1. BOYAN LI
610 Squaw Creek Dr, Unit 17, Ames, Iowa 50010
515-509-5632 | boyan@iastate.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time employment as a Mechanical Engineer starting December 2015.
EDUCATION
Iowa State University
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (with Statistics Minor) GPA: 3.89
University of Birmingham (UK)
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Overall Level: First Class
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China)
Bachelor of Science , Energy and Power Engineering
Anticipated Graduation
December 2015
September 2011 -
July 2013
September 2009 -
July 2011
EXPERIENCE
Technical and Economic Analysis (Cooperated with PNNL) Iowa State University
Research Assistant May 2014 - May 2015
Developed computational models for technical and economic analysis to improve the marketing strategies for biofuel
production.
Applied uncertainly analysis to evaluate the feasability of biofuel production.
Evaluated the payback period.
Website Building Iowa State University
Research assistant January 2014 - May 2014
Built a website to visualize the distribution of potential biogas feedstock in Iowa.
Applied distance calculation algorithm on Google Map which provided a way to locate the best biogas factory spot.
Gearbox Design University of Birmingham
Group leader September 2012 - May 2013
Designed a speed reducing gearbox for light weight aircraft.
Gained team integration skills while managing the project.
Calculated the shaft fatigue, bearing load and gear tooth strengh to evaluate and improve the sustainability of the
gearbox.
Built a computational model to calculate the load- carrying capability.
Undergrad Final Year Project University of Birmingham
September 2012 - May 2013
Designed and built a non- contact measurement system by using Microsoft Kinect.
Explored various image processing methods.
Improved the system accuracy of a parallel robot.
BirminghamASTON MARTIN© Workshop
Group leader June 2012 - July 2012
Gained leadership experience while disassembling an Aston Martin DB7.
Developed a deep insight into the design of the car.
Gained understanding of Production processes and functions for every component.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Proficient with SolidWorks, Mathematica, ChemCAD, Python
Experienced with Visual Basic, R, C + +, Javascript, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, ABAQUS, ANSYS Fluent, SAS
AspenPlus, DFM, DFA
Excellent Student
Outstanding Student Cadre
September 2011 - June 2013
September 2009 - July 2010
HONORS & AWARDS