Tailin Ren
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Persistent and enthusiastic final-year Ph.D. Student in Materials Engineering specializing in pipeline welding integrity. Bringing a wealth of expertise to the table with skills in thermal modeling of girth welding processes, designing plant trials, and characterizing toughness. Proven ability to contribute valuable research with three peer-reviewed papers published as the first and corresponding author in collaboration with pipeline, welding service, and mechanical testing service companies. Proficient in hands-on research, measuring welding temperature, simulating thermal fields, conducting post-fracture characterization, and correlating microstructure changes with fracture toughness. Experienced in Abaqus-based thermal simulations and validation strategies to optimize girth welding parameters. Strong communicator who has successfully collaborated with industry sponsors for systematic welding plant trials and authored peer-reviewed publications. Solid understanding of welding metallurgy and engineering critical assessment for fracture toughness analysis. Actively seeking a full-time role in the oil & gas and pipeline industry related to welding integrity and research starting September 2025. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in welding metallurgy and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Possesses strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to embark on a career journey with a commitment to making meaningful contributions driven by passion and dedication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: A leading research university in Canada known for its engineering programs
- Mentored 10 undergraduate students in their independent research projects, receiving 85% positive response in the report of Student Perspectives of Teaching
- Conducted over 50 technical reports assessments with detailed instructions for students in terms of formatting and writing
- Developed and implemented course materials, including presentations and assessments, increasing student engagement
- A leading research university in Canada known for its engineering programs
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Ph. D. Research Assistance
CRC Evans Pipeline International
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Pipeline service company specializing in welding and pipeline integrity
- Designed GMAW girth welding plant trials and implemented CTOD testing to solve the pain points faced by oil and gas industries, effect of local brittle zone on the fracture toughness of heavy gauge X70 pipeline girth welds, using ASTM E1820, CSA Z662 and ISO 12135 standards
- Worked and communicated with welding engineer and project manager in an efficiency and clarity manner to achieve both industrial and scientific needs
- Developed a finite element-based multi-pass welding thermal simulation model for industrial patterns to overcome the challenges of temperature measurements
- Delivered optimal heat input levels and spacing of dual-torch welding process by analyzing post-fracture results, predicted thermal profiles and CTOD values based on ISO 15653
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
MSc Research Assistance
Research and Development Division of EVRAZ Inc
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: A leading steel manufacturer providing innovative solutions for the energy sector
- Designed an advanced cold wire addition technology in SAW on heavy gauge X70 pipeline using Taguchi method meanwhile qualified Charpy energy was maintained
- Measured 63 welds geometry characteristics by processing optical images with the aid of coding in MATLAB
- Implemented non-linear regression and signal-to-noise ratio to identify the optimal combination of cold wire feed rate, heat input and bevel design for pipeline manufacturing
- Developed micro-etching skills to reveal critical microstructure when working with explosive chemicals and safely completed the procedure without any incidents
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Undergraduate Research Assistance
University of Alberta
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: A leading research university in Canada known for its engineering programs
- Performed EIS corrosion coating experiments on pipeline steel of SAGD application under minimal supervision and guidance
- Employed data analytics techniques based on fundamental electrochemical theories to exhibit a 90% improvement on corrosion rate while using Ni-P coating
- Identified and solved an out-of-ordinary condition in the coating procedure that is the issue of passivation layer influencing the rate of growing coating and received an agreement from the research associate
- Achieved the objective of the project and the experimental results successfully contributed to the annual presentation between professor and sponsor
- A leading research university in Canada known for its engineering programs
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Materials Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB09.2025
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.2018
Skills
- Quantitative Analysis Using Tools
- Design and Execution of Plant Trials
- Writing and Publishing Skills
- Educational Facilitation
- SEM, EBSD, and TEM Expertise
Degree
MSc, E.I.T.
Awards
- NACE Award for Achievement in Electrochemistry, 2016-2017
- Winner for 'Outstanding Research Performance', Fall 2017, University of Alberta Dean's Research Award (Supervisor: Professor Jing-li Luo)
- University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship, 2014
Publications
- Effect of cold wire addition in tandem submerged arc welding on weld geometry and micro-hardness of heavy gauge X70 steel, Ren, T. et al., 2022, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 121, 11-12, 7607-7625, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09698-9
- The Effect of CWTSAW on the Toughness of Heavy-Gauge X70 - Part I: Correlating HAZ Microstructure with Cold-Wire-Feed-Rate, Ren, T. et al., 2025, Welding Journal, 104, 03, 94-105, https://doi.org/10.29391/2025.104.008
- The Effect of CWTSAW on the Toughness of Heavy-Gauge X70 - Part II: Correlating Microstructure with Charpy Toughness, Ren, T. et al., 2025, Welding Journal, 104, 04, 131-141, https://doi.org/10.29391/2025.104.011
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Ph. D. Research Assistance
CRC Evans Pipeline International
03.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
09.2021 - 04.2025
MSc Research Assistance
Research and Development Division of EVRAZ Inc
04.2019 - 09.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistance
University of Alberta
09.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
University of Alberta
Doctor of Philosophy - Materials Engineering
University of Alberta
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