05/12/2025
For UHS’s graduating student workers, finals week is extra final! Today we are thrilled to honor Chi Kim Luu…
❤️ Name: Chi Kim Luu
🎓 Major: Chemical Engineering
💼 Role at UHS: Student receptionist
🏠 Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
🗺️ Post-grad plans: I will be doing an internship at Planck Energies during summer 2025, and then I will pursue a Ph.D. program at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
💭 Proudest accomplishment from your time at UMass: One of my proudest accomplishments at UMass was independently presenting my research on antimicrobial spin-coated polyelectrolyte films using eco-friendly polymers for medical applications at the MassURC conference. Preparing for the conference has not only strengthened my technical skills but also deepened my passion for bridging science with real-world impact. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Schiffman’s Research Lab and UMass; I couldn’t have come this far without their support.
⭐️ Best thing about working at UHS: Being a UHS employee has been one of the luckiest parts of my college experience. I have met so many amazing people who have taught me and watched me grow since I was a freshman. UHS feels like my second family, where I have always felt supported and valued. The work environment has made me feel comfortable asking questions. Being part of UHS has made my time at UMass more meaningful than I had ever expected.
Chi, we are so proud of you and excited for your next steps! Your contributions to UHS are immeasurable, and we know you will contribute so much more to our world as you embark on your career 🌎