Emma Kamnang acehfk@r.postjobfree.com 607-***-****
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Objective To obtain a full time position with emphasis on process improvement, problems solving, quality and data analysis
August 2013
Education Cornell University, School of Engineering, Ithaca, NY
Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
December 2010
University of Michigan, Lurie School of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Special Certified lean six sigma yellow belt, Metrology process, Materials characterizations, Surface functionalization,
Skills Chemical synthesis, KT Problem Analysis, Data analysis, Project management, Technical writing & presentation
Leaderships MPS Honorarium, SWE Financial Chair Cornell Graduate Branch, Anne Monterio Scholarship, Engineering
& Awards Council of the Michigan Materials Society, Anne Monterio Scholarship, NSBE Outreach Award from the
University of Michigan, Best Technical Poster at the Melting and Forming Conference from Corning Inc.
January 2014
Professional MIPROMALO, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Experiences Visiting scholar – Making filter and battery from geopolymers; study raw materials; edit technical papers
Cornell University Materials Science and Engineering Department, Ithaca, NY
August 2013 –November 2013
Lab technician (temporary)
Surface functionalization and colloidal characterization of nanohybrid materials
Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY
December 2010 –August 2012
Full time - Materials Engineer
Process metrology leader for various ceramic and glass under development
Resolve glass defects, participate in process improvement; practice lean, DMAIC, 5S compliances
Characterize glass and ceramic for their chemical, thermal, mechanical and electrical properties
Technical projects proposal writer; Worked with outside vendors for various projects
May 2010-August 2010
Summer -Materials Engineer Summer Intern
Failure analysis of Silicon Carbide (SiC) heating elements during glass production
Mechanical, electrical and chemical testing to understand material properties and connection to
failure mechanism
Adecco Engineering and Technical Service, Painted Post, NY
March 2008 - August 2008
Measurement Technician (Contract Employee with Corning Inc.)
Measurement and analysis of 2D stress on sheets of glass; SOPs write up
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience for Undergraduate
Michigan Nanofabrication Facility – Summer Intern Ann Arbor, MI June 2007 – August 2007
Fabrication of nanoimprinted plasmonic nanoparticles arrays for biosensor application
Testing the arrays for their ability to bind to proteins and detect chemical changes in their environment
August 2012-August 2013
Academic Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Research Master Research
Synthesis of organic, inorganic and hybrid nanoparticles
Functionalization of nanoparticles, and testing for colloidal dispersion and stability
Characterization of hybrids for self-healing, chemical, rheology, thermal and mechanical properties
University of Michigan College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
Polymer, surface and Interface Group – Undergraduate Research September 2009 – December 2010
Development of superoleophobic surfaces via photolithography
The surfaces are tested for stain resistant textiles, non-sticking coatings and solvent resistant surfaces
September 2008 - May 2009
Lurie Nanofabrication Facility- Research Assistant I
Development of Nickel plating recipes platform via photolithography for the use in semiconductor