Mechanical Engineering Engineer

Chunwei Wu

****-*** ******* ****, *********, MD 20770, 919-***-****, ****@***.***

Objective

Experienced professional seeks position of Ceramics Materials

Scientist/Engineer based on multidisciplinary background around

chemistry and materials science, and rich experience and innovations

in powder processing, slurry/dispersion fabrication, microstructure

characterization and applied studies of various bulk and/or nano-

structured ceramics and oxides.

Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State Univ., 2006

M.S. (Polymer Science, 2002) & B.S. (Applied Chemistry, 1999),

Huazhong Univ. of Science & Technology

Professional Experience and Skills

Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry, University of

Maryland, College Park

The Center for Nano Manufacturing and Metrology (NIST/UMCP),

Research Associate, 2007-present

1. Inorganic oxides and composites for energetics (NSF-NIRT)

(1) Prepare via liquid- or gas-phase route porous oxide

mesostructures with tunable pore size and porosity

(2) Optimize process parameters for self-assembly and micro-

structural control

(3) Fabricate unique fuel/oxidizer composite structures for

enhanced inter-component mass transport

(4) Perform structural and compositional control for tailored

energy release

(5) Probe reaction mechanism and assess energetics via optical and

thermal characterizations

(6) Develop analytical and characterization methods for particle

size, chemical properties and structure- properties relationship

2. Fabrication and properties study of particle

dispersions (NSF and DoE-BES)

(1) Fabricate via sol-gel and/or gas-phase routes oxide and

ceramics micro/nanoparticles

(2) Fine-tune inter-particle clustering through surface charge and

interfacial interaction

(3) Monitor size evolution, surface potential and rheological

properties

(4) Probe heat transport mechanisms across solid-solid and solid-

liquid interfaces

(5) Perform experimental and modeling studies of enhanced

thermophysical properties in soft matters

North Carolina State University, PhD, 2002-2006

1. Powders and energy storage (NSF and DoE)

(1) Develop strategies for continuous production of a variety of

metal and oxide micro/nanoparticles with tunable size

(2) Simulate particle size evolution through modeling involved

thermodynamic and kinetic processes, e.g. nucleation, aggregation

and surface growth

(3) Implement activation of hydride materials by inclusion and

alloying destabilization

(4) Develop processing methodology for incorporating catalytic

powders and hydrides into porous scaffolds

(5) Collaborate with cross-functional teams investigating enhanced

hydrogen storage properties via chemical and physical adsorption

2. Particle-reinforced hybrid coatings (NASA)

(1) Synthesize CeO2/ZrO2 particle reinforced water-based organic-

inorganic composite coatings

(2) Investigate structural evolution through various spectroscopic

characterizations of the organic-inorganic network

(3) Characterize optical and mechanical properties including UV

absorption, adhesion, abrasive resistance and hardness

Huazhong University of Science and Technology, BS and MS, 1995-2002

1. Chemical modification of carbon materials and related tribology

(1) Perform surface affinity modification of various carbon

materials via free radical co-polymerization

(2) Investigate anti-wear properties of synthesized materials as

additives for oil- and water-based lubricants

(3) Develop model of interfacial rolling-bead for the tribological

mechanism

2. Multifunctional (fireproof, antirust and anticorrosion)

polymeric coatings

(1) Formulate polyurethane/polystyrene interpenetrating polymer

network (IPN) via free radical polymerization, and conduct

spectroscopic characterizations

(2) Optimize formulation for enhanced mechanical properties and

fireproof performance

Skills in Analysis and Characterization

FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, XPS, BET, DSC/TGA, DLS, SAXS

Publications

Journals

1. Wu, C.; Cho, C.J.; Xu, J.; Lee, D.; Yang, B.; Zachariah, M.R.,

Role of particle clustering on the effective thermal conductivity of

concentrated silica colloid, Phys. Rev. E 2010, 81, 011406.

2. Wu, C.; Lee, D.; Zachariah, M. R., Aerosol-based of nanoparticles

into solid or hollow mesospheres, Langmuir 2010, 26, 4327.

3. Xu, J.; Wu, C.; Yang, B., Thermal and phase change

characteristics of self-assembled ethanol/polyalphaolefin emulsion

fluids, J. Thermophys. Heat Transfer 2010, 24, 208.

4. DeMuth, P.; Hurley, M.; Wu, C.; Galanie, S.; Zachariah, M.R.;

DeShong, P., Mesoscale porous silica as drug delivery vehicles:

synthesis, characterization and pH-sensitive release profiles,

Langmuir (under review)

5. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Lyons, K.; Zeng, T., Reducing ability and

mechanism of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in silver nanoparticles

synthesis, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2010, 10, 2342

6. Mosher, B.P.; Wu, C.; Sun, T.; Zeng, T., Particle-reinforced

water-based organic-inorganic composite coatings for tailored

applications, J. Non-Cryst. Solids 2006, 352, 3295.

7. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Zeng, T., Powder-based nanoparticles

fabrication technique in solution phase, Powder Technol. 2008, 188,

166.

8. Wu, C.; Zeng, T., Size-tunable synthesis of nanoparticles in a

continuous and steady-flow reactor, Chem. Mater. 2007, 19, 123

9. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Zeng, T., Chemical-mechanically assisted

synthesis of metallic and oxide nanoparticles in ambient conditions,

J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2008, 8, 386

10. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Zeng, T., Rapid synthesis of gold and

platinum nanoparticles using metal displacement reduction with

sonomechanical assistance, Chem. Mater. 2006, 18, 2925

11. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Zeng, T., One-step green route to uniform

copper nanocrystals, J. Nanopart. Res. 2006, 8, 965

12. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Zeng, T., Synthesis of uniform dispersed

copper nanoparticles, Mater. Res. Soc. Proc. 2005, 879E, Z6.3

13. Guan, W.; Shen, C.; Wu, C., Synthesis of fullerene-itaconic acid

copolymer and its lubrication properties study, Sci. China, A, 2001,

44, 136

14. Wu, C.; Guan, W.; Lu, H., Synthetic studies of carbon nanotubes

and vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, J. Huazhong Univ. Sci. Tech. 2002,

30, 9

15. Guan, W.; Lu, H.; Wu, C., Lubrication properties studies of

carbon nanotubes and vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, Tribology, 2002, 22

(8) 86

Conference Abstracts

1. Wu, C.; Mitra, S.; Zachariah, M.R., An in-situ dynamic ZnO

electrophoretic deposition technique, MRS 2010, T2.4

2. Hurley, M.T.; DeMuth, P.; Wu, C.; Galanie, S.; Zachariah, M.R.;

DeShong, P., Factors affecting the release of guest molecules from

mesoporous silica, ACS 2009, Coll 171

3. Wu, C.; Zeng, T., Carbon-destabilized LiBH4 for enhanced hydroge

storage, MRS 2008, HH3.15

4. Zuo, Y.; Wu, C.; Mao, S.; Zeng, T., MgH2-aerogel composite for

hydrogen storage, MRS 2007, S2.3

5. Wu, C.; Mosher, B.P.; Zeng, T., Simple one-step synthesis of

uniform disperse copper nanoparticles, MRS 2005, Z6.3

6. Wu, C.; Guan, W.; Lu, H., Synthesis and characterization of

soluble carbon nanotubes and vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, Nat'l Symp.

Polymer Sci., Vol. B, 2001, 58

Membership

Materials Research Society (MRS), American Chemistry Society (ACS),

Sigma Xi

References

1. Zachariah, M.R., Professor, Departments of Mechanical Engineering

and Chemistry, University of Maryland, National Institute of

Standards and Technology (NIST), ***@***.***

2. Koch, C., Professor, Department of Materials Science and

Engineering, North Carolina State University, *********@****.***

3. DeShong P., Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of

Maryland, *******@***.***

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