Yana Zhang

Biomass Gasification in the Fluidized-Bed Gasifier with Calcined Dolomite

• Conducted an in-depth analysis of the structure, functional groups, and reaction mechanisms of calcine dolomite.
• Explored the performance of calcined dolomite in tar reduction and gas quality improvement under diverse operating conditions.
• Evaluated existing databases and identified gaps in knowledge that could be addressed through additional research.

Evaluation of Hydrogen Production in B.C.

• Investigate the amount of greenhouse gas emission during the transportation of raw materials and production stages of four different industrial-scale hydrogen production methods within B.C.
• Determined sustainable industrial hydrogen production methods through Life Cycle Analysis
• Evaluated economically feasibility's production methods using Life Cycle Cost Analysis.

UBC Chinese Language Program                                                    01/2023 - 04/2023

• Tutored Chinese learners to improve their pronunciations and oral speaking skills
• Collaborated with other volunteers to organize in-class activities and annual events (e.g. Chinese New Year Celebration)

Local Animal Shelter Volunteer                                                         06/2022 - 12/2022

• Participated in organization of offline adoption events every months, successfully helping 10 or more stray dogs find adopters.