Binh Tran
Orlando, FL *****
******@*****.***
U.S. Citizen
Objective: Engineer, Scientist, Technician
Experience: Planar Energy Devices, Inc. (start-up company) Orlando, FL
Research Engineer July 2010 – July 2012
•Assistant to CTO/PI in all tasks: publications, management, and device engineering.
•Team leader and direct hands-on experience of lithium battery manufacturing, electrode fabrication,
thin film multilayer devices, silicon thin film photovoltaics, semiconductor materials, nanomaterials,
nanoelectronics, electrical circuits, mechanical systems, design of experiments, failure mode
analysis, and device testing/characterization from start to finish.
•Lab supervision and transfer of laboratory synthesis to pilot- and commercial-scale production.
UCF NanoScience Technology Center UCF Orlando, FL
Research Scientist October 2005 – July 2010
•Studied semiconductor physics, nanomaterials, organic and inorganic LEDs
•Formulated composite materials for thermal insulation,
Education: B.S. Chemistry: University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
GPA: 3.64 2005-2009
Summary: 6+ years experience (including start-up company) in science and engineering
related fields. Strong aptitude for applied sciences and problem solving based on
fundamental understanding and critical thinking. Highly experienced in
thermal/cryogenic and mechanical systems, materials fabrication, manufacturing,
and results/statistics analysis. Proficient in ProE/CAD. Self-motivated and able to
work in collaborative team environments.
Awards: Key contributor to Planar Energy DOE program (ARPA-e $4M), UCF RAMP
Fellowship ($65,000), UCF Summer Mentoring Fellowship ($3,500), 1st Place
Undergraduate Showcase 2009 ($600), Undergraduate RAMP Scholarship
($5,600).
Publications: 5 scientific publications, 1 book chapter, 1 US patent in process.
Selected publications and references available upon request