Professional Summary
Self-motivated individual with a strong background in materials science and engineering (polymer materials), and experience in non-wetting surface coatings, nano- silicon particles, responsive polymers and plastics
Core Qualifications
Modern Materials Characterization Techniques (FTIR, UV, NMR, TEM, SEM, TG, DSC, etc.); Basic Command of Polymer Synthesis Methods; Basic Understanding of Plastic Processing and Mechanical Testing Methods; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education
May 2013 University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science Philadelphia, PA Master of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (Polymer)
Cumulative GPA: 3.87/4.00 (Includes core courses in Engineering Entrepreneurship)
Jun. 2011 Sun Yat-sen University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangzhou, China Bachelor of Science in Materials Chemistry
Cumulative GPA: 87/100 Honored with National Scholarship (China)
Academic Research
Philadelphia, PA Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings Design (Independent Study)
Jun. – Dec. 2012 • Designed and synthesized nanostructured silicon particles based superhydrophobic coatings
• Worked on improving the coatings’ transparency and their immobilization onto surfaces
• Explored cost-effective synthesis methods for commercial purpose
Guangzhou, China Bio-based Antibacterial Materials Design (Senior Design)
Mar. 2010 – May 2011 • Prepared soy protein isolate-chitosan copolymer – an environment-friendly antibacterial agent
• Investigated the reaction mechanism, product’s structure, and antibacterial performance
Guangzhou, China Thermally Responsive Smart Polymers Design (Laboratory Volunteering)
Feb. – Apr. 2010 • Synthesized thermally responsive graft copolymer: soy protein isolate -g- N-isopropyl acrylamide
• Investigated the product’s self-assembly behavior in aqueous solution
Experience
Philadelphia, PA Volunteer Internships in Engineering, UPENN
Aug. 2013 –Curren...
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