Materials Science Researcher

Cullen Boyle

570-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Summary

PhD Mechanical Engineer with 3 years Material Synthesis of Ceramics experience and proficient in Materials Characterization methods using state-of-the-art equipment. Dr. Boyle has held leadership roles in all previous jobs and is looking to join a team of scientists and exercise his unique skillset.

Research Experience

West Virginia University Morgantown, WV

Material Scientist Researcher—December 2017-March 2018

Fabrication and crystal growth of ceramic circuit components leading to 200% performance enhancement and 1 publication in n-type oxide semiconductor material for thermoelectric generation, pioneering innovative breakthroughs in the field. Formulation and incorporation of new tape casting experimental setup for manufacturing components used in clean energy applications. Management of thermoelectric laboratory and safety regulations including liaising with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) for waste management.

Student Mentor—June 2015-March 2018

Supervising the projects of Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) students leading to publication. Instruct, lead, and mentor 8-10 graduate students.

Graduate Research Assistant—September 2014-December 2017

Powder synthesis fabrication utilizing precursor chemical sol-gel route leading to 25% performance enhancement and 4 publications in p-type oxide semiconductor material for thermoelectric generation. Research and improvement of sintering parameters leading to increased figure of merit and 1 publication. Formulation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), along with regular calibration, maintenance, and documentation of laboratory machinery.

Industry Experience

Nokomis, Inc.—April 2018-July 2019

Technical lead

Utilized new methods of component characterization of Radio Frequency (RF) phenomenology to detect government Signals of Interest (TOI). Supported Principal Investigator in writing and review of interim and final reporting.

IPT Test and Evaluation Lead

Management of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and assembly of prototype sensor systems for government contract. Design of system hardware and management of system and hardware testing, evaluation, calibration, and configuration in representative field environment. Responsible for data acquisition and analysis, root cause analysis, and applying engineering principals to novel technologies to meet customer requirements.

Scientist

Development and implementation of new beamforming techniques enabling geolocation of (TOI). Instrumental in the implementations of statistical methods increasing probability of detection (Pd). Design, material purchase, and assembly of system hardware prototypes. Responsible for rapid prototyping of novel technologies. Prepare and troubleshoot sensor systems for government demonstrations. Regularly attend government demonstrations and conferences.

Chakstone Skinworks--November 2017-June 2018

Design Engineer (Contract position)

Designed and conducted CAD drawings of prototype training tool including material and methodology of assembly.

Education

West Virginia University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)—August 2013-December 2017

Mechanical Engineering—Focus in Materials Science

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science (BS)—August 2005-May 2010

Major: Physics

Minor: Mathematics, Spanish

Materials Characterization Techniques:

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS)

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Rietveld Analysis

Raman Spectroscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Optical/light Microscope

Software Competencies

Computer Aid Design (CAD):

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Programming familiarity

C++

Python

Abaqus

Publications & Links

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2080809538_Cullen_Boyle

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cullen-boyle-28ab0010b/

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