BYU PRISM

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
• Interests
  • Skiing, Outdoors, Basketball
  • Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish
  • Playing Musical Instruments