Analysis Engineering

William Lai

515-***-****; ********@*******.***; https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamlai7

Executive Summary

* ***** ** ************ *** computational analysis, with mechanical testing and measurement, FEA modeling, stress analysis, and failure analysis.

Results-driven collaborator with effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Education

PhD in Engineering Mechanics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2015

M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2011

B.S. in Material Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 2007

Professional Experiences

PhD Research Assistant, Micromechanics Laboratory, Iowa State University, 2010-2015

Research on active polymers and composites, with applications to smart structures, actuators, and sensors

Laboratory practice: Designed and actualized prototypes. Conducted mechanical measurements and testing for material characterization, failure analysis, and deformation mechanisms identification, utilizing relevant ASTM standards and optical methods in experimental mechanics.

Computational analysis: Developed models for composite materials and structures under combined electrical and mechanical fields. Executed stress analysis and finite element analysis, utilizing Matlab and user material subroutine embedded in Abaqus.

Data analysis: Conducted extensive translational research and data analysis. Knowledgeable in the oral and written interpretation of data into publication-quality manuscripts on a deadline.

Scientific writing and communication: Presented at multiple professional conferences, authored publications, reviewing conference proposals, as well as edited colleagues’ manuscripts. Highly articulate and effective communicator, able to convey detailed scientific data in a succinct manner.

Cross-functional: Experienced in collaborating with a robotic control group and interacting with a variety of researchers, able to initiate and maintain collaborations to work toward common goals.

Teaching Assistant, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, 2009-2015

Coordinated and conducted the education, training, and managing of students and other scientific professionals

Well-versed in disseminating and communicating complex ideas to audiences from diverse backgrounds.

Recognized with Iowa State University Teaching Excellence Award.

Research Intern, Electrochemistry Laboratory, National Tsing Hua University, June-December 2006

Improved 20% efficiency of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells with advanced anode materials

Synthesized carbon nanotubes with thermal CVD technique and electrodeposition coating.

Skills

Computational: Finite element analysis (FEA), Abaqus, Matlab, MatchCAD, SolidWorks, C++.

Experimental: Material characterization, fracture and failure analysis, digital imaging and processing, optical methods for large deformation measurements, ASTM standards.

Languages: Highly professional in English, Chinese, and Taiwanese; intermediate Japanese; basic German.

Selected Leadership Experiences

Officer of Iowa State University Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Organization, 2011-2012

Chair of National Tsing Hua University Student Council (Student Rights Division), 2005-2006

Selected Publications and Presentations

A. Bastawros, W. Lai, H. Wang, A. Antoniou, “Application of Digital Image Correlation for Multiscale Biomechanics,” Handbook of Imaging in Biological Mechanics, chapter 11, CRC Press, 2014 (book chapter)

W. Lai, A. Bastawros, W. Hong, and S.-J Chung, “Fabrication and Analysis of Planar Dielectric Elastomer Actuators Capable of Complex 3-D Deformation,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2012

W. Lai, A. Bastawros, and W. Hong, “Complex 3D Motion of a Planner Dielectric Elastomer Actuator with Distributed stiffeners.” SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Conference, 2012

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