About
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.
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Experience
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Taiwan Market Manager
Reviv Method · Contract
Feb 2025 –
Present
10 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.
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AI Trainer & Reviewer
Outlier AI · Freelance
Dec 2024 –
Present
1 yrs
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Financial Markets
Yale University
Nov 2024 –
Present
See credential
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
University of Pennsylvania - Coursera
Oct 2024 –
Present
See credential
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Machine Learning Specialization
Stanford Univerity
Sep 2024 –
Present
See credential