Hi there! I'm a graduate student from Melbourne, Australia studying mechanical engineering at Stanford University. I have a huge interest in engineering technologies for a more sustainable future.
Key Skills
Programming
In Python, C, HTML, CSS, amongst others.
Meaningful research experience
Including independent research, conference participation and publications.
Empathetic team player
Enjoys working with others.
An inquisitive mind
I have so many questions about the world!
Education
Australian National University
Completed in 2021
Bachelor of Philosophy Science (Honours)
University of Texas at Austin
Completed in 2020
Undergraduate Exchange Program
Melbourne Girls' Grammar
Completed in 2017
Victorian Certificate of Education
State Institute of Higher Education 'Primo Levi'
Completed in 2014
Year 9 Exchange
Professional Experience
Synergetics Consulting Engineers
2022 - now
Fulltime trainee engineer
ANU Research School of Chemistry
2021
First year lab demonstrator
Self-employed
2020 - 2021
Chemistry/ Physics Private Tutor
Australian Girls’ Choir
2018 - 2019
Choir tutor
Hotham Mission Homework Club
2017
Volunteer tutor
Publications
We may be underestimating the power capabilities of lithium-ion capacitors - First author
2023
Cementon, C. et al. (2023) Journal of Power Sources 591 (2024) 233857
The power prospects of energy storage post-lithium: Li vs. K intercalation kinetics in graphitic electrodes - Presenter
2022
Australian Conference for Materials and Ceramics (CAMS) 2022
Graphite, the electrode material in lithium-ion (Li) batteries and capacitors, stores charge via Li intercalation. Due to scarce Li resources, potassium-ion (K) devices are considered potential alternatives to Li-ion cells. I compared the rate performances of graphite in a K-based electrolyte and a commercial Li electrolyte. The effects of the metal-ion and the counter ion on the dominant rate-limiting steps were also discussed. This research informed the energy and power prospects of Li- and K- ion devices with graphitic electrodes.
3D and 4D printable dual cross-linked polymers with high strength and humidity-triggered reversible actuation - Coauthor
2021
Jiang, Z. et al. (2021) Material Advances (2) 5124-5134
Why cooling molecular gears down makes them “hotter” - Presenter
2020
ANU Undergraduate Research Conference 2020
I wrote a model on Python to evaluate the effect of themal noise on a molecular-sized gear system. Langevin simulation was used to approximate the electrostatic effect of a rotating molecular gear on another gear, independent of chemical composition. Brownian noise was added to the computational model to test the effect of temperature rise on the gear interaction. Here's a video from my project exhibiting gear movement:
Projects
Web development
I created the website for the Portable Local Exhaust Ventilation" (pLEV™) system developed by Synergetics Consulting Engineers. The web app is written using Python, CSS, HTML and Javascript. I also deployed the app on an AWS server. See the website for yourself here.
Software development
I developed an app for "Portable Local Exhaust Ventilation" (pLEV™) system users to visualise the data collected by their pLEV™ devices. All pLEV™ devices send requests to this web app via 4G. This data, which includes pressure, temperature and air quality measurements, is saved to our database. The client can then visualise all their data using the easily navigable user interface.
Mechanical design
I contributed to the mechanical design of some components of the "Portable Local Exhaust Ventilation" (pLEV™) system. Apart from sitting in on most design reviews, I designed filter molds with CAD and prototyped them using 3D printing and pour-in-place polyurethane. I also performed mould testing for many of my colleagues' designs.
Electromechanical design
My role as software developer on the team was also to review all embedded-C code written by our electrical engineer. This included updating the code to improve efficiency and/or responsiveness of the device.
As a result of my position as the main reviewer of the system, I wrote most of the documentation for the device's electromechanical interactions (including actuated valves, blinded/broken filter sensing, and cabinet pressure sensing). A comprehensive guide to the features of the systems can be found here.
Knitting and crochet
During the COVID-19 lockdown, I taught myself to crochet and wove a beautiful quilted afgan. Since, I have embarked on several knitting and crochet projects including socks, beanies, cardigans and shawls. Lately, I've loved playing with colours and encorporating different yarn types. I have recently learnt a lot from joining some very eclectic knitting circles. We meet at the pub on Sunday afternoons!
