Xu, Haodi

Member Profile

School of Integrative Plant Science
Cornell University
110 Arboretum Rd
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email: hx293@cornell.edu, hardyxu8067@gmail.com

Education
Ph.D. (August 2023 - Present)
Major: Soil and Crop Science
Institution: Cornell University
Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA

Master of Engineering (September 2022 – May 2023)
Major: Climate, Environment, and Sustainability (CES)
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

Bachelor’s (September 2018 – May 2022)
Major: Environmental Engineering
Minor: Computer Science
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX, 78705, USA

Research Interests
Carbon cycling modeling
Machine learning
Natural-based Solution

Research Experiences

Analysis and Research on Seed Dispersal Mode of Global Tree Species

Independent Project, supervised by Dr César Terrer & Dr Evan C. Fricke, MIT, Sept 2022-Present

 Apply machine learning in modelling seed dispersal modes with phylogenetic signals in plant traits

 Use CNN for image classification by learning plant traits from inputted plant photographs

 Analysis and find a model for better prediction in seed dispersal modes

 Connect the products of the project with Nature-Based Solutions and Biodiversity Protection

Analysis of COVID-19 Related Emissions Reductions in the United States

Independent Project, supervised by Dr Andrew Jin, the University of Southern California, Jul 2021- May 2022

 Collect the data of citizens' travelling ways influenced by the COVID-19 and the GHG emission

 Organize and analyze the data by using Python and Pandas

 Study the impact of COVID-19 on GHG emissions mainly from travelling

 Find a model to estimate future GHG emissions

Immobilization Boron by Using New Membrane Technology

Research Member in Prof Lynn Katz’s team, supervised by Dr Matthew Landsman, MWET Program, UT Austin, Sep 2019-Mar 2020

 Understood the membrane's chemical and physical structure and working mechanism in immobilizing boron in wastewater by delving into relevant articles and materials

 Made an experimental scheme about the uncharged membrane conformed to its essential properties

 Measured the membrane water content, ion sorption and salt permeability of the membrane

 Applied MATLAB to process and summarize the experimental data

Treatment Design of PFAS-Contaminated Water

Senior Design, supervised by Whitney Godwin and Dr Charles Werth, UT Austin, Jan 2022-May 2022

 Provide final design of mobile treatment trailer in collaboration with GSI Environmental Inc.

 Responsible for entire treatment design and partial project cost prediction

 Learn real-world work experience and corporation skills

Spectral Analysis and Research on the Landfill Leachate Oxidized by Ferrate

Independent Project, supervised by Dr. Yan Shuwen, Fudan University, Aug 2020- Aug 2022

 Collect the experimental samples from three landfills

 Measure the parameters of each sample (TOC, COD, BOD5, Ammonia Nitrogen, pH, TN, TP)

 Analyze the three-dimensional fluorescence changes of the leachate before and after being treated

 Process and analyze the experimental data by using Excel, MATLAB and Origin Pro

Research Skills
Computer Skills: Python, R, MATLAB, Java, ArcGIS, HTML, MySQL, Fusion 360

WORKSHOP
Attended 6th Training Course on ‘New Advances in Land Carbon Cycle Modeling’ led by ECOLAB of Dr. Yiqi Luo (June 05-16, 2023).