Engineering Assistant

Oscar A. Quintana

*** *. ****** ****. ****. Chicago, IL 60612

Phone: 312-***-****

E-mail: *******@***.***

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC. Chicago, IL.

Ph.D candidate in Materials Engineering (Expected graduation: May 2012).

University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC. Chicago, IL.

M.S. in Materials Engineering (July 2008).

International Institute of Welding (IIW).

Certifications:

International Welding Engineer. (N IWE-ES-419, 2004)

International Welding Inspector at Comprehensive Level. (N . IWI-C-ES-101, 2004)

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), Lima-Peru.

Diploma in Welding Engineering/Specialization program (2003-2004).

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, (August 2002).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Joining Science and Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, UIC, Chicago, IL, January 2006 - to date

Graduate Research Assistant

Advisor: Dr. J. Ernesto Indacochea.

• Design and development of cutting-edge multi-layered aluminum matrix composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT) by means of accumulative-roll bonding (ARB) and application of Gallium to enhance bonding.

• PhD thesis: Structural and magnetic studies of an ex-service cast austenitic steel tube used in hydrogen reformers.

Sponsored by ArcelorMittal USA Global R&D. East Chicago IN – Coatings & Surface Technology Group. Co-Investigators: Dr. Zofia Niemczura and Dr. Igor Komarovskiy.

o Performed Optical microscopy (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with X-ray analysis (SEM-EDS), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electron backscattering diffraction (EBSD) techniques in order to characterize the different microstructures within the material.

o Magnetic studies of matrix and precipitates by means of magnetic force microscopy (MFM) and magnetic etching with ferrofluids and its correlation with creep damage.

o Creep testing of a Fe-Cr-Ni alloy using an ATS series 2710 lever arm creep/stress relaxation machine connected to a LVDT transducer and a data acquisition (DAQ) system.

• Master thesis: Study of the joining of Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) to Crofer-22APU by in-situ alloying in a Ni-Ti filler metal, and by using Ag-Cu-Ti filler alloys for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) applications.

o Performed OM, XRD, SEM-EDS, Optical profilometry (OP), and Synchrotron-XRD using the facilities at the Advanced Photon Source-Argonne National Laboratory, MRCAT Sector 10.

Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, October 2008 - March 2009.

Guest Graduate Appointment, Chemical Science and Engineering Division/Nuclear Technology.

Supervisors: Christine Snyder and Dr. Mark Williamson.

• Development of ceramic coatings for the Electrochemical Reduction of Actinide Oxides Used in Advanced Fast Burner Reactors. Founded by the Department of Energy- The International Nuclear Energy Research Initiative (I-NERI).

• Study of the stability of thermal sprayed barrier coatings (NiCrAlY/Yttria-stabilized zirconia), deposited on 316L stainless steel and on a Nickel alloy, when immersed in molten chloride salts (LiCl+Li2O) bubbled with oxygen (similar conditions than the pyrochemical process aimed to recycling of uranium).

• Usage of a software package (HSC Chemistry) to predict possible formation of new compounds when the coating is in contact with molten salts.

• Combined use of OM, OP, XRD, Optical profilometry, and SEM-EDS techniques to characterize the degradation of thermal sprayed coatings.

• Extensive hands-on experience with argon-filled glove box.

Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, October 2007 - October 2008.

Guest Graduate Appointment, Energy Systems Division.

Supervisor: Dr. Arun Wagh.

• Study of interfaces, metals/chemically bonded phosphates ceramics, for novel coatings and construction materials.

• Extensive study of phosphate ceramic formulations using OM, XRD and SEM-EDS techniques.

• Mechanical properties of novel phosphate ceramic composites-Compression testing.

• Usage of FACTSage to study the reaction of ceramic phosphates and metals.

Welding Engineering Division, PUCP, Lima-Peru, July 2002-June 2004

Technical Assistant

• I studied the effect of additions of nitrogen in the shielding gas on GTAW joints of austenitic stainless steels. Performed corrosion tests according to the ASTM G48, ASTM G61, SEM-EDS and microhardness testing.

• Performed welding inspection and qualified welding procedures and welders according to AWS D1.1, ASME VIII-Division 1, and API 1104 standards.

• Performed Failure Analysis for industry.

• Performed on site non-destructive evaluation (RT, MT, PT, VT, and UT.) for industrial components and structures.

HONORS AND AWARDS

• I was offered to conduct a research project founded by the Research Academic Directorate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima-Peru, 2002.

• Welding Engineering Specialization Scholarship, Second place –PUCP 2003.

• Awarded a Graduate Assistant Scholarship for the Ph.D in Materials Engineering program at UIC, 2006.

• First place as co-author (undergraduate’s supervisor) in a poster contest presented at the Undergraduates in Physical Sciences-UIC Student Research Forum 2008.

• First place as co-author (undergraduate’s supervisor) at the Undergraduates-ASM International Chicago Regional Chapter’s Poster Session 2008.

• I won the 3rd place at The Image of Research contest, UIC 2009.

• First place as co-author (undergraduate’s supervisor) in a poster contest presented at the Undergraduates in Physical Sciences-UIC Student Research Forum 2010.

• First place as co-author (undergraduate’s supervisor) at the Undergraduates-ASM International Chicago Regional Chapter’s Poster Session 2010.

TEACHING/MENTORING EXPERIENCE

• Research mentor: Joining Science and Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, UIC. July 2008-present

o Trained and advised three undergraduate research assistants and two graduate research assistants on related individual research projects. Training included using advanced instrumentation techniques, experiment documentation, data analysis and presentation.

• Teaching assistant for the CME 260/261 - Properties of Materials/Materials for Manufacturing (Fall 2006, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, and Fall 2009 and 2010).

• Laboratory Instructor, CME 470 - Physical and Mechanical Properties of Materials (Spring: 2007, 2009, 2012).

• Laboratory Instructor, CME 480 - Welding and Joining of Materials (Spring 2010).

• Responsible for training graduate students on XRD machine Siemens D5000, and teaching data analysis and interpretation.

• Performing Tensile tests, XRD, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), SEM-EDS, OM, and micro-hardness services for the industry.

OTHERS

• UIC Graduate Student Council representative for the Civil and Materials Engineering Department (2006).

• Student member of the ASM, TMS, and A-CerS.

• Student member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE-Chicago).

• Proficient in English and Spanish.

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