Kai Deng
215-***-**** ***********@*****.***
** * **** **., ***. 1A, Philadelphia, PA 19104
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Philadelphia, PA, US
Master of Science in Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
GPA 3.50/4.00 May 2013
Wuhan University of Technology
Wuhan, China
Bachelor of Engineering, Polymer Materials and Engineering GPA 3.50/4.00
GRE Q:800/800 July 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE & RESEARCH PROJECTS
Process Engineer, Adell Plastics, Baltimore, MD
07/2013-10/2013
. Led team of eight to fulfill daily manufacturing task of the customer
service laboratory.
. Developed application-specific equipment to meet unique requirements for
different projects.
. Tracked, analyzed and reported physical and chemical properties of
compounded resins produced.
Intern, Fabri-Kal Corporation, Hazleton, PA
06/2012-09/2012
. Analyzed manufacturing line of plastic cups for advanced understanding
of extrusion and thermoforming.
. Established database to summarize the frequency distribution of problems
of production line.
. Designed new safety equipment using SolidWorks; design installed on
three manufacturing lines.
. Implemented time studies of manufacturing process to evaluate and
optimize efficiency.
Research Assistant, Synthesis of Superhydrophobic Coatings, Philadelphia,
PA 01/2012-05/2012
. Conducted experiments to create transparent superhydrophobic surfaces on
various substrates.
. Justified appropriate solvent for superhydrophobic spray-on coating.
. Performed standard tests to clarify product's dust resistant properties
and luminous transmittance.
Research Assistant, Preparation of Gadolinia Doped Ceria (GDC), Wuhan,
China 02/2011-06/2011
. Designed innovative processes to produce GDC with high crystallinity and
large specific surface area.
. Applied for patent (Publication number: CN102180508B) based on research
outcome along with professor.
Researcher, Study of Cement-based Conductive Composite, Wuhan, China
12/2010-05/2011
. Synthesized silicate cement/graphite conductive composites by mold
pressing.
. Improved conductive composite's yield by 30% through optimizing
production conditions.
. Discovered the relationship between electrical conductivity and mold
pressing time and pressure.
LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Team Leader, Modification of ABS, Wuhan, China
07/2010-08/2010
. Led five peer undergraduate students to design and synthesize PC/ABS
blend.
. Improved impact strength of ABS by 20%.
Founder and President, EZ English Club, Wuhan, China
09/2008-07/2010
. Recognized the opportunity to better prepare undergraduate students for
College English Test.
. Managed team of 20 to analyzed the market, organized a mock test for
about 5000 students.
. Improved students' pass rate of College English Test by 12%.
Team Leader, Practical Survey at Linuo Chemical Group Co., Ltd. Wuhan,
China 01/2010-02/2010
. Analyzed two production lines of paints and plastic products including
graduated cylinders and cups.
. Assigned different tasks for team of five and won first prize in
presentation competition.
Team Leader, Metalworking Design and Fabrication, Wuhan, China
10/2009-11/2009
. Led a team of four to design and create a hammer, using bench working,
casting and welding.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Materials characterization instruments: TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, FTIR, TGA,
optical microscopy, goniometer
Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Origin, SAP, Chemdraw, C++, Excel,
PowerPoint
Personal Interests: Traveling, soccer, music, cooking