Qualification
• 5 years of hands on experiences in materials characterization and failure analysis by electron microscopy, such as SEM/EDS, and TEM.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with various types of synthesis and sample preparation methods, for example, anodization, CVD, coating, and FIB.
• Wild range of knowledge in materials science, electrochemistry, lithium ion battery and semiconductor.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge to develop project plans, lead projects and work in a cross functional team for interdisciplinary projects.
Technical Skills
• Materials characterization (SEM, EDS, FESEM, HRTEM, STEM, XRD, AFM, Raman).
• Materials preparation (Coating, Sputtering, and FIB).
• Chemical Analysis (NMR, GC/MS, HPLC/MS, FT-IR and UV-Vis).
• Lithium Ion Battery, Materials synthesis, Thin film, Inorganic chemistry, Electrochemistry, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, and Semiconductor.
• Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Mat lab, Image J and Statistic Software (SAS).
Experience
• Research Assistant, Michigan Technological University, August 2008-August 2013.
- Designed, created and executed research project of “Nanomaterials for Lithium Ion Battery”.
- Diversified and expanded nanomaterials knowledge in Si nanowire, carbon nanotube, TiO2 nanotube, ZnO nanowire, BN nanotube, and VO2 nanowire.
- Synthesized nanomaterials by CVD and electrochemical methods.
- Characterized structures of nanomaterials by FESEM/EDS and HRTEM.
- Analyzed composition of nanomaterials by XRD, Raman and EDS.
- Identified electronic properties of nanomaterials by HRTEM and STEM.
- Developed various battery electrode nanomaterials.
- Researched battery made of electrode nanomaterials by rate capability, cyclic voltammetry, and galvanometry.
• Teaching Assistant, Michigan Technological University, August 2006-May 2011.
- Presented advanced nanotechnology in the application of modern industry products as an invited lecture on the topic of "Solar Cell Modified by Nanotechnology" for the graduate student course "Nanotechnology".
- Supervised students design their projects, graded their exams and resolved problems in their projects for the senior undergraduate course of “Engineering Design Process”.
- Taught students experimental procedure and mechanism, monitored how they conducted experiments and resolved problems in lab as an instructor of lab course “General Chemistry”.
Education
• Michigan Technological University, ME-EM Department.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics.
• Jilin University, Chemistry and Materials Department.
- B.S. in Chemistry and Material Science.
Publications
• Asthana, A. Shokuhfar, T.; Gao, Q.; Heiden, P.A.; Friedrich, C.; Yassar, R.S.; “A Real Time Observation of Phase Transition ...
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