Mechanical Engineer

HAN LIU

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Address: 220 D Conant Rd., Rochester, NY 14623

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly educated and well-versed Mechanical Engineer/Ph.D. Candidate with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of related work experience. Adept at the utilization, implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance of statistical and engineering analysis software applications. Currently seeking an entry-level position as Engineer which will effectively utilize all acquired skills and areas of expertise as follows:

* Exceptional problem solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills.

* Skilled in simulation of linear and non-linear mechanics using Finite Element software, as well as proficient in engineering analysis software to include ABAQUS, ANSYS, SolidWorks, Pro/E, AutoCAD, Patran, Nastran, MATLAB, FORTRAN, C/C++, LabVIEW, etc.

* Unique competency in translating mechanical issues into technical solutions including technical leadership and coordination while demonstrating strong analytical skills and an ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

* Exceptional proficiency in several engineering methodologies such as heat transfer/vibration, solid mechanics, and opto-mechanical design.

EDUCATION

University of Rochester, NY

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Anticipated June 2010

M.S. Mechanical Engineering March 2008

Laboratory for Laser Energetic Horton Fellowship Recipient

Beijing University of Technology Beijing, China

B.S. Engineering Mechanics June 2006

GPA 3.7/4.0

Excellent Student of Mechanics (2004), Awarded by the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (one of six awardees) - Distinguished Student Scholarship of Beijing University of Technology, Top 2%

Related Coursework: Finite Element Analysis, Mechanics of Structures, Fracture and Fatigue, Elasticity, Mechanical Properties of Solids, Continuum Mechanics, Solids and Materials Lab, Opto-Mechanical, Vibration.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

University of Rochester, Department of Mechanical Engineering Rochester, NY

* Rinsing process of optical glass using FEA software ABAQUS June 2009 to present

Simulate the rinsing process of optical glasses using ABAQUS with different heating/soaking/cooling time. Provided criteria to examine the rinsing parameters especially as they affect surface tensile stresses.

* Radiative cooling process of optical glass using FEA software ABAQUS June 2008 ?June 2009

Modeled the slow cooling process of coated large, thin glass plates in vacuum using ABAQUS. Analyzed the size effect, temperature and thermal stress evolution of glass plates and crack propagation.

* Opto-Mechanical design and analysis using Patran - Nastran March 2008 ?June 2008

Designed and optimized optical lens, sensors and mounting system using Patran - Nastran. Analyzed stresses and displacement under different thermal-mechanical loads using Nastran and Sigfit.

* Earthquake modal response analysis using ANSYS September 2007 ?March 2008

Modeled a building and simulated its response under earthquake waves using ANASYS. Optimized the building structure to improve earthquake resistance by shear walls and contrasting arches.

* Stress degradation testing and thermal stresses analysis June 2007 ?September 2007

Designed ring-on-ring device using AutoCAD and measured retained strength after thermal shock via Instron. Calculated thermal stresses and applied statistical software JMP to analyze retained strength.

* Thermal quench testing of BK7optical glasses September 2006 ?June 2007

Measured roughness of glass disks with different surface finishes using white light interferometer Zygo. Designed thermal shock experiments to test critical temperature drop of glasses after water quench.

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Beijing 625 Institute Beijing, China

* Stress distribution measurement using X-ray diffraction instrument September 2005 ?March 2006

Polished exterior testing points of Titanium-Lithium alloy solder sheet and scanned testing points.

Analyzed and compared residual stress distribution, and improved jointing techniques.

* Fatigue lifespan measurement of Aluminum-Lithium alloy March 2005 ?September 2005

Designed loading scheme and used high-frequency fatigue instrument to conduct unilateral tension.

Drew fatigue curve of Aluminum-Lithium alloy, analyzed the data and predicted the fatigue lifespan.

Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, China

* Nanomechanic study of polymer thin films June 2004 ?March 2005

Employed AFM Nanoindentation to record film transformation under external pressure.

Recorded and analyzed data such as elastic modulus, hardness and load-deformation curves.

* Preparation of nanomaterial zinc oxide January 2004 ?June 2004

Prepared nanomaterial zinc oxide by direct chemical synthesizing; optimized preparation process.

Observed nanomaterial zinc oxide using SEM and evaluated preparation procedure.

PUBLICATIONS

* Thermal shock and post-quench strength of lapped borosilicate optical glass, Han Liu, Yuansun Wu, John C. Lambropoulos, Journal of Non ?Crystalline Solids, Volume 355, Issues 48-49, 15 November 2009, pages 2370 ?2374.

* Thermal shock during cooling/rinsing of optical glass, Han Liu, Daniel Breyre, Robin Hargadon, Justin Long and J. C. Lambropoulos, Optical Society of America, 2010.

* Radiative cooling of BK7 and LHG8 plates, Han Liu and John C. Lambropoulos, published in LLE Review Fall 2009.

* Thermal shock testing of lapped optical glass, Yingrui Zhang, Yuansun Wu, Han Liu, and J. C. Lambropoulos, SPIE Proceedings vol.6671-17, Optical Manufacturing and Testing VII, ed. J. H. Burge et al (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2007).

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