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Cosmin LaslauRésumé / Curriculum Vitae:

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Profile

Introduction: Young scientist and engineer, finishing a PhD in nanomaterials. Wide-ranging international experience, including a stint at a US high-tech startup.

My Work: High-tech materials for consumer electronics and sensor applications. These materials are often nanostructured, and my work has investigated and applied conducting polymer nanowires and carbon nanotubes.

Career Objective: A challenging, interdisciplinary science position, in either a commercial or academic setting.

Highlights

Excellent Communication

Outstanding interpersonal and written skills, including award-winning presentations and a track-record of publications.

Science and Engineering

A strong technical background, focused in particular on the chemistry and physics of nanostructured materials.

International Experience

Have worked or studied in America, Canada, Germany, Romania, Sweden and New Zealand. Adaptable, broad and personable.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy* (Ph.D Polymer Chemistry*Expected 2012University of Auckland (School of Chemical Sciences, )Thesis: Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy for Conducting Polymers [,,,,, ]Supervisors: and

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Polymer Chemistry2008-2009University of Auckland (School of Chemical Sciences, )Thesis: Self-Assembled Polyaniline Nanotubes: A pH-stat Approach [,,,, ]Graduated with First Class Honours (A+)

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), 2003-2007University of Toronto (Division of, )Thesis: Sensitivity Modulation of Nanotube / Quantum Dot Heterostructures [, ]

Work & Research Experience

Research Assistant (Auckland, New Zealand)Polymer Electronics Research Centre, University of AucklandJul. 2008 - Present

Developed novel synthesis routes for conducting polymer nanomaterials (polyaniline, PEDOT, etc.). Applied conducting polymers to developments in actuating muscles and biological sensors. Created a scanning ion conductance microscope with new electrochemical operational modes.

Research Intern (Lund, Sweden)Division of Polymer & Materials Chemistry, Lund University Aug. 2011 - Nov. 2011

Initiated research on the electrical characterization of individual polyaniline nanostructures.

Materials Sales Engineer (Houston, Texas, USA)Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials Inc.Jul. 2007 - Apr. 2008

Consulted daily with industrial and academic clients, advising on nanomaterial selection and orders. Increased sales by 300% as part of a small, motivated team. Great startup experience, with additional tasks including supervising HAZMAT shipping, interviewing and advertising.

Research Intern (Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany)Optoelectronics Laboratory, University of Würzburg May 2006 - Aug. 2006

Performed studies on indium phosphide based quantum dot lasers of tunnel injection design. Tasks included photoluminescence characterization, data analysis and editing scientic publications.

Research Intern (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)AMNL Laboratory, University of Toronto May 2005 - Aug. 2005

Designed a carbon-nanotube based pressure sensor, and fabricated it using cleanroom lithography.

Professional & Social Services

Communications Officer (2011) & Chairman (2012)MESA (MacDiarmid Emerging Scientists Association)Nov. 2010 - Nov. 2012

Launched MESA to foster the development of young New Zealand materials and nanotechnology scientists. Responsible for communication, through representation, advertisements, websites, social media, events. Chaired the organization and led new initiatives including fellowships and workshops.

Research Commercialization LeadSpark Entrepreneurship ChallengeJan. 2012 - Present

Empowering young entrepreneurs to turn first class research ideas into world class businesses. Responsible for researcher participation in entrepreneurship and commercialization competitions.

Teaching AssistantSchool of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland2009, 2010

Assisted with prompt marking for CHEM100, CHEM210 and CHEM380 undergraduate courses.

Volunteer

Participated as a panelist in 'Meet a Scientist' sessions for school children. Helped at the Canadian Cancer Society, Markhaven Home for Seniors, MDHS Library.

Academic Awards & Honors

2012201120102009-20132009-20132009-201320082003, 2007Chiasma Prize for Science Entrepreneurship in ChemistryUniversity of Auckland Plus - NZIDRS ScholarshipUniversity of Auckland Masters AwardUniversity of Toronto Dean's List

Communication Awards

20102010201020092008, 20096th S&P Symposium, 2nd Best Presentation, 2nd Best PresentationUniversity of Auckland Science Poster Competition,, Best Presentation Finalist5th and 6th PERC Symposia, Best Presentation Winner

Selected Scientific Publications

A full list of my peer-reviewed scientific journal publications can be found on this ; here, a select few are highlighted:

C. Laslau, D. E. Williams, B. Kannan and J. Travas-Sejdic, "Scanned Pipette Techniques for the Highly Localized Electrochemical Fabrication and Characterization of Conducting Polymer Thin Films, Microspots, Microribbons and Nanowires", Advanced Functional Materials, 21 (24), pp. 4607-4616, 2011.

C. Laslau, D. E. Williams, B. E. Wright and J. Travas-Sejdic, "Measuring the Ionic Flux of an Electrochemically Actuated Conducting Polymer Using Modified Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy", Journal of the American Chemical Society, 133 (15), pp. 5748-5751, 2011.

C. Laslau, Z. D. Zujovic, L. Zhang, G. A. Bowmaker and J. Travas-Sejdic, "Morphological Evolution of Self-Assembled Polyaniline Nanostuctures Obtained by pH-stat Chemical Oxidation", Chemistry of Materials, 21 (5), pp. 954-962, 2009.

Listed on External Websites: ; ; ; ; . Cited: Over 100 independent citations to my research work.

Skills

Communication & Leadership: Extensive experience in technical writing and public speaking. Skills in managing teams, budgets and projects, as well as organizing workshops, seminars and meetings. Leadership experience working in team-oriented environments, including chairing a 13-person organization. Industry and research experience consulting with collaborators, vendors, and customers.

Science & Research: Expertise in scanned probe microscopy (SPM, SICM) and electrochemistry, and extensive research work with electron microscopy (SEM, TEM) and spectroscopy (FTIR, UV/Vis, Raman). Some research work with FIB, XPS, NMR, AFM, SECM and synchrotron techniques.

Engineering & Fabrication: Cleanroom microfabrication skills, including photolithography, metal deposition and mask design (L-Edit). Basic electronics including soldering, circuit boards, function generators, amplifiers, data acquisition and control using LabVIEW. Fabrication skills including design in CAD software, laser cutting, lathe milling and drilling.

Software & Programming: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows XP / Vista / 7, Mac OS X, Adobe Photoshop and LaTeX typesetting. Experience as a website and graphic design freelancer. Have done programming work in C, C++, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, LabVIEW and Mathematica. Some work with CAD modeling and finite element analysis (ANSYS Maxwell and COMSOL Multiphysics).

Presentations

For a list of my scientific talks, colloquia and presentations, see my CV (PDF file).

Selected Conferences, Workshops & Travel Grants

A full list of conferences, workshops and travel grants, can be found in my CV (PDF file); here, a few are highlighted:

4th Hope Meeting of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)2012

Tokyo (Japan)

International Conference2011

Łódź (Poland)

Merit Round 2011/1 (Beamtime PD3207)2011

Melbourne (Australia)

5th International Conference on Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology (AMN-5)2011

Wellington (New Zealand)

(Ceremony, Oral Presentation and Site Visits)2010

Düsseldorf and Münster (Germany)

Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) / (QELS)2007

Baltimore (USA)

Professional Memberships

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Languages, Citizenship, Miscellanea

English is my native language; I also speak intermediate Romanian and basic French.

Canadian citizen, European Union citizen. USA work authorization.

For a list of available references, see my CV (PDF file); for publicly viewable testimonials, see my .

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