EHSAN KEYVANI-SOMEH

ac45l2@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/ehsankeyvani 617-***-**** 30 Otis St., Somerville, MA, 02145

**SUMMARY**

Self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented researcher with experience in leading complex research projects simultaneously. Applies electrical and chemical engineering knowledge to optimize experimental processes and develop innovative solutions. Specialized in electronics, optoelectronics, and microfabrication with extensive hands- on experience in cleanroom. Comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences and using experimental data to draw insight that cultivates change.

**EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND**

+Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA expected Aug 2018

+B.S., Polymer Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran June 2013

**SELECTED MANUFACTURING SKILLS AND CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES

+Wafer Processing

+Micro Patterning

+CVD & PVD

+Tensile Testing

+Micro Dicing

+Injection Molding

+Raman spectroscopy

+SEM & TEM

+Spectrophotometry

+Ellipsometry

+Optical Metrology

+Gas Chromatography

+Electrical Testing

+Surface Profilometry

+LabVIEW/Matlab

+SolidWorks/AutoCAD

**RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

+Graduate Researcher, Supramolecular Nanomaterial Laboratory, Northeastern University 2014-Present

*Fabricated organic photovoltaics based on self-assembled rosette nanotube

*Synthesized stacked graphene electrodes for flexible organic solar cells

*Nano-manufactured MEMS device of aluminum nitride piezoelectric nanoplate resonator

+Undergraduate Researcher, Polymer Processing Laboratory, University of Tehran 2012-2013

*Explored foaming effect on the conductivity of hybridized carbon nanocomposites

*Inspected fiber orientation on extruded polystyrene composites

**RELATED EXPERIENCE**

+Mentor, Supramolecular Nanomaterial Laboratory, Northeastern University 2015-Present

*Advised 15 undergraduate and graduate students on their research projects

*Trained and led a team of researchers for continuous fabrication of degradable conductive polymers Maintenance Engineer, Unit Operation Laboratory, Northeastern University 2015-2017

*Reinstalled, repaired, and troubleshot equipment such as gas stripper, LLE, and shell and tube

*Developed standard operating procedure for experimental modules +General Manager, Golestan Building (3-story/3800 ft2) Tabriz, Iran 2013-2014

*Lead 10 technicians in structural reinforcement project, meeting all budgetary, timeline, & safety requirements

*Adjusted and enhanced reinforcement plan through problem-solving and collaboration with civil engineer

+R&D Engineer, Farayand Sazan Energy Company, Tehran, Iran 2010-2012

*Analyzed and verified design plans for gas compressor station plants in arid and oil-rich regions

*Conducted market research for supply purchasing; managed project budget

+Intern, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Unit, Tabriz Petrochemical Complex, Iran 2011

*Assisted with process control, online sampling, streamline flushing, and troubleshooting

*Improved unit’s efficiency by employing polyurethane coating to repair the sulfuric acid tanks

**TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Chemical Engineering Department, Northeastern University 2014-Present

+Taught Transport Laboratory I, Transport Laboratory II, and Process Design and Development courses

+Mentored over 70 students on final design projects such as hydrophilic piping and wind turbine wakes

+Trained fellow teachers on experimental modules and operational methods

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