Assistant Engineering

Lei Zhang

**** * ******* *****, ********, MI **931, 906-***-**** (cell), *******@***.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a research and development position in the field of

materials synthesis, processing and evaluation.

SUMMARY

Four years experience in materials synthesis, processing, analysis and

evaluation

Extensive experience in gas storage in porous materials

Solid background in laser cladding technology, heat treatment, and wear testing

of alloys

Hand-on experience in analytical tools: Electron Microscopy, XRD, TGA, DSC, IR,

Raman

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and paper writing skills

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Expected Graduation Date: September 2010 GPA: 4.0/4.0

M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, China

June 2008 GPA: 3.42/4.0

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, China

June 2005 GPA: 3.55/4.0

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Michigan Technological University, 2008.9-present

Synthesis of various Metal-organic Frameworks.

Structure and properties characterization of Metal-organic Frameworks

Exploration of the low-pressure-induced amorphization of Metal-organic

Frameworks

Decomposition mechanisms of Metal-organic Frameworks

H2 storage in Metal-organic Frameworks

CO2 storage in Metal-organic Frameworks

Research Assistant, China University of Mining & Technology,

2005.9-2008.6

Production of nickel-based self-fluxing alloy matrix reinforced by

micron and nano WC-12 wt% Co composite coatings (WC/Ni60B) using laser

cladding technology

Dry sliding wear tests on WC/Ni60B laser cladding coatings

Precipitation phenomena and phase transformation of WC/Ni60B laser

cladding coatings during friction and wear

The effects of CeO2 on structure and wear resistance of WC/Ni60B laser

cladding coatings

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Michigan Technological University, 2009

Advised two undergraduate students' internship on the synthesis of

Metal-organic Frameworks.

Teaching Assistant, China University of Mining & Technology, 2005-2008

Advised five undergraduate students' senior project in 3 years and

supervised their thesis

Prepared weekly problem sets and course summaries for "Composite

Materials" course of 50-60 undergraduate students

Graded assignments and quizzes

SKILLS

Instrument

s:

Optical Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning

Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray

Diffraction (XRD), TGA, DSC, UV-vis spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, IR

spectroscopy, Surface area measurement (BET), Gas adsorption

porosimetry, Mass spectrometry, and Temperature-programmed

decomposition, H2 and CO2 storage measurement.

Computer:

Knowledge and experience of Windows XP, MS Word, MS Access, using email

and the Internet.

Time Management:

Multi-Task skills to supervise multiple projects. Tracked progress of

each project, ensured materials available and all work completed to a

quality standard in a timely manner.

Communication and Team work:

Excellent public speaking and communication skills. Self-motivated team

player. Writing skills developed with paper writing.

HONORS

Most accessed paper in "Advanced Materials", 2010

Recommended by department for 2010 Bhakta Rath Research Award (the

highest research award for graduate students in MTU)

Outstanding Graduate Fellowship, 2006-2007

Graduate Students Academic Forum Award, First Place, 2006

Outstanding Senior Fellowship, 2005

Exceptional Student Union Leader in Beijing, 2004

National Excellent University Student Scholarship, 2003

Outstanding Undergraduate Fellowship, 2001-2005

PEER-REVIEW PUBLICATIONS

L. Zhang and Y. H. Hu, A Systematic Investigation of Decomposition of

Nano Zn4O(C8H4O4)3 Metal-Organic Framework, J. Phys. Chem. C 2010, 114,

2566-2572.

Y. H. Hu and L. Zhang, Amorphization of Metal-Organic Framework MOF-5 at

Unusually Low Applied Pressure, Phys. Rev. B 2010, 81,174103.

Y. H. Hu and L. Zhang, Hydrogen Storage in Metal-Organic Framework, Adv.

Mater. 2010, 22, E117-E130.

L. Zhang and Y. H. Hu, Desorption of Dimethylformamide from

Zn4O(C8H4O4)3 Framework (submitted to Applied Catalysis A).

L. Zhang and Y. H. Hu, Comparison Study on Structures and Compositions

of MOFs Synthesized Via Different Approaches (submitted to Journal of

Physical Chemistry C).

L. Zhang and Y. H. Hu, Critical Role of Zn(NO3)2 to H2BDC Ratio for High

Crystallinity and Large Surface Areas of Zn4O(C8H4O4)3 Metal Organic

Framework (submitted to Microporous and Mesoporous Materials).

L. Zhang, H. H. Chen, H. Y. Zhao, H. Z. Cao, Q. S. Lu, F. L. Nie,

Effects of CeO2 on Structure and Wear Resistance of Laser Cladding

WC-Co/Ni60B Coatings, Tribology, 2008, 28, 485-490.

H. H. Chen, C.Y. Xu, J. Chen, H. Y. Zhao, L. Zhang, Z. T. Wang,

Microstructure and Phase Transformation of WC/Ni60B Laser Cladding

Coatings during Dry Sliding Wear, Wear, 2008, 264, 487-493.

L. Zhang, H. H. Chen, C.Y. Xu, J. Chen, H. Y. Zhao, Z. T. Wang, Study on

the Precipitation Phenomena of WC-Co Coatings during Friction and Wear,

Lubrication Engineering, 2008, 33, 27-30.

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