Engineering Quality Control
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Danqing (Maggie) Zhu
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Cincinnati, OH 45220
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Objective
A position utilizing my solid academic background and research experience in materials science and engineering
Education
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
Mar.03
The University of Cincinnati, Ohio (GPA 3.9/4.0)
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Jun. 94
The University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Jun. 91
The University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
Working Experience
1997-presentGraduate Research Assistant, University of Cincinnati, OH
Academic accomplishments
1. Conducted surface characterization of organic-inorganic silane coatings using EIS, FTIR, ToF-SIMS, XPS,
SEM/EDX, as well as contact angle measurements and TGA and DSC
2. Investigated corrosion mechanism of AA 2024-T3 alloy using electrochemical techniques such as EIS, DC
polarization tests
3. Investigated and proposed mechanism of corrosion protection of metals by silanes using EIS, DC polarization
tests, SEM/EDX, as well as ASTM corrosion performance tests; discovered an interfacial layer that is critical to
protective action of silane coatings
4. Measured properties of silane coatings using such techniques as nano-indentation, Pin-on-Disk, TGA, DSC,
Franklin conductivity tests
Technical accomplishments ---
1. Developed environmentally-friendly silane-based surface pretreatments for corrosion protection and paint
adhesion of metals to replace conventional chromating processes; 2 US patents (pending) and 7 invention
disclosures filed
2. Led research efforts in the transferring of silane technology into the existing industrial systems (both in the United
States and Europe); be requested by Chemetall/GmbH R&D (Franklin/Main, Germany) to for their lab
training; Line trials on silane technologies based on my recent invention disclosures are ongoing within
industrial companies
3. Independently conducted projects with world-wide industrial companies as well as U. S. government agencies:
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Optimized silane pretreatment to enhance corrosion protection and epoxy paint adhesion of high strength steel
coils to epoxy paints for automotive application
Optimized silane pretreatment for corrosion protection and rosin-based paint adhesion to stainless steels
AL6XN and Type 316L for marine application (in collaboration with LaQue Center, Sponsored by Office of
Naval Research)
Optimized silane coatings for corrosion protection and polyester-powder-paint adhesion of HDG, delta Zn, Al
alloy, GVL, and carbon steel to polyester topcoats for automotive and construction applications
Optimized silane surface treatments to replace chromating process for aerospace Al alloys: AA 2024-T3 and
AA 7075-T6 (sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense through Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Optimized silane treatment to enhance adhesion of stainless steel, Al alloy, and HDG parts to polyurethane
adhesives for construction application
Optimized silane coatings for improving adhesion and corrosion protection of dental alloy CoCr to acrylic-
based adhesives for bio-tech application
Optimized silane pretreatments for corrosion protection and E-coatability (epoxy-based) to Galvalume
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electrogalvanized steel (EGS), HDG, and Zn-Ni alloys using salt spray test for automotive application
--- Others ---
1. Assisted advisor in funding application by participating in writing proposals
2. Conducted Lab demonstration on electrochemical measurements to students (both undergraduates and graduates)
3. Guided and supervised new graduates in the group on their projects.
1994 -1997
Researcher, National Laboratory for Advanced Metallic Materials, Beijing, China
Designed heat treatment processes to modifying microstructure of Nb-Ti-Al super alloy
Measured mechanical properties of Nb-Ti-Al super alloy using Instron tensile tester
Conducted failure analysis of Nb-Ti-Al super alloy using SEM and TEM
1991-1994Research Assistant, The University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Participated in the development of Ti-based super alloy; tested mechanical properties of the alloy
Developed ceramic MoSi
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particle reinforced Al composite
1989-1991Internship- Dalian Steel Plant, Shanghai Meishan Metallurgy Company, Beijing Heat Treatment Plant
Practical traning in heat treatment, alloying, steel making, metal forming, material selection, quality control of alloys
by microstructure observation, carbonization and nitrating of steels
Designed the heat treatment workshop plan by calculating productivity and selecting heat treatment equipment
Expertise
Electrochemical techniques EIS, DC polarization tests,
Characterization techniques FTIR, UV-Vis, XPS, NMR, ToF-SIMS, SEM/EDX, TEM, AFM, contact angle
analyzer VCA 2000, TGA, DSC
Physical, chemical and mechanical testing of metals and polymers
Silane chemistry polymerization, preparation and application on various surfaces
Metal Processing Heat treatment, alloying, quenching, metal forming, extrusion, and casting
Coating processing dipping, spin-coating, solvent-based paint application and sol-gel processing
Statistical design of experiments (DOE) Taguchi method
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Computer skills Basic, Microsoft Office, Adobe PhotoShop, Mathematica
Materials standards ASTM and ASMEUS Patents/Invention disclosures (3 out of 9)
A universal silane mixture that is soluble and stable in water, US patent to University of Cincinnati, pending,
licensing to Chemetall/GmbH,2000 (UC 100-007)
A Water-soluble, Stable Silane for Corrosion Protection of Metals, Invention disclosure to University of Cincinnati,
2001 (UC 101-014)
Water soluble Stable Silane Solution, Invention disclosure to University of Cincinnati, 2001 (UC 101-047)
Professional Society Memberships
Member of The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Member of The American Materials Society (ASM)
Selected Publications and presentations (
D. Zhu and G. Chen, Study on the influence of heat treatments on the microstructure of Ti-45Al-10Nb intermetallic
alloy, ACTA METAL, 1995 (in Chinese)
Honors
1999 Industrial Innovation Award (team award), The Royal Society of Chemistry in Great Britain, 2000
University Graduate Scholarship, The University of Cincinnati, 1997-2002
Citation for Excellent Graduate, The University of Science and Technology Beijing, 1994
Citation for Excellent Undergraduate, The University of Science and Technology Beijing, 1991
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References
Wim J. van Ooij, Ph. D.
Professor
University of Cincinnati
Materials Science and Engineering
501E Engineering Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0012
Phone: 513-***-**** (O)
Fax: 513-***-****
Email: William van Ooij
Vijay Subramanian, Ph. D.
Materials EngineerFederal-Mogul Corporation
Sealing Systems Technical Center
3874 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Email: ********@***.***
Adrian WhyleMarketing Manager
Chemetall/Brent International PLC
65 Denbigh Road
Denbigh West
Bletchley MK1 IPB, UK
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