Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Johan C. Rodriguez

*** ******* **** *** ***, Casselberry, FL, 32707

Cell: 407-***-**** **********@*****.***

Summary

Master level education with strong thermal science focus and one year professional experience as a mechanical engineer in research and development. Three and a half years hands on paid academic research experience in renewable energy and additive manufacturing at the University of Central Florida and University of New Mexico. Self-motivated engineer with practical skills (Prototyping, AFM, SEM, ALD, CNC, high speed camera, 3D printer) and analytical skills (Computational fluid Dynamics (CFD), Matlab, ImageJ, SolidWorks, UG NX). Strong communication skills in English and Spanish. Teaching assistant in Fluid Mechanics and passing scores in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer PhD qualifier exams. Work authorization: US citizen.

Education

M.S. Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluids), University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2015, GPA 3.5/4.0

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2012, GPA 3.4/4.0

Professional Experiences

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL August 2013 - August 2015

Graduate Research Assistant

Thesis Title: Enhanced Structure and Crystallinity of Semiconducting Polymer Films Through Electrospray Deposition. Used knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer in academic research project to investigate and develop additive manufacturing process for semiconducting polymer films. Essential duties included: designing coating stages coupled with electrospray atomizers, planning of experiments, observation, analysis, advance characterization of film morphology and crystal structure, and documentation of project through thesis report.

Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA June 2012 - June 2013

Mechanical Engineer

Worked as part of a research and development team designing the tool and process conditions for an innovative fabrication method of energy storage devices. Proved scale-up feasibility and obtained multiple data sets important to develop process. Characterized important properties such as drying time, surface roughness, size distributions and material utilization efficiency.

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL August 2010 - June 2012

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Designed, built, and optimized a 3-axis motion control system as deposition platform. Used the platform to fabricate thin films from electrical conducting polymer solutions and highly viscous slurries via multiplex electrospray deposition. Patent: Weiwei Deng, Brandon Lojewski, and Johan Rodriguez. Electrospray atomization electrode, nozzle, apparatus, methods and applications. United States of America Patent 201******** A1. October 31, 2013.

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL January 2011 - December 2011

Combustion Senior Design Project

Development from inception to product of combustor capable of sustaining a super-adiabatic flame from an ultra lean air/fuel mixture inside of a porous medium. The thermal energy of the flame was converted into electricity via Seebeck effect using thermoelectric. Main responsibilities included selecting the porous medium material and heat transfer analysis to prevent thermal failure of design and to meet power output specifications.

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM May 2011 - August 2011

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program,

Project title: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Assisted Synthesis of Nanostructure Metal Oxides. Advanced knowledge of ALD nano-structured metal oxide thin films using micelles as templates.

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