SEOJUN YU
Pleasanton
Summary
Up and coming chemical engineer with a passion for research. Seeking to utilize problem-solving and active learning skills to experience the working field. Looking to obtain a position which can provide hands on experimentation and researching opportunities
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Junior Lab (Student)
Syracuse Univiersity
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted heat transfer analysis through forced convection with concentric tube formation.
- Optimized rate of heat transfer while varying configuration and flow rates.
- Collaborated with team members to create procedure for testing, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Performed gas membrane separation and CSTR experiments to achieve desired results, written in a cohesive professional write up.
- Participated in lab meetings, providing insights on ongoing projects and sharing findings with peers.
Senior Lab (Student)
Syracuse Univiersity
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Optimized ethanol-water distillation using GUNT CE 600 distillation unit
- Analyzed purity of distillate ethanol with varying reflux ratio, feed location, and number of column plates.
- Conducted analysis on catalytic dehydration of isopropanol with gamma-alumina catalyst
- Confirmed mass conservation through carbon mass balance analysis using flame ionization detector (FID)
- Created calibration curve in excel based off gas chromatograph (GC) data
- Determined apparent activation energy and reaction order using graphical analysis on excel
- Presented research findings in powerpoint presentation in mock- professional setting
- Recorded and analyzed data in scientific lab report
- Strengthened problem-solving abilities by troubleshooting issues encountered during experiments and finding effective solutions
Research Assistant
Professor Ian Hossein
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted sample tests to report findings of hydrophobicity of siloxane-acrylate blends
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using FTIR data and photo samples.
- Collaborated with article publisher to confirm methodologies and discrepancies.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Syracuse University, College of Engineering And Computer Science
Syracuse, NY05.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Basic Python/MatLab knowledge
- Completed AIChE safety course
- Aspen Plus, SuperPro Designer
Accomplishments
- ECS Leadership Scholarship
- Dean's List Fall 2022
- Dean's List Spring 2023
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP:
- American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, Pleasanton, CA, 2021-05, 2021-08, Devised a more efficient and standard procedure for stocking and managing products, Assessed incoming donations and created a presentable atmosphere in store
- Treasures of Japan, Pleasanton, CA, 2021-02, 2021-05, Supervised cultural club activities of young students by participating along and demonstrating, Acculturated the younger generation of students helping spread cultural diversity by researching and presenting about Japan's culture and its similarities/differences
- Fun Run, Pleasanton, CA, Arranged an event for children in preschool to physically interact and socialize within groups and compete, Collaborated with school staff to arrange activities and involve all parties of students and parents
COURSEWORK:
Relevant course work: Laboratory, Organic Chemistry, Mass and Energy Balances, Physics II, Calculus III, Engineering Computational Tools
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Lab (Student)
Syracuse Univiersity
09.2025 - 12.2025
Junior Lab (Student)
Syracuse Univiersity
01.2025 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Professor Ian Hossein
10.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Syracuse University, College of Engineering And Computer Science