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kuriffin li

@kuriffinli

Environmental researcher focused on clean energy policy, GSHP systems, and sustainable marine and public health solutions.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek research or policy roles where I can apply GSHP and environmental science expertise, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence sustainable energy and public health outcomes.

I am an environmental researcher specializing in clean energy policy and sustainable environmental management, with hands-on experience in ground source heat pump (GSHP) projects and marine ecosystem studies.

I designed and led a graduate-level policy study on GSHP adoption across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, conducted multi-stakeholder interviews, performed NVivo qualitative analysis, and delivered evidence-based, circular-economy policy recommendations.

I have practical engineering internship experience supporting GSHP system design and construction, laboratory research on algal treatment of mariculture wastewater, and cross-disciplinary work in environmental health; I collaborate effectively across technical and policy teams to translate scientific findings into actionable guidance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Student Activities Administrator

Current

Simon Fraser University

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Coordinated cross-organization partnerships and led logistics for large student events, including a city-wide basketball tournament attracting 100+ participants and sponsors, managing budgeting, volunteers, and on-site operations.

Event Management Logistics Budgeting Volunteer coordination Stakeholder Engagement Communication Operations

Graduate Researcher

McMaster University

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)

Designed and led a graduate-level research project evaluating policy pathways for large-scale ground source heat pump adoption across three provinces and delivered a 40-page report with evidence-based policy recommendations integrating circular economy principles.

Policy Analysis Stakeholder Engagement NVIVO Qualitative Research Report Writing Circular Economy Project Management

GSHP Engineering Intern

Shandong Railway Investment Energy Co., Ltd

Aug 2023 - Aug 2023 (0 months)

Supported design and installation activities for a large-scale ground source heat pump system for a railway station, performing load calculations, verifying compliance with codes, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to mitigate construction risks.

Construction Support Risk Assessment Technical Reporting

Research Assistant

Ocean University of China

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Designed and executed laboratory experiments testing how light conditions and C/N ratios affect Chlorella performance for mariculture wastewater treatment and synthesized results into a peer-style research report with operational recommendations.

Experimental Design Algal Cultivation Data Analysis Statistical Analysis Report Writing

Environmental Health Researcher

Columbia University

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)

Investigated environmental exposures affecting human health, compared international preventive measures, and produced a literature-based study linking marine ecosystem imbalance to human disease pathways with policy-relevant recommendations.

Environmental Health literature review Epidemiology Policy Analysis Scientific Writing Presentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

McMaster University

Master of Environment, Resources and Environmental Management

2024 - 2025

Graduate-level study and research at McMaster University focused on optimizing Canadian ground source heat pump policy through multi-stakeholder analysis and circular economy approaches.

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Environment, Resources and Environmental Management

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Administration in SFU ACC; coordinated events and led logistics for student activities including a large basketball tournament.

Completed a Bachelor of Environment in Resources and Environmental Management with research and internship experience in environmental health, algal treatment of wastewater, and ground source heat pump projects.