Curriculum Vitae
Joseph Hong
Personal Information
Name: Joseph Hong
Citizenship: United States of America
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Language Proficiency: English and Spanish
Phone: 925-***-****
E-mail: **********@****.***
Education
Master of Science University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY, USA, 2012-2013
Mechanical Engineering
Research: Wear Characterization of Ceramic and Polymer Media
Bachelor of Science University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY, USA, 2004-2008
Chemical Engineering
Research Interests and Experience
University at Buffalo – Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research, 2012-2013
Wear characterization of ceramic and polymer components.
Fatigue and deformation phenomena of solid materials.
Form stress/strain failure and fatigue-life simulation.
- Thermodynamic material properties
- Microscale and nanoscale heat transfer
- Materials characterization and selection
- Electromechanical material properties
Professional and thorough researcher.
Experience in 3D design and prototyping of dynamic and static components (SolidWorks).
Familiar with FEA software, modeling, and analysis capabilities (ABAQUS).
High exposure to wet and dry bench laboratory chemistry.
High exposure to microscopy (SEM, light, optical).
Strong familiarity with highly sensitive quantitative material characterization methods (profilometry,
interferometry, nanoindentation).
University at Buffalo – Department of Biological Sciences
Research, 2010-2011
Biomedical systems dynamics and patterning.
Mathematical modeling of signal transduction pathways.
Professional Experience
Frontier Performance Polymers, Dover, NJ, USA
Project Engineer, 2009-2010.
Research and laboratory, pilot scale development of armament and munition systems for US Military, DoD.
Materials focus in composites, thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
Experimental design in energetics/propellants of lightweight munitions.
Mechanical design of polymer and combustible cartridges.
Compression molding of polymer and composite armor plating and transparent armor.
High exposure to mechanical and chemical testing, analysis equipment and techniques.
Contra Costa School District, Pittsburg, CA, USA
Applications Engineering, 2009.
Laboratory and curriculum coordination for physics and applied sciences department.
Preparation of laboratory experiments and lecture materials.
Experience handling bill of sales/materials for engineering and applied sciences department.
Saint Gobain Ceramics, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
Process Engineering Technician, 2008.
Laboratory and pilot-scale development of ceramic armor composition.
Materials characterization and analysis of new ceramic formulations.
Sintering process design for armor plating.
Quality control testing and inspection of sintered production parts.
Verification and validation of test and commercial products.
Great Lakes Industries, Amherst, NY, USA
Laboratory Technician, 2007-2008
Laboratory testing and production of ceramic wear media.
Development and formulation of experimental ceramic compositions.
Bookkeeping of laboratory materials and equipment.
Teaching Experience
Contra Costa School District - Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA, USA
- PHYS 36: General College Physics – Guest Lecturer (2), 2009.
Professional Profile and Skills
- Extensive experience in materials research, applications, and manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of industrial quality control/quality assurance measures.
- cGMP and GLP compliant, knowledge of ISO9001, FDA, and MIL-STD regulations.
- Hazardous materials and munitions training.
- Familiar with 6 sigma lean manufacturing methods.
- Familiar with EPA and OSHA containment and disposal standards.
- Familiar with ABAQUS, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, C++, MatLab, Maple, and Labview programs.
- Experience with computer hardware and software troubleshooting.