Haitao Wen
Toronto,ON
Summary
Materials Engineering graduate with extensive experience in advanced manufacturing and sustainable energy systems. Successfully led the development of a 200 MW carbon-negative power plant and contributed to innovative research in Laser Directed Energy Deposition (DED) at the University of Toronto. Proficient in material characterization, experimental design, and data analysis using SolidWorks, Ansys, Inkscape, and ImageJ. Recognized for academic excellence and a strong commitment to sustainability and efficiency in engineering solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed significantly to the 'Accurate Inverse Process Optimization Framework in Laser Directed Energy Deposition' project, listed as the fourth author in published work
- Assisted in the 'Magnetic Field Assisted DED' project, involved in experimental setup, material characterization, and CAD design
- Designed a height-adjustable base to secure the magnet and motor on the DED device, enhancing the experiment's efficiency
- Developed a height-adjustable camera holder for remote monitoring and assisted in the design of a dust cover for additional equipment
- Proficient in sample preparation techniques such as grinding and polishing, as well as using a low-speed saw for sample cutting post-DED printing
- Acquired proficiency in using software such as Inkscape, ImageJ, Roboflow, and Excel for data and image processing, contributing to the analysis used in published papers
Team Leader
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Led the development and implementation of an innovative carbon-negative electricity power plant utilizing biomass feedstocks from various industries to generate 200 MW of electricity
- Successfully achieved surplus power generation, producing 1.75 million megawatt-hours of net electricity annually, while maintaining negative gas emissions
- Prioritized safety through comprehensive Hazard and Operability Analysis – HAZOP and ensured the project's economic feasibility through detailed financial assessments
Assistant Designer
Atelier Landscape Design Company
, China
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Participated in the 'Landscape Design of Beijing Yizhuang Intelligent Security Industry Base' project
- Engaged in field survey, field photo shooting, field data measurement, and result compilation and presentation
- Took photos of the current situation of the site
- Measured site dimensions
- Collected bird's-eye images through aerial photography
- Generated a site map with shapes, materials, and specifications
Team Leader
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Led the development of a semi-automatic plant watering and light gardening system, designed to minimize user time and effort in indoor plant growth
- Utilized SolidWorks for comprehensive modeling, accounting for the positioning of induction equipment, delivery pipes, flower pots, and space optimization
- Conducted over 30 Ansys simulations, proving the product's resilience to severe impacts and collisions
- Successfully produced a functional prototype through 3D printing, integrating smart control of LED light frequency programmed using Arduino UNO software
Education
Master of Engineering (MEng) - Materials Engineering
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada09.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) - Materials Engineering, Minor in Engineering Business
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada05.2023
Certificate in Forensic Engineering -
Skills
- CES toolkit
- FactSage package
- AutoCAD
- 3D printing
- Inkscape
- ImageJ
- Solidworks
- Ansys Simulation
- Python
- Matlab
Awards
- Dean's Honor List (Fall 2020 - Winter 2023)
- Ranked in the top 3 in the University of Toronto Engineering Competitions (UTEK)
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design Engineering
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Toronto
01.2024 - 08.2024
Team Leader
University of Toronto
09.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Designer
Atelier Landscape Design Company
05.2021 - 09.2021
Team Leader
University of Toronto
01.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Engineering (MEng) - Materials Engineering
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) - Materials Engineering, Minor in Engineering Business
University of Toronto
Certificate in Forensic Engineering -
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