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Huarui Cheng

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant in Summer Research Program

Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Monash University
CLAYTON, VIC
12.2023 - 02.2024

Self-healing smart skin using graphene enhanced vitrimer nanocomposites:

  • Conducted the synthesis and characterization of self-healing vitrimer composites with integrated CNTs, optimizing synthesis, molding processes, mechanical and surface properties analysis, corrosion test.
  • Developed an innovative algorithm based on Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) using MATLAB to efficiently process and analyze corrosion data.

Researcher

Sunhy Biology (wuhan) Co., Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2022

Hangover Relief through Enzymatic Innovation:

  • Participated in the design and implementation of a complete production process for an enzymatic hangover relief product, which involved optimizing enzyme combinations for efficacy, scaling up the production line, and ensuring compliance with health regulations, contributing to its successful patenting.

Mannooligosaccharide-Enhanced Food Product:

  • Coordinated the development of a mannooligosaccharide-enhanced food product, conducting market research and generating initial concepts. Designed preliminary production process, performed economic analysis, and evaluated the potential for commercialization.

Pilot-scale Production Specialist

Sunhy Biology (wuhan) Co., Ltd
10.2021 - 06.2022

Fermented beverage derived from germinated red brown rice, enriched with GABA:

  • Participated in lab-scale experiments to optimize fermentation media and microbial ratios, engineered bioreactor designs for optimal conditions, and developed downstream processes including ultrafiltration and high-temperature sterilization.
  • Successfully executed multiple pilot-scale production trials and process optimizations, prepared SOPs for equipment operation and maintenance, and successfully obtained a production license.

Research Assistant

Sunhy Biology (wuhan) Co., Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2021

Advancing Antimicrobial Peptide Production for Animal Feed Enhancement:

  • Engaging in the bioengineering of antimicrobial peptide biosynthesis pathways and downstream bioprocess optimization, performing bioreactor-based shake flask cultures, proteomic analysis for recombinant peptide expression, and quantifying antimicrobial activity.

Education

Master of Professional Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Monash University
12-2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering and Technology

East China University of Science And Technology
06.2020

Skills

  • Expert in the utilization of Optical Microscopy and Contact Angle Goniometer for surface analysis, adept in the application of Image J software for quantitative image processing Proficient in electrical property characterization using 2045 SourceMeter instrumentation, and experienced in electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for corrosion resistance evaluation
  • Skilled in the development of Matlab algorithms for data analysis in material science applications
  • Proficient in biochemical assays for protein, carbohydrate, and enzyme activity quantification, alongside physicochemical analysis of food matrices
  • Skilled in chromatographic techniques (GC, LC), Kjeldahl nitrogen determination, spectrophotometry, and ELISA for advanced molecular characterization
  • Experienced in microbial culture management, optimizing growth conditions in bioreactors, including strain selection, media preparation, and inoculation protocols
  • Competent in monitoring fermentation parameters (biomass, pH, DO), applying metabolic control strategies for enhanced bioproduct synthesis, and conducting MIC assays for process termination
  • Versed in the full spectrum of bioprocessing unit operations within the industry, including plate and frame filtration, ultrafiltration, and spray drying techniques for product concentration and drying
  • Proficient in thermal sterilization methods for food safety, ensuring product compliance with microbial standards through high-temperature processing
  • Skilled in implementing rigorous quality control protocols for finished product release, including bacterial assays for Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp, to uphold food safety and regulatory compliance

Timeline

Research Assistant in Summer Research Program

Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Monash University
12.2023 - 02.2024

Researcher

Sunhy Biology (wuhan) Co., Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2022

Pilot-scale Production Specialist

Sunhy Biology (wuhan) Co., Ltd
10.2021 - 06.2022

Research Assistant

Sunhy Biology (wuhan) Co., Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Professional Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Monash University

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering and Technology

East China University of Science And Technology
Huarui Cheng