Jingyi Xie

**** ******** ***, *** **, Manhattan, KS 66502, Mobile: 785-***-****, E-mail: aczfwq@r.postjobfree.com HIGHLIGHTS

More than 10 years’ research experience in polymer chemistry, heterogenous catalysis and analytical chemistry.

Experienced with multiple analytical instruments such as chromatography, microscopy and spectroscopy. Experienced with Troubleshooting instruments such as GC, XPS.

Development new analytical method (single molecule spectroscopy) for material characterization

(acidity of silicate mesoporous material).

Development new technique for polymer surface modification. EDUCATION

Kansas State University

PhD in Chemical Engineering (GPA 3.85)

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Physics (GPA 3.5)

Bachelor in Polymer Science and Engineering (GPA 3.4, top 10%) December 2016

June 2011

June 2005

SKILLS

Gas chromatography, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR, DRIFTS et al.), High-performance liquid chromatography, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Single Molecule Fluorescent Spectroscopy (Fluorescent microscopy), UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, Scanning Electron Microscope, Atomic Force Microscopy, X-ray Powder Diffraction, AMI-200 Catalyst Characterization Instrument, Raman Spectroscopy, OCA Water Contact Angle Instrument, Igor Pro Programming.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Industrial-Related Projects:

Autothermal Reforming and Partial Oxidation of Hexadecane by Bimetallic Catalysts for Fuel Cell Application 2011-2013

Built a safe and stable setup for the autothermal reforming of hexadecane which prevented back flow and explosion and synthesized Pt/Ni bimetallic nanoparticles as catalysts.

Analyzed activities of different catalysts for autothermal reforming with the above setup.

Achieved 117% hydrogen yield with slightly platinum doped Ni-CeO2-ZrO2 catalysts. Emulsion Polymerization for Carbon Nanotube & Polymer Composite 2009-2010

Explored various emulsion polymerization systems & carbon nanotube treatment methods to synthesize carbon nanotube-polymer composite directly from emulsion polymerization.

Achieved polymer composite with carbon nanotubes concentration as high as 1wt %. Academic-Related Projects:

Surface Modification, Photo lithography & Photochemistry on Polymeric Substrate 2005-2011

Developed a method of fabricating binary surface on polymer surface via wavelength-controllable photomask.

Introduced and patterned various kinds of functionalized groups onto polymer surface via UV irradiation.

Designed a photolithography process for micropatterning binary active proteins at precise locations on polymer films via spatially well-defined binary functional polymer brushes. Nanomaterial-based Electrode Design 2011, 2015-2016

Developed a rod coating method to prepare transparent conductive thin films onto flexible substrate in large scale.

Designed a magnetic field induced winkled porous graphene-Fe3O4 anode for Li-ion battery application.

Developed a hierarchical 3 D graphene anode via encapsulate micro oil gel with graphene oxide sheet followed with the shrinkage of the micro gel. Single Molecule Study of Mesostructured Silica (SBA-15) & Microfluidics 2013-2016

Studied local acidity in the pores of SBA-15 via single molecule spectroscopy with C-snarf-1 as fluorescent probe for catalysis & potential device application for the first time.

Fabricated a PDMS microfluidic device on top of SBA-15 thin films to seal the surface.

Diffusing C-snarf-1 dye solutions with certain pH into the pore structure of SBA-15 via channels of microfluidic device and studied the Fluorescent behavior of C-snarf-1 at different pH. Trouble shooting, Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment 2011-2016

Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of XPS, including fixing the ion pump gauge system, replacing turbo pump controller, calibration (peak position, focus of detector et.al), writing the operation procedure and training other students.

Operation, Maintenance and updating of GC, including updating GC for high hydrocarbon measurement, tuning the temperature program for good separation, calibration, baking and cleaning of sample loop.

Trouble shooting of AMI 200 Catalyst Characterization Instrument including replacing TCD detector, replacing of lines et al.

Trouble shooting of FTIR (replacing of power supply)

Operation and maintenance of single molecule fluorescent spectroscopy, including adjustment of optic path, replacement of optic fiber, maintenance of the CCD camera and training other students. Synthesis Magnetic Solid Acid Catalysts for Hydrolysis Reaction 2013

Synthesis Magnetic solid acid catalysts via grafting acidic polymers on the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles.

Applying Magnetic solid acid catalysts for hydrolysis of sucrose and cellulose and analyzing reaction products with HPLC

PUBLICATIONS

1. J Xie, X Sun, J Xu, et.al “Single molecule study of micro environment acidity in the pore structure of silicate thin film” In Preparation

2. F Zen, J Xie, C Jiang, et.al “2, 3-Butanediol dehydration over triethylamine modified alumina” submitted to Catalysis Communications (2016)

3. H Wang, J Xie, M Follette, et.al “Magnetic field-induced fabrication of Fe3O4/graphene nanocomposites for enhanced electrode performance in lithium-ion batteries” RSC Adv., DOI: 10.1039/c6ra17805g (2016) 4. J Xie, X Sun, L Barrett, B Walker, et.al “Autothermal reforming and partial oxidation of N-hexadecane via Pt/Ni bimetallic catalysts on ceria-based supports” Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 40(27), 8510-8521(2015) 5. X Sun, J Xie, J Xu, et.al "Single molecule studies of acidity distributions in mesoporous aluminosilicate thin films" Langmuir, 30(20), 5667-5675(2015)

6. A Nepal, G Chiu, J Xie, et.al “Highly oxidized graphene nanosheets from the oxidization of detonation carbon” Applied Phys A, 120(2), 543-549(2015)

7. J Xie, H Wang, H Bai, et.al “Wormlike micelle assisted rod coating: A general method for facile fabrication of large-area conductive nanomaterial thin layer onto flexible plastics” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 4(6), 2891-2896 (2012)

8. H Wang, J Xie, W Yang, “Preparation of the conductive films of SWCNTs on the flexible substrate through layer-by-layer selfassembly technique” China Printing and Packaging Study, 4(3): 57-64(2012) 9. J Xu, Y Ma, J Xie, W Yang “Introducing NH2 onto polymeric films via photo-induced C-H bond transformation with phenol derivatives as building blocks” Chin. J. Polym. Sci, 30(2): 287-296(2012) 10. J Xu, Y Ma, J Xie, et.al “Functionalization of polymeric surfaces by simple photoactivation of C-H bonds” J Polym Sci, Part A: Polym Chem, 49(12), 2755-2760(2011) 11. J Xie, M N Ahmad, H Bai, et.al “Concentration and temperature controlled oxidative functionalization and cutting of carbon nanotubes by ammonium persulfate” Science China Chemistry, 153(9): 1-7(2010) 12. S C Tang, J Xie, Z H Huang, F J Xu, W Yang “UV-induced grafting processes with in situ formed photomask for micropatterning of two-component biomolecules” Langmuir, 26(12): 9905-9910(2010) 13. M N Ahmad, J Xie,Y Ma, W Yang, “Surface functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes using photolysis for enhanced dispersion in an organic solvent ” New Carbon Materials, 25(2):134-140(2010) 14. P Yang, J Xie, J Yuan, et.al “Covalently attached graft polymer monolayer on organic polymeric substrate via confined surface inhibition reaction” J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 45: 745-755(2007) 15. P Yang, M Yang, S Zou, J Xie, W Yang “Positive and negative TiO2 micropatterns on organic polymer substrates” J Am Chem Soc, 129: 1541-1552(2007)

16. P Yang, J Xie, W Yang “A simple method to fabricate a conductive polymer micropattern on an organic polymer substrate” Macromol Rapid Commun, 27: 418-423(2006) 17. P Yang, X Zhang, J Xie, J Chen, W Yang “Micro/nanoscale well and channel fabrication on organic polymer substrates via a combination of photochemical and alkaline hydrolysis etchings” Biomacromolecules, 7: 2770-2775(2006)

PATENT APPLICATIONS

• W Yang, J Xie, M Shi “Preparation method of nano-material thin-film based on complex micelle system” Patent application number: CN20111361908

• W Yang, J Xie, L Liu, J Deng “A novel method to oxidation and modification of carbon nanotubes” Patent application number: CN200810056401

• J Xu, W Yang, J Xie, Y Ma “An advantage of the surface modification method of phenol derivative polymer” Patent application number: CN 201********* PRESENTATIONS

• H Wang, J Xie, M Follette, et.al “Novel 3D nanocarbon electrodes for high-rate Li-Ion batteries” 2015 ECS Annual Meeting

• J Xie, B Walker, L Barrett, et.al “Pt/Ni bimetallic nanoparticles on ceria-based supports: Hydrogen production from autothermal reforming of higher hydrocarbons” 2013 AICHE Annual Meeting

• J Xie, L Barret, W Traylor, et.al “Production of hydrogen from higher hydrocarbons through autothermal reforming process” 2013 18th Annual K-state Research Forum HONORS

Beijing University Students Physics Contest 1st Prize (Top 0.1%) Beijing University Students Mathematics Contest 3rd Prize (Top 0.2%) People’s Scholarship 3rd Prize (Top 10%)

People’s Scholarship 2nd Prize (Top 5%)

Wusu Scholarship 1st Prize (Top 2%)

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