1. Aaron Yu
606 East Stoughton St.
Champaign, IL 61820
aaronyu2@illinois.edu
(224)-229-7834
Education
Bachelors of Science - Chemical Engineering (3.05/4.00) Expected: May 2018
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Relevant Coursework
Chemical Engineering: Material and Energy Balance, Momentum and Heat Transfer (Present)
Biomolecular/Chemistry: Accelerated Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Introductory Biochemistry (Present)
Achievements
• Chemical Engineering: Co-Authored ”Carbon Nanotube Containing Ag Catalyst Layers for Efficient
and Selective Reduction of Carbon Dioxide” published in Journals of Materials Chemistry A.
• Music: IMEA Senior Division District 7 Band - Flute.
Experience
University of Illinois School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering — Champaign-Urbana, IL
- Research Assistant October 2014 – Present
• Researched electrochemical reduction of CO2 to value-added compounds or intermediates such as CO,
formate, methane, and ethylene.
• Fabricated Ag-coated carbon surfaces for use in flow cell experiments.
• Gained laboratory experience and networked with professors in the scientific field.
Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering— Evanston, IL
- Research Assistant September 2012 – September 2013
• Performed research in transition metal nano-catalysts in the Mirkin Group.
• Independently managed routine duties such as making solutions by following methods derived from
previous studies.
Joe’s Brewery — Champaign-Urbana, IL
- Cook October 2014 – Present
• Worked twelve hours a week while maintaining a full academic schedule.
Illinois Math and Science Academy — Aurora, IL
- Tutor September 2012 – May 2013
• Tutored 9-10th
grade students in Chemistry, Math, and German after school.
• Volunteered 5 hours per week.
Skills
Laboratory: gas column spectroscopy, atomic force microscope, dip-pen nanolithography, infared spec-
troscopy, column chromatography, and NMR prep.
Programming Languages: Matlab, Python, C, and Java.
Academic Projects and Activities
Energy and Nutrition Efficient Menu For Hiking and Backpacking Report
• Developed and presented a nutritional plan for consumers on budgets to maximize health and porta-
bility using princples of mass and energy balance.
American Institue of Chemical Engineering (AICHE)
-Paid Member
• Presented an analysis of a chemical plant disaster with a team of students at the Engineering Open
House showcase.
• Attended various meetings hosted by a vareity of engineering companies.
Psi Upsilon Fraternity
- Social Fraternity