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Xiaoyu Zhang

Utrecht

Summary

Civil Engineer and recent Master’s graduate in Water Science & Management at Utrecht University, specializing in quantitative modeling and sustainable resource management. Skilled in Python, MATLAB, and data-driven analysis (PCR-GLOBWB). Proven ability to design interdisciplinary solutions for climate challenges. Passionate about leveraging technical expertise in sustainability and automation to advance real-time emission monitoring in maritime industries.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Teacher Helper

Peer Tutor

Waiter

Research Intern

Utrecht University
12.2024 - Current
  • Conducted data collection and analysis for the HELGA groundwater model to identify tipping points of groundwater depletion in water-stressed regions, integrating socio-economic datasets to assess sustainability limits of extraction practices
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to simulate scenarios for balancing agricultural water demand with long-term aquifer resilience, informing policy recommendations for sustainable resource management

Onsite Order Picker

Ochama online shop
12.2024 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional hospitality through precise order fulfillment and team collaboration, ensuring seamless customer satisfaction in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Medewerker bediening (Service employee)

Taplokaal Gist
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Balanced part-time work and studies while rebuilding stability after my father’s passing, demonstrating resilience, adaptability to Dutch workplace culture, and cross-cultural collaboration, while self-funding living expenses

Voluntary Construction Worker & Language Teacher

International Buddhism Academy
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in rebuilding an orphanage school in remote Kathmandu for 3 months, contributing to structural repairs and resource optimization in challenging environments with limited materials
  • Taught English and Mandarin to 50+ monks for 6 months, designing interactive lessons to bridge cultural and linguistic barriers

Founder & Organizer, University English Corner

Qinghai University
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Organized weekly English-speaking sessions every Thursday for 50+ students and faculty, fostering cross-cultural communication and confidence in a multilingual academic environment
  • Collaborated with international students to design workshops on technical vocabulary, bridging language barriers for engineering students and enhancing their global readiness
  • Sustained the initiative for 2 years until graduation, demonstrating leadership, consistency, and dedication to academic and cultural exchange

Engineering Intern

Xining Water Supply （Group） Co.,Ltd.
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Completed a 6-month rotational internship across departments including Plant Design, Flood Risk Assessment, Maintenance, and Customer Service, gaining hands-on exposure to urban water infrastructure challenges
  • Utilized AutoCAD in the Planning Department to design drainage systems, adapting pipeline layouts to mitigate flood risks in a city with chronic land subsidence and seasonal flooding
  • Collaborated with the Flood Assessment Team to analyze historical flood data and propose infrastructure upgrades, contributing to a 15% reduction in flood-prone zones during monsoon seasons
  • Conducted underground pipeline inspections in disaster-affected areas, identifying and documenting structural failures to prioritize repairs and improve system resilience
  • Supported the Maintenance Group in troubleshooting drainage inefficiencies, reducing response time to critical issues by 20% through proactive monitoring protocols

Part-Time English Language Instructor

New Oriental Education & Technology Group
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Taught English to 100+ adult learners, improving their proficiency scores by an average of 25% through tailored lesson plans and interactive workshops

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering

Qinghai University
06.2018

Master of Environmental Science - Water Science and Management

Utrecht University
11.2024

Skills

  • Python & MATLAB
  • AutoCAD & ArcGIS
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Sustainability Modeling

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/11/96
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Chinese

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Tibetan
Beginner (A1)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking: exploring Dutch hidden gems with NS route guide
  • Squash: Play squash with friends

Certification

  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries
    Issue Date: 03/2023 | Credential ID: 2846PRSS5HYA
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
    Issue Date: 04/2023 | Credential ID: EC2NWXK9Z3U7
  • Python Data Structures
    Issue Date: 05/2023 | Credential ID: A5J8FPGGSTWR
  • Linux Fundamentals
    Issue Date: 09/2023 | Credential ID: 6HAVPEQMMMXT
  • Fundamentals of GIS
    Issue Date: 09/2023 | Credential ID: 7PMSUFYB75MJ
  • Using Python to Access Web Data
    Issue Date: 10/2023 | Credential ID: 7PT9PLF45H4R
  • Python Basics
    Issue Date: 11/2023 | Credential ID: MW6W8KWX9AYH


Timeline

Research Intern

Utrecht University
12.2024 - Current

Onsite Order Picker

Ochama online shop
12.2024 - Current

Medewerker bediening (Service employee)

Taplokaal Gist
12.2022 - 05.2023

Voluntary Construction Worker & Language Teacher

International Buddhism Academy
07.2018 - 02.2019

Engineering Intern

Xining Water Supply （Group） Co.,Ltd.
07.2017 - 02.2018

Founder & Organizer, University English Corner

Qinghai University
09.2016 - 06.2018

Part-Time English Language Instructor

New Oriental Education & Technology Group
09.2015 - 02.2018

Master of Environmental Science - Water Science and Management

Utrecht University

Volunteer

Teacher Helper

Peer Tutor

Waiter

Bachelor of Engineering - Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering

Qinghai University

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