model validation efforts of developed process flowsheet, Tempe, Arizona, US Lab Project - Continuous Reactor Hydrodynamics, 08/01/23, 12/01/23, Investigated fluid flow and mixing behavior in a continuous stirred-tank reactor (CSTR) using tracer studies., Analyzed residence time distribution (RTD) to evaluate reactor performance and deviation from ideal flow., Interpreted experimental data using Excel and MATLAB to model non-ideal flow patterns (e.g., dead zones, bypassing)., Tempe, Arizona, US
Languages
- English
- French (native speaker)
Leadership Experience
- AIChE Student Chapter Member: 2020-2024
- NSBE Student Member: 2022-2024
- Volunteer into Green Campus Waste Management Initiative
Timeline
Tutor
Glendale Community College
01.2017 - 12.2019
B.S.E - Chemical Engineering
Arizona State University
Associates - Science
Glendale Community College
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