Chongchen Xiang

Brooklyn, NY 718-***-**** ac0hl6@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChongchenXiang

PROFILE SUMMARY

A materials engineer with expertise in synthesis, characterization and numerical analysis methods is seeking a challenging materials engineering position where I can use my expertise to work with the leading minds in the industry and establish my career; Determined and result oriented individual with proficient communication skills; Worked with researchers from various institutions and presented my work in national and international conferences; Published in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters; An expert in experimental investigation of metal alloys and composite materials.

Characterization Techniques:

Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar tester, Instron Universal Testing Machine, SEM, XRD, EDS, DSC, TMA and DMA, Micro/Nano CT, Optical microscopy and metallurgical specimen preparation, Sputter coating, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy

Analysis Software:

COMSOL, ANSYS (Classic & Workbench), Trace, Abaqus, CFDesign

Modeling Packages:

SOLIDWORKS, UG, Pro/E, AutoCAD, CATIA

Programming Software:

Matlab, C, C++, VB, FORTRAN

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering New York University, Brooklyn, NY, 3.78/4.0 September 2016

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering New York University, Brooklyn, NY, 3.76/4.0 May 2013

B.S. in Engineering Mechanics China University of Mining Technology, Xuzhou, China, 3.55/4.0 June 2011

PUBLICATIONS

•P. K. Rohatgi, C.Xiang, and Gupta, N. Aqueous Corrosion of Metal Matrix Composites. Comprehensive Composite Materials II Volume 3 – Metal Matrix Composites, 2017, Elsevier, Accepted.

•C.Xiang, and Gupta, N. Heat treatment of magnesium matrix composites. ASM Handbook Volume 4E: Heat Treating of Nonferrous Alloys, 2016, G.E. Totten and D.S. MacKenzie (Editors), ASM International, p. 650-659.

•Omar, M.Y., C. Xiang, N. Gupta, O.M. Strbik Iii, and K. Cho, Syntactic foam core metal matrix sandwich composite under bending conditions. Materials & Design, 2015. 86: p. 536-544.

•Yaseer Omar, M., C. Xiang, N. Gupta, O.M. Strbik Iii, and K. Cho, Syntactic foam core metal matrix sandwich composite: Compressive properties and strain rate effects. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2015. 643: p. 156-168.

•Shunmugasamy, V.C., C. Xiang, and N. Gupta, Clay/Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, and Applications, in Hybrid and Hierarchical Composite Materials, C.-S. Kim, C. Randow, and T. Sano, Editors. 2015, Springer International Publishing. p. 161-200.

•Omar, M.Y., C. Xiang, N. Gupta, O.M. Strbik Iii, and K. Cho, Data characterizing compressive properties of Al/Al2O3 syntactic foam core metal matrix sandwich. Data in Brief, 2015. 5: p. 522-527.

•Omar, M.Y., C. Xiang, N. Gupta, O.M. Strbik Iii, and K. Cho, Data characterizing flexural properties of Al/Al2O3 syntactic foam core metal matrix sandwich. Data in Brief, 2015. 5: p. 564-571.

•Xiang, C., H. Li, D. Ma, Q. Lin, S. Wang, and Y. Zhang, New Optimal Dynamic Route Guidance Algorithm Based on Dijkstra, in 2009 International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Optimization, Proceedings, P.L. Yang, Editor. 2009. p. 279-284.

SERVICES AND AFFILIATIONS

•Member of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), TMS (The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society), ASM International (The Materials Information Society), AIST (Association for Iron and Steel Technology), ACerS (The American Ceramic Society)

•Reviewer for Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Performance and Characterization, TMS 2016: Annual Meeting & Exhibition

WORK EXPERIENCE

Postdoc Researcher, New York University, Brooklyn, NY September 2016 – Present

•Characterized the temperature dependent high strain rate mechanical behavior of metal alloys

•Established the influence of heat treatment on microstructure, corrosion and fracture mechanics of metal alloys and composites

•Synthesized filaments for 3D printing using composite materials and metals

Research Associate, New York University, Brooklyn, NY September 2013 – September 2016

•Determined the effect of heat treatment on the Mg-RE alloy

•Examined the microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties, dynamic response at high temperatures and corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy WE43 and WE43-T5

•Characterized nano-scale mechanical behavior of the magnesium alloy WE43 and WE43-T5 using nanoindentation

•Developed a fracture model and constitutive model to predict the effect of strain rate and temperature on magnesium alloy WE43 and WE43-T5

•Evaluated the microstructure and mechanical properties of Syntactic Foam Core Metal Matrix Sandwich Composite

Research Assistant, New York University, Brooklyn, NY September 2011 – May 2013

•Improved the mechanical properties of composites by adding nano-sized clay

•Synthesized carbon doped nanoscale TiO2 power for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) with improved efficiency (> 23%) with respect to photoanodes made from commercially available anatase, Degussa P-25 TiO2

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Materials Science Lab Instructor, New York University

•Materials Science Laboratory: Instructed mechanical testing, material characterization, and heat treatment to undergraduate students. Coordinated lab sessions and graded reports during Fall 2013-2016, Spring 2014-2016

Teaching assistant, New York University

•Machine Design: Assisted in preparing course materials and graded assignments during Fall 2011-2012, Spring 2012

LEADERSHIP

Graduate Mentor, New York University

•Mentored 6 undergraduate and graduate students between Fall 2014-present

Graduate Mentor, New York University

•Mentored high school students through Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) during Summer 2014-2016

VISA STATUS

•F1/OPT

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