Shuo Gao
125 W 106TH ST APT 5A, New York, NY 10025 Cell: (+1)-­‐646 8307177, Email: sg3305@columbia.edu EDUCATION Columbia University New York, the U.S. Major: MA in Economics 09/2015-­‐ 07/2016 l Coursework: Math: Real Analysis Eco & Fin: Microeconomics Analysis I, Macroeconomics Analysis I, Econometrics I Fudan University Shanghai, China Major: B.S. in Environmental Science (Environmental Management Direction) 09/2011-­‐ 06/2015 l Cumulative GPA: 3.53/4.0, Major GPA: 3.80/4.0, Rank 1/49 l Coursework: Math & Physics: Advanced Mathematics I & II, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, Linear Algebra, Time Series Analysis, Differential Equations, Regression Analysis, College Physics I & II Eco & Fin: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Environmental Economics, Natural Resources Economics, Cyclic Economy, Monetary Banking, Game Theory, Producer and Consumer Theory, Development Economics Environmental Science: Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Organic Chemistry, Environment Geoscience, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Physical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental and Trade, Environmental Management, Techniques and Applications of Meteorology in Environmental Sciences, Water Pollution and Control RESEARCH INTERESTS Sustainable Development, Development Economics, Environmental Economics PUBLICATIONS [1]. Jiajia Zheng, Ping Jiang, Shuo Gao, Xing Sun. Review on Co-­‐benefits of Atmospheric Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction. Ecological Economy [J], 2015, in press. [2]. Sun Xing, Ping Jiang, Shuo Gao, Jiajia Zheng, Yun Zhu, Muyin Zhhang. Co-­‐benefit studies on sustainable development of Guangxi. Journal of Fudan university[J], 2015, in press. PATENT [1]. Shuo Gao, Self-­‐charging Access Control System. China Patent Application Number: CN201310500124, October 23, 2013 RESEARCH PROJECTS Is China keeping the Extensive Pattern of Economic Growth? – Based on the Comparative Perspective of Total Factor Productivity and Ecological Efficiency Shanghai, China Supervisor: Prof. Zhiqing Li, Depart. of Economics 04/2014-­‐03/2015 l Project director with responsibilities on data collection, analysis and report writing on research results. l We applied an Expanded Solow Model, which included carbon emissions, to measure the Total Factor Productivity of China constrained by environmental usage. Knowledge Popularization of Environmental Economics & Distribution on Social Media Shanghai, China Supervisor: Prof. Zhiqing Li, Depart of Economics 10/2012-­‐04/2015 l Participated in the regular academic forum held by Professor Zhiqing Li, and selected on a special topic on environmental economics. l Setup a public account on social media of Wechat and distribution and update of academic journals and papers. The Socio-­‐Economic Characteristics of Students from Fudan and the Surrounding Universities Who had Supported Education Shanghai, China Supervisor: Prof. Qianjin Hao, Depart. of Environmental Science 05/2013-­‐03/2014 l Through questionnaires and interviews, conducted research to students who had participated in aid education and who hadn’t from Fudan University and the surrounding universities. The investigation results showed that many characteristics would engage students on aid education, such as rural students, the support from parents, the recognition mechanisms, excellent grades, etc. l The results were instructive for future aid education activities. The Feasibility of Nokia Corporation to Participate in Sustainable Water Stewardship Shanghai, China Supervisor: Prof. Pingyang Liu, Depart. of Environmental Management 11/2013-­‐03/2014 l
Coordinating with World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) and Nokia Corporation, we studied the water pressure and water risk of supply chain of Nokia and its negative impact on Taihu River Basin in China. After analyzing, we provided models feasible for Nokia to participate in water stewardship. l
The report showed that currently the water pressure of both Nokia and the whole electronic information industry is still high, thus further enhancing the influence of green supply chain is of great significance. l
The report was protected by non-­‐disclosure agreement. l
CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP Assistant in Shanghai Institute for Free Trade Zone Research 06/2014-­‐06/2015 l
Held meetings, conducted research about the free trade zone with help from teachers, and collected books and other materials for research projects. TEACHING Teaching and education activities in Jiaxian Hope Primary School in Xiangxi 01/2013-­‐02/2013 l Undertook the responsibilities in action organization, school contact and members’ work assign. l Summarized our experiences and wrote personal feelings and feedbacks for future groups. Teaching Activities for Huaibin No 2 High School in Henan Province 07/2013 l As team leader for this action, gave education service for this rural school. l Summarized our experiences and wrote personal feelings and feedbacks for future groups. HONORS & AWARDS l
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National Scholarship (Top 1) 10/2014 Third Prize in Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling 11/2014 Bronze Prize Winner in “Challenge Cup” for College Students(Entrepreneurship Competition) 05/2014 Bronze Prize Winner in “Strait Cup” for College Students (Entrepreneurship Competition) 11/2013 National Scholarship (Top 1) 10/2013 Seedling Program Scholarship, UNEP-­‐Tongji Institute of Environment 11/2013 2nd Runner-­‐up in TECO Green Tech International Contest 08/2013 Hangzhou College Students Startup Top 100 03/2013 The Third Prize Scholarship for Undergraduate Students, Fudan University 10/2012 Environment-­‐Friendly Youth Ambassador, Ministry of Environmental Protection of China 06/2012 LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES l
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Minister of Project Department, Expedition Club of Fudan University 06/2012-­‐06/2013 • Expedition Club is Fudan’s largest NGO club, which offered service to children of migrant workers, adults with intellectual disability, and the elders’ home. • In charge of the club’s daily operation, new members’ recruitment, excellent club defense, and some NGO conferences. Environmental Conservation Association of Fudan University 06/2012-­‐06/2013 • Minister of Public Relationship Department. • The only club on environmental protection, focus on environmental propagation and held regular activities of bird watching, plant identification, etc. • Contact with outside institutions to setup activities together. Vice-­‐Leader of the Summer Program for Children from Migrant Workers 07/2012 LANGUAGES/SKILLS Languages: GRE 156(71%)+170(98%), TOEFL 107. Computer Skills: STATA, EVIEWS, SAS, C, C++, Java, Word, PowerPoint, Excel