HSUAN-CHAO HOU

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhc

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

5+ years of Photonic/Electrical Engineer R&D experience.

5+ years of Class 100 clean room experience.

Expertise in semiconductor design, fabrication and characterization.

Primarily focused on MEMs fabrication with focusing on bio-sensors, metallic nano-structure, Raman enhancement, optical design, optical fiber, thin film, and imaging.

5+ years of Instructor teaching experience in Electronics. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) Fabrication

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Nano-structure Fabrication (Thin Film, Evaporation, Sputtering, PECVD, ALD, LPCVD)

Wet and Dry etching (RIE, DRIE), Lithography, Wire Bonding, Epoxying

Imaging – alpha step KLA-Tencor, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

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Bio- sensors

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Raman Spectra - Raman Enhancement (SERS)

Endoscopy Fabrication for Biological measurement

Optical design, Optical Fiber, Optical Alignment

Adjustable Telescope Fabrication

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Fiber Fabrication

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Fiber Couple Fabrication

Poincare Sphere Analysis

Microprobe Microscopy Stage

Computer

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AutoCAD, Solid Work, Image J

PSPICE, MATLAB, LabVIEW

C++, SAS (Statistical Analysis Software)

Microsoft Office Programs

Future Interested Research Topics

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Disposable SERS Raman Endoscope

Deposition of Carbon Nanotube (CNT), Sensors

Diamond Like Carbon Application

Electrophoretic / Electroplating Deposition

Extension of Non-Newtonian Fluid

Electrochromic Film

Language: English (fluent), Mandarin (mother tongue), Taiwanese (mother tongue)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Experience, Supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) dsfa

Research Assistant, Louisiana State University, 2011-2016 Baton Rouge, LA

Investigated and characterized low cost, stable and highly sensitive Raman probes for clinical applications by MEMs technology, published 2 journal paper and 2 conference presentations.

Designed and fabricated a new optical path of a minimally invasive probe for Optical Coherence Tomography supported by the NIH, published 1 journal paper.

Developed and Casted the clear resin micro-lenses for an adjustable resin telescope, presented master project.

Supervised a team of 2 Ph.D. candidates, 1 master, 1 undergraduate students & responsible for three projects above. Research Assistant, Feng Chia University, 2004-2007 Taichung, Taiwan

Designed and Fabricated 1 3 fused tapered single-mode fiber polarization beamsplitter.

Measured and analyzed the polarization of 1 3 fused tapered single-mode fiber.

Investigated fiber sensors based on evanescent wave absorption theory. Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, 2011-2016 Baton Rouge, LA Courses: Basic technology of Electrical Engineering, Electronics I and Lab – Diodes and BJT’s, Electronics magnetics field, Electronics II and Lab – FET’s and Amplifiers, Advanced Electronics

Lectured on the how-to’s.-Demonstrated and trained students in the use of equipment (oscilloscope, power supplies, multi-meter) and built electronic circuit (AC/DC, filter, Op-Amp, Diff-Amp, Ring Oscillator, Current Mirror).

Mentored undergraduates in development and completion of semiconductor fabrication projects. Teaching Assistant, Feng Chia University, 2004-2007 Taichung, Taiwan Courses: Optical fiber, fiber coupling, Physics

Conducted office hours to help students understand and solve homework problems.

Collaborated with professors/ TA’s on course material/grading policies, kept record of the scores using Excel. Management Experience

Resident Manager, LSU Resident Department of Residential Life, 2014- 2016 Baton Rouge, LA

Communicate with, and serve as a liaison between residents and staff of University Housing.

Primary responder to emergencies within their complex during the work day and weekends.

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EDUCATION

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Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

Ph.D.in the Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Aug 2016

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Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

Master in the Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Dec 2015

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Feng Chia University Taichung, Taiwan

Master in the Department of Photonics, College of Science, May 2007

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Huafan University Taipei, Taiwan

Bachelor in the Department of Mechatronic Engineering, College of Engineering, May 2004 PUBLICATION

Dissertation: NANO COST NANO PATTERNED TEMPLATE FOR SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING (SERS) FOR IN VITRO AND IN VIVO APPLICATIONS.

- In molecular sensor applications, Enhanced Raman Signal from SERS substrates based on MEMs technology can be manipulated by substrate etching methods, Au deposition angles, and Au deposition thickness. dsfa

Thesis: Fabrication of 1 3 Fused Tapered Single-Mode Fiber Polarization Beamsplittlers and Small Form Birefringence Couplers.

- Designed a mechanical groove to align fibers with symmetric constant force instead of weaving fibers. dsfa

Journal Paper: 6 Conference: 5

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AWARDS /ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Best Research Paper Award in IJARTET Dec 2016

James R. Lewis Scholarship, Division of Electrical & Computer Engineering Oct 2014

Conference on electron, Ion, and Photon Beam Technology & Nanofabrication May 2015

Graduate School Travel Award, LSU 2015

Academic Excellence Award, Feng Chia University 2006

Treasurer, Taiwanese student association, Louisiana State University 2013-2015

Academic Showcase, Tour & Presentation of Laboratory Facilities, ECE Dec 2014

Counselor, design and advise for the future graduate dorms, LSU Department of Residential Life 2014

Mentor, Maplewood Elementary school, Austin, TX 2011

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