1. 3307 Peppermill DR, Apt 2B
West Lafayette, IN, 47906
Xiaohui Liu (01)765-421-5025
liuxiaohui714@gmail.com
PROFILE
Chemical Engineering PhD candidate with substantial research experience in computational modeling and
data analysis for energy systems. Comprehensive understanding of process design and optimization, as
well as plenty of interdisciplinary work and research experience.
Software skills: Matlab, Python, Aspen Plus, R, AnyLogic, JAVA, @Risk, Arena, Simulink, SQL, Visio
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN, GPA 3.83/4.00 12/2015
Advisor: Prof. Joseph Pekny, Area of Study: Computational Modeling for Energy Systems (Anticipated)
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, GPA 88.4/100 07/2011
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, GPA 85.1/100 07/2009
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN
Quantifying EV Battery Lifespan and Its Impact on Battery Warranty Strategy 04/2014-present
 Data mining household travel information from the National Household Travel Survey database
 Modeling and simulating EV energy consumption based on the Indianapolis transportation network
 Quantifying electricity vehicle (EV) battery lifespan using a battery degradation model
Distributed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Design 01/2012-10/2014
 Developed a simulation model for the design of distributed solar PV systems
 Designed and created a user-friendly interface for the module which has been published on NanoHub
 The first tool on NanoHub that combines simulation with database
Technical Assistance Program: Optimizing a Jet Fuel Production System 11/2012-07/2013
 Analyzed the mass balance and energy balance of the jet fuel production system
 Optimized the production capacity for each plant involved in the system
Summer Intern, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore 07/2013-09/2013
High-Penetration Effects of Renewable Energy on Electricity Prices and CO2 Emissions
 Developed an agent-based model on the supply side of electricity market using AnyLogic
 Analyzed the effects of solar PV and wind energy on electricity prices and CO2 emissions
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China 10/2008-05/2009
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Natural Gas and Electricity Used for Residents
 Analyzed the life cycle material flow, energy flow, and economy flow of natural gas and electricity
 Optimized natural gas processes based on energy efficiency
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Process Design Consultant, Haiyi Design Studio, W. Lafayette, IN 02/2015-present
 Designing chemical processes for clients using Aspen Plus, especially for distillation processes
Consulting Projects: Sustainable Development Plan for Industrial Parks, Tsinghua 12/2008-10/2010
 Participated in 4 consulting projects to provide development plans for companies/governments
 Analyzed the material flow, energy flow and water flow for 4 chemical industrial parks
 Designed the industrial chain of fluorine and building materials for Xifeng industrial park
Summer Intern, Sinopec Maoming Petrochemical Ltd., Guangdong, China 07/2008
 Worked with engineers in the control room to monitor the production process
 Obtained an overview of the production process and the safety control system of Polyethylene

2. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Fellow for “Process Dynamics and Control”, Purdue University 08/2014-12/2014
 Instructed senior students how to apply Matlab and Simulink in chemical process control
Teaching Fellow for “Aspen Plus Lab”, Purdue University 01/2013-05/2013
 Taught senior students how to apply Aspen Plus in chemical process design
 Created and managed a bonus project on distributed solar PV systems
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
 Co-Leader of Graduate Mentoring Program Social Hours Group, Purdue University 09/2014-12/2014
 Graduate Women Gatherings (GWG) Ambassador for ChE, Purdue University 06/2013-08/2014
 Monitor of Graduate Class 5 in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University 09/2010-07/2011
 Chair of Graduation Activities Committee in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua 10/2008-07/2009
 Captain of Women’s Soccer Team in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University 09/2006-07/2007
 Monitor of Class 51 in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University 05/2006-07/2007
 Captain of the Summer Social Practice Team, Tsinghua University 07/2007
PUBLICATION
 Xiaohui Liu, Eric G. O’Rear , Wallace E. Tyner , Joseph F. Pekny, “Purchasing vs. Leasing: A Benefit-
Cost Analysis of Residential Solar PV Panel Use in California”, Renewable Energy, 66 (2014) 770-774
 Xiaohui Liu, Joseph F. Pekny, et al, “A laboratory tool for distributed solar PV systems education”,
Manuscript in revision
 Shisheng Huang, Xiaohui Liu, et al, “High penetration effects of solar photovoltaic and wind on
electricity prices and emissions”, Renewable Energy, Submitted
 Xiaohui Liu, Joseph Pekny, et al, “Quantifying EV battery lifespan and its impact on battery warranty
strategy through a battery aging model and a micro-level transportation network”, In preparation
 Xiaohui Liu, Shanying Hu, Yong Jin, “Life Cycle Assessment of natural gas and electricity used for
residents”, China Science and Technology Information, 16 (2010) 21-23
 Shanying Hu, Xiaohui Liu, Yong Jin, “Thinking of the Sustainable Development for Resource-
dependent Cities”, Territory & Natural Resources Study, 3 (2011) 7-9
SELECTED PRESENTATION
 Oral: Xiaohui Liu, James Dietz, Russell Lachance, Andrew Biaglow, Derrick Kearney, Sudheera
Fernando, Ann Christine Catlin, Joseph Pekny, “A Laboratory Tool for Distributed Solar PV Systems
Education”, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2014, Atlanta, GA
 Oral: Shisheng Huang, Xiaohui Liu, Lynette Cheah, Kristin Wood, James Dietz, Joseph Pekny,
“Effect of High-Penetration Renewable Energy on Electricity Prices and Emissions”, AIChE Annual
Meeting, 2014, Atlanta, GA
 Oral: Xiaohui Liu, Shanying Hu, Yong Jin, “Study of reasonable use of natural gas”, The fourth
National Circular Economy and Ecological industry Meeting, 2009, Shenyang, China
SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
 Honorable mention oral presentation on GSO symposium, Purdue University 08/2015
 Hoosier heavy hybrid center of excellence fellowship, Purdue University 12/2014
 1st
place of poster award on Siemens Energy Day, Purdue University 02/2014
 Women in engineering program travel grant, Purdue University 09/2014
 GAW scholarship, Purdue University 12/2011
 Guanghua merit scholarship, Tsinghua University 10/2010
 Scholarship for excellent academic performance, Tsinghua University 12/2008
 Scholarship for excellent student leader (two times), Tsinghua University 12/2007&2006
 Outstanding individual in social practice, Tsinghua University 11/2007