Shitong Xiong is seeking a Ph.D. in Physics focusing on photo-voltaic technologies. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Birmingham and a Bachelor's degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research experience includes projects studying radiation distribution on PV cells and geometries of compound parabola collectors. He has worked as a research assistant and intern and held leadership roles in student organizations.

1. Shitong Xiong
Address: 26 North Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK B29 6AW
Mobile: (+44)07784324766
E-mail: majorxst@gmail.com
Objective
To pursue a Ph.D. in Physics focusing on photo-volts technologies
Education
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Sep. 2012~ present
University of Birmingham, UK
Degree: Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) (Expected July 2014)
Average Score: 81.33/100
Sep. 2010~ Jul. 2012
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (HUST)
Degree: Bachelor of Thermal Energy and Power Engineering
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Note: I was selected to participate in a joint program between HUST and Birmingham. I have Bachelor’s Degrees from both
HUST and UOB
Research Experience
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School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham
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Project: Radiation mapping of PV cell using halogen lamp Jul. 2013 ~ Sep. 2013
Supervisor: Dr Raya Al-Dadah
Research Assistant
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Study the radiation distribution on PV cell
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Study the effect of the distance between the cell & the source
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Project: Generation of geometries’ of Compound parabola collectors of difference
acceptance angles and receiver radius
Sep. 2012 ~ Jul. 2013
Supervisor: Dr Raya Al-Dadah
Research Assistant
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Study the optical performances at different solar times
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Evaluate the solar collectors with Optisworks software
u School of Energy and Power Engineering, HUST
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Project: Improvement of efficiency of Solar heater (Innovation program for Chinese
University students)
Mar. 2012 ~ Jul. 2012
Supervisor: Prof. Guozhong Ding
Group leader
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Explore the difference between the evacuated tube type and the panel type and which suits
the conditions of China better.
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Research the way that could be applied to improve the efficiency
Work Experiences
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University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Jul. 2013~Sep. 2013
Developed an online resource for new international students joining the College of
Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham.
Summer intern
Supervisor: Dr S. Kukureka, Dr S. Quigley
u Fengdi Cooperation of Construction Co, Ltd., Hubei, China
Jul. 2012~ Aug. 2012
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Organising and maintaining diaries and provide academic supports
Summer intern
Supervisor: Y. Xiong (Chief manager)
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Leadership
Sept, 2011~ Jul. 2012
Department of technology and innovation, Student Union, HUST
Deputy head of department
Oct. 2010~ Jul. 2012
Department of communication, French association, HUST
Head of department
Mar. 2011 ~ Jun. 2011 Training Camp of Innovation and Technology for University Students

2. Group leader
Honours and Awards
2012
2012
2011
2011
Excellent student in School of Energy and Power Engineering, HUST (top 10%)
Excellent intern in the summer internship of Fengdi Cooperation of Construction Co., Ltd. (the
only one of summer internship)
Third prize in mathematics competition of university students (top 1%)
Excellent campus member in Training Camp of Innovation and Technology for University
Students (top 10%)
Skills
Software
Programming
Art
Solidworks, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, Optisworks
C++
Violin