Human Resources Development
Resume:
Human Resources Department
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science
and Engineering at North Carolina State University, and I am seeking a
permanent position in research and development.
I have research experience in heterogeneous catalysis,
electrochemistry, and synthesis of novel materials including conducing
polymers, composites, graphene, and porous materials. A more detailed list
of my research activities is shown in the attached resume. My latest
research objective has been focused on developing catalysts for
electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide and hydrogen evolution
reaction. I also work with my colleagues on carbon fibers derived from
polyacrylonitrile (PAN) using electrospinning for lithium-ion batteries
application.
In my previous published works, I developed metal oxide supported
platinum and/or iridium catalysts with high electrocatalytic activity and
stability for fuel cell and water electrolysis applications. The
synthesized Pt/TiO2 electrocatalysts exhibit excellent fuel cell
performance, as well as ultrahigh stability even after exposure to highly
oxidative conditions. Also, I showed that the energy conversion efficiency
for a synthesized Pt-Ir/TiO2 electrocatalysts was much higher than
commercial Pt-Ir black catalyst for unitized regenerative fuel cell (URFC)
applications. For a project sponsored by NASA, I developed corrosion-
resistant coatings for titanium bipolar plates in order to prevent their
oxidation. These modified plates are not only stable, but also exhibit a
voltage degradation rate that is five times lower than that of URFCs with
conventional carbon bipolar plates.
In my graduate studies, I developed various supported catalysts for
preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide. Next, I investigated high
efficiency platinum-ruthenium catalysts for methanol oxidation reaction.
The activity of Pt-Ru catalyst was promoted by incorporating ceria, as well
as an oxidation treatment. In addition, I synthesized and examined physical
and chemical properties of Au, Cu, Pt, Ru, Ir, and Pd
nanoparticles/nanoclusters.
I have 23 publications in journals of international repute covering
the full range of my research. My publication record and work experience
show my ability to develop innovative ideas through hard work and
expertise. More importantly, I enjoy new challenges and thrive under
pressure. My research experience spans projects where I have been an
independent contributor and/or part of a cross-functional team. I am an
excellent scientist and have many skills in surface science and
electrochemistry. My experiences with a broad range of analytical and
characterization techniques are listed in the attached resume. Thank you
for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Sheng Yang Huang, Ph.D
Sheng Yang Huang
3537 Ivy Commons Dr. Apt 101, Raleigh NC 27606 **********@*****.*** 919-
534-6123
WORK EXPERIENCE
. Post-doctoral researcher, Department of Materials Science and
Engineering and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
North Carolina State University, 2011-present
. Postdoc, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South
Carolina, 2008-2011
SPECIALITIES
. Heterogeneous catalysis: Preferential oxidation of CO, hydrogen
production from methanol, water-gas shift reaction, and reforming of
hydrocarbons
. Electrochemistry: Fuel cells, water electrolysis, CO2 electro-
reduction, and electroplating
. Material and Surface science; Petroleum chemistry
. Hydrogen storage and separation
. Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of novel materials
including catalysts, conducting polymers, graphene, nanocomposites,
and porous materials
SKILLS
. Familiarity with the following instrumentation: Gas chromatography
(GC), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform
infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning
electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM),
thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), mercury porosimeter,
temperature-programmed desorption, X-ray absorption spectroscopy
(EXAFS and XANES), bi-potentiostat, electrochemical impedance
spectroscopy (EIS), fuel cell systems, and vacuum systems (BET surface
area analysis, chemisorption, dispersion, and physisorption)
. Programming software: Chem Office, Origin, ChemDraw, Windows Systems,
Microsoft Office
EDUCTION
. Ph. D., Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University (2006)
. B.S., Chemistry, SooChow University (1998)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. American Chemical Society
. Electrochemical Society
VISA STATUS
US Permanent Resident (authorized to work in the United States)
PUBLICATIONS
1. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, B. N. Popov, "Electrocatalytic Activity and
Stability of Titania Supported Platinum-Palladium Catalysts for
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell", ACS Catalysis 2012, 2, 825-
831.
2. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, H.-Y. Jung, B. N. Popov, "Development of
Supported Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts and Corrosion-resistant
Gas Diffusion Layer for Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell Applications",
J. Power Sources 2012, 198, 23-29.
3. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, B. N. Popov, "Titania Supported Platinum
Catalyst with High Electrocatalytic Activity and Stability for Polymer
Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell", Appl. Catal. B: Environ. 2011, 102,
71-77.
4. P. Zhang, S.-Y. Huang, B. N. Popov, "Mesoporous Tin Oxide as an
Oxidation-resistant Catalyst Support for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel
Cells", J. Electrochem. Soc. 2010, 157, B1163-B1172.
5. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, B. N. Popov, "Electrocatalytic Activity and
Stability of Niobium-Doped Titanium Oxide Supported Platinum Catalyst
for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells", Appl. Catal. B: Environ.
2010, 96, 224-231.
6. S.-Y. Huang, C.-T. Yeh, "Promotion of the Electrocatalytic Activity of
a Bimetallic Platinum-Ruthenium Catalyst by Repetitive Redox
Treatments for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell" J. Power Sources 2010, 195,
2638-2643.
7. H.-Y. Jung, S.-Y. Huang, B. N. Popov, "High-durability Titanium
Bipolar Plate Modified by Electrochemical-deposition of Platinum for
Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell (URFC)", J. Power Sources 2010, 195,
1950-1956.
8. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, B. N. Popov, "Development of Conducting
Polypyrrole as Corrosion-resistant Catalyst Support for Polymer
Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Application", Appl. Catal. B:
Environ. 2009, 93, 75-81.
9. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, S. Park, B. N. Popov, "Development of a
Titanium Dioxide-Supported Platinum Catalyst with Ultrahigh Stability
for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Applications", J. Am. Chem.
Soc. 2009, 131, 138**-*****.
10. H.-Y. Jung, S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, B. N. Popov, "Performance of Gold-
coated Titanium Bipolar Plates in Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell
Operation", J. Power Sources 2009, 194, 972-975.
11. S.-Y. Huang, C.-M. Chang, K.-M. Wang, C.-T. Yeh, "Promotion of
Platinum-Ruthenium Catalyst for Electrooxidation of Methanol by
Crystalline Ruthenium Dioxide", ChemPhysChem 2007, 8, 1774-1777.
12. K.-W. Wang, S.-Y. Huang, C.-T. Yeh, "Promotion of Carbon-Supported
Platinum-Ruthenium Catalyst for Electrodecomposition of Methanol", J.
Phys. Chem. C 2007, 111, 5096-5100.
13. S.-Y. Huang, S.-M. Chang, C.-L. Lin, C.-H. Chen, C.-T. Yeh, "Promotion
of the Electrochemical Activity of a Bimetallic Platinum-Ruthenium
Catalyst by Oxidation-Induced Segregation", J. Phys. Chem. B 2006,
110, 233**-*****.
14. S.-Y. Huang, C.-D. Huang, B.-T. Chang, C.-T. Yeh, "Chemical Activity
of Palladium Clusters: Sorption of Hydrogen", J. Phys. Chem. B 2006,
110, 217**-*****.
15. S.-Y. Huang, C.-M. Chang, C.-T. Yeh, "Promotion of Platinum-Ruthenium
Catalyst for Electro-oxidation of Methanol by Ceria", J. Catal. 2006,
241, 400-406.
16. S.-Y. Huang, S.-M. Chang, C.-T. Yeh, "Characterization of Surface
Composition of Platinum and Ruthenium Nanoalloys Dispersed on Active
Carbon", J. Phys. Chem. B 2006, 110, 234-239.
17. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Titanium Dioxide-Supported Platinum Catalysts",
ECS Trans. 2011, 41, 2255-2268.
18. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Development of Supported Bifunctional Oxygen
Electrocatalysts with High Performance for Unitized Regenerative Fuel
Cell Applications", ECS Trans. 2010, 33, 1979-1987.
19. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Titania Supported Platinum Catalyst with High
Electrocatalytic Activity and Stability for Polymer Electrolyte
Membrane Fuel Cell", ECS Trans. 2010, 33, 483-491.
20. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Development of Low Pt Loading Cathode Catalysts
for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells", ECS Trans. 2010, 33, 239-
246.
21. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Development of Novel Metal Oxide Supported Pt
catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane and Unitized Regenerative
Fuel Cells Applications", ECS Trans. 2009, 25, 1893-1902.
22. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Preparation and characterization of Pt/Nb-TiO2
cathode catalysts for unitized regenerative fuel cells (URFCs)", ECS
Trans. 2008, 16, 1143-1150.
23. S.-Y. Huang et al., "Effect of Palladium Size on its Chemistry
Activity", Nanotech 2003, 3, 126-129.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
1. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, B. N. Popov, "Titania Supported Platinum
Catalyst with High Electrocatalytic Activity and Stability for Polymer
Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell", 218th ECS Meeting, Las Vegas, 2010.
2. S.-Y. Huang, P. Ganesan, H.-Y. Jung, B. N. Popov, "Development of
Novel Metal Oxide Supported Pt catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte
Membrane and Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells Applications", 218th ECS
Meeting, Las Vegas, 2010.
3. S.-Y. Huang, C.-M. Chang, C.-T. Yeh, "Promotion of Platinum-Ruthenium
Catalyst for Electro-oxidation of Methanol by Ceria", NTHU-KAIST 2005
Junior Chemists Workshop, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 2005.
4. S.-Y. Huang, S.-M. Chang, C.-T. Yeh, "Characterization of Surface
Composition of Platinum and Ruthenium Nanoalloys Dispersed on Active
Carbon", The 4th Cross-Strait Catalysis Symposium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,
2004.
5. S.-Y. Huang, C.-T. Yeh, "Effect of Palladium Size on its Chemistry
Activity", 2003 Nanotechnology Conference, San Francisco, 2003.
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