Moyu Li
Male | 20 | Shanghai +86 18621591007 WeChat: moyu_co Email: [email protected]

Education

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) | Chemical Engineering
2024.06 - 2028.06

Awards & Honors

CCO (Canadian Chemistry Olympiad) Silver2023.05
UKChO (UK Chemistry Olympiad) Gold2023.05
SIN Physics Contest Silver2023.05
CCC (Canadian Chemistry Contest) Silver2022.10

Work & Internship Experience

Korn Ferry | Part-Time Associate
2025.06 - 2025.09

Participated in multiple client projects at a top international management consulting firm. Responsible for cleaning and classifying massive amounts of survey data, building KPI models, and visualize presentation reports. Optimized content using the latest AI tools, providing direct decision-making insights for the project team.

TOEFL In-Learning | Teaching Assistant
2024.07 - 2024.09

Deeply collaborated across the entire research and teaching chain. Built efficient mechanisms for grading assignments, analyzing errors, and providing Q&A feedback. Created a closed-loop system from classroom teaching to student mastery, significantly improving student satisfaction.

IB Chemistry/Physics Bilingual Tutor | Independent Tutor
2022.01 - 2024.06

Accumulated over 100 hours of teaching experience. Specialized in the First-Principles Teaching Method: accurately deconstructing complex STEM knowledge points, explaining English academic concepts thoroughly using Chinese logic, and utilizing visualization tools to aid understanding. Helped numerous students achieve ideal scores in IB exams.

Teaching Philosophy: Committed to "model-driven" deliberate practice. Continuously iterating on teaching details by benchmarking and reviewing the explanation logic and blackboard design of top educators (such as Li Yongle and The Organic Chemistry Tutor).

Extra-Curriculars & Leadership

CSSA UCSD (Chinese Students & Scholars Assoc.) | Photographer/Video Editor
2025.09 - Present

Leading visual output and coordination for major CSSA events. Produced high-quality promotional videos using professional photography combined with AI-assisted editing, significantly boosting event outreach and brand influence within the international student community.

House of Einstein, East China Normal University Affiliated Bilingual School | Chairman
2021.09 - 2024.06

Managed academy activities for one-fourth of the high school student body. Organized weekly academy assemblies, collaborated across departments, and planned and executed events such as Science Week and photography competitions.

Running Club, East China Normal University Affiliated Bilingual School | Founder/President
2021.09 - 2024.06

Founder and President of the "Runners Club" at East China Normal University Affiliated Bilingual School. Planned weekly training sessions for 4 consecutive years, coordinating with school leadership, transportation, and sports departments. Served as the general planner for the inter-school orienteering competition for two consecutive years, responsible for event design, field research, school-wide promotion, and volunteer training.

Academic Experience

UCSD Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Dept. of Chemical and Nano Engineering | Chemical Process Design
2025.09 - 2026.03

Participated in the systematic design of a chemical process for the hydrodealkylation (HDA) of toluene to produce benzene, covering reactor systems, product separation units, and recycle loops. Analyzed the main reaction (toluene + hydrogen → benzene + methane) and side reactions (e.g., diphenyl formation), performing material and energy balance calculations. Evaluated separation schemes—flash drums and distillation columns—to isolate light gases, benzene, and unreacted toluene. Optimized toluene recycle and overall process performance by balancing process interactions, operating conditions, and engineering trade-offs.

Pioneer Academics | Research Assistant
2022.06 - 2022.10

Conducted computational chemistry research under the guidance of Professor Thomas Lectka from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Focused on the adsorption properties and storage capacity of different Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for hydrogen. Explored the relationship between material design and hydrogen storage performance at the molecular level to address the low energy density challenges of hydrogen as a clean energy source.

Optimization of Iodine Extraction from Kelp & Iodometric Titration Analysis | Researcher
2023.03 - 2024.06

Designed and implemented a chemical research study focused on improving the extraction efficiency of iodine from kelp, with hydrogen peroxide concentration and solution pH as core variables. Used acidic hydrogen peroxide to oxidize iodide ions and quantitative analysis of the product iodine via iodometric titration. Proficient in using standard laboratory instruments such as pH meters, burettes, magnetic stirrers, heating mantles, and vacuum filtration units. Capable of independently performing iodometric titration, endpoint determination, parallel experiment design, and variable control. Skilled in data recording, yield calculation, and uncertainty analysis.

Self-Developed Minimalist Air Purifier | Researcher/Designer
2024.01 - 2024.08

Redesigned an air purifier based on the "Jobs Design Philosophy," focusing on the traditional trade-offs between purification efficiency, noise control, and cost. The goal was to achieve high-performance output at a very low cost. The project utilized a four-sided H12 HEPA filter layout, discarding traditional complex air ducts and almost all outer casing structures to maximize intake area, air path efficiency, and the performance-to-cost ratio.

Lab Preparation & Purity Analysis of Liquid Bromine | Researcher
2023.05 - 2024.08

Designed and implemented a synthesis experiment to prepare liquid bromine by oxidizing sodium bromide using a potassium permanganate-concentrated sulfuric acid system, referencing methods from NileRed. Constructed a custom all-glass three-necked flask reaction system with efficient condensation and sodium thiosulfate tail gas absorption to handle the highly corrosive nature of liquid bromine. Demonstrated advanced high-risk chemical handling skills, including controlled addition of concentrated sulfuric acid, heat balance for strong oxidation reactions, and sealed transfer of liquid bromine, achieving an 85% yield. Conducted purity calibration and uncertainty analysis, demonstrating rigorous laboratory safety management (EHS) and practical experience in complex inorganic synthesis.

Skills & Languages

Languages
English (TOEFL) Fluent / 100
Cantonese Beginner
AI & Office Productivity
Cutting-edge AI Proficiency Expert
Excel/PPT/Office Suite Expert
Video Creation & AI Editing
Final Cut Pro Expert
CapCut (Pro)/AI Editing Expert
Insta360 Studio Expert
Professional Tools
Matlab Expert
Computational Chemistry Simulation Expert
3D Modeling Good

Portfolio

IB Physics/Chemistry Tutor: Showcasing class notes including chemical flowcharts, hand-drawn hybrid orbital electron clouds, and physical formula visualizations.

Preparation of Liquid Bromine: Synthesis experiment oxidizing sodium bromide under KMnO4-H2SO4 system. Constructed an all-glass reaction system with efficient condensation and tail gas absorption.

Self-Developed Air Purifier: Using H12 HEPA filters in a minimalist layout to maximize airflow efficiency and cost-performance ratio.

Personal Statement

Possess strong scientific research and engineering analysis capabilities, able to independently conduct modeling, calculation, analysis, and optimization for complex problems. Skilled at breaking through traditional thinking to re-understand problems from different disciplines and scales. Combine chemical engineering, computational chemistry, data analysis, and AI tools to propose more efficient and creative solutions. Driven by strong curiosity, rapid learning ability, and the execution to turn ideas into reality.