Material Engineer, Artist, Potter

Artashes Ter-Isahakyan

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859-***-****

LEXINGTON, KY

U.S Citizen

Languages: English, Armenian

Education

University of Kentucky - Lexington,KY

B.S May 2014

Material Science and Engineering

Major GPA: 3.81

Art Studio ? Art History Minor

B.F.A December 2013

Experience

Center for Applied Energy Research - Intern (Nov 2013-Aug 2014)

. Synthesize and characterize cathode materials for electrochemical

energy storage.

. Setup cyclic voltammetry scans for electrochemical measurements to

determine the effectiveness of the cathodes.

. Regularly use hydrothermal synthesis and carbon activation techniques.

. Reference: Dr.Christopher Swartz ***********.********@*****.***

University of Kentucky - Research Assistant (May 2013-Nov 2013)

. I custom-fabricated an electro-chemical cell for anodizing patterned

aluminum.

. Regularly used photolithography to fabricate anodized aluminum oxide

membranes patterned with Al for mechanical support.

. Reviewed relevant literature to determine most effective fabrication

method.

. Tested conductive polymers to see if they work with 3D printers.

. Reference: Dr. Bruce J. Hinds (*******@****.***.***)

University of Kentucky - Research Assistant -NASA Thermo-electrics project

(Summer 2012 - spring 2013)

Sucessfully synthesized nanostructured Co0.6Fe 0.9Mn 1.5O 4, exhibiting

three dimensional patterns at the nanoscale, in polycrystalline ceramics

and bulk single crystals.( currently being evaluated for their potential as

high performance "electron-crystal phonon-glass"thermoelectric materials)

. Studied phase decomposition behavior of Co0.6Fe 0.9Mn 1.5O 4

. Conducted a density study to obtain 99% dense ceramics.

. Performed various heat treatment processes to ensure correct phase.

. Synthesized single crystals of Co0.6Fe 0.9Mn 1.5O 4

. Synthesized and characterized CoMn2O4 and CoFe2O4, determined the

optimal sintering conditions that yield >98%density ceramics.

. Developed a furnace apparatus for high temperature crystal growth.

. Successfully grew single crystals of CoMn2O4 and CoFe2O4.

. Reference: Dr.Richard Eitel ******@*******.***, Dr.Matthew J. Beck

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University of Kentucky - Research Assistant (spring 2010)

. Synthesis and characterization of rare earth modified BFBT lead free

piezoceramics.

. Conducted density studies and checked for phase purity.

. Reference: Dr.Richard Eitel ******@*******.***

RascalPottery - Co-founder, Co-Owner & Potter (spring 2010-present)

. Specialize in Crystalline glaze ware.

www.rascalpottery.com

Technical Skills

. (XRD),SEM, Photolithography, Ceramic Processing, High temperature

sintering methods.

. Basic laboratory functions, General ceramics processing methods,

various mold making methods, Metal fabrication, Metal casting;

Ceramics glaze formulation, Fiberglass fabrication.

. Computer Skills: Microsoft Suite, Origin, Auto-CAD

Activities/Awards

. President's Council of Student Advisors (PCSA) Delegate - Programing

committee

. Guest columnist: American Ceramic Society Bulletin, January/ February

2014 Bulletin: Deciphering The Discipline

. Outstanding Senior in Material Engineering

. Artist: Pottery, Glaze formulation, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Ceramics

. Student League of Independent Potters (SLIP) - President

. Outstanding SLIP award

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