- Yu-Wei Hung is seeking a full-time position in building energy and has a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University with an emphasis on Architectural Engineering. Hung has over 3 years of experience in building energy research projects including building energy audits, HVAC system design, and building energy modeling software. Hung is proficient in several building energy modeling software packages and has experience designing efficient HVAC systems and performing energy analyses.

1. 3111 B Kilbourne Ct.
Yu-Wei Hung 765-775-6832
Lafayette, IN 47909 hung13@purdue.edu
Objective
To obtain an full time position on the Building Energy field
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Dec. 2014
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Emphasis: Architectural Engineering GPA: 3.90 / 4.00
Coursework: Building energy audits and management HVAC system design Indoor environment quality
Qualification: LEED GA certified
National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan Jun. 2011
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering GPA: 3.58 / 4.00
Software Skills: TRNSYS, Energy Plus, eQUEST, AutoCAD, EES, MATLAB, LabVIEW, SketchUp, Simulink, Fluent,
MathCAD, ALC
Professional Experience
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Purdue University Feb. 2015 – current
Technical Research Assistant
• Prepare an energy saving project of an indoor aquaculture farm and design research methods
• Propose feasible energy saving strategies like energy recovery ventilation system or underground thermal energy
storage
• Study aquaculture fishes’ ecology including life cycles, respiration rates and growth rates
Independent Research: Radiant Cooling and Heating Systems Jun. 2013 – Dec. 2014
Research Assistant of Herrick Laboratory, Purdue University
• Established an efficient HVAC system to reduce residential building energy costs
• Installed thermocouples, relative humidity sensors and power meters in experimental chambers and then use Labview
to control the records
• Designed heating and cooling water loops circulation and mechanical equipment installation
• Established TRNSYS model of the laboratory and modify detail parameters (building materials, internal gains, HVAC
systems and local TMY2 weather file)
• Validated simulation result by real room temperature and humidity
• Apply chilled beam cooling system under different demand conditions in order to find out the energy saving in further
studying
Project Experience
Building Energy Audit Fall 2013
• Assisted customers with decreasing energy costs on a West Lafayette residential building and Lafayette Fire Station 8
• Analyzed of energy bills, such as benchmarking, indicating seasonal trends and change-points
• Performed walk-through analysis for the buildings including envelope, lighting, HVAC, internal load and maintenance
• Established TRNSYS model to estimate the benefits when applying energy saving method such as adding insulation
layers or ERV/HRV or CHP systems in the building
• Suggested feasible energy saving method and utility cost savage for the owners
Volunteer Teaching Assistant Purdue Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Fall 2014
• Lead undergraduate students in Purdue EPICS project for a Lafayette church energy auditing and improved indoor
humidity comfort
• Mentor students using building energy modeling software including eQuest, EnergyPlus and TRNSYS from model
establishment to final detail modification
• Conducted student group in energy auditing such as performing on-site survey, choosing sensors, reading blue print
and deciding building thermal zones

2. Air Conditioning Control System Design Spring 2013
• Customized CO2 level as new parameter the current HVAC control system of Lawson Building at Purdue University
to satisfy the ASHRAE standard
• Added new parameter into the control system for school building by Simulink
• Eliminated unnecessary exhausted air in order to reduce energy consumption
Residential Building Mechanical & Electrical System Design Spring 2013
• Developed a low energy consumption HVAC system for a new residential building
• Utilized mechanical devices selection, duct sizing, annual energy consumption calculation, comfort level examination
and ERV/HRV application.
CO2 Refrigerant Application Fall 2013
• Designed a new and feasible eco-friendly refrigerant cooling system for Purdue data center
• Calculated the energy cost and efficiency for the current cooling system
• Established models in EES and in MATLAB to idealize CO2 refrigerant cooling system working conditions
• Compared the efficiency between CO2 system and current water cooling system, then suggested improvements
Sustainable Community Design Fall 2013
• Designed an electricity self-supported community which concludes residential and commercial buildings by using
weather data in Denver, CO
• Applied photovoltaic panel system on roofs to produce electricity and reduce solar gain to decrease cooling demand
• Simulated the energy cost for whole community by eQuest
Natural Ventilation Simulation Spring 2014
• Performed CFD analysis for Purdue Mechanical Engineering Building
• Calculated the Mechanical Engineering Building surroundings to determine the pressures of outdoor air inlets
• Simulated the building flow distribution of applying natural ventilation by Fluent
Structural Engineering & Construction Management Experience
Federal Engineering Consultants Company, Taipei City, Taiwan Jul. 2009 – Aug. 2009
Intern
• Calculated building dead loads and living loads to examine the structural design
• Drew and printed out blueprints with AutoCAD
• Inspected construction site for quality control such as grouting and reinforcing steel biding
Ministry of National Defense (Taiwan), Taiwan Aug. 2011 – Jul. 2012
Engineering Second Lieutenant in Army
• Checked budgets for veterans community rebuilding group
• Examined allowances for residents of veteran community
Leadership & Honors
National Taiwan University Civil Engineering Student Association Jun. 2009 – Jul. 2010
Chairman
• Won the first prize of National Taiwan University Department Exhibition of engineering field
• Reorganized the association and establish departments for clear allocation of jobs
• Participated the Civil Engineering Tri-nation Student Association Conference which held by University of Tokyo,
Seoul University and Nation Taiwan University
Ministry of National Defense (Taiwan) Outstanding Officer Award Jul. 2012
Engineering Second Lieutenant in Army