
Curriculum Vitae
sxshi@ualberta.ca | (587) 594-6492 | linkedin.com/in/sophiexshi
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering | University of Alberta (2020 - Present)
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering with Mathematics Minor | University of Alberta (2016 - 2020)
Teaching
University of Alberta
Head Teaching Assistant | Engineering Student Success Centre (2020 - Present)
Marker | Chemical & Materials Engineering, Engineering Co-op Office (2021 - 2022)
Exam Proctor | Chemical & Materials Engineering, Office of the Dean of Students (2021 - 2022)
Instructor | Bridge 2 Engineering Program (2021)
Other
Private Tutor | Self-employed (2019 - Present)
Remote Math & Science Tutor | Paper Edu, formerly Gradeslam (2020 - 2021)
Grader & Teaching Assistant | Kumon Math & Reading Centre (2018 - 2019)
Research
Experience
Elias & Veinot Research Groups | Chemical & Materials Engineering, Chemistry (2020 - Present)
Uludag Lab | Chemical & Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (2019)
Zhao & Zhang Research Groups | Chemistry, Environmental Engineering (2019)
Elias Research Group | Chemical & Materials Engineering (2018)
Soft Material & Device Lab | Chemical & Materials Engineering (2017)
Kumar Biomicrofluidics Laboratory | Mechanical Engineering (2016 - 2017)
Publications
Dan, L.; Shi, S.; Chung, H.-J.; Elias, A. L. Porous polydimethylsiloxane-silver nanowire devices for wearable pressure sensors. ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2019, 2 (8), 4869-4878. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.9b00807
Oral Presentations
Shi, S.; Luka, G.; Veinot, J.; Elias, A. Gold nanoparticle electrodeposition on glassy carbon electrodes for electrochemical sensing applications. Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (Electrochemistry – The Next Generation Symposium), Calgary, AB, June 13-17, 2022.
Shi, S.; Luka, G.; Veinot, J.; Elias, A. On-chip bioreceptor-based electrochemical biosensors for the sensitive detection of 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES), a chemical warfare simulant. Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (Frontiers in Measurement Science Symposium), Virtual, August 13-20, 2021.
Dan, L.; Shi, S.; Chung, H.-J.; Elias, A. L. Porous and Elastomeric Resistive Pressure Sensors for Wearable Devices. Materials Research Society Fall Meeting and Exhibit (Bioelectrical Interfaces Symposium), Boston, MA, December 1-6, 2019.
Shi, S.; Dan, L.; Elias A.L. Wearable pressure sensors based on bridging effects of porous polydimethylsiloxane and silver nanowires. Canadian Materials Science Conference (Nanomaterials Symposium), Edmonton, AB, June 19-22, 2018.
Poster Presentations
Shi, S.; Amorim, J.L.; Zhao, R.; Zhang, W. Detection and quantification of herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in stormwater ponds. Prairie Environmental Chemistry Colloquium, Edmonton, AB, May 13-14, 2019.
Shi, S.; Dan, L.; Elias, A.L. Wearable pressure sensors based on bridging effects of porous polydimethylsiloxane and silver nanowires. Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, Edmonton, AB, March 11-14, 2019.
Shi, S.; Amorim, J.L.; Zhao, R.; Zhang, W. Detection and quantification of herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in stormwater ponds. Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, Edmonton, AB, March 11-14, 2019.
Bhaduri, S.; Shi, S.; Montemagno, C.; Kumar, A. Understanding Bacterially Induced Mineral Precipitation in Porous Media. Materials Research Society Fall Meeting and Exhibit (Materials Challenges for Flow-Based Energy Conversion and Storage Symposium), Boston, MA, November 27-December 2, 2016.
Work
Research Advisor & Program Assistant | Undergraduate Research Initiative, U of A (2021 - Present)
Resident Assistant & Academic Cohort Leader | Residence Services, U of A (2020 - 2021)
Laboratory Aid | Student Accessibility Services, U of A (2020)
InfoLink Peer Advisor | Students' Union, U of A (2017 - 2020)
Social Media Manager | Parkland Math Kangaroo (2019)
Public Engagement Intern | Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast (2016 - 2018)