Kevin C. Huang

*** ********* **., ***. **, Lowell, MA 01854

ab23fn@r.postjobfree.com, 646-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral-level plastics professional/polymer science with experience in

Process Engineering.

* Skilled at plastics and composite material processing: Twin screw

extrusion and Injection molding.

* Experienced in federally regulated industry in machine design,

process inspection and fabrication techniques.

* Research included polymerization, thermodynamics, polymer

properties and structure, formulations, characterizations,

plastics and rubber processing, part design, testing and polymer

based nanomanufacturing.

* Three years industry experience of photomask processing, photoresist

evaluation and process development.

* Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

* Languages: English and Mandarin Chinese.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* Plastics compound formulation development and processing.

* Twin screw extrusion (Leistritz), injection molding (Arburg),

compression molding and thermoforming.

* Nanotechnology including sputter coating, spin coating, dip-

coating, directed assembly and transfer.

* Plastics designing, processing, and stress simulation software

including MoldFlow, SolidWorks and CAD.

* Characterization approaches including TEM, SEM, AFM, DSC, FT-IR,

TGA, DMA, Parallel-Plate Rheometer, Instron Universal Testing,

and Colorimeter Colordata650.

* Particle emission measurement including Fast Mobility Particle

Sizer (FMPS), Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS), and Condensation

Particle Counter (CPC).

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Doctor of Philosophy, Plastics Engineering, GPA: 3.7

June 2013

Dissertation: Effects of Reprocessing on Nano-Alumina Polymer

Composites

Master of Science, Polymer Program, Chemistry, GPA: 3.7

May 2008

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

May

2000

Dissertation: Synthesis and Water Sorption Properties of Tri-Block

Copolymers Initiated by Iniferter

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

May 1998

Project: Synthesis of Water Soluble Polyvinyl Alcohol and its

Application in Fireworks

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp., Tainan, Taiwan

Process Engineer

Sept.

2000-Aug. 2003

Traced and analyzed defects of products in the photoresist process

of LCD manufacturing.

Assessed equipment for spinless coater, developing solution recycle

system, excimer UV, and photo processing mask cleaner.

Researched and validated new technology vendors for capability and

feasibility for full scale production.

Acted as primary specialist for projects requiring the use of an

advanced cleaning process.

Assisted in training on equipment usage and maintenance.

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Jan. 2006-June

2013

Research Assistant, Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing,

(Sept. 2011-Present)

Recycling project: research and manufacture nanocomposites with twin

screw extrusion and reprocess with injection molding.

Evaluated filler particle migration and agglomeration for molding

process.

Research Assistant, Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) (Jan.

2009-Aug. 2011)

Estimated the performance of laboratory fume hoods and bio-safety

cabinets.

Aided in controlled occupational exposures to engineered

nanoparticles while handling nanopowders.

Measured particle loss in twin screw extrusion process with advanced

techniques.

Research Assistant, Center for Advanced Materials (Sept. 2008-

Dec. 2009)

Researched and synthesized novel hydrogen-bonded acidic polymers for

chemical vapor sensing.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Chemistry and Plastics Engineering

Depts. Jan. 2006-Aug. 2011

* Taught organic chemistry lab, polymerization lab, and plastics

processing lab (twin screw extrusion, injection molding, and

advanced characterization techniques).

* Assisted with workshops on injection molding for returning

professionals.

* Performed particle emission assessment with particle counter,

air sampling pumps and cassettes.

* Supervised industry professionals in a laboratory setting.

Assisted undergraduates with research projects and class

assignments.

Trained students on equipment use and maintenance required for

research projects.

MEMBERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Society of Plastic Engineers Member 2008-Prese

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Boston Museum of Science "Nano Days" Volunteer 2009-Prese

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Massachusetts State High School Science Fair Volunteer 2009-Prese

Judge nt

Taiwanese Student and Culture Association President 2010

Science of Small Things Middle School Volunteer 2009-2010

Outreach

PUBLICATIONS

"The Effects of Reprocessing Cycles on the Structure and Properties of

Nanoalumina Polypropylene Composite" Chun-Chia (Kevin) Huang, Carol

Barry and Joey Mead. In Preparation

"Losses of Airborne Nanoparticles and Salt Aerosols in Long Sampling

Tubes with Different Materials" Su-Jung (Candace) Tsai, Chun-Chia

(Kevin) Huang and Michael Ellenbecker. In Preparation

"Applying Control Technology to Airborne Nanoparticles: Evaluation

of Filtration Performance for Engineered Nanoparticles" S. Tsai, C.

Huang, M. Ellenbecker, M. Echevarria-Vega, Mayag ez, PR; G.

Sotiriou, P. Demokritou, AICHE 2011, Portland, OR, May 14-19, 2011

"Exposure Assessments When Handling and Processing Nanoparticles" Su-

Jung (Candace) Tsai, Chun-Chia (Kevin) Huang and Michael

Ellenbecker, Nanomanufacturing Summit 2009, Boston, MA, May 27-29,

2009

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