Mark Lyu

Highly motivated graduate Civil Engineering student with a strong foundation in Geotechnical Engineering. Detail-oriented and analytical, I am eager to tackle new challenges and contribute to the field. Seeking an entry-level role in Geotechnical Engineering that offers an opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills in Geotechnical design.

Project | University of Canterbury

07/2022 - 11/2022

Project Title: Rakaia Huts Resort Development

Project description:

Contributed to the design of Rakaia Huts Resort and community infrastructure upgrades, overseeing the development of luxury and budget accommodation buildings, along with their foundations and extensions to water systems. As the Geotechnical Engineer on a collaborative 6 engineers team, ensured smooth progress in geotechnical aspects.

Personal Contributions:

• Facilitated communication in engineering meetings with structural and water engineers to ensure project progress and resolve issues.
• Led site investigation, providing crucial recommendations for building placement based on the site conditions.
• Selected shallow foundation system and devised ground improvement plan to ensure buildings
• Conducted liquefaction analysis using CPT data to assess the severity and the potential lateral spreading effects on surrounding environment.
• Collaborated with structural engineers to determine layout and dimensions of building foundations and calculate foundation bearing capacity and seismic lateral load resistance.
• Identified the appropriate level of Engineering New Zealand Construction Monitoring to ensure compliance with standards for construction.
• Provided construction risk minimization recommendations and safety in design.
• Developed detailed geotechnical design drawings to guide the project effectively.
• Authored a comprehensive geotechnical design features report summarizing analyses and information to support project progress.

Project | University of Canterbury

03/2022 - 11/2022

Project Title: Motion Sensor-based Construction Activity Recognition for Site Safety

Project description: 

Led a temporary team of three members in developing a motion sensors-based construction activity recognition system under mentorship, aimed at enhancing site safety. Dedicated two months to meticulous data collection and analysis using IMU sensors during the experiment to ensure model reliability and accuracy.

Personal Contributions:

• Developed a safety activity recognition model under mentorship, leading project planning, implementation, and analysis.
• Coordinated team operations, selecting and managing experimental activities to address safety concerns.
• Drafted comprehensive project reports detailing research methodologies, experimental findings, and model performance metrics.
• Facilitated engaging presentations to showcase project achievements and discuss application prospects with peers.

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Teamwork Ability
• Flexible and Resilient Adaptability
• Exceptional Analytical Skills
• Creative Problem-solving Abilities

• Fitness: Passionate about fitness, and maintaining a regular exercise routine.
• Music: Enthusiastic about music, particularly rap.
• Cocktail making: Fascinated by cocktail crafting, enjoys experimenting with new recipes and mixology techniques.
• Golf: Devoted to golfing, continuously honing skills on the golf course.