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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. adkwuo@r.postjobfree.com 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 (adkwuo@r.postjobfree.com) & Dr. Richard Gross (adkwuo@r.postjobfree.com) 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 (adkwuo@r.postjobfree.com) 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 (adkwuo@r.postjobfree.com)

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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