Wendy Harris (Nee Ku)
About Wendy Harris (Nee Ku)
Wendy Harris is a Gas Handling and Ventilation Specialist at Hatch in Brisbane, Australia, where she has worked since 2017. She holds dual degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Adelaide and has extensive experience in mining projects focused on ventilation and gas handling systems.
Work at Hatch
Wendy Harris has been employed at Hatch since 2017, serving as a Gas Handling and Ventilation Specialist in Brisbane, Australia. Her role involves significant responsibilities related to the design and operation of gas handling systems. Prior to her current position, she worked at Hatch in various capacities, including Senior Process Engineer from 2013 to 2014 and Gas Handling and Ventilation Specialist from 2015 to 2016, both in Mississauga, Canada. Her extensive experience at Hatch spans over a decade, during which she has contributed to numerous mining projects.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Harris holds dual degrees from the University of Adelaide. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics and Computer Science, both completed from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in gas handling and ventilation systems. She specializes in the design, testing, commissioning, and operation of various gas handling equipment, including particulate and acid gas scrubbers, dry and wet electrostatic precipitators, and baghouses.
Background
Wendy Harris has a diverse professional background, with experience in both Australia and Canada. She began her career at Hatch as a Process Engineer from 2005 to 2013, where she gained valuable experience in process engineering. Her roles have included auditing off-gas systems from conceptual design to detailed implementation. This background has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage key process and ventilation engineering deliverables effectively.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Wendy Harris has been involved in several mining projects that required trade-off studies for ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration designs. She has demonstrated expertise in utilizing software tools such as Ventsim, VnetPC Pro+, and ClimSim for detailed heat modeling in underground mine ventilation projects. Her contributions have been essential in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of gas handling systems in various mining operations.