TAO JIANG
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Apopka, FL 32703
abiwy5@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
• Seeking a Scientist or Engineer position in fields of Materials Science, Ceramics or Electrochemistry.
SUMMARY OF QULIFICATION
• 5+ years’ academic and research experience in developing advanced Si-based ceramics and composite
materials, 10+ years’ work experience in materials microstructural evaluation and properties assessment using
various materials characterization techniques such as SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy,
TGA, NMR, EPR, SIMS and AFM.
• Full understanding of theory and application of electrochemistry, materials corrosion and protection
techniques. 10+ years’ work experience in electrochemistry testing techniques such as Electrochemistry
Impedence Spectroscopy (EIS), Potentiostatic/Galvanostatic Polarization techniques, Electrochemical Noise
Analysis, Salt Spray Test and different materials protection methods like electrodeposition, anodization,
coating, finishing and Cathodic Protection technology.
• Extensive knowledge in battery related electrochemistry principal, electrochemistry testing
techniques and applied materials, 2+ years’ research experience in developing new Si-SiCN electrode materials
for Li-ion battery and new dielectric materials for super-capacitors.
• Proficient in soft wares such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Orange, and
fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.
EDUCATION
• Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Central Florida, FL.
08/2009
• M.S. in Materials Science, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, CHINA.
06/2000
• B.E. in Materials Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Aeronautical Technology, CHINA
06/1993
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Florado Entek, Inc. Apopka, FL
Engineer 05/2010 – Present
• Developing ultrahigh permittivity Si/C/SiCN Polymer-Derived Ceramics as candidate materials for solid
state ultracapacitor and Li-ion batteries, which will be greatly helpful for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV),
Electric Vehicle (EV), renewable energy system, and smart grid system.
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Post-doctorate 08/2009 – 04/2010
• Researched fabrication methods and properties of Si/C/SiCN/SiOC Polymer-Derived Ceramics as
candidate anode materials of Li-ion battery.
• Studied fabrication of Si-based Polymer-Derived Ceramic telescope mirror in collaboration with company
of United Materials and Systems for NASA. Invented an approach to fabricate complicate bulk ceramics with
PDCs route.
Research Assistant 08/2004 – 08/2009
• Researched fabrication procedures, electronic properties and microstructures of Si-based polymer-derived
ceramics as candidate anode materials of Li-ion battery. Published four journal articles on this project.
• Studied fabrication procedures and properties of Si-based polymer derived ceramics thin film spin coated
on Si substrate in collaboration with Sandia National Lab.
• Thoroughly investigated high-temperature oxidation resistance of MoSi2+Si3N4 nanocomposite by
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and advanced materials characterization.
• Systematically researched aqueous corrosion behavior of potential structural material, MoSi2+Si3N4
nanocomposite in both acidic and alkaline environments through DC electrochemical techniques.
• Studied water corrosion of Cu, Fe and Pb, which are used in water distribution system by Electrical Noise
Analysis.
• Thoroughly investigated the galvanic corrosion behavior of Cu/Ta system in different slurries by in-situ
electrochemical testing for applications in CMP for microelectronic device manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Lab
Oak Ridge, TN
Research Assistant 06/2008
– 07/2008
• Studied abrasion property of cylindrical Al composites with ASTM Loop Abrasion Test.
• Investigated tribological properties of different materials with unidirectional sliding ball-on-disk apparatus.
Central I ron and Steel Research I nstitute
Beijing, C HINA
Research Engineer 07/2000 –
07/2004
• Studied independently on projects of high-efficiency passivators specially used in hot-dip zinc galvanizing
steel and pipelines. Products are still marketable in China.
• Co-designed hot-dip Zinc galvanizing steel production lines and steel rinse production lines. Supervised oil
removal section.
Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing, CHINA
Graduate student 09/1997 – 06/2000
• Researched pitting corrosion of mild steel using electrochemical noise analysis and DC electrochemical
techniques. Published two articles on this project.
Xi’an Yuandong Company Xi’an, CHINA
Junior Engineer 08/1993 – 08/1997
• Supervised projects about plating, coatings, polishing.
• Supervised the technique support and technique training for workers.
MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS
• Active volunteered Vice President for Material Advantage chapter at UCF (student chapters of ASM, TMS,
ACerS, AIST) from 2006 to 2008.
• Active student member of various professional societies such as ASM, TMS, ACerS, AIST, ECS, and
NACE from 2006 to present.
• Received “UCF Graduate Studies travel award” for spring 2007 and “ECS travel award” for 208th Meeting
- Los Angeles, California, fall 2005.
PUBLICATIONS
• T. Jiang, A. Hill, W. Fei, Y. Wei, M. Tellam, C. Xu, and L. An, “Making Bulk Ceramics from Polymeric
Precursors.” Accepted, 2010.
• T. Jiang, Y. S. Wang, Y. G. Wang, N. Orlovskaya, and L. An, “Quantitative Raman Analysis of Free
Carbons in Polymer-Derived Ceramics.” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 92(10), 2455, 2009.
• Y. S. Wang, T. Jiang, L. G. Zhang, and L. An, “Optical Absorption in Polymer-Derived Amorphous Silicon
Oxycarbonitrides.” J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 92(12) 3111, 2009.
• Y. S. Wang, T. Jiang, L. G. Zhang, L. N. An, “Electron Transport in Polymer-Derived Amorphous Silicon
Oxycarbonitride Ceramics.” J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 92(7) 1603, 2009.
• Y. S. Wang, L. G. Zhang, W. X. Xu, T. Jiang, Y. Fan, D. P. Jiang, L. N. An, “Effect of Thermal Initiator
Concentration on Electrical Behavior of Polymer-Derived Amorphous Silicon Carbonitride Ceramics .” J. Am.
Ceram. Soc. 91(12) 3971, 2008.
• T. Jiang, Y. Zuo, J. P. Xiong. “Effect of Several Sulfur Containing Anions on Pitting of Mild Steel.”
Corrosion Science and Protection Technology. 05, 249, 2001
• T. Jiang, Y. Zuo, J. P. Xiong. “The Study on Current Fluctuations during Pitting Corrosion of Mild Steel .”
Journal of Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection. 06, 2001.
PRESENTATIONS
• T. Jiang, L. G. Zhang, Y. S. Wang, L. An “Studies on Electric Properties of Polymer-Derived SiCN
Ceramics.” 32nd International Conference & Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona,
Florida, the American Ceramics Society. Feb. 2008.
• T. Jiang, Y. Wei, R. P. Manginell, M. Moorman, C. Washburn, L. An. “ Development of Polymer-Derived
Ceramic Film on Si-Substrates for High-Temperature Micro-Sensor Applications.” The Fifth China
International Conference on High-Performance Ceramics, Changsha, China, the Chinese Ceramics Society.
May, 2007.
• T. Jiang, P. Mohan, V. Desai. “High-Temperature Oxidation Behavior of MoSi2+Si3N4 Nano-composites.”
208th Meeting - Los Angeles, California, the Electrochemical Society. Oct. 2005.
• P. Mohan, T. Jiang, V. Desai. “Studies on Galvanic Corrosion Effect in CMP of Cu and Barrier Layer
Materials.” 208th Meeting - Los Angeles, California, the Electrochemical Society. Oct. 2005.
• P. Mohan, T. Jiang. “Corrosion Behavior of Nanocrystalline Materials and Nanocomposites.” 2005 Tri-
Service Corrosion Conference Orlando, Florida, NACE. 2005.