Engineering Assistant

Haoyan Wei

(Permanent resident)

Address: * ******** **.

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Phone: 860-***-**** (C)

Email: ******.***@*******.***

Education

**** **.*. ** ********** and Materials Engineering

University of Connecticut

Advisor: Prof. Harris L. Marcus

2000 M.S. in Materials Science

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA)

1999 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

1997 B.S. in Metallurgy (Magna cum laude)

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Appointments

2012 - Research Scientist, with term appointment

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Initiate and lead the surface science study on the mass instability of metal

mass artifacts using oscillator-based microbalances and photoelectron

spectroscopy.

2009 – 2012 Sr. Research Associate / Lab Manager

Washington State University, Institute for Shock Physics / Applied Sciences Lab

Guest Researcher

Argonne National Lab, Advanced Photon Source (APS)

Employed electron microscopy and photonic techniques (Raman spectroscopy,

pyrometry, and synchrotron X-ray) to quantitatively explore dynamic phase

transformation and chemical kinetics of reactive metal particles and thin films.

Established and supervised a 700-ft2 research lab independently.

Interacted with government and industrial clients to identify collaboration

opportunities through providing technical solutions.

Co-authored or contributed as key research personnel to the preparation of 6

proposals. Involved in project planning, management and reporting.

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2006 – 09 Postdoctoral Research Associate

Washington State University, Institute for Shock Physics / Applied Sciences Lab

Advisors: Dr. Hergen Eilers and Prof. Choong-Shik Yoo

Investigated metal-particle loaded thin film composites as optoelectronic

materials. Demonstrated unique tunable light absorption profiles including a

best solar-matching spectrum and a broadband visible-to-IR absorption

spectrum.

Developed various individual and multi-layer metal thin films via PVD.

Investigated their microstructure-property relationships (optical, electrical,

electronic, and chemical properties).

Established proper wet-chemistry routes to synthesize and disperse Eu: Lu2O3

ceramic particles and characterized their luminescent properties.

2000 – 06 Graduate Research Assistant

University of Connecticut, Institute of Materials Science

Developed several microfabrication techniques to pattern and assemble thin

films and fibrils of single-wall carbon nanotubes.

Exploited Laser CVD and sintering techniques to process high performance

ceramics (SiC, Si3N4) and metal/ceramic composites.

1997 – 00 Graduate Research Assistant

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Light Alloys Lab

Visiting Researcher

National Key Lab of Laser Technology, China

Co-invented Laser grain refinement and superplastic forming-diffusion

bonding techniques on TiAl intermetallics.

Investigated high temperature stability of mechanically alloyed Al3Ti/Al.

Teaching/Mentoring and Industrial Intern

July 2006 Student Mentor

UConn Mentor Connection, University of Connecticut

Spring 2002 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut

Summer 1995 Industrial Intern

Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, Shenyang, China

Fall 1993 & Industrial Intern

Fall 1994 Machinery Factory of BUAA, Beijing, China

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Technical Expertise

Materials Characterization

Extensive experience with SEM/EDS, XRD, AFM/STM, Auger/XPS/UPS, Raman/FTIR,

microbalances, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, source-meter unit, oscilloscope, time-resolved

techniques (synchrotron X-ray, pyrometry, piezo-electric/resistive pressure sensors, and

high-speed microphotography).

Additional experience in many other analytical techniques including TEM, SIMS,

DSC/DTA/TGA thermal analysis, surface profilometry, and mechanical testing etc.

Thin Film Engineering

Proficient in thin film deposition using CVD (Laser and electron-beam CVD), PVD

(magnetron sputtering, thermal evaporation, electron-beam evaporation), and self-assembly.

Semiconductor Technology

Broad experience with clean room. Specialized in surface processing of Si wafers and

metals/ceramics (cleaning, wet etching, and functionalization). Skilled in microfabrication

(electron-beam writing and photolithography).

Laser Spectroscopy and Laser Materials Processing

Extensive experience with various Lasers, relevant optics, Laser spectroscopy, and Laser

materials processing (Laser CVD, CVI, sintering and surface remelting).

Experimental Equipment Development

Strong ability to design and develop scientific instruments. Built two Raman spectroscopes,

one 6-Channel optical pyrometer, and several vacuum, cryogenic and environmental systems

for vapor phase deposition and combustion. Expert in instrument control and measurement

electronics.

Awards and Honors

2010 Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering 2011-2012

2006 Nominated member of Sigma Xi (The Scientific Research Honor Society)

2005 Elective member of Alpha Sigma Mu (The Honor Society for Mater Sci & Eng)

2002 James Ruppen Fellowship (University of Connecticut)

1998 Taiwan Guanghua Scholarship

1995 – 97 Outstanding Student Honor (BUAA)

1994 – 96 Renmin Scholarship (BUAA)

1993, 1997 National Graduate/College Entrance Exam Waiver

1993 Hong Kong Tsang Hin Chi Scholarship

Professional Services

Grant Proposal Reviewer

- NSF Panelist for Graduate Fellowship Research Program (GFRP)

- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee’s Research Growth Initiative (RGI)

- Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF)

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Judge of WSU Showcase For Undergraduate Research And Creative Activities (SURCA)

Journal Reviewer

- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (American Chemical Society)

- ACS Nano (American Chemical Society)

- Advanced Materials (Wiley-VCH)

- Advanced Functional Materials (Wiley-VCH)

- Advanced Energy Materials (Wiley-VCH)

- Energy & Environmental Science (Royal Society of Chemistry)

- Journal of Materials Chemistry (Royal Society of Chemistry)

- Journal of the Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society)

- Materials Letters (Elsevier)

- Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier)

- Materials Science and Engineering C (Elsevier)

- Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer)

- Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis Group)

Professional Membership

Materials Research Society (MRS)

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)

American Ceramic Society (ACerS)

American Society of Metals (ASM)

Selected Professional Contributions

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

1. H. Wei and C.S. Yoo, “Dynamic Thermo-Mechano-Chemical Responses in Reactive

Metallic Structures” (Invited Feature Paper), J. Mater. Res., 2012, 27, 2705.

2. H. Wei, C.S. Yoo, J.-Y. Chen, and G. Shen “Oxygen-Diffusion Limited Metal Combustions

in Zr, Fe and Ti Foils: Time-Resolved X-ray Diffraction Studies”, J. Appl. Phys., 2012, 111,

063528.

3. H. Wei and C.S. Yoo, “Kinetics of Small Single Particle Combustion of Zirconium Alloy”, J.

Appl. Phys., 2012, 111, 023506.

4. C.S. Yoo, H. Wei, J.-Y. Chen, G. Shen, P. Chow, and Y. Xiao, “Time- and Angle-Resolved

X-ray Diffraction to Probe Structural and Chemical Evolution during Al-Ni Intermetallic

Reactions”, Rev. Sci. Instrum., 2011, 82, 113901.

5. H. Wei, Z. D. Cleary, S. P. Park, K. Senevirathne, and H. Eilers, “Fluorescence Lifetime

Modification in Eu:Lu2O3 Nanoparticles in the Presence of Silver Nanoparticles”, J. Alloys

Compd. 2010, 500, 96-101.

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6. L. Scudiero , H. Wei , and H. Eilers, “Photoemission Spectroscopy and Atomic Force

Microscopy Investigation of Vapor Phase Co-deposited Silver/Poly(3-hexylthiophene)

Composites”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2009, 1, 2721.

Equal contribution to this work.

7. H. Wei, L. Scudiero, and H. Eilers, “Infrared and Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of

Vapor-Phase Deposited Poly(3-hexylthiophene)”, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2009, 255, 8593.

8. H. Wei and H. Eilers, “From Silver Nanoparticles to Thin Films: Evolution of Microstructure

and Electrical Conduction”, J. Phys. Chem. Solids 2009, 70, 459.

9. H. Wei and H. Eilers, “Electrical Conductivity of Thin-Film Composites Containing Silver

Nanoparticles Embedded in a Dielectric Teflon AF Matrix”, Thin Solid Films 2008, 517,

575.

10. H. Wei, A. Craig, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus, “Electric Field

and Tip Geometry Effects on Dielectrophoretic Growth of Carbon Nanotube Nanofibrils on

Scanning Probe Microscopy Probes”, Nanotechnology 2008, 19, 455303.

11. M. Zhao, V. Sharma, H. Wei, R. R. Birge, J. A. Stuart, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and B. D.

Huey, “Ultra Sharp and High Aspect Ratio Carbon Nanotube AFM Probes for Enhanced

Surface Potential Imaging”, Nanotechnology 2008, 19, 235704.

* Featured in Nanowerk’s spotlights (No.1 nanotechnology portal) and quoted by the

Research & Development Magazine

12. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, M. Zhao, S.-Y. Ju, B. D. Huey, H. L. Marcus, and F.

Papadimitrakopoulos, “Control of Length and Spatial Functionality of Single-Wall Carbon

Nanotube AFM Nanoprobes”, Chem. Mater. 2008, 20, 2793.

* Featured in Nanowerk’s spotlights and quoted by the Research & Development Magazine

13. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, S. Kim, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus, “Site-

specific Forest-assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Electron-beam Patterned

SiOx/Si Substrates”, Mater. Sci. Eng., C 2008, 28, 1366.

14. H. Wei, S. Kim, S. N. Kim, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus,

“Patterned Forest-assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Gold Using a Non-thiol

Functionalization Technique”, J. Mater. Chem. 2007, 17, 4577.

15. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, H. L. Marcus, and F. Papadimitrakopoulos, “Preferential Forest-

assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Low-energy Electron-beam Patterned Nafion

films”, Chem. Mater. 2006, 18, 1100.

16. J. Lin, G. Wu, H. Wei, K. Xiao, and Z. Huang, “Superplastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding of

Gamma-TiAl Based Alloy”, Acta Metall. Sinica. 2001, 37, 221.

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17. J. Lin, H. Wei, and Z. Huang, “Microstructure and Its Thermal Stability at Elevated

Temperature in Mechanical Alloyed Al3Ti/Al Alloy”, Trans. Nonferrous Met. Soc. China

2001, 11, 266.

18. H. Wei and Z. Huang, “High Temperature Stability of Microstructure of Al3Ti/Al Alloys by

Mechanical Alloying”, Mater. Mech. Eng. 2000, 24, 10.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

19. C. S. Yoo, H. Wei, R. Dias, G. Shen, J. Smith, J.-Y. Chen, W. Evans, “Time-Resolved

Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction on Pulse Laser Heated Iron in Diamond Anvil Cell”, Journal

of Physics: Conference Series, 2012, 377, 012108.

20. H. Wei and C. S. Yoo, “Dynamic Structural and Chemical Responses of Energetic Solids”,

Materials Research Society Proceedings, 2012, 1405, mrsf11-1405-y02-01, DOI: 10.1557

/opl.2012.59.

21. H. Wei, “Plasmonic Silver Nanoparticles for Energy and Optoelectronic Applications”,

Ceram. Trans.: Advances in Nanomaterials and Nanostructures, 2011, 229, 171-184.

22. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, S. Kim, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus, “Metal-

Assisted Patterned Forest-Assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes”, The Minerals,

Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Proceedings of 2007 Nanomaterials: Fabrication,

Properties and Applications, 2007, 1-9.

23. J. E. Crocker, E. Geiss, H. Wei, L. L. Shaw, and H. L. Marcus, “Gas Phase Solid Freeform

Fabrication”, Proceedings of Symposium on Rapid Prototyping of Materials, 2002, 19-27.

24. J. E. Crocker, H. Wei, L. L. Shaw, and H. L. Marcus, “SALDVI of SiC Into Metal and

Ceramic Powders”, 2001 Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings, 2001, 163-169.

Technical Reports

25. H. Wei, J. E. Crocker, L. L. Shaw, and H. L. Marcus, “Fabrication of Mo Powder Square

Samples By SALDVI”, Reported to Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), 2001.

Patents

26. Z. Huang, G. Wu, H. Wei, and K. Xiao, Chinese Patent No.00109052.6, 2003.

Invited Talk

1. “Overview of Materials Research and Industry in USA”, for Chinese Ministry of Industry

and Information Technology, Washington DC, Dec 2012.

2. “Sustainability and Growth of Microfabrication Facility”, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,

Jan. 2012.

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3. “Dynamic Structural and Chemical Responses of Energetic Solids”, Materials Research

Society (MRS) Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 2011.

4. “Micro/nanomaterials for Sensing and Energy Applications”, Guangdong University of

Technology, Sept. 2011.

5. “Site-Selective Assembly and Organization of One-dimensional Carbon Nanostructures”,

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 2010.

6. “Patterned Forest-Assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanotube Atomic

Force Microscopy Nanoprobes”, Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA, Sept. 2006.

Conference Presentations

7. C. S. Yoo, H. Wei, J-Y. Chen, G. Shen, P. Chow, and Y. Xiao ”Time- and Angle-Resolved

Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction to Probe Structural and Chemical Evolution of Single Event

Metal Combustion”, 23rd International Association for the Advancement of High Pressure

Science and Technology, Sept. 2011, Mumbai, Indian. (Invited Talk)

8. C. S. Yoo, H. Wei, J-Y. Chen, G. Shen, P. Chow, and Y. Xiao, “Structural Evolution during

Exothermic Metal Combustions”, Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats

(ALERT) Conference, Mar. 2011, Boston, MA.

9. H. Wei and H. Eilers, “Plasmonic Silver Nanoparticles for Energy and Sensing

Applications”, Materials Science &Technology 2010 Conference, Oct. 2010, Houston, TX.

10. H. Wei, H. Eilers, and L. Scudiero, “Tailored Multi-Component Nanocomposite Thin Films

Via Vapor Phase Co-deposition”, Greener Nano 2010, Jun. 2010, Portland, OR.

11. Z. D. Cleary, K. Senevirathne, H. Wei, S. P. Park, and H. Eilers, “Metal-Enhanced Radiative

Decay-Rates in Scintillator Materials”, Department of Homeland Security/National Science

Foundation 2nd Annual Academic Research Initiative Grantees Conference, Apr. 2009,

Washington, DC.

12. Z. D. Cleary, S. P. Park, H. Wei, and H. Eilers, “Metal-Enhanced Radiative Decay-Rates in

Eu:Lu2O3 Scintillators”, Department of Homeland Security/National Science Foundation 1st

Annual Academic Research Initiative Grantees Conference, Apr. 2008, Washington, DC.

13. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, S. Kim, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus,

“Patterned Forest-Assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanotube Atomic

Force Microscopy Nanoprobes”, TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Feb. 2007, Orlando,

FL.

14. H. Wei and H. Eilers, “Polymer/Metal/Hole-Transporting Nanocomposites for Visible and

Infrared Sensor Applications”, Washington State University Showcase 2007, Mar. 2007,

Pullman, WA.

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15. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, M. Zhao, S-Y. Ju, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L.

Marcus, “Engineering Carbon Nanotube Atomic Force Microscopy Nanoprobes”, Materials

Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting, Nov. 2006, Boston, MA.

16. M. Zhao, H. Wei, S-Y. Ju, H. L. Marcus, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and B. D. Huey,

“Nanomechanical Characterization of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells Using Single-Walled

Carbon Nanotube AFM Probes”, Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) Nanotech

2006, May 2006, Boston, MA.

17. H. Wei, S. Kim, S. N. Kim, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus,

“Patterned Forest-assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Gold Using a Non-thiol

Functionalization Technique”, MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 2006, Boston, MA.

18. M. Zhao, H. Wei, H. L. Marcus, Fotios Papadimitrakopoulos, and Bryan D. Huey,

“Nanomechanical Characterization and Piercing of Biological Structures Using Carbon

Nanotube AFM Probes”, MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 2006, Boston, MA.

19. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, S. Kim, B. D. Huey, F. Papadimitrakopoulos, and H. L. Marcus, “Site-

specific Forest-assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Electron-beam Patterned

SiOx/Si Substrates”, MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 2005, Boston, MA.

20. M. Zhao, H. Wei, I. U. Nieves, S-Y. Ju, K. M. Noll, H. L. Marcus, F. Papadimitrakopoulos,

and B. D. Huey, “Exploring the Potential to Introduce Carbon Nanotube Probes into

Bacterial Cells by Atomic Force Microscopy”, MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 2005, Boston, MA.

21. H. Wei, S. N. Kim, H. L. Marcus, and F. Papadimitrakopoulos, “Site-selective Organization

of Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Forest Assemblies”, MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 2004, Boston,

MA.

22. S. N. Kim, D. Chattodadhyay, S-Y. Ju, H. Wei, X. Yu, D. Nanavati, I. U. Nieves, F.

Papadimitrakopoulos, K. M. Noll, J. F. Rusling, and H. L. Marcus, “Advanced Deployable

Nano-Sensors”, 1st International Conference on Advanced Technologies For Homeland

Security 2003, Sept. 2003, Storrs, CT.

23. H. L. Marcus, J. E. Crocker, E. Geiss, H. Wei, and L. L. Shaw, “Gas Phase Solid Freeform

Fabrication”, TMS Fall Meeting, Oct. 2002, Columbus, OH. (Plenary Talk)

24. J. E. Crocker, H. Wei, L. L. Shaw, and H. L. Marcus, “SALDVI of SiC Into Metal and

Ceramic Powders”, 12th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Aug. 2001, Austin, TX.

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