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Yiying Zhu

Summary

I am a fourth-year student in mechanical engineering at University of British Columbia. Through my academic course, profession internships and research experience, I have gained a strong interest in pursuing research-related careers, particularly in biomechanics and medical devices. Moreover, these experiences equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge in the field. I am eager to continue studying at UBC as a graduate student and researcher, confident that the program will best prepare me to achieve my career goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic

Related Courses
09.2021 - Current
  • Mech 435 Orthopaedic Biomechanics (B), Mech497 Research Skills and Data Analysis (A-), Mech 498 Research Communication (B), Mech 368 Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation (A+)

Volunteer Researcher

Summer CREATE-U Program, University of British Columbia
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Volunteer researcher in the Stoeber Lab. Supervisor: Boris Stoeber. Mentor: Leo Cheng
  • Research topic: Fabrication of Poroelastic Materials Using Droplet Formation
  • Program deliverables: Literature Review, Proposal, Report Outline, Poster

R&D Engineer Intern

Intuitive Fosun Surgical, Shanghai
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Optimize Sureform 45 & 60 surgical stapling head and sleeve assembly for patients with smaller abdominal cavities.
  • Create & Document SolidWorks models for Sureform stapling instruments and Endowrist forceps prototypes.

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Maxus, Shanghai Automobile and Industrial Corporation
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Edit CAD models of interior door handles and document prototypes.

Education

Undergraduate, General Mechanical Engineering -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC

1st Year Applied Science - Average: 84%, Dean's List, Peer Notetaker & Tutor

University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, BC

St.Georges High School Class of 2021
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Research Communication
  • CAD, SolidWorks Modeling & 3D printing
  • MATLAB, C
  • Basic Laboratory Instrumentation

Timeline

Volunteer Researcher

Summer CREATE-U Program, University of British Columbia
05.2024 - 08.2024

R&D Engineer Intern

Intuitive Fosun Surgical, Shanghai
06.2023 - 08.2023

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Maxus, Shanghai Automobile and Industrial Corporation
06.2022 - 08.2022

Academic

Related Courses
09.2021 - Current

Undergraduate, General Mechanical Engineering -

University of British Columbia

1st Year Applied Science - Average: 84%, Dean's List, Peer Notetaker & Tutor

University of British Columbia Okanagan

St.Georges High School Class of 2021
Yiying Zhu