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Graduate Research Assistant 01/2023 - 12/2023
Western Michigan University, KALAMAZOO, MI United States
As a Graduate Research Assistant at WMU, I focused on experimental fluid dynamics to enhance HVAC system efficiency. By analyzing flow behavior and vortex dynamics, I improved airflow efficiency by 12%. Refining water tunnel simulations, I increased optical flow method accuracy by 9.87% for airflow modeling. Conducting 50+ parametric studies, I optimized airflow distribution based on geometry and Reynolds number. Using PIV and MATLAB, I visualized fluid motion and vortex formation, contributing to better HVAC design efficiency.
Improved HVAC airflow efficiency by 12% by analyzing flow behavior and vortex dynamics using experimental fluid mechanics techniques. Increased optical flow method accuracy by 9.87% by refining water tunnel simulations for airflow modeling in duct systems and HVAC components. Conducted 50+ parametric studies, optimizing airflow distribution by evaluating the impact of geometry, angles of attack, and Reynolds number. Studied the optical flow method to analyze airflow characteristics and identify efficiency improvements in HVAC designs. Utilized Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and MATLAB to visualize fluid motion and evaluate vortex formation, contributing to better airflow optimization.--
Flight Operations Scheduler/Dispatcher 08/2023 - 12/2024
College of Aviation: Western Michigan University, Battle Creek, MI United States
Industry: Aviation
As a Flight Operations Scheduler/Dispatcher at WMU’s College of Aviation, I establish and maintain daily training schedules while ensuring efficient resource allocation. I manage long-term block scheduling and track pilot training student data, optimizing schedules and generating reports using Excel and PowerPoint. I coordinate with the flight crew, assist flight operations customers using ETA software, and provide resource utilization reports. Additionally, I support Student Dispatchers, act as an ops controller, and advise scheduling staff throughout the process.
Establish a daily training schedule for all resources and maintain it and prepare daily tracking reports. Maintain an accurate long-term block schedule throughout the semester. Manage pilot training student data; track progress, optimize scheduling, & generate improvement reports (Excel, PowerPoint). Monitoring and coordinating with the flight crew. Assist flight operations customers using ETA software by providing daily, weekly, and monthly resource utilization reports. Assist the Student Dispatcher as ops controller and advising the scheduling staff at all stages of the process.--
CAD Engineer 08/2021 - 07/2022
Winbond Automotive, Zhubei City, Taiwan
As a CAD Engineer Intern at Winbond Automotive, I designed and optimized IC packages, enhancing fabrication precision and thermal efficiency. Using Ansys Icepak, you improved thermal management by 10.73% and streamlined CFD simulations, reducing iteration time by 13.2%. You developed SolidWorks CAD models and leveraged MATLAB for thermal data analysis. Applying GD&T principles, I increased CAD accuracy by 20%, ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5-1994 and minimizing design inconsistencies.
Designed and optimized IC packages, collaborating with design and production teams to improve fabrication precision and thermal efficiency. Enhanced thermal management performance by 10.73% through CFD simulations in Ansys Icepak, improving heat dissipation in IC packages. Developed and refined CAD models in SolidWorks, leveraging MATLAB to analyze large thermal simulation datasets for better cooling solutions. Reduced design iteration time by 13.2% by streamlining thermal simulation workflows in Ansys Workbench, accelerating prototype validation. Applied GD&T principles to improve CAD accuracy by 20%, ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5-1994 standards and minimizing design inconsistencies.--

Tamkang University 08/2018 - 07/2022
Tamsui, , Taiwan
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Aerospace Engineering
I earned my Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from Tamkang University, where I gained a strong foundation in aircraft design, aerodynamics, and structures. My coursework included engineering graphics and design, CAD/CAM, avionics systems, and engineering vibrations. I also studied the Introduction to PPL ground course, enhancing my understanding of flight operations. Through this program, I developed key skills in aerospace systems, mechanical analysis, and design, preparing me for real-world engineering challenges.

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