Software Engineer
Resume:
Kalamazoo, MI *****
March **, 2011
Dear HR,
I am currently a Ph.D candidate in Physics in the field of experimental condensed matter at Western Michigan University (WMU) and expect to graduate by Dec 2011. Beside my B.Sc in Physics from Yarmouk University in Irbid-Jordan, and a MS in Physics from WMU, I received a B.Sc in Electronic Engineering Technology and Computer Information Science from Minnesota State University-Mankato.
I have been equally devoted to the research side of my graduate training. My dissertation, directed by Dr. Clement Burns, is entitled “Organic Semiconductors Copper Phthalocyanine Nanoparticles and Solar Cells”. This study concentrates on expanding the frequencies absorbed for the organic semiconductors in the visible spectrum by varying the band gap, which can lead to improving the efficiency. These solar cells are based on organic semiconductor inks using nanoparticles with different sizes to increase the absorption and efficiency. We are also looking using organic semiconductor materials with high dielectric constants which may allow organic photovoltaics to directly generate free electrons and holes instead of a strongly bound electron hole pair (exciton). Eliminating the exciton could greatly improve the power conversion efficiency of organic photovoltaic devices.
My extensive experience and qualifications are based on a combination of solid education background, practical work experience, and research tools. I have used and operated multiple bench equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Multi-Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Function Generators, and Solar Simulator and I-V Curve testing. I took a basic machining class which provided me with basic skills to operate Vertical milling machines, Engine lathes, Sawing equipment, and Drilling machines. I have also extensive experience using many other instruments: UV-Visible spectrophotometer, X-ray diffractometer and X-ray synchrotron (Argonne National Lab), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Atomic force microscopy (AFM), mass spectroscopes, and tandem Van de Graaff accelerator (for Rutherford Backscattering). I designed a dip-coater and a power supply gas rate controller. I also rebuilt a Denton thermal evaporator and customized it to meet my research requirements. In additional, I attended the two week long National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering (2009), which was hold at Argonne National Laboratory (II) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (TN), where I was trained on major neutron and x-ray facilities.
Teaching has been an important part of my graduate training at Western Michigan University, and I believe my background would make me well qualified to meet the needs of your dynamic program. I have had the opportunity to teach the undergraduate physics laboratory sections in modern physics, electronics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and introduction to physics. In addition, I have the opportunity to train and monitor a high school and undergraduate students in solid state lab at Western Michigan University.
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Sincerely,
Mohammad Al-Amar
Mohammad M. AL-Amar
5058 Beckley Rd # 2A Kalamazoo, MI 49009
TEL: 269-***-****, Email: ********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging position which encourages growth and leadership opportunities while utilizing technical expertise, innovative abilities, and interpersonal skills. This will facilitate the application of my problem solving skills to the best interest of the job assigned.
EDUCATION:
Western Michigan University -Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
PhD. of Science in Physics 12/ 2011
(Condensed matter-Organic semiconductor Nanoparticles and Solar cells)
Master of Science in Physics 06/2006
Minnesota State University -Mankato, Minnesota, USA
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering Technology 05/2002
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science 07/2001
Yuarmok University –Irbid, Jordan.
Bachelor of Science in Physics 05/1995
TRAINING:
National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering 05/30-06/13-2009
National Laboratory (II) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (TN)
Train on major Neutron and X-ray facilities.
COMPUTER and INSTRUMENTATION SKILLS:
• Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OS, UNIX (ATX),and Linux Debian
• Programming: C/C++, Assembly, COBOL, Basic, HTML, SQL, Visual Basic 6.
• Software: LabView, Origin, Maple, MS Office Suite, PsPice, AutoCAD, MS project, Oracle, FrontPage CorelDraw 9, and many other software applications.
• Bench Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Multi-Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Function Generators, Solar Simulation and IV-Curve Testing, and Spin and Dip Coater.
• Instrumentation: Denton thermal evaporator, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, X-ray Diffractometer and X-ray synchrotron, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Atomic force microscopy (AFM), mass spectroscopes, and tandem Van de Graaff accelerator (for Rutherford Backscattering).
• Machining: Vertical milling machines, Engine lathes, Sawing equipment, and Drilling machines.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant and Doctoral Associate.
Physics Department at Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI 09/04- present
• Grading examinations, quizzes, lab reports, and homework for undergraduate courses.
• Teaching undergraduate physics laboratory in modern physics, electronics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and introduction to physics
• Supervising laboratory experiments and helping in rewriting laboratory manuals.
• Assisting students in homework and holding regular office hours.
Research Assistant
Physics department at Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI 05-08/06 and 05-08/07
• Assisting with field research.
• Presenting and participating in multiple experiments at Argonne national lab.
• Collaborating with condensed matter group at Western Michigan University.
National Programme Officer (Communication and Information)
UN-UNESCO-Doha, Qatar. 10/03 – 06/04
• Maintained close contacts with national authorities, international agencies, communication and information training institution, research bodies, professional associations and other relevant NGOs.
• Identified possible extra-budgetary sources for funding for UNESCO’s activates in communication and information which come under purview of UNESCO’s office Doha.
• Developed and maintained a register of compunction and information experts and consultant in the sub-region.
• Identified, commissioned and provided guidance to local communication and information consultant and experts required for implementation of projects and activities.
• Organized seminars, workshops and training course in various aspects of communication and information.
• Provided assistance and advice to programme specialists on the utilization of IT in the implementation of their activities.
• Collaborated with the office’s programme specialists in the implementation of multi-disciplinary projects and activities.
• Attended meetings dealing with UNESCO’s communication and information programme and prepared information materials, reports and other relevant documents.
• Provided regular inputs on deadlines and reports on programme implementation to the CI sector, via the Director of UNESCO Doha office.
Support engineer
Galaxy Computer-Doha, Qatar. 09/02 – 09/03
• Solved PC, OS, network, email, software application and hardware connectivity problems.
• Installed and Configured OS, appropriate software applications and computer peripherals
• Installed and upgraded software and hardware components and replacements.
• Provided technical support for all systems, hardware and applications.
• Assembled complete PC and provided maintenance and trouble shooting.
System Engineer
International Communications Corporation (ICC) - Minneapolis, MN. 05/01 – 08/02
• Designed and implemented the database model for customers, using MS Access and Excel.
• Prepared comprehensive documentation to facilitate users and testers for the database model.
• Established and used software and hardware devices for the PC’s operating system for telecommunications companies.
• Wrote multiple codes for applications that collects necessary information about different parts of cellular phones and store it in a database for management system.
• Implemented the Local Area and Wide Area Networks.
• Developed the web site for ICC.
RF Technician
ADC Broadband, wireless products -Le Sueur, MN 01/99 – 03/01
• Maintained and repaired electro-mechanical components based on manufacturing work instruction.
• Understood the complete functional specification of the wireless product as defined by design team.
• Simulated Radio Frequency propagation using the latest propagation modeling software designed by the software engineering team.
• Performed complete hardware and software tests that install and setup to PC’s, on the wireless security systems to verify the functional specification.
• Understood, analyzed, and used total tune software that designed by the software team, in conjunction with actual drives connected to operating systems to tune and test RF filters to meet passive and active specification.
• Designed, tested and optimized wireless communication base stations.
• Installed, modified, maintained, and tested hardware, software for Bench Equipments such as
• Spectrum Analyzers Logic Analyzers, Function Generators connected to PC operating system.
• Final-tested for all regulatory and compliance requirement before submitting to external customers.
• Prepared comprehensive documentation to facilities and technicians.
Computer Supervising
Academic Computer Center, Minnesota State University –Mankato, MN 01/97 - 12/98
• Assisted students and faculty with software related questions.
• Provided help on variety of Operating systems including Mac OS and Win 95.
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
• Teaching Assistant Mentor for the 07, 08, and 09 academic years at Western Michigan University.
• International Student Concerns of National Association of Graduate and Professional Students (NAGPS) Midwest Region
• Constitution chair of Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC) at Western Michigan University.
• Outstanding Scholarship Award for the 04-05 academic years at Western Michigan University.
• Awarded the In-State Tuition Scholarship for three years at Minnesota State University.
• Tutoring in mathematics, physics, electronic, and computer science.
REFERENCES LIST
Dr. Clement Burns
Professor, Department of Physics
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5252
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Dr. Asghar Kayani
Professor, Department of Physics
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5252
******.******@*****.***
Dr. Paul Dan Fleming
Professor, Department of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Imaging
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5462
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Dr. Dean Halderson
Professor, Department of Physics
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5252
****.*********@*****.***
Mr. Robert Scherzer
Manager, Physics Laboratories, Department of Physics (retired)
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