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October 13, 2012

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Kevin L. White - Curriculum Vita

Ph.D Student in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University

Graduate Research Assistant with the Polymer Technology Center

Contact Information

Work: Polymer Technology Center; 206 Engineering Physics; College Station, TX 77843

E-Mail: ************@*****.***

Website: http://plastics.tamu.edu/kevinwhite

Education

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering (Expected: December 2012); Qualifiers passed Fall 2010

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX); Current GPA: 3.73 / 4.00

Advisor: Prof. Hung-Jue Sue

B.S. - Industrial Engineering (December 2009)

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX); GPA: 3.75 / 4.00, Magna Cum Laude (first in

class)

Undergraduate Research Thesis: Improvement in the mechanical properties of B-Staged

carbon nanotube/epoxy based thin film systems, doi:1969.1/93211.

B.A. - Physical Science (December 2009), Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX); GPA:

3.28 / 4.00

Work Experience

Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University; Ito Campus, Japan

Visiting Researcher (June - July 2012

)

Polymer Technology Center, Texas A&M University; College Station, TX

Graduate Research Assistant (January 2010 Current

)

Undergraduate Student Worker (January 2008June 2008, August 2008December 2009)

Air Force Research Lab, Wright Patterson Air Force Base; Dayton, OH

Materials and Manufacturing Intern (June 2008August 2008)

Leadership Positions

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

Webmaster (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013

)

President (Fall 2011 - Spring 2012

)

Mechanical Engineering Representative (Fall 2010Spring 2011

)

Polymer Technology Center, Media Editor (2008Current)

Inst. for Operations Research and Management Sci. (INFORMS), Editorial Board Member,

OR/MS (2009)

Material Advantage, Vice-President (2008)

Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity, Treasurer (Fall 2006 Spring 2007)

Certifications

Polymer Specialty Certificate; Polymer Technology Center, TAMU (Spring 2012)

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (Passed, Fall 2009)

Project Management Certificate; Industrial Engineering Department, TAMU (Fall 2009)

Scholarships

PMAD/Polyolefin Conference Scholarship; Society of Plastics Engineers (Spring 2012)

Lee D. Housewright, Jr. Scholarship; Industrial Engineering Department at TAMU (Spring

2008 Fall 2009)

Dale Walker Scholarship; Society of Plastics Engineers (Fall 2008 Spring 2009)

Fellowship in Project Management; Chevron Corporation (Spring 2008 Fall 2008)

Mood Scholar; Southwestern University (Fall 2004 Spring 2007)

Awards / Achievements

1st Place Poster; SPE ANTEC, Orlando, FL (4/4/2012)

2nd Place Poster; International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, TX (2/28/2012)

1st Place Poster; Polymer Technology and Industrial Consortium, TAMU (10/28/2011)

2nd Place Technical Paper; Institute of Industrial Engineers Regional Conf. (2/10/2010)

Undergraduate Research Scholar; TAMU (Spring 2009)

1st Place Presentation; Materials Science Category, Student Research Week (SRW) at TAMU

(Spring 2009)

Interdisciplinary Research Ribbon Award Winner; SRW (Spring 2009)

Environmental Health and Safety Department Safety Recognition Award Winner; SRW (Spring

2009)

Baseball

Conference Runner-Up, Southwestern University (2005, Southeastern Conference)

State Champions, Chaparral High School, Scottsdale, AZ (Spring 2004)

Ranked #8 high school baseball team in nation (USA Today)

National Champions, East Cobb Spartans; Marietta, GA (2002, International Baseball

Federation)

National Champions, East Cobb White Sox; Marietta, GA (2000, National Amateur Baseball

Federation)

Professional Affiliations

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

Alpha Pi Mu, Industrial Engineering Honor Society

Material Advantage (MA)

Golden Key Honor Society

Society for the Advancement of Material & Process Engineering (SAMPE)

.C. Davis, D.C. Lagoudas, and H.-J.

Sue, B-staged interleaf-toughened epoxy/SWCNT nanocomposites for VARTM application.

SAMPE, Baltimore, MD; May 18-21, 2009.

Advising

Nangelie Ferrer; University of Massachusetts (Amherst), Mechanical Engineering Department

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) 2011 summer program

Influence of molecular architecture and structure on thermal degradation of poly(aryl

ether ketone) in processing temperature range.

Joseph Picard; University of Minnesota, Mechanical Engineering Department; REU 2011

summer program

Development and characterization of multifunctional structural epoxies for aerospace

composites.

Spencer Hawkins; Texas A&M University, Aerospace Engineering Department; Undergraduate

Research Scholar

"Delamination toughness of carbon fiber reinforced composites containing nanocomposite

interlayer."

Ph.D Mechanical Engineering (Expected: December 2012); Qualifiers passed Fall 2010

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX); Current GPA: 3.60 / 4.00

Advisor: Prof. Hung-Jue Sue

B.S. Industrial Engineering (December 2009)

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX); GPA: 3.75 / 4.00, Magna Cum Laude (1st in

class)

Undergraduate Research Thesis: "Improvement in the mechanical properties of B-staged

carbon nanotube/epoxy based thin film systems," doi:1969.1/93211

B.A. Physical Science (December 2009), Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX); GPA:

3.28 / 4.00

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Past Events

2/26/12: SPE International Polyolefins 2012 Conference (Houston, TX)

2/28/12: Webinar on Structural Analysis of Plastic Parts

3/19/12: Student Research Week (College Station, TX)

3/23/12: TAMU SPE Seminar from Don Witenhafer

4/04/12: SPE ANTEC 2012 (Orlando, FL)

4/09/12: PTC Seminar from Prof. Masaya Kotaki

4/12/12: TAMU SPE Seminar from Dr. Leo Liu at BASF

4/16/12: Bayer Distinguished Lecture from Prof. Aida

4/19/12: PTIC Student Poster Session

4/23/12: Huntsman Plant Tour (Woodlands, TX)

5/7/12: TAMU SPE Officer Elections

Education

Basic Principles

Introduction and Overview of Polymer Science

Polymerization

Dilute Polymer Solutions

Measuring Molecular Weight

Branching in Polyethylenes

Enhancing heat transfer with nanofluids

How do semi-conducting polymers work?

Introduction to Polymer Rheology

Passive Safety in Nuclear Reactors

Polymers in Law Enforcement Applications

Quick Review of Polymer Physics