1. Cheng Yii Sim
64 Squadron Drive,
Hobsonville Point,
Auckland, 0618.
02102789484
chienyu.sim@gmail.com
Personal Statement
• Masters of Science in Geophysics, with First Class Honours (A+) University of Auckland
(2015)
• NZ Permanent Resident
• Recipient of multiple awards and scholarships
• 21 months of field work and report writing experience in the geothermal field plus
successful commercial report and training manual compilation
• Highly industrious; passionate about applying knowledge and work experience in solving
problems related to the earth and environment
Education & Qualifications
Masters of Science in Geophysics, First class honours (A+) University of Auckland 2014 - 15
Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics with Merit, University of Auckland 2013 - 14
Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geology and Geophysics, University of Auckland 2008 - 11
Scholarships, Awards and Achievements
• 2016 University of Auckland full scholarship to pursue PhD
• 2016 Sagar Geophysics Prize for most effective geophysics research in 2015
• 2015 Scholarship to attend New Zealand Petroleum Summit University Student
Programme
• 2015 Scholarship to attend Society of Exploration Geophysicist 2015 annual conference
and present on Master’s degree thesis (Petrophysical and seismic studies on rock-CO2
reactions and fluid substitution in reservoir sandstones of the Pohokura Field, New Zealand)
• 2014 First-in-class, postgraduate paper "Seismic processing and interpretation",
University of Auckland
• 2013 Voted class representative in Geology 771, University of Auckland
• 2009 Voted Class representative in French 101G semester 1, University of Auckland
• 2007 ‘Proxime Accessit’ for Taylors College Foundation Year program in Taylors College
• 2007 First in Physics at Taylors College

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Publications (Conference Proceedings and Peer-reviewed)
2016 Sim, C. Y. and Adam, L. ‘Are seismic velocity time-lapse changes due to fluid substitution
or matrix dissolution? A CO2 sequestration study at the Pohokura Field, New Zealand.’
- Article accepted for publication in Geophysical Prospecting
2015 Sim, C. Y. and Adam, L. ‘Are seismic velocity time-lapse changes due to fluid substitution
or matrix dissolution? A CO2 sequestration study at the Pohokura Field, New Zealand.’
- Oral presentation at the 85th
SEG Annual Meeting, New Orleans, U.S.A.
2014 Sim, C.Y. ‘Seismic data analysis on ways to monitor rock - CO2 reactions and fluid
substitution in sandstones, Pohokura Field, New Zealand.’
- Poster presentation at the Geoscience Society of New Zealand conference, New Plymouth,
New Zealand
2012 Lynne, B. Y., Sim, C.Y. ‘Ground Penetrating Radar and its successful application in
imaging U. S. A and New Zealand siliceous sinters.’
- Oral presentation at the 34th
New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand
2012 Lynne, B.Y., Sim, C.Y. ‘The successful application of Ground Penetrating Radar to image
the Opal-A to Quartz Diagenetic Sequence in Trace Element- Rich and Trace Element- Poor
siliceous sinters.’
- Poster presentation at the 36th
Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), Reno, Nevada, U.S.A
Professional Conferences
2015 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting (SEG), New Orleans, U.S.A.
2015 New Zealand Petroleum Summit University Student Programme
2014 Geoscience Society of New Zealand Conference, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
2012 New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand.
2012 Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) 2012 Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.
Employment & Experience
Field assistant, School of Environment, University of Auckland Feb 2016
Duties:
• Seismic acquisition set up at the Hauraki Rift Seismic Transect
• Responsible in using Trimble R8 GNSS System to acquire accurate location of survey points.
Achievements:
• Successful seismic acquisition set up process
• Successful operation of global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

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Research Assistant (Part Time) International Earth Science (IESE) Ltd, New Zealand.
Sep 2015 – Jan 2016
Duties:
• Selection and preparation of geological/geochemical short course materials
• Compilation of geological/geochemical short course materials for 2015 New Zealand
Geothermal Workshop.
Achievements:
• Proficient training manual and course materials prepared
• Well-received PowerPoint Presentations
Research Assistant (Part Time) University of Auckland Feb - Aug, 2015; Jun – Dec 2013
Duties:
• Preparation of publication-quality figures and graphs
• Logging and management of geochemical data
• Compilation of reports and presentations
Geothermal Research Assistant (Full Time) Institute of Earth Science and Engineering
Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
Duties:
• Acquisition, processing and interpretation of Ground Penetrating Radar data at Orakei
Korako and Northland, New Zealand; and in Mammoth Lakes, California, U.S.A.
• Acquisition of Heat Flux Survey at Orakei Korako, New Zealand
• Preparation of 3D topographic/ geological model for Rwanda Geothermal Prospect report
• Compilation of commercial and scientific reports, and training manual
Achievements:
• Successfully performed multiple research studies using Ground Penetrating Radar
• Successfully performed heat flux survey in geothermal areas for training manual compilation
• Scientific report and publication-quality figures and graphs produced
Intern Institute of Earth Science and Engineering, New Zealand Jul - Aug 2011
Duties:
• Chinese translator for project in Dong Hai, China
• Compilation of commercial and scientific reports and training manual
Achievements:
• Facilitated project by providing Chinese-English translation (and vice-versa) on site
• Improved structure of training manual.

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Voluntary and Community Work
Demonstrator, Auckland University Faculty of Science Outreach Activity Sep 2015
for Girls in Science
I-Space Mate (International student buddy), University of Auckland 2010
Voluntary Tutor, Mathematics 108/208, University of Auckland 2009
Skills
Technical Skills
• Experienced scientific report writing
• Skilled in commercial report and training manual compilation
• Excellent data planning and management
• Highly proficient in operating range of equipment: Ground Penetrating Radar system (GSSI
SIR 2000 and 3000), Trimble R8 GNSS System, Flow Rate Meter, GSSI EMP 400, X-Ray
Diffractometer, FLUKE, Thermal Imager
• Strong critical thinking skills: analysing a situation, collecting information and critically
evaluating alternatives
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Experienced team member: enjoys team work, is collaborative and adaptable
• Able to communicate well with all levels of an organisation (as geothermal assistant worked
cooperatively on all projects with peers and manager)
• Strong written communication skills (technical, research and commercial scientific reports)
• Strong verbal communication skills
Computing/Research Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop and wide variety of social media
and internet functions
• Highly effective at using computer based sources for information gathering, data compilation
and the undertaking of research.
• Proficient with Python.
• Basic processing proficiency with seismic processing package
GLOBE Claritas and OpendTect
• Basic processing proficiency with RADAN, MagMap 2000 & Terra Surveyor Lite, ArcGIS, Dips
RocPlane, Swedge and SLIDE software
Self-Management Skills
• Organised, reliable and able to work without supervision
• Highly motivated and industrious
• Well-developed time management skills: able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
Plans ahead: logical, methodical, perseveres through hurdles or setbacks

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Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests:
• Digital drawing
• Travelling
• Reading science articles
• Hiking
• Decorating event venues
Languages:
• Full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin
• Working proficiency in Cantonese and Malay
Licenses:
• Full driving license
References
References are available upon request.