Yuna Cho

Chemical engineering student with a focus on biochemical engineering, possessing hands-on lab experience and a strong commitment to teamwork. Demonstrates excellent technical skills in lab applications and a proven ability to manage time effectively. Ready to leverage academic knowledge in practical research settings to drive scientific innovation. Motivated and responsible, consistently delivering high-quality work in challenging environments.

Chemical Engineering 401 Senior Laboratory I

• Conducted four rounds of experiments: polymerization, permeation, polymer extrusion, and distillation
• Collaborated with three other group members with weekly progress reports and oral presentations
• Accumulated and organized data into a digital lab notebook and a data appendix

Organic Chemistry Lab

• Conducted multiple experiments such as acid base extractions, recrystallization, chromatography, etc.
• Utilized lab equipment such as digital melting point apparatus, aluminum heating block, and micro-pipettes
• Handled hazardous and flammable substances such as hexanes and disposed of them appropriately

API Florence, Italy Lorenzo de Medici Study Abroad 

• Adapted and learned about a new culture through courses and traveling to different areas of the country
• Collaborated with people of different backgrounds and worked independently in a foreign country
• Communicated with locals and adapted to the fast paced environment Research

Paper on Drug Delivery Through the Blood-Brain Barrier

• Conducted a research paper on drug delivery mechanisms through the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating neurological disorder
• Investigated various drug delivery systems such as IVC infusion for crossing the BBB

Vice President, UMass Altitude 5:Dirty Dance Crew

• Planned weekly E-board meetings to plan club logistics and outreach
• Managed each individual E-board tasks and facilitated feedback meetings
• Resolved team and E-board conflicts effectively and efficiently
• Worked with President to plan club promotion and funding

• Revolutionary, Inclusive, Sustainable Engineering (RISE) Scholar's Program
• UMass Altitude Dance Crew
• Asian American Student Association
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

• Thermodynamics I & II
• Organic Chemistry I & II
• Fluid Mechanics
• Kinetics & Reactor Design
• Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Intro to Biochemical Engineering
• Physical Chemistry
• Separations
• Heat & Mass Transfer
• Biochemistry
• Bioengineering
• Process Design
• Process Control