Yin Hau Lam
Zurich
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to face new challenges, fueled by a passion for sustainability and environmental preservation. Exhibits a robust work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled at operating effectively without supervision and swiftly mastering new abilities. Eager to contribute to sustainable practices and initiatives, with a specific focus on combating climate change and its impacts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Thesis
Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH
09.2023 - Current
- Topic: Understanding the local wind field in complex topography
- Analysing remote sensing data (mainly windprofiler and windlidar) from CLOUDLAB campaign and MeteoSwiss weather stations
- Studying the local topography at Eriswil, Payerne, Grenchen and Schaffhausen
- Investigating the relationship between the topography and wind field.
Teaching Assistant
Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH
05.2023 - Current
- Assisting in BACHHUS INDB project.
- Reading papers to understand field data
- Digitising data to read into a master database
- Identifying any errors or inconsistencies in the database.
Research Assistant
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted a year-long field study on aerosols at different sites using Particle-Into-Liquid Sampler (PILS) and Custom-built High Volume Air Sampler
- Analysed field samples using Ion Chromatography
- Conducted lab experiments on characterizing reaction chamber and flow tube.
Student Helper
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Set up and optimized the operation of Brechtel Particle-Into-Liquid Sampler (PILS) to measure atmospheric aerosols in field study at Atmospheric Chemistry Lab
- Analyzed collected PILS ambient samples using Ion Chromatography
- Trained three undergraduate students and two PhD students on how to set up and operate the PILS, and how to analyze collected PILS ambient samples
- Derived mathematical formula for a data inversion program for the analysis of aerosol size and number distribution measured by a custom-built scanning mobility particle sizer.
Undergraduate Final Year Thesis
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Final year thesis project title: Computational study of catalyst for nitrogen oxides remediation through Selective Catalytic Reduction
- Performed ab initio studies using density functional theory with Quantum Espresso to assess the effectiveness of Cu-SSZ13 catalyst on NOx remediation through SCR in low temperature environments.
Student Helper
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Summer Research 2020
- Performed ab initio studies using density functional theory with Quantum Espresso to study reactions between hydrogen and molybdenum sulphide cluster to investigate the evolution of hydrogen at active sites of a molybdenum sulphide catalyst.
Student Helper
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
09.2019 - 05.2020
- CityU Campus Internship Scheme
- Designed and conducted experiments in a water collection device project.
Tutor
Office of Education Development and Gateway Education, CityU
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme
- Led weekly learning sessions on Mathematics.
Tutor
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Tutored undergraduate students in Mathematics and Chemistry.
Server Assistant
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA, U.S.
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Work & Travel Program (USA)
- Served guests and bussed tables.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
ETH Zürich
05-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Science & Engineering
City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
07.2021
GCE A Level - Science
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
08.2017
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Git
- QGis
- Igor Pro 8
- Fortran
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Solidworks
- Quantum Espresso
- Visual Molecular Dynamics (VMD)
- Self-Directed
- Communication
- Visualization for Electronic and Structural Analysis (VESTA)
- Photography (Adobe Lightroom)
- Dionex ICS-1100
- Teledyne SO2 Analyzer Model T100
- Vantage Vue Weather Station
- Brechtel Aerosol Generation System Model 9200
- Brechtel Particle-Into-Liquid Sampler (PILS)
- Custom-built High Volume Air Sampler
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Management
Research Interests
- Environmental Science (Atmosphere and Climate)
- Environmental Modelling
- Catastrophe/Perils Events and Exposure
- Sustainable Finance
Leadership Experience
- Residence Tutor of Student Residence City University of Hong Kong, 07/2020 - 07/2022
- Vice President of City University of Hong Kong’s Rowing Club, 03/2018 - 03/2019
Publications
- Seasonal variations in the production of singlet oxygen and organic triplet excited states in aqueous PM2.5 in Hong Kong SAR, South China, Lyu, Y., Lam, Y. H., Li, Y., Borduas-Dedekind, N., & Nah, T., Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 23(16), 9245–9263, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-9245-2023
- Long-term trends and sensitivities of PM2.5 pH and aerosol liquid water to chemical composition changes and meteorological parameters in Hong Kong, South China: Insights from 10-year records from three urban sites, Nah, Lam, Y. H., Yang, J., & Yang, L., Atmospheric Environment (1994), 302, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2023.119725
- Influence of urban heat islands on seasonal aerosol acidity and aerosol liquid water content in humid subtropical Hong Kong, South China, Nah, & Lam, Y. H., Atmospheric Environment (1994), 289, 119321–, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2022.119321
Languages
English
First Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malay
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Master Thesis
Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH
09.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH
05.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
07.2021 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Final Year Thesis
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
09.2020 - 05.2021
Student Helper
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
07.2020 - 08.2020
Student Helper
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
06.2020 - 06.2021
Student Helper
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
09.2019 - 05.2020
Tutor
Office of Education Development and Gateway Education, CityU
09.2018 - 05.2019
Tutor
School of Energy and Environment, CityU
09.2018 - 12.2018
Server Assistant
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA, U.S.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Environmental Science
ETH Zürich
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Science & Engineering
City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
GCE A Level - Science
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
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