Chris Lee - UCI Chemical Engineer

Posted on: 2017-02-24

CHRISTOPHER GLEN LEE
3869 Whistle Train Road, Brea, CA 92823 | (626) 485-1896 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine – Henry Samueli School of Engineering Graduation Date: June 2017
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.782
Specialization in Biomolecular Engineering | Energy & the Environment
Dean’s Honor List (10 Quarters)
? Relevant Coursework: Chemical Process Control, Mass Transfer, Separation Processes, Reaction Kinetics, Chemical Engineering Lab, Differential Equations, Biochemical Engineering, Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Radiochemistry
RESEARCH
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering Irvine, CA
Laboratory Research Assistant of Dr. Mikael Nilsson September 2016 – Present
? Assisting with the preparation and analysis of alpha radiolysis samples of industrial solvent extraction ligands
? Analyzing the breakdown of extraction reagents in order to determine the ligand degradation reaction rate constant
? Performing dose measurements to characterize the expected gamma radiation dose rate of a Cesium137 gamma source
? Utilizing the nuclear reactor & characterizing the effects of alpha/beta radiation, dose, & presence of extracted metals
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering Irvine, CA
Laboratory Research Assistant of Dr. Elizabeth Read June 2015 – September 2016
? Developed mathematical models of T cell dysfunction in chronic viral infections based on previously published data
? Studied how various parameters in the model can be modified to fit response data for different checkpoint blockades
? Attempted to determine if the mathematical models from published papers could be used to predict experimental data
? Presented my research at the UROP Symposium, displaying recent findings, conclusions & future steps of my project
WORK EXPERIENCE
Isle Utilities Irvine, CA
Business Administration Intern July 2016 – Present
? Assembled the company’s annual report for the last fiscal year highlighting areas of successes & needed improvement
? Researching statistics from past Technology Approval Group events to help company make informed future decisions
? Accelerating the market uptake of technologies in the water sector by engaging them with potential industry partners
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Kappa Psi Irvine, CA
Pledge Educator | Philanthropy Chairman | Vice Pledge Captain April 2014 – Present
? Planned philanthropic events, such as dodgeball tournaments, to raise $1000 for A3M & the Illumination Foundation
? Organized multiple beach cleanups, with the support of the Surfrider Foundation, for my chapter in Newport Beach
? Assisted in recruiting 11 qualified students and mentored them through a quarter long program of professional tasks
Pi Kappa Alpha Irvine, CA
Philanthropy Chairman September 2014 – September 2015
? Coordinated a weeklong Fireman’s Challenge for the OCFABA raising over $5000 for the families of lost firemen
? Hosted a UCI campus wide clothing drive & gathered over 1000 articles of clothing for the Coast to Coast Foundation
? Collaborated with Alpha Epsilon Pi for Cuck Fancer, raising $12,000 and increasing awareness of young adult cancer
Orange Coast Optimist Octagons Garden Grove, CA
President July 2011 – June 2013
? Managed the organization of all the activities and community service events throughout the optimist/interact club
? Scheduled and held monthly meetings with the executive board and officers to discuss past and future planned events
? Communicated directly with all of my board members, chairmen, and advisors in preparation prior to the events
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Achievements: Valedictorian, Varsity Basketball Academic All-League, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Basic MATLAB Programming
Interests: Basketball, L.A Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Lifting, Hiking, Fitness, Traveling, Camping, Philanthropy