PARTH PATEL
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Hatfield, PA 19440 *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Creative thinker, Proven ability to work independently as well as an effective team member
Result oriented with excellent communication skills in improving working relationships; Presentation experience at American Chemical Society conference
Capable of managing projects to success with handling multiple tasks in demanding situations
EDUCATION
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Materials and Science Engineering
Minor in Polymer science
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Graduated: May 2017
Relevant coursework: Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Polymers and Composites
Synthesis and Processing of Electronic and Photonic Materials
Nondestructive Evaluation of Flaws, Project Management for Professionals
Corrosion Engineering, Technical Writing, Materials Characterization
Thermodynamics of Materials, Entrepreneurial Leadership, C++ programming
Lab Experience
Clean Room: Nanofabrication, CVD, PVD, and Wafer growth
Materials Analysis: XRD, IV halm, Malvern Mastersizer, SEM, TEM, FTIR, and Optical Microscopy
Materials Testing: Tensile, Compression, Hardness, 3-Point Bend, 4-Point Bend
NDT: Acoustic Emission, Dye Penetrant Flaw Detection, Ultrasonic Phased array, EMAT
EXPERIENCE
Research Associate
HERAEUS PRECIOUS METALS N AMERICA LLC, Conshohocken, PA August 2017- Present
Assisting scientist in future photovoltaics to improve formulations and processes within product development stages in order to increase the product efficiency while focusing of cost maintaining maintenance.
Batching and milling experimental pastes for testing
Printing modified samples to analyze for transferability and electrical performance
Running rheology measurements to determine material characteristics
Corning Incorporated BZP synthesis
Pennsylvania State University, State College PA August 2015- December 2015
Reverse engineer an Ceramic for Corning Incorporated
Responsible for batch calculations and characterization of the final product
Conducted weekly presentations to keep corning updated on the progress made
Traffic Studies Intern
PennDOT District 5, Allentown, PA May 2014 - August 2014
Collected and studied traffic on state routes and created reports in excel to present it to the management team
Determined all speed limit signs on state routes to confirm that townships are obeying the laws
Analyzed data to generate charts for visuals representation to be used for management decision making