Zhizhong John Ding

About Zhizhong John Ding

Innovative, passionate and accomplished Chemical Engineer with a strong technical and business acumen in the oil & gas field, fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, process engineering design, spraying technology, general process modeling and simulations, data science and AI technologies. A dedicated professional driven by a passion for leveraging state-of-the-art digitalization technologies to foster innovation and create tangible value and margins for the organization. Eager to embrace challenging opportunities that facilitate continuous learning and personal growth. Recognized for pioneering research initiatives and adeptly designing and optimizing fluidization processes to enhance efficiency and reliability. Profound expertise in reactor design, hydrodynamics, process modeling, and dynamic simulation. Committed to driving industry-wide innovation to deliver substantial value.

Experience

1. Research and Development Engineer

   Shell

   Oct 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   CFD expert, providing CFD solutions and services to conventional FCC and energy transition projects. • Lead CFD projects and conducted simulations on key FCC components such as regenerator, stripper, cyclone, spent catalyst distributor, and fluidization vessels employed in energy transition business.• Won business by successful CFD project and brought the company $3million margins.• Support asset to improve efficiency and minimize downtimes, leading to $5 million margins.Process Engineer with expertise in design and responsibility for developing high efficiency and reliable solutions.• Developed an advanced version of the cyclone design tool to optimize design processes and enhance efficiency.• Responsible for design of feed nozzles and cyclones for refiner customers, ensuring efficiency with reliability in mind.Pilot Plant spraying technology project manager• Accountable for interfacing vendors for selecting best equipment and technology aligned with research objectives.• Develop comprehensive experimental plans and oversees execution of the experiments

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering

  2014 — 2019

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering

  2011 — 2013

• China University of Petroleum 中国石油大学(华东)

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Unit Operations
• Mathematica
• Aspen Plus
• Fluid Mechanics
• Microsoft Office
• C Programming Language
• Reservoir Simulation
• Co2 Capture
• Petroleum Refining
• Micromeritics Hp 2950
• Matlab
• Cmg
• X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
• Catalysis
• Python
• Latex
• C++ Language
• Autocad
• Ansys
• Process Optimization