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Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong

Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ph.D. | Chemical Engineer | Transportation Electrification

  • Education

    • Caltech

      2015 - 2018
      Master of Science - MS Chemical Engineering

    • Caltech

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Faculty Board Committee Foreign Student & Scholars Representative, Graduate Student Council Science Policy Committee, Pasadena City College (PCC) – CALTECH Shadowing Program, Caltech Annual Teaching Conference Session Facilitator and Committee Member Graduate Studies Office Diversity Ambassador International Student Program Orientation Leader Awards and Honors:Notable Paper Selection, Journal of Aerosol Science and Technology, 2018The Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award, 2018-2019

    • Northeast Yucai School

      2005 - 2011
      Top 1% of a 5000 students graduate class

      Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, Student Union, Student Association Union, Roots & Shoots, Debate Team, Sunshine Volunteer Community.

    • Harvey Mudd College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science Applied Chemistry/ Materials Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Head Mentor, Asian/ Pacific Islander Sponsor Program at Mudd (APISPAM) HMC Liaison, Chinese Student Association at the Claremont Colleges (CSA) Mentor, International Place of the Claremont Colleges Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Materials Chemistry Tracks, with Distinction and Departmental Honors and Minors (Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts Concentrations) in French.Awards and Honors:Phi Lambda UpsilonChemistry Department Service Award, 2015Chemistry Departmental Honors, 2015The William G. Sly Award, 2013-2014Outstanding Leadership Awards, 2013-2014 Dean's List, 2011-2015Superior Academic… Show more Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Materials Chemistry Tracks, with Distinction and Departmental Honors and Minors (Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts Concentrations) in French.Awards and Honors:Phi Lambda UpsilonChemistry Department Service Award, 2015Chemistry Departmental Honors, 2015The William G. Sly Award, 2013-2014Outstanding Leadership Awards, 2013-2014 Dean's List, 2011-2015Superior Academic Performance and Commendation Letter for CHEM023S of 2011 Fall Term Show less

  • Experience

    • New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU)

      Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
      Teaching Assistant

      Worked as the teaching assistant for English department.

    • Harvey Mudd College

      Aug 2011 - May 2015

      • Working in Professor Lelia Hawkins’ research lab on probing the material properties of atmospheric particles as well as simulated brown carbon particles formed in aqueous reactions to study aerosol-water interactions and radiative forcing of atmospheric aerosol particles.• Characterized that both synthetic compounds and submicron are adhesive, stiff and semi-solid.• Present in American Geophysical Union’s 46th Annual Fall Meeting as candidate for Outstanding Student Paper Awards; write a method paper to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal in the field of atmospheric chemistry.• Give oral presentation in Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research. Show less

      • Chemistry (G,Q & S) Grader

        Nov 2013 - May 2015

      • Physical Chemistry Tutor

        Sept 2013 - May 2015

      • Undergraduate Student Researcher

        Mar 2013 - May 2015

      • Homework Hotline Tutor

        Jan 2012 - May 2015

      • Chinese Grader/Tutor

        Aug 2011 - May 2015

    • Caltech

      Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

      • Transport Phenomena: Mass Transport taught by Professor Richard Flagan • Chemical Thermodynamics taught by Professor Zhengang Wang

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Sept 2015 - Jun 2020

      • Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

    • CERN

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
      Research Assistant

    • California Air Resources Board

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2023
      Air Pollution Specialist

      Develop the EMission FACtor (EMFAC) model at the Mobile Source Analysis Branch in the CARB Air Quality Planning and Science Division Python and MySQL;Apply state-of-the-art data analysis techniques to assess on-road motor vehicle activity and to develop fundamental emissions inventory estimates and models;Coordinate with government agencies and the private sectors to determine heavy duty trucks operating in California; Write and deliver reports to the California Legislature on the impacts of provisions and recommendations for achieving State and local clean air goals. Show less

    • ICF

      Feb 2023 - now

      • Director, Transportation and Energy

        Mar 2024 - now

      • Senior Manager, Transportation Electrification

        Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Senior Transportation Electrification Consultant

        Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Project Management

      Caltech Center for Technology & Management Education (CTME)
      Jan 2020

    • Certificate of Practice in University Teaching

      Caltech
      Sept 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      The Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award CALTECH Apr 2018 The Caltech Y created the Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award to challenge students to be engaged citizens of the world, providing motivated Caltech students with an opportunity to learn about themselves and their place in society, and to impact the world through community engagement, activism, and leadership.With this award, I attended events and conferences to learn how the science that I have been doing can have a true impact on the society, how to promote the scientific work… Show more The Caltech Y created the Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award to challenge students to be engaged citizens of the world, providing motivated Caltech students with an opportunity to learn about themselves and their place in society, and to impact the world through community engagement, activism, and leadership.With this award, I attended events and conferences to learn how the science that I have been doing can have a true impact on the society, how to promote the scientific work outside academia and how to get involved in policy makings that are related to climate, energy and environment. Show less
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Notable Paper Selection Journal of Aerosol Science and Technology 2018
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Chemistry Department Service Award Harvey Mudd College May 2015
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Phi Lambda Upsilon Phi Lambda Upsilon May 2015 Phi Lambda Upsilon was founded as an honorary chemical society in March 1899, at the University of Illinois.
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Outstanding Leadership Awards Harvey Mudd College Sep 2014 The Harvey Mudd College Leadership Awards Ceremony was created to recognize valued members of our community. The annual awards recognize students, faculty and staff not only for their academic talents, but for their engagement with and contribution to the Harvey Mudd community.I received this award while serving as the head sponsor/mentor for Asian Pacific Islander Sponsor Program at Mudd (API-SPAM), a student-led organization that seeks to provide a solid and diverse foundation of… Show more The Harvey Mudd College Leadership Awards Ceremony was created to recognize valued members of our community. The annual awards recognize students, faculty and staff not only for their academic talents, but for their engagement with and contribution to the Harvey Mudd community.I received this award while serving as the head sponsor/mentor for Asian Pacific Islander Sponsor Program at Mudd (API-SPAM), a student-led organization that seeks to provide a solid and diverse foundation of social, political, and emotional support for first-year and transfer students, especially those who identify as API. Show less
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      The William G. Sly Award Harvey Mudd College Chemistry Department Oct 2013 The William G. Sly Prize was donated by friends to honor Bill “The Snowman” Sly. Throughout his 34 years at HMC, Bill displayed a depth of understanding and love of learning that were an inspiration to colleagues and students alike. This prize honors a junior chemist who exemplifies the curiosity, intellectual integrity, and enthusiasm that Bill brought to his teaching and research.
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Superior Academic Performance Academic Affairs of Harvey Mudd College Feb 2012 Award freshmen who thrived in the rigorous academic program at Mudd in their first semester.
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Commendation Letter for CHEM023S Katherine Maloney, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jan 2012 Award freshmen who have done an outstanding work in C23S: Structure in their first semester at Harvey Mudd.
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      AP Scholar Award CollegeBoard Aug 2011 In recognition of exemplary college-level achievement on Advanced Placement Program Examinations
    • Awarded to Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong
      Dean's List Academic Affairs of Harvey Mudd College Considerable efforts, organization and commitment are necessary to earn Dean's List honors at Harvey Mudd College.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • RISE Tutor

      Issued by Caltech Y on Sept 2015
      Caltech YAssociated with Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong

    • Volunteer Assistant

      Issued by The Global Climate Action Summit on Aug 2018
      The Global Climate Action SummitAssociated with Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong

    • Tutor

      Issued by Harvey Mudd College Homework Hotline on Jan 2012
      Harvey Mudd College Homework HotlineAssociated with Weimeng (Stephanie) Kong