Mechanical Engineering

Lang Sui

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Objective

Seeking a full-time engineering position specializing in polymeric, smart,

organic, composite

material and material coating systems in the greater Detroit area.

Summary of Qualifications

Experience in the study of combining polymeric - nanoparticle systems using the

layer-by-layer self assembly technique. Primary strengths include material

synthesis using layer-by-layer self assembly, and nondestructive mechanical and

chemical properties analysis using Brillouin and Raman light scattering.

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI

Ph. D in Materials Science and Engineering

Assisted in optical lab setup

Taught discussion session in introductory materials science class

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI

B.S.E in Materials Science and Engineering

Performed research on GaAs absorption

Computed elastic properties for GaAs determined using Brillouin scattering

August 2010

7.60/9.00

May 2004

3.35/4.00

Research

Mechanical studies on cellulose nanocrystal, montmorillonite clay, silica

nanoparticle and poly urethane, chitosan, polyethylene oxide layer-by-layer

composite materials

Mechanical/chemical studies of epoxy curing system

Conducting concurrent nondestructive techniques using Brillouin and Raman light

scattering for structural effects on mechanical properties

Skills

Synthesis of composite material systems using layer-by-layer assembly

Operation of Brillouin tandem Interferometer, Raman Spectroscopy, UV/Visible

Spectroscopy, AFM, SEM, Ellipsometry, optical microscopes, and Instron

extensometer

Language proficiency in speaking Chinese, intermediate in reading and writing

Publications

Sui L, Podsiadlo P, Huang LP, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Brillouin Scattering of Layer-by-Layer Assembled Films"

In preparation for submission to Physical Review B: Condensed Matters

Podsiadlo P, Sui L, Elkasabi Y, Burgardt P, Lee JB, Miryala A, Kusumaataja W,

Carman MR, Shtein M, Kieffer J, Lahann J, Kotov NA

"Layer-by-Layer Assembled Films of Cellulose Nanowires with Antireflective

Properties"

Langmuir, 23 (15), 7901 -7906

Conferences

Sui L, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Effect of Particle Geometry on Layer-by-Layer Assembled Composite Thin Films"

Materials Science and Technology, October 2010

Sui L, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Layer-by-Layer Assembled Thin Film for Battery Electrolyte"

Materials Science and Technology, October 2009

Sui L, Aldridge M, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Monitoring Structural Developments in Materials By Probing Mechanical

Properties at the Nanoscale"

Materials Science and Technology, October 2008

Sui L, Podsiadlo P, Carman MR, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Brillouin Light Scattering Investigation of Layer-by-Layer Assembled

Nano-Composites"

Materials Science and Technology, September 2007

Sui L, Podsiadlo P, Carman MR, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Mechanical Studies of Cellulose Nanocrystals-Polymer Composite Thin Films"

American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Meeting, November 2006

Sui L, Podsiadlo P, Carman MR, Kotov NA, Kieffer J

"Effects of Fabrication Parameters on the Mechanical Strength of Cellulose

Nanocrystal-Polymer Composite Thin Films"

Materials Research Society, November 2006

Academic Honors

2006 University of Michigan College of Engineering Distinguished Achievement

Award

2004 University of Michigan Regents Fellowship

2003 - 2004 Dean's List

ASM Honor Society member

Activities

Engineering Graduate Symposium 2007

Co-chair position

Organized and event planning for 2007 Symposium with over 300 participants

Coordinated with College of Engineering to incorporate prospective student

visitation

Coordinated with session chairs and presenters

Design look-and-feel and advertisements for 2007 Symposium

Engineering Graduate Student Symposium 2006

Session chair for Nanotechnology session

Helped organize symposium event planning

Helped with symposium logo design and advertisement

Graduate Student Representative 2005

Organized prospective students visitation week

Coordinated current students activities with prospective students

Volunteer at Delonis Center (Homeless Shelter)

Helped clients with making phone calls and laundry

Helped floor managers with facilitating floor activities

GED tutoring

Tutored students with math GED

US Citizen

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