Weixing Sun

+1-515-***-**** **** Polaris Drive Unit 10, Ames, IA, 50010 acvbah@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Dec 2015, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dissertation: Polymer Nanodielectrics and Sensors for Capacitor and Cable Applications GPA: 3.73/4.00

M.S. in Materials Science, Aug 2012, Iowa State University, Ames, IA GPA: 3.69/4.00 B.S. in Materials Engineering, Jun 2010, Shandong University, Jinan, China GPA: 86.66/100 Coursework Highlight: Statistical Methods, Polymer Physics, Polymer Chemistry, Composite Materials, Plastic Injection, Finite Element Analysis, Physical Properties of Solids, Machine Design and Manufacturing, Electronic Technology, Materials Testing Methods TECHNICAL SKILLS

Polymer and composite processing: free radical and condensation polymerization, extrusion, injection molding, nanoparticle surface coating, compression molding, composite compounding

Characterization techniques: thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TMA, TGA), rheology testing, GPC, XRD, FT- IR, Raman, NMR, SEM, XPS, dielectric spectroscopy, mechanical testing

Software: MatLab, Python, JMP, Origin, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

Six-year hands-on research experience in polymers, composites, and nanomaterials

Professional skills in materials processing, characterization, and design of experiments

Proven interpersonal, written and oral communication skills as a team-player in different projects

Superior capability of logical thinking and self-monitoring towards problem-solving EXPERIENCE

Product Development Intern, TE Connectivity, Menlo Park, CA Jun 2015 – Aug 2015 Conductive Composites Group – Corporate Technology

Developed 3D printable thermally conductive polymer-based composites for scale-up cable production

Supported the formulation of conductive thermoplastics with extrusion and injection molding

Scouted and developed thermally conductive and electrically insulating polymer-based composites

Conducted characterization and testing of materials under development Research Assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Aug 2010 – Present NASA EPSCoR - Multifunctional Polymer Matrix Composites Project

Led the project on Silicon/cyanate ester and Fe3O4/cyanate ester nanocomposites for structural capacitors

Developed Silicon nanoparticle surface modification and Si/epoxy nanocomposites for energy storage elements

Analyzed dielectric spectra of PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate)/MMT nanocomposites by MATLAB coding

Developed a standard procedure for polymer sample processing and piezo-resistance testing IAWIND - Sensing Skin for Automated Condition Assessment of Wind Turbine Blades Project

Designed a novel method for adhesive peel test of the elastomer sensing membrane on wind turbine blades

Led the project on Carbon nanotube/elastomer strain-sensing membranes for Structure Health Monitoring ASNT – A Self-Adhesive Capacitive Sensor for Nuclear Power Plant Cables Monitoring Project

Studied ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) and crosslinked polyolefin (XLPO) cable condition monitoring

Designed a capacitive sensor for cable condition monitoring HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Fellowship Award, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), 2014-2015

Local Committee Member, 2014 Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP)

Secretary, Materials Research Society (MRS), Iowa State University, 2013-2014

Lab Manager, Electromagnetic Materials Design and Characterization Group, 2012-2015

Second Prize, National Undergraduate Science Innovation Projects, 2009

National Fellowship Award (top 1%), China, 2007

SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

W. Sun, and N. Bowler, “A capacitive Sensor for Nuclear Power Plant Cables Monitoring”, Annual Conference - American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct 2015.

W. Sun, and N. Bowler, “The Effect of Nanoparticle Silanization on the Properties of Silicon-Epoxy Nanocomposites”, invited, IEEE Technical Committee on Nanodielectrics Workshop, Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Des Moines, IA, Oct 2014.

N. Bowler, W. Sun, C. S. Daily, D. M. Rock and M. R. Kessler, “Nano-scale Effects on Dielectric Properties of Composite Materials”, invited, IEEE Technical Committee on Nanodielectrics Workshop, Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Shenzhen, China, Oct 2013.

W. Sun, J. E. De León, M. R. Kessler, X. Tan “Si/Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Structural Capacitors” poster presentation, Great Midwestern Space Grant Regional Meeting, Urbana-Champaign, IL, Oct 2011. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

W. Sun, H. Wu, X. Tan, M. R. Kessler, and N. Bowler, “Silanized-Silicon/Epoxy Nanocomposites for Structural Capacitors with Enhanced Electrical Energy Storage Capability”, Composites Science and Technology, 2015, 121, 34-40.

W. Sun, L. Li, E. A. Stefanescu, M. R. Kessler, and N. Bowler, “Dynamics of Poly(methyl methacrylate)-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites: A Dielectric Study”, Journal of Non-crystalline Solids, 2015, 410, 43-50.

W. Sun, W. Sun, M. R. Kessler, N. Bowler, K. W. Dennis, R. W. McCallum, Q. Li, X. Tan, “Multifunctional properties of cyanate ester composites with SiO2 coated Fe3O4 fillers”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2013, 5, 1636-1642.

W. Sun, J. E. De León, C. Ma, X. Tan, M. R. Kessler, “Novel Si/Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites with Multifunctional Properties”, Composites Science and Technology, 2012, 72, 1692-1696.

W. Zeng, W. Sun*, N. Bowler, and S. Laflamme, “Resistance-to-peel Strength of Adhesives for Elastomer-Carbon Black Composite used as Surface Sensing Membrane”, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2015, 58, 28-33.

C. S. Daily, W. Sun, M. R. Kessler, X. Tan, N. Bowler, “Modeling the interphase of a polymer-based nanodielectric”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2014, 21, 488-496.

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