Yanci Zhou
Toronto,ON
Summary
Aspiring chemical engineering new grad with a growing skill set in process optimization, and system analysis. Experienced in creating PFD, performing balance calculations, and applying safety methodologies. Familiar with tools such as Aspen Plus, R, and some machine learning applications, with a strong interest in leveraging data-driven approaches to enhance process efficiency. Motivated to combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to contribute meaningful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Researcher
University of Toronto - Thesis
09.2024 - Current
- Performed a risk assessment framework to evaluate the impact of BTEX contamination in soil and water on acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
- Enhanced the framework using supervised machine learning, improving data capture and analysis while identifying key risk factors.
Plant Design - Team Member
University of Toronto - Capstone
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) to define the project's relevant scope and operational framework.
- Support troubleshot Aspen Plus simulations, ensuring precision in steady-state mass balance calculations.
- Performed a safety analysis using the What-If methodology, identifying potential process risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Executed dynamic energy balance simulations in MATLAB to assess system performance under varying operational conditions.
- Conducted theoretical sizing of critical equipment, including reactors and electric heaters, to ensure alignment with process requirements.
Engineering & Procurement Intern
Isowater Corporation
Collingwood, Ontario
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Updated Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) to incorporate process improvements, and reflect operational changes.
- Performed sampling and system monitoring to ensure operational safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted in ISO 9001 compliance by creating, updating, and maintaining engineering documents to support quality management.
- Executed detailed engineering calculations for equipment sizing, conducted cost analysis and vendor comparisons, and developed the Bill of Materials (BOM) and assembly drawings to meet project requirements and optimization goals.
- Conducted mass balance calculations, delivering reports to support system evaluation and performance optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) And Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto
Toronto, CA05-2025
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Aspen Plus
- R
- Operating procedure design
Timeline
Student Researcher
University of Toronto - Thesis
09.2024 - Current
Plant Design - Team Member
University of Toronto - Capstone
09.2024 - 12.2024
Engineering & Procurement Intern
Isowater Corporation
05.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) And Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto
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