We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Yu Zhou from the Auckland University of Technology.
Yu is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major in Architectural Engineering at AUT.
Yu is very enthusiastic about engineering whilst remaining conscious of its environmental impact. He is on the path to becoming a chartered structural engineer with his specialised studies. He believes that he can contribute in meaningful ways to the community and future generations through his structural engineering studies and research.
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What do you like best about engineering?
Engineering allows me to feel happy and a sense of deep achievement when my curiosity is satisfied through learning the greatest inventions and scientific knowledge of our predecessors.
I feel my life is meaningful when I apply or develop the knowledge to help build a better society, and a better world.
What makes a good engineer?
Competence, integrity, and responsibility.
What development opportunities are you seeking?
I am seeking opportunities to work on some innovative, environmentally conscious projects with many prominent engineers. Also I want to gain experience for becoming a chartered engineer. In the meantime, I would love to participate in industrial research by enrolling in postgraduate studies.
What are your hobbies and pass-times?
I am a keen DIYer as a carpenter and mechanic. I also like fishing, hiking, and delicious food.
What do you associate with heavy engineering and metals-based engineering?
I am currently specialising in steel based structures so I always associate them when studying heavy engineering research. I am a research assistant with AUT and HERA on steel-based research which allows further insight into how steel plays such a vital role in the industry.
What do you think about HERA?
I feel welcomed and supported by HERA from the management to the rest of the team.
HERA has a group of top engineers and researchers who are willing to share and help develop the engineering society. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with them.
Ngā mihi Yu. All the best!