2004 – Present Research Assistant, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Toronto
• Conducted research on:
– Isolation of nano-sized microfibrils from agricultural residuals and natural fibers
– The effect of surfactants and dispersants on the surface energy of biocomposite
– Crystalline networks and interface forces
– Biocomposite film for packaging application
– Biopolymer (PLA, PHB, PHA) based nanocomposites
– Micro- and nanostructures of both reinforcements and composites
• Represented our research in workshops, symposiums, and conferences in North America
• Prepared journal papers and project reports; wrote research proposals and attracted research funding from industry and government

2002 – 2004 Research Assistant, Department of Agriculture and Bioresource Engineering, University
of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
• Focused on:
– Biocomposite processing
– Biomass and biomaterials handling and processing
– Characterization, processing and industrial applications of natural fibers and biocomposites
– Packaging, extrusion, compression and injection moulding
• Conducted literature review, field work, data analysis, publication preparation, coordinated conferences and report writing to funding agencies

1999 – 2000 Research Assistant, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, Beijing, China
• Used Aspen Plus software in the development of chemical process simulators
• Developed the numerical simulation of mass and heat transfer
• Developed the thermodynamic modeling of industrial systems

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2003 – 2004 Teaching Assistant, Department of Agriculture and Bioresource Engineering, University
of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
• Developed course curriculum, materials, and conducted student assessment for ABE323.3 - Properties of Materials in Biosystems
• Demonstrated processing, testing and modern analytical instruments to students
• Held tutorials for up to 30 students and created supporting materials for lectures
• Held office hours and provided weekly online support for classes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2000 – 2001 Environmental Engineer, Beijing Aero-Space ChangFeng Medical Devices Co., Ltd.,
Beijing, China
• Conducted research on chemical pollution control and its prevention
• Reviewed equipment designs for solid waste transportation

1999 Research Intern, Sinopec Beijing, Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
• Conducted research on simulation of reaction systems for chemical processes
• Designed a chemical reactor for benzene and other chemical processes

1998 Research Intern, Beijing Huaer Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
• Developed micro-mixing of chemical reactions and numerical simulation
• Optimized the design of reactors for PVC resin