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Jiun-Wei H.

Thermal & acoustic specialist with Pro-E/Solidwork/AutoCAD experiences

Taichung City, Taiwan

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Senior Thermal & Acoustic Specialist with proven expertise in geothermal district energy, renewable thermal systems, product thermal design, CFD, and AI-driven engineering. Drawing on training in mechanical, chemical, and environmental engineering from Cornell and National Taiwan University, I bridge theory and application to solve complex challenges. My experience includes pioneering two-phase flow thermal design at ASUSTek, conducting CFD modeling, and leveraging AI for market research, alongside academic research in geothermal heat pumps, earth-air heat exchangers, HVAC decarbonization, and ML-based energy scenario prediction. I thrive in growth-stage tech or energy companies committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

Experience

Taiwan Market Manager Reviv Method · Contract Feb 2025 – Present 1 yrs 4 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Launched Reviv’s first local presence in Taiwan by localizing marketing content, establishing an affiliate model with 20% commissions, and gathering user insights from prospective customers—expanding brand reach in a 23M-consumer market and laying the groundwork for future mouthguard sales growth.
AI Trainer & Reviewer Outlier AI · Freelance Dec 2024 – Present 1 yrs 6 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Created domain-specific prompts & rubrics (Mandarin, MechE, ChemE, PhD-level questions) to evaluate instruction adherence, accuracy, and coherence, boosting AI agents’ reliability and enhancing generative AI performance to handle complex real-world problems across professional disciplines.
Senior Thermal & Acoustic Specialist ASUSTek Computer Inc. · Full-time May 2022 – Jun 2024 2 yrs 1 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Engineered ultra-thin vapor chambers and cold air curtain solutions for the ROG Flow Z13 (2023/2025), elevating gaming thermal performance by up to 20%, reducing chassis temperature by 6°C, and driving 100k units sold, forecast 150k units in 2025, and propel future design innovation.
o Developed 90% accurate CFD models and implemented dynamic power limit switching to prevent overheating, extend battery life, and enable a 50% CPU+GPU power upgrade, improving system reliability.
Senior Research Associate Cornell University · Part-time Mar 2021 – Apr 2022 1 yrs 1 mos Ithaca, NY, United States o Developed a geothermal district heating proposal integrating renewable energy sources, geothermal heat pumps, and underground thermal energy storage, reducing fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions, and establishing a scalable, low-carbon heating solution for Cornell University’s future energy infrastructure.
Senior Research Associate (Remote) National Taiwan University · Part-time Mar 2020 – Sep 2021 1 yrs 6 mos Ithaca, NY, United States o Proposed a shallow geothermal district cooling system integrating heat pumps, renewables, and aquifer thermal storage on an existing grid, delivering a cost-effective, low-carbon solution for NTU facilities.
o Authored and submitted FIWEAHE-system journal papers (one published) and presented findings at the F&R Energy conference 2021, enhancing research visibility and fostering international knowledge exchange.
Senior Research Associate (Remote) Chinese Culture University · Full-time Sep 2019 – Feb 2021 1 yrs 5 mos Ithaca, NY, United States o Investigated serpentine-tube ice maker performance under a $66K/year MOST-funded HVAC research, analyzing sensible/latent heat transfer per ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 29-2015 and revealing a 5% drop in total heat transfer and a 5–10% COP decline over successive cycles, leading to a conference publication.
o Designed a data-center cooling framework (CAD modeling, heat-transfer analysis, CFD) and prepared novel vacuum cooling proposals using R718 refrigerant, securing a subsequent three-year MOST grant and advancing energy-efficient HVAC solutions.
Thermal & Acoustic Engineer ASUSTek Computer Inc. · Full-time May 2017 – Apr 2019 1 yrs 11 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Drove holistic thermal solutions for Zenbook 13" and Vivobook 15" by optimizing mechanical structures, fan algorithms, and DFM/DFA processes, cutting CPU temperatures by up to 15% and reducing fan noise by 30%.
o Resolved overheating issues by redesigning airflow pathways to stabilize performance, extending device lifespan by 20% while coordinating vendor schedules to ensure on-time product launches.
o Implemented automated testing scripts and performance correlation matrices for thermal/acoustic validation, increasing testing throughput by 40% and enabling data-driven design improvements.
Offshore Wind Project Engineer Taiwan Generations Corporation · Full-time Jan 2017 – Apr 2017 3 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Orchestrated an 8MW offshore wind pilot project by optimizing the master schedule, coordinating EIA compliance across multiple stakeholders, and overseeing marine/onshore construction, minimizing installation delays and delivering a fully integrated, regulation-compliant WTG deployment.
Chief Research Assistant and Lab Manager National Taiwan University · Full-time Sep 2015 – Dec 2016 1 yrs 3 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Spearheaded experimental and numerical studies for a building-integrated geothermal cooling system, increasing cooling capacity by 51% (3.21 kW to 4.84 kW), boosting moisture removal by 115% (1.97 kg/h to 4.24 kg/h), and achieving a COP of 10.5 in hot-humid climates with the total cost of ownership of $2,905.
o Executed CFD-driven structural optimizations on heat pipe heat exchangers for waste heat recovery, raising heat transfer rates by 26.3% and improving heat recovery efficiency by 16.2% through design adjustments.
Student Research Assistant and Assistant Lab Manager National Taiwan University · Part-time Nov 2014 – Aug 2015 9 mos Taipei City, Taiwan o Conducted feasibility studies and designed hybrid renewable systems (shallow geothermal, solar, wind) for a net-zero plant factory, cutting energy consumption by 16.6% compared to conventional setups.
o Established SCADA-based data monitoring and managed engineering contracts (design, construction, QA), enhancing project execution efficiency for hybrid solar-wind energy system performance oversight.

Education

Cornell University (dropout) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 2021 – 2022 Ph.D. Dissertation Research:
Sustainable district energy systems integrating fluctuating renewable energy, large-scale geothermal heat pumps, and underground thermal energy storage into future smart thermal grids

- Pioneered integrated solutions (geothermal heat pumps, Organic Rankine Cycle, underground thermal energy storage) using life-cycle and techno-economic assessments, feasibility/sensitivity analyses, and smart grid dispatch—reducing fossil fuel dependency and enhancing low-carbon district energy.

- Developed a geothermal district heating proposal incorporating renewables and advanced storage systems, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and creating a scalable, low-carbon infrastructure for Cornell’s future campus.
National Taiwan University Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Thermal and Fluid Science, 3.75/4.30 2013 – 2015 Activities and Societies: - People's Choice Award Winner, 2015 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition 2015.04 Courses taught (as private mentor/tutor) • Engineering Mathematics (Undergraduate-Level) 2013 - 2014 • General Physics (Undergraduate-Level) 2013 – 2014 Master’s Thesis: Hybrid Solar-Wind and Shallow Geothermal Systems for Net-Zero Energy Plant Factory

- Completed advanced research in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, applying two-phase flow and numerical analysis to optimize hybrid solar-wind systems and shallow geothermal solutions.

- Conducted a feasibility study and designed system layouts for residential/commercial buildings and sustainable agriculture, establishing a SCADA infrastructure to monitor real-time performance and boost energy efficiency.

- Executed subprojects for shallow geothermal adoption in Taiwan, integrating advanced engineering methods to reduce carbon footprint and enhance renewable energy reliability.

- Negotiated engineering contracts with contractors and stakeholders, facilitating successful project implementation and ensuring compliance with sustainability and net-zero standards.
National Taiwan University Bachelor of Science, Bio-Environmental Systems Engineering, 3.30/4.30 2010 – 2013 Activities and Societies: - Founder and Captain of Men’s Soccer Team 2011-2012 (Department of Bio-Environmental System Engineering) - Government-funded performing artist (Taipei City Government 2012; Executive Yuan 2011, Ministry of Economic Affairs 2011) - Elected Vice President (Student Association of Performing Arts) 2011-2012 - Awardee of the Youth Travel in Taiwan Fellowship (Ministry of Education) 2011 - STEM teacher (Guting Junior High School) 2011 - Mentor (NTU Star Rain Autistic Service Association) 2010-2011 - Honor thesis: An integrated review of the fundamental mechanism of constructed wetlands in wastewater treatment: A preliminary analysis under the supervision of Prof. Wen-Lian Chang

- Conducted lab-based investigations on fish ladders/ecological corridors and led independent MEMS research on electro/magneto-rheology, analyzing oscillating diffusioosmotic flow for gas/solute separation.

- Founded & captained the Men’s Soccer Team (2011–2012), enhancing departmental engagement by coordinating trainings, matches, and event logistics.

- Earned government-funded performing artist roles and served as Vice President of the Student Association of Performing Arts, organizing campus-wide cultural events.

- Served as a STEM teacher for Guting Junior High School and mentored autistic students through NTU Star Rain Autistic Service Association, advancing inclusive education and community outreach.

Other experience

Moderator Led a 5-member Job Search Council by enforcing “Never Search Alone” best practices, facilitating weekly meetings with 100% attendance, guiding members to complete exercises, accelerating job search clarity, and fostering a supportive, results-driven environment.

Licenses & Certifications

Financial Markets Yale University Nov 2024 – Present See credential
Introduction to Intellectual Property University of Pennsylvania - Coursera Oct 2024 – Present See credential
Machine Learning Specialization Stanford Univerity Sep 2024 – Present See credential