Assistant Engineering

XIAONI MA

• *** Joe McCarthy Dr, Apt B, Amherst, NY 14228 • 716-***-**** • ********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a research-related position in which my broad chemical engineering expertise in characterization,

synthesis, nanotechnology and biomedical assessment can be utilized for product development or novel

research.

EDUCATION

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

M.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering, Sept. 2014, GPA: 3.358/4.000

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, June 2012, Major GPA: 86.1/100

SKILLS

Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Maple, Matlab, Origin, Matlab, Chemdraw

Lab skills: NMR, FTIR, GPC, DLS, UV, TLC, HPLC, Gas Chromatograph, Drug delivery, Gene delivery,

Organic Synthesis, Polymer Chemistry, Nanocomposites, Nanomaterials, Miniemulsions, Freezing-Pump

Thrawing, Small molecule Synthesis and Characterization, in vivo and in vitro experiment

PUBLICATIONS

Ma, X.; Zhang, H.; Cheng, C., Synthesis and Characterization of Functional Chitosans. In preparation.

Chen, C.-K.; Jones, C. H.; Mistriotis, P.; Yu, Y.; Ma, X.; Ravikrishnan, A.; Jiang, M.; Andreadis, S. T.;

Pfeifer, B. A.; Cheng, C., Poly (ethylene glycol)- block- cationic polylactide nanocomplexes of differing

charge density for gene delivery. Biomaterials 2013, 34 (37), 9688-9699.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University at Buffalo, Functional Polymer Nanomaterials Lab, Research Assistant, Aug. 2012 – Sept.

2014

Synthesis of Functional PEGylated Polylactides for Therapeutic Delivery

Performed extensive polymerization, such as ATRP, RAFT, ROP, ROMP and condensation

Independently synthesized specific chemical structure on demand through multi-step organic

synthesis

Mentored multiple undergraduate students in research

Conducted biomedical assessment

Synthesis and Characterization of Functional Chitosans

Successfully obtained high functional degree of N-maleic chitosan (MCS)

Synthesized different degrees of MCS

Prepared miniemulsion for gene delivery system

Introduced hydrophilic groups to MCS by thiol-ene reactions

University at Buffalo, Teaching Assistant of Transport Process, Jan. 2013–May 2013

Coordinated instructional efforts with advisor

Offered one-on-one assistance to students completing assignments and project during

office hour

Graded homework and exams, and maintained accurate records to prepared reports to

advisor

Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Key Lab of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers,

Research Assistant, July 2010 – June 2012

Preparation of a Spherical Graphene/Polymer Composite as a Supercapacitor Electrode

Prepared grapheme via oxidation-expansion method

Fabricated graphene/PANI as supercapacitor electrode materials

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Graduate Symposium of Chemical and Biological Engineering department, University at Buffalo,

Oct. 2013

Synthesis of Functional PEGylated Polylactides for Therapeutic Delivery

Conference for Graduate Teaching Assistants: Strategies for Effective Teaching, Aug. 2013

The 6th International Symposium on Integrated Molecular/Materials Engineering, Jun. 2011

Preparation of a Spherical Graphene/Polyaniline Composite as a Supercapacitor Electrode

Co-Ops

Beijing LiuLi River Cement Company, Beijing, China, Aug. 2011

Learned techniques and process of refining raw materials to relevant applications

TOTO Ceramic Factory, Beijing, China, July, 2011

Enhanced knowledge on the process and applications of ceramics

COURSE PROJECTS

Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Physics: UB CE 435 (Advisor Chong Cheng, *******@*******.***)

Conductive polymer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=gKKCuKjJ5PI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Proposal for Polymer from Bio-Renewable Sources

Made schedules for group meeting, responsible for contributing to overall project objectives, assigned

different assignment to specific team members, and coordinated documentation related to project plan.

HONORS

Graduate Research Assistant Awards, University at Buffalo, Jan. 2013–Jan. 2014

Graduate Assistant Awards, University at Buffalo, Aug. 2012 – Jan. 2013

Third Prize of People’s Scholarship, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 2010–2011

Awards for Excellence in Social Practice, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China, 2009

Beijing Distinguished Sunshine Undergraduates, Beijing, China, 2009

People’s Individual Scholarship, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China, 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer of Science in Elementary, Westminster Charter School, Buffalo, Mar. 2014

Nursing Home Volunteer, Yongshun in Beijing, Aug. 2010-July 2012

Volunteer in the 29th Olympic Game, Beijing, Aug. 2008

HOBBIES

Socializing with friends and family, Hiking, Swimming, Reading, Travelling, Solving puzzles

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