Peizhi LI
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Experienced with laboratory protocols and maintaining clean and efficient work environment. Utilizes skills in sample preparation and data analysis to support research objectives. Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
McGill School
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared, labeled, and recorded environmental samples for wastewater, surface water, and hospital, ensuring accurate tracking.
- Assisted in processing samples for microbial, contributing to laboratory experiments on antimicrobial resistance gene monitoring
- Part Time
Researcher
Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering Program
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Tracking the Dispersal of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Wastewater Treatment Cycle
- Designed (Polymerase Chain Reaction) PCR primers targeting conserved regions of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene families, including β-lactamase genes (e.g., blaZ), using multiple sequence alignment and Primer-Blast to enable sensitive detection across various environmental and animal sources
- Validated primer specificity on environmental DNA samples, identifying high genetic diversity among ARG variants.
- Conducted field sampling of surface water and wastewater to monitor the ARG spread, including potential transmission pathways between farm animals and human-impacted environments
- Applied amplicon sequencing and microbial community analysis to detect and characterize microbial communities carrying ARGs, providing insights into the reservoir and dissemination route of antibiotic resistance
- Gained NSERC
- USRA 2025 ENGR Award with $6,000
Researcher
Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Annualized Residential Earthquake Losses Estimation in Quebec
- Assessed seismic risk analysis in Trois-Rivières, located within the Western Quebec Seismic Zone, supported by the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, combined with a local site conditions model and detailed residential exposure data
- Developed a Vs30 site condition model on a 500 m × 500 m grid using regional geological zonation and USGS slope-topography data, identifying discrepancies in soil classification that affect seismic wave amplification
- Constructed a residential exposure model using property assessment roll data, accounting for building type, years of construction, structural integrity, and number of floods to improve the accuracy in research
- Mapped and visualized seismic risk results using QGIS, highlighting areas where ground shaking could be locally amplified or reamplified, preparing for preparedness and mitigation planning
- Obtained Raymond Cox SURE Award with $4,450
Education
B.Eng. - Civil Engineering
McGill University
Montreal, QC06-2026
Diploma of College Studies (DEC) - Pure & Applied Science
Vanier College
Montreal, QC12.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis & Modeling: MATLAB, Python, QGIS, SAP 2000
- Proficient in environmental sampling techniques
- Civil and environmental engineering modeling
- Experienced with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Video editing expertise
- Skilled in experimental procedures
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Timeline
Lab Assistant
McGill School
08.2025 - Current
Researcher
Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering Program
05.2025 - 08.2025
Researcher
Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
B.Eng. - Civil Engineering
McGill University
Diploma of College Studies (DEC) - Pure & Applied Science
Vanier College