HONGZHI SI
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Summary of Qualifications
- Two years’ research experience in lab and familiar with fast-moving working pace
- Solid background in materials science and chemical engineering
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving/ optimization and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and team work spirit
- Keen insight on emerging technology and passion for ongoing study Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Dec 2015 GPA:3.08/4.0 Xiamen University China
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, Jun 2014 GPA:3.65/4.0 Research experience/ Internship
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory Sep 2014-Oct 2015 Project: Assembly of nanomembranes into complex, three-dimensional architectures by compressive buckling
- Fabricated more than 30 different 3D nanomembrane structures, proficient with nanofabrication, photolithography and wet chemical etching techniques
- Improved products’ yields up to 95% by modifying fabrication process and parameters
- Experience in e-beam deposition, plasma etching and SEM characterization
- Mentored 6 undergraduate students in doing experiments which help projects progress smoothly
- Co-authored one paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Xiamen University, China 2013-2014
Project: Influence of total film thickness on high-frequency magnetic properties of Fe-based multilayer film
- Optimized soft magnetic properties and structure of Fe-based films with the addition of Si and N
- Fabricated Fe-based multilayer films through PVD (physical vapor deposition)
- Investigated various properties via XRD, SEM, XPS and VSM University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Sep 2013-Dec 2013
- Synthesized a new series of compound – CuNi1.5xSe2
- Investigated its structure, melting point and magnetic properties with various methods Intern Manager
Chengdu Zhongcheng Advanced Composite Materials Co., Ltd., China Summer 2015
- Got familiar with the work flow and procedure instruction
- Took part in real operation to know about the key technical points and parameters
- Operated such equipments skillfully as homogenizer, three-roll grinder, fluid blender
- Involved in the daily management in the capacity of intern manager Intern Operator and Tester
Shandong Feicheng Jingaoshan Industry and Trade Co., Ltd., China Summer 2014
- Cooperated with coworkers and produced plastic coat positive pressure airducts of Φ 600mm
- Conducted sample survey on fire resistance which satisfied the industry requirements
- Learned about related laws and rules about working standards and safety production Industrial Practice
Electronic Design and Process Training Feb 2012
- Learnt fabrication process and successfully finished a printed circuit board
- Learnt surface mount technology and assembled a small radio Machinery Manufacturing training Mar 2011
- Hands-on experience with all kinds of manufacturing methods, including CNC lathing, milling, cutting, benchwork Skills and Certifications
- Hands-on experience in processing materials commonly used in industry such as Si, SiO2, Cu, Au, SU-8
- Experience in using mask aligner, spin-coater, e-beam evaporation system, PVD system, SEM, XRD, etc.
- Knowledge of photolithography, wet chemical etching, nanofabrication, TEM.
- Computer: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, CAD, Matlab, C++, Python, etc.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Honors and Leadership
- Four years of first-class scholarship at Xiamen University 2011-2014
- Four years at department soccer team and vice captain for the first two years 2011-2014