Assistant Engineer
Resume:
Kening Lang
Polymer Materials Engineer
I‘m a scientist with a Ph.D. specializing in polymer science and engineering. I currently study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and my team is working on developing a new, simple, and environmental-friendly biopolymer to prepare multifunctional materials. I enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment with others towards successful product commercialization. I’d love to put my expertise to work for your company. ********@*****.*** 518-***-**** Troy, NY linkedin.com/in/keninglang AREAS OF EXPERTISE
HPLC SEM XRD SAXS NMR FTIR UV-VIS DSC TGA DMA Raman Spectroscopy Optical Microscopy Academic Writing Processing Technique Design of Experiments (DOE) Polymer Chemistry Organic Synthesis Material Characterization Thermal Analysis Tensile Testing Product Design and Development Metrology SciFinder Origin Pro MestraNova ChemDraw Universal Analysis Microsoft Office JMP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
08/2017 - 08/2021, Troy, NY
Develop a new, simple, and environmental-friendly biomaterial with the use of isolated enzymes, to prepare functional biopolyester with improved physiological properties. Lead cross-functional teams on new material development. Contact: Dr. Robert J. Linhardt (******@***.***) & Dr. Richard Gross (******@***.***) Research Assistant
University of Akron
08/2015 - 05/2017, Akron, OH
Synthesize a set of precisely defined ABn type giant molecules with functionalized nanoparticles. Study the assembly behavior and discover a complete phase diagram. Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators to successfully publish the results. Contact: Dr. Stephen Z.D. Cheng (******@******.***) Undergraduate Researcher
Sichuan University
08/2012 - 05/2015, Chengdu, China
Synthesize TA-PLA-mPEG via several efficient chemistry methods. Prepare drug-loaded nanocarriers, investigate their surface morphology and characterize the in-vitro drug release profile.
Contact: Dr. Jianshu Li (**********@***.***.**)
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
08/2017 - 08/2021, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Master in Polymer Science
University of Akron, OH
08/2015 - 05/2017, GPA: 3.5/4.0
Bachelor in Polymer Science & Engineering
Sichuan University, China
08/2012 - 05/2015,
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Professional Instrumental skills
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Raman, UV-VIS, and FT-IR spectrophotometer. The professional instrumental skill of HPLC, SAXS, XRD, SEM, DSC, and TGA. Professional software skills (such as SciFinder, OriginPro, MestReNova, ChemDraw, etc.). Comprehensive physical characterization experience 3 years plus experience in the polymer phase structure study in bulk state. Profound understanding of relationships between material structure and properties. Experienced in the study of self-assembly behaviors, polymer processing, and structure enhancement. Qualified organic synthesis background
Skilled graduate student in organic synthesis lab, capable of independently designing synthetic routes and working on organic reactions. Deep understanding of polymeric systems from a chemical, physical, and mechanical perspective. Systems thinking and effective project management
Successfully launched multiple projects resulted in successful publications. Managed stage-gate projects related to new product development for biobased multifunctional materials. Optimized commercial product's physical properties, resulted in one hundred folds enhancement. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Lab
ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATES
Statistical Thinking and Problem Solving Certification - SAS (03/2021 - Present) Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary Chemical Society (08/2017 - Present) American Chemical Society (08/2015 - Present)
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional Proficiency
Mandarin Chinese
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Article
Enzymatic Polymerization of Poly (glycerol-1, 8-
octanediol-sebacate): Versatile Poly (glycerol sebacate) Analogues that Form Monocomponent Biodegradable
Fiber Scaffolds
2020
Biomacromolecules 21 (8), 3197-3206
Review
Review on the Impact of Polyols on the Properties of Bio- Based Polyesters
2020
Polymers 2020, 12(12), 2969
Article
Antimicrobial effects of positively charged, conductive electrospun polymer fibers
2020
Materials Science and Engineering: C 116, 111247
Article
Transition Kinetics of Self-Assembled Supramolecular Dodecagonal Quasicrystal and Frank–Kasper σ Phases in ABn Dendron-Like Giant Molecules
2019
ACS Macro Letters 8 (7), 875-881
Article
Hierarchical Self-Organization of ABn Dendron-like Molecules into a Supramolecular Lattice Sequence
2017
ACS central science 3 (8), 860-867
Article
Dynamics of Shape-Persistent Giant Molecules: Zimm-like Melt, Elastic Plateau, and Cooperative Glass-like
2017
Macromolecules 50 (17), 6637-6646
Article
Controlled co-delivery nanocarriers based on mixed micelles formed from cyclodextrin-conjugated and cross- linked copolymers
2014
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 123, 486-492 APS Meeting
Dynamics of 3-Dimensional Giant Molecules, Clusters of Molecular Nanoparticles
2018
APS 2018, F52. 013
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