Jun Zhang

Tel: +1-(919)519-8186 E-mail:

Currently in a master program focused on energy and the environment. Strong interests in the topics of power system operation, renewable integration, and climate change. Experienced in programming, quantitative analysis, client consulting, market research, and business development.

EDUCATION

Duke University, Durham, NC Expected: 05/2018

Master of Environmental Management (MEM) GPA 3.95/4.0

Relevant Courses: Electric Power Market • Resource & Environmental Economics

Energy & Environment • Energy Modeling • Data Analysis • Geospatial Analysis

Life Cycle Analysis • Decision Analysis

Xiamen University, Xiamen, China 06/2016

B.S. in Environmental Sciences, B.A. in Economics Major GPA 3.85/4.0

Relevant Courses: Statistics with R • Economics • Accounting • Asset Pricing

International Trade • Environmental Impact Assessment • Environmental Engineering

SKILLS

  • Language: Native in Chinese; Fluent in English;
  • Software: Tableau, R, Python, SQL, ArcGIS;
  • Analysis: Decision analysis, life cycle analysis, and energy market system modeling;
  • Client consulting, market research, and business engagement & development.

INTERNSHIPS

Market Research & Business Development Intern, Shanghai, China Summer 2017

Michigan China Trade Mission 2017, Michigan China Center

  • Conducted market entry research for clients to identify prospect meeting targets;
  • Multitasked in connecting withall meeting targets through cold-calling;
  • Persuaded 20+ China companies to engage in 1-on-1 business meetings through cold-calling.

Management Intern, Jiangsu, China Summer 2015

Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemicals Co., Ltd

  • Reported operating condition memos of hazardous pollutants reduction process for one manufacturing line.

PROJECTS

Increasing Solar Generation Capacity at Duke University, Durham, NC 05/2017-present

•Assess the potential of roof-top solar PV systems in the campus and medical center;

•Quantitatively estimate the system-wide impact of solar integration;

•Uncover the complex of technical, regulatory, and economic barriers for a better decision-making.

Commercial Life Cycle Analysis, Durham, NC 01/2017-04/2017

•Collaborated and communicated with clients from REI through bi-weekly Skype calls;

•Completed the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and concluded product design advice.

Scenario Analysis for Duke Energy Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), Durham, NC 09/2016-12/2016

•Investigated the sensitivity of natural gas policy assumption with scenario analysis;

•Established scenario settings and conducted quantitative assessments individually.

Multi-Criteria Wind Farm Site Evaluation, Durham, NC 09/2016-12/2016

•Independently evaluated 10 potential parcels in NC based on policy restrictions, electrical power

generating potential and cost analysis via spatial modeling and cost-benefit analysis.

LEADERSHIP

•Negotiation Delegate, The 7th Inter-College Climate Negotiation Simulation (ICCN) 10/2016

•Head of Publicity Center, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University 06/2014-06/2015

•Co-Head of Publicity Center, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University 06/2013-06/2014

•Headof Department of Publicity, Environmental Protection Club, Xiamen University 06/2013-06/2014

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