Assistant Mechanical

Thomas Rudolf

269-***-**** ********@*****.*** 71362 Song Sparrow Trail Niles, MI 49120

Four years of research experience with soft matter, polymer and nanoscale materials. Skill set

Summary

includes characterization and modelling of nanomaterials, composites fabrication, and an

extensive knowledge of the transport and optical properties of semiconductors.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Education

Master of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering April 2015

Relevant Coursework: Colloids and Interfaces, Nanostructures and Nanomaterials, Electron

Microscopy, Polymer Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Materials Chemistry,

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Physics June 2011

Relevant Coursework: Solid State Physics, Statistical and Thermal Physics, Quantum

Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, Advanced Mathematical Physics

Honors: Dean’s List for six quarters

University of Michigan Biointerfaces Institute, Ann Arbor, MI June 2014- Present

Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Conducted research on applications of aramid nanofibers to ultra-strong structural

composites and anode materials for lithium ion batteries

Established correlation between branching morphology of nanofibers and subsequent

mechanical properties of hydrogels and aerogels

Devised method of using 3D printing to fabricate custom structures from aramid nanofiber

solutions

Characterized aramid nanofiber morphology using high resolution transmission electron

microscopy (HRTEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

Prepared hydrogels and aerogels from aramid nanofibers in solution, and characterized

aerogel mechanical properties using atomic force microscopy (AFM)

Devised statistical description of nanofiber branching patterns

Responsible for assembly, maintenance, and use of 3D printers in lab

James Franck Institute, Chicago, IL April 2009-September 2011

Research Assistant

Prepared and conducted experiments involving colloidal suspensions of silicon spheres

with the end goal of assessing system dynamics and glass phase transition

Supervised research of three new lab members, and taught them proper use of lab

equipment, procedures, and the necessary theoretical basis to pursue independent

experiments

Resolved errors and discrepancies in particle tracking software which eliminated unwanted

artifacts in acquired data

Provided in-depth analysis of experimental data to senior lab scientists and made

recommendations for future work

Wrote novel IDL and C++ programs to model experimental systems and aid in data analysis

Wrote and presented weekly oral and weekly reports regarding experimental progress

Platforms: Windows 7/Vista/XP, MAC OS, LINUX

Computer

Languages: C++, IDL, PYTHON, MATLAB, HTML 5

Skills

Applications: Microsoft Office

Intermediate spoken skill in Polish and Japanese

Languages

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