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Summary
Kongmeng Ly holds the position of Environmental Engineer with Earth Systems Lao. In this position he has dealt with transportation, water, and waste management, as well as environmental technology and environmental management plans. Kongmeng had assisted in undergraduate research works at the University of Minnesota, and also has experience working with ethnic minorities, youth, government, private industry and the development sector.
Education & Affiliations
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA, 2001
Awards
University of Minnesota Presidential Outstanding Minority Scholarship Award
National Honour Society
Hmong Higher Education Scholarship Award
Key Area of Competence
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Environmental Management and impact assessment
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Teaching, mentoring and leadership skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Multilingual - Hmong, Lao, and English
Countries of Work Experience
United States of America and Lao PDR
Professional History
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2005 to Present
Environmental Scientist, Earth Systems Lao
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2004
Volunteer, Wilder Foundation, USA
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2000
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota
Representative Experience
Kongmeng has recently worked on the following projects:
- Environmental Engineer, Technical Assistance Program to the Environmental Management Unit,
GOL. Provision of technical support to the team leader in the development and implementation of environmental management systems to monitor the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project.
- Environmental Engineer, Review and Preparation of the Standard of Operation Procedures. Responsible for the review and update of existing SOPs and preparation of new SOPs in consistent with client Environmental Standards, existing legislations, and industry best practices.
- Environmental Engineer / Hydrologist, Nam Theun 2 Nam Phit Wetland Study. Provision of the technical support to the task leader for the conduct of hydrological routing to determine the effectiveness of the development of wetland ponding area to reduce weekly fluctuations in the diversion flow. Assist in the development of storage volume versus stage relationship for wetland ponding area.
- Environmental Engineer / Morphologist, Nam Theun 2 Downstream Restoration Program. Provision of technical support to the task leader for the conduct of a flooding and erosion assessment of the downstream areas including the Nam Phit and Xe Bang Fai rivers.
- Environmental Engineer, Environmental and Social Capacity Building Program, Phu Bia Gold Project. Responsibilities included: assistance with review and preparation of Environmental Management Plans; development of environmental standards; implementation of environmental monitoring program; and community consultation program.
- Environmental Engineer, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Phu Kham Copper Project. Assisted with the conduct of specialist field studies and reports for the following components: vegetation, surface hydrology; water and land resources; acid rock drainage; public health and sociology.
- Task Leader, Transportation Assessment Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Phu Kham Copper Project. Responsible for the design and conduct of a transportation assessment in the project area, including road safety awareness training to approximately 20 villages.
- Environmental Engineer, Cleaner Production Program, Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts. Responsible for the conduct of a cleaner production assessment for a silk dying manufacturer in Vientiane.
- Youth Advocate, the Wilder Foundation. Responsible for mentoring and developing extra-curricular activities for the young.
- Research Assistant, Molecular Crystallisation Project, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota.
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