Qiuchi Pan
Basel
Summary
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineer with six years of academic research experience. Current research focused on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies, energy-efficient measures and decarbonisation/defossilisation strategies to reach net-zero emissions for chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Passionate on driving innovation in advancing sustainable practices among industry and academia.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
ETH Zurich
2023.05 - Current
- Industry Analysis: Specialize in the chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors, focusing on innovative technologies for net-zero production.
- Technological Evaluation: Dig into the details of defossilisation technologies (CCS, CCU, biomass and recycling), assess their economic, social, and environmental impacts.
- NGO Operations (ccloop association): Communicate with industry and academic members, expand outreach, organize events, and manage website/social media.
Research Engineer
Singapore-MIT Alliance For Research And Technology
2018.06 - 2022.08
- Research work: Focused on production of vitamins, carotenoids, and other nutrients in bacteria for agricultural applications, delivering project reports to the Singapore government.
- Global Collaboration: Engaged with international teams from NUS, MIT, NTU, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and presenting ongoing progress in research projects.
- Laboratory Management: Served on the safety committee, contributed to procurement, EHS documentation, inventory, and conducted routine inspections in the lab. Facilitated on-board training for undergraduate and master's students.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
National University of Singapore
Singapore01.2023
M.Sc. - Environmental, Health And Safety Technology
National University of Singapore
Singapore06.2018
B.Eng. - Biological Engineering
Sichuan University
Chengdu, China06.2017
Skills
- Decarbonisation/Defossilisation technologies
- Emission reduction strategies
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Computational skills/Data analysis with MATLAB/Python
- Laboratory Management (procurement, safety, inventory, training)
Accomplishments
Q. Pan, Jan. B*, M. Held*, "Technological and policy options concerning the defossilisation of chemical manufacturing". Green Chem. In preparation.
Q. Pan, X. Ma, H. Liang, Y. Liu, Y. Zhou, G. Stephanopoulos*, K. Zhou*, “Biosynthesis of geranate via isopentenol utilization pathway in E. coli”. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2022.
X. Ma, H. Liang, Q. Pan, K. J. Prather, A. J. Sinskey, G. Stephanopoulos*, K. Zhou*, “Optimization of isopentenol utilization pathway for isoprenoid synthesis in E. coli”. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2022
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
Martin Held from ETH Zürich
martin.held@bsse.ethz.ch · +41 613873247
Gregory Stephanopoulos from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
gregstep@mit.edu · +1 6172534583
Kang Zhou from National University of Singapore
kang.zhou@nus.edu.sg · +65 65163835
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
ETH Zurich
2023.05 - Current
Research Engineer
Singapore-MIT Alliance For Research And Technology
2018.06 - 2022.08
Ph.D. - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
National University of Singapore
M.Sc. - Environmental, Health And Safety Technology
National University of Singapore
B.Eng. - Biological Engineering
Sichuan University
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