Materilas Science and Engineering Graduate

Xi Fan

**** * *** ******, *** ***, Tempe, AZ ● 480-***-**** ● **.***@***.*** ● www.linkedin.com/in/xifan

Summary

Materials Science & Engineering Graduate with extensive experience in optimizing materials and process design

Familiar with handling technical equipment, data analysis, materials design and development

Available to start in June 2016 under OPT; willing to relocate

Education

Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering Aug 2014 - May 2016

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona GPA: 3.64/4.00

Bachelor of Materials Science Engineering Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

China University of Petroleum, Beijing, China GPA: 3.40/4.00

Projects

Materials Selection for Second Generation Heater towards Production of FeS2 Solar Cells Jan - May 2015

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Designed an experiment to simulate the service conditions for evaluation and screening of the materials

Used XRD, SEM, TGA and RBS to study samples

Identified optimal materials for fabrication of the second generation heater intended to produce pyrite solar cells

Materials Engineering Design Aug - Dec 2014

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Innovated and designed a lamp accessory from scratch that doubles the utility of a lamp as a deodorizer

Designated TiO2 as the ideal material of choice through systematic evaluation of its functionality and cost

Simulated commercialization for the product through conjoint analysis, marketing and failure mode analysis

Enhancement for Optical and Electrical Properties of MoSe2 Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Produced TiSe2, MoSe2 and Ti-doped MoSe2 crystals of 1 cm2 using CVT technique

Investigated structure, composition and properties by XRD, XPS, Raman, PL spectroscopy, 2-probe and 4-probe measurements

Enhanced electrical and optical properties by up to 150% through p-type doping of MoSe2

Development of 2-dimensional MoS2 Using CVD Method Jan - Aug 2015

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Exposed to laboratory environment and accustomed to fast pace, high impact research

Achieved up to 90% cover rate, highly luminescent and crystalline 2-dimentional MoS2 on sapphire and SiO2/Si substrates

Achieved larger domain sizes and coverage via thermal evaporated (PVD) MoO3 thin film precursor

Work Experience

Research Assistant Jan 2015 - May 2016

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Conducted research by designing experiments, characterizing materials, analyzing data and compiling weekly reports

Expanded the lab’s sample inventory for collaborators and other group members

Established the cooperation relationship with technicians from other facility centers

Grader for MSE 250 -- Structure and Properties of Materials Jan 2015 - May 2016

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Delivered meticulously graded assignments covering structure, mechanical and physical properties to course instructors

Ensured the fairness and uniformity in the grade assignment process by developing novel grading rubrics

Improved odds of academic success for 270 students by providing them with detailed and constructive feedback

Technical Skills

CVD, CVT, Thermal evaporation, Piranha solution & Plasma etching, Mechanical exfoliation, Optical microscopy, Metallography, Origin, RBS, XRD, XPS & TGA data analysis, Raman and PL spectroscopy, Process improvement, PV-Factory, Fusion360

Community Activities

Security stickers booth volunteer at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix – May 2016

Exhibitor at Arizona State University DiscoverE Day for third-grade to high-school students from Phoenix metro area -- Feb. 2015

Volunteer of the Help Exchange project for the welfare of abandoned animals at a ranch in south Texas -- Dec. 2014

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