Chemical Engineering Engineer

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SUMMARY

Accomplished Chemical & Materials Engineer with 8+ years of R&D experience using experimental and computational methods;

Internationally recognized expert in process-structure-property relationships of metallic and ceramic coatings;

Extremely eager to learn and develop new technologies.

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Deep knowledge of coatings, surface and interface engineering, and process-structure-property relationships of metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers; proficiency with a wide range of analytical techniques: TEM, FIB, SEM, EDS, XPS, AFM, XRD, FTIR, TGA, optical microscopy, wear/ corrosion/ hardness;

Familiar with DOE and SPC, capability to analyze large and complex data sets from experiments/ trials and computer simulations to direct product development (ceramic coatings on metallic surface for heavy industries);

Experience with technical problem skills with multitasking capabilities.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Chemical & Materials Engineering University of Auckland, New Zealand

Thesis: Effect of surface chemistry on splat formation during plasma spraying

Awards: Top Achiever Bright Future Scholarship, University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, Bodycote (UK) Research Award.

Master of Engineering Chemical Engineering University of Queensland, Australia

Thesis: Synthesis and characterisation of titanium phosphate as electrolytes in fuel cells

Awards: First Class Honors, International Postgraduate Students Scholarship.

Bachelor of Engineering Chemical Engineering HCMC University of Technology, Vietnam

Awards: First Class Honors, Full University Scholarship.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

2010-2018 Research Fellow/Materials Technologist University of Auckland, New Zealand

Conducted basic and applied research, applying well-versed first principles, rigorous design of experiment and efficient data analysis, for 10+ industry and government funded projects worth $3M+ (including $300k Marsden Grant as sole investigator);

Developed new mechanistic understanding of surface/ interface of metals/ ceramics/ composites/ polymers, via hands-on experiments with a wide range of techniques (especially SEM, FIB, TEM, STEM, EDS, AFM, XPS) and computer simulation (CFD), achieving international recognition with 25+ publications and 330+ citations https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QtfRb3AAAAAJ&hl=en; and receiving U.S. Immigrant Visa EB2 – National Interest Waiver;

Delivered effective written and oral communication on project progress, outcomes, technology transfer to diverse stakeholders (internal and external; industry, government and academia; multidisciplinary researchers), including numerous written reports, 10+ oral presentations at international conferences;

Adapted quickly in unfamiliar situations without supervision: self-taught proficient computer skills (modelling with ANSYS, Microsoft Office suit, CAD), developed advanced analytical methods from basic understanding, planned and executed experiments in collaborated laboratories – 4 international and 4 New Zealand.

Managed Materials Characterization Lab, including user coaching, instrument maintenance, method development, time/ budget/ project management, and other health and safety procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional 3 years of R&D experience in polymer industry and 2 years in customer relation, and marketing;

Green-card holder.

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