Material Scientist

Timothy Lou

*******.***.****@*****.*** 703-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-lou-786617178/ Brighton, MA https://timothylouengineer.wixsite.com/timothy-lou M.S. candidate in Material Science & Engineering with industry experience, specializing in nanomaterial synthesis, and advanced characterization. Proficient in NMR spectroscopy, UV-vis, MPAES, DLS, TEM, and Raman spectroscopy with a focus on optimizing solar energy systems and sustainable materials development. Education

Boston University Boston, MA 09/2023 – Expected 08/2025 MS in Material Science & Engineering (Late Entry Accelerated Program) (Thesis option) GPA 3.3/4.0 Treasurer for Student Association for Graduate Engineers (SAGE) & MSE Graduate Student Association (GSA) Main Courses: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Electronic Optical & Magnetic Properties of Materials, Kinetic Processes in Materials, Computational Methods in Material Science, Materials Chemistry, Introduction to Clean Energy Generation & Storage

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 08/2018 – 05/2022 BS in Chemistry & Minor in Psychology GPA 3.14/4.0 Grants: 2021 Erickson Discovery Grant & 2020 Benkovic Summer Research Award Research & Work Experience

Graduate Student Researcher Boston University – Reinhard Lab Boston, MA 08/2024 – Present

• Thesis: Fabrication and study of excitation transfer of noble metal nanoparticle-chalcopyrite nanocrystal hybrid structure with dark-field spectroscopy in a wet chemistry lab and cleanroom setting Graduate Student Researcher Boston University – Ling Lab Boston, MA 08/2023 – 05/2024

• Project: Investigate the influence of twist angles (twistronics) on the Raman signals of bilayer graphene and photoluminescence of CdTe quantum dots

Material Scientist Intern SpadXTech Worcester, MA 05/2024 – 08/2024

• Performed comprehensive testing and characterization of insulation biomaterials to evaluate physical, mechanical, and chemical properties for specific performance requirements

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to share findings, troubleshoot challenges, and drive projects forward Chemistry Lab Technician United States Secret Service Washington DC 05/2023 – 08/2023

• Project: Submitted validation draft for the most efficient method for toner extraction of ink-paper samples

• Obtained federal government security clearance

Biorepository Technician Avantor Science – EPL Archives Leesburg, VA 08/2022 – 01/2023

• Utilize LabTrak software for inventory, processing, and maintenance of research materials, including biological specimens, test articles, temperature-critical items, and paper records

• Increase team’s productivity of verifying and recording shipments from clients whilst adhering to laboratory requirements standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Undergraduate Researcher Penn State University – Lear Group University Park, PA 02/2020 – 05/2022

• Collaborated with PhD candidates to synthesize gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on a benchtop & fume hood

• Project: Advanced understanding of ligand exchange preferences of AuNPs through 1H-NMR, TEM, UV-Vis Intern U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Washington DC 05/2021 – 08/2021

• Improved existing code demonstrating quantum entanglement for quantum circuits in collaboration with mentor Dr. Daniel Gunlycke using Qiskit and Python

Project Experience

ENG MS508 – Computational Materials 10/2024 – 12/2024

• Simulated and optimized the solar energy conversion of CdTexSe1-x alloys based on their calculated bandgap energy values.

Terrier Ride Engineering Club (TREC) 01/2025 – 04/2025

• Collaborated with other engineers to design, program, and assemble a model theme park attraction for the REC & SITE conference at Ohio State University. Individual components were designed on SolidWorks before being fabricated using a laser cutter, waterjet cutter, drill press, and 3D printer. Technical Skills

• Software: Adobe Illustrator; Arduino; C++; CAD; COMSOL; Dropbox; Java script; Jupyter; MATLAB; Microsoft Office Suite; Origin, Python; Quantum Espresso; Rhino; R studio; SolidWorks

• Analytical: NMR Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, UV-vis, FTIR, XRD, DLS, TEM & SEM

• Synthesis: Sol-gel precipitation, solid-state synthesis, inorganic & bio-organic synthesis

• Biological: Gel electrophoresis, Western Blot, Algal cell count with haemocytometer Poster Presentations

Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. Connecting Ligand Binding Preferences between Atomically Precise Nanoclusters and Large Nanoparticles during Ligand Exchange, ACS Spring 2023 National Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March 2023. (Poster) Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. ACS Spring 2022 National Conference, San Diego, CA, March 2022. (Poster) Lou, T.G. Rhoden, Z.; Lear, B.J. Fall 2021 Undergraduate Exhibition, Penn State, University Park, PA, October 2021. (Poster)

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