Materials Engieer

YUE “JACK” ZHANG

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QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished Materials Engineer with 5 years experience in polymer composite processing and testing

Proficient in micro-structural and instrumental analysis techniques (SEM/EDS, TEM, AFM, XRD, FT-IR,

BET, UV-vis, DLS)

Skilled in polymer characterization by thermal analysis (TGA, DSC), mechanical testing (tensile, compression,

3 point-bending), electrical properties (conductivity, thermoelectric properties), thermal properties

(conductivity, expansion), and rheological analysis (rotational rheometer)

Experienced in wide range of processing operations such as shear mixing, extrusion, and molding operations

such as cast molding, compression molding, VARTM, fiber electrospinning, and film casting

Demonstrated experience in polymer synthesis (free radical, solution, and emulsion polymerization)

Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, AutoCAD), statistical analysis (JMP), FEA (ANSYS), and modeling(COMSOL)

Six Sigma Green Belt

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Lab, Texas Tech University Aug. 2010- May 2013

Analyzed mechanical test data, conducted failure analysis, and established mathematical models of nano-

filler/polymer composites to investigate the reinforcement mechanism of nano-fillers

Developed a novel processing method to enhance mechanical strength of epoxy-fiber nanocomposites for

automotive mass production

Synthesized poly (glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) on graphene to evaluate the processing-structure-property

correlation, increasing the solubility and compatibility of graphene

Established methodologies for the surface modification of graphene with C60, aimed at creating novel

structures for energy conversion

Characterized the structure and tested the thermoelectric performance of C60-graphene/PEDOT:PSS

composites for automotive thermoelectric generators

Designed protocols for the functionalization of graphene with silver nanoparticles to achieve high specific

capacitance as electrode materials for supercapacitors

Research Assistant

Department of Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University Aug. 2008- Aug. 2010

Developed wet chemistry methods to synthesize graphene, and conducted physical & chemical analysis using

microscopy (TEM, SEM, and AFM) and spectroscopy (XRD, UV-Vis, and Raman)

For the first time ever measured the surface energy of graphene, which established the guidelines for the

investigation of graphene’s surface engineering

Fabricated graphene nanobelts and demonstrated their promising application as an additive in polymer solar cells

Research Assistant

Center of Advanced Elastomer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology Sept. 2006- Jul. 2008

Created technology to produce rubber powder masterbatch capable of quickly dispersing asphalt (Patent filed)

Assistant of Manufacturing Engineer

Hugelent Telecommunication, Tianjin, China Jun. 2005- Sept. 2005

Obtained hands-on experience in CAD design, quality control, and six sigma techniques

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, 2013, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, GPA: 3.67

M.S. in Industrial Engineering, 2010, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, GPA: 3.67

B.E. in Polymer Engineering, 2008, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China, GPA: 3.5

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