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Roger Hou

Aurora,ON

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Institure of Cement Science and Building Materials
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed different analyzing tests on multiple types of concrete including tensile test, heat oh hydration, measuring concrete expansion, and analyzing in bubble spacing.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.

Intern

China Building Materials Academy
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed tests for ultimate yield and shear strength of concretes reserved for different periods
  • Studied flying ash concrete
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

Material Manufacturing and Design

U of T
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Designed wind turbine and wrote reports as a team
  • Includes prototyping using 3D printing, aerodynamics simulations, real-world manufacturing processes

Engineering Strategies and Practice II

U of T
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Designed a smart bottle to prevent older adults from dehydration and presented ideas to the client.
  • Developed technical documentation that facilitated seamless knowledge transfer among team members.
  • Enhanced prototype building and budget control skills

Engineering Strategies and Practice I

U of T
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Wrote the functions, constraints, and objectives from the client statement
  • Wrote the team charter which includes the code of conduct and goals and objectives
  • Collaborated effectively within a cross-functional team, delivering high-quality results on time.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering (B.A.Sc) - Materials Science Engineering

University of Toronto
05.2024

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • CSWA certificate (Solidworks)
  • Languages - English and Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Basics of entrepreneurship
  • Writing engineering documentation
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Research Assistant

Institure of Cement Science and Building Materials
06.2024 - 08.2024

Intern

China Building Materials Academy
05.2023 - 08.2023

Material Manufacturing and Design

U of T
09.2022 - 04.2023

Engineering Strategies and Practice II

U of T
01.2022 - 04.2022

Engineering Strategies and Practice I

U of T
10.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering (B.A.Sc) - Materials Science Engineering

University of Toronto
Roger Hou