Jackson Udy
Contact Information
- Email: jackson.udy@irsri.org
Education
- Brigham Young University, Fulton School of Engineering and Technology, April 2016
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Research Interests
- Reservoir Simulation and Optimization, Mathematical Modeling
Experience
International Reservoir Simulation Research Institute, Brigham Young University Dec 2013
- Developing Optimization programs for oil reservoir simulations with the potential to increase crude oil production by 50%.
- Developed abilities to work in a team, and critical thinking skills
Maintenance Staff, Oakview Golf Club, Slippery Rock, PA, Jun 2008 – Sept 2011
- Oversaw project to build rock walls to reduce erosion and improve course aesthetics
- Improved efficiency and lifetime of portable water pump that cut machine downtime drastically
Volunteer Work
Society of Petroleum Engineers Company Relations Manager (BYU Chapter), Mar 2014
- Network with oil and gas companies to provide BYU students with increased opportunities in the oil and gas industry
Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brazil, Sept 2011 – Aug 2013
- Served and Supervised 20 other volunteers
- Worked with Religious leaders in Brazil to meet the spiritual and physical needs of local Church and community members
- Taught religious lessons (in Portuguese) and English classes to local residents
Awards and Interests
- Awards
- Scholarships
- Brigham Young General Academic Scholarship
- Chemical Engineer Gift Scholarship (BYU College of Engineering)
- Slippery Rock High School Outstanding Student Athlete Scholarship.
- Eagle Scout
- Scholarships
- Interests
- Skiing, Outdoors, Basketball
- Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish
- Playing Musical Instruments