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Polymer Materials/Curing Process Engineer

Qualifications Profile

    Self-assured, efficiency-focused and results-driven research professional with a doctorate in Environmental Research & Materials Engineering and more than 6 years providing high-performance academic research in pure and applied science focused on radiation curing technologies for commercial applications in coatings, adhesives and 3D printing.

    Proven ability to plan, coordinate and steer projects to achieve deliverables independently or collaborative roles.

    Detailed and analytical with strategic, critical and innovative thinking to resolve work issues even under stress.

    Well-organized and resourceful to achieve expected outcomes with or without supervision.

    Effective interpersonal communication skills that help forge teamwork synergies across diverse ethnicities and demographics in attaining shared commitments.

Key Expertise

    Research Planning & Execution

    Data Collection and Analysis

    Material Characterization

    Surface & Failure Analysis

    Physical and Mechanical Testing

    Polymer Science & Composites

    3D Printing

    Radiation Curable Coatings/Resins

    Optical & Scanning Electron Microscopy

    Bilingual in English & Chinese (written and verbal)

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance (i.e. ASTM Standards)

    Research Project Management

    Laboratory Analytical Tools: SEM, TEM, Optical Microscope, AFM, FTIR ATR, DoE

    Design Tools: AutoCAD, Photoshop, & Visio

    Office Tools: MS Office

Professional Experience

Rapid Cure Technologies Inc. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

    Participated in the design and development of custom UV/EB curable coatings/resins on different substrates such as wood, metal, textiles, and plastic for a range of applications for a compaxxxxxx that manufactured and marketed State-of-the-art technology solution in industrial resins, coatings, inks, and adhesives.

    Leveraged engineering skills in providing real-world technical support for UV printing &curing procedures, fluid property testing and physical testing for coatings including bending, adhesion, and flexibility.

    Conducted routine and non-routine analytical procedures on intermediate or finished products including viscosity, wettability, moisture analysis, hardness, tensile, gloss, and weathering.

    Developed new formulations by modifying existing products and exploring new resin options.

    Designed a quality board for 2 part epoxy adhesives manufacturing to reduce defective products, coordinating with materials suppliers and customers to support ongoing projects, evaluating product testing results, and finalizing product formulation and processes for commercial application.

    Completed Independent project: Evaluation and technical comparison of client's matting agent products vs. competitive products in 100% solids UV curable wood coatings and metal DTM coatings.

State University of Xxxxxx Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

Accomplishments to date:

    Completed Ph.D. Dissertation on Visible Light Curing of Fiber-Reinforced Impact-Resistant Panels a research focused on developing visible light curing methods to manufacture fiberglass-reinforced composites, successfully proving the viability of industrial implementation of visible-light curing technology and facilitating the initial steps towards commercialization.

    Designed a multi-LED array curing unit with an efficient water cooling system for constant operation, developing visible light curable resin systems to achieve desired mechanical properties, and conducting various mechanical testing sessions to establish the correlation between physical performance and material properties.

    Investigated distribution of the LED array irradiance to assess effectiveness in inducing photo polymerization, evaluating effects of various factors (number of layers, curing time, photo initiator concentration, different oligomers) on degree of polymerization using FTIR ATR.

    Developed a laboratory drop impact screening test to simulate Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 752 Ballistic Standards Lever 3 Test.

    Achieved 90% reduction in energy consumption and 85% in processing time through an economic analysis and comparison with conventional heat curing method.

    Conducted classes in CME 226- Statics and Mechanics, and CME 202- Introductory to Professional Communications.

    Assisted the professor in assessing/evaluating academic performance of students.

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Education & Credentials

    STATE UNIVERSITY of XXXXXX, College Of Environmental Science & Forestry (SUXXXXXX ESF) (2016)

Ph.D. in Environmental Resource and Engineering (Materials Engineering)

    TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (TUST) (2010)

B.S. in Wood Science & Engineering (Furniture & Interior Design)

Ranked in the top 2% of graduating class.

Professional Training & Certifications

    Advanced Certificate in Radiation Curing, SUXXXXXX ESF (December 2015)

    Design of Experiments Certification, SUXXXXXX ESF (May 2013)

Awards & Recognition

    Alumni Memorial Award, SUXXXXXX ESF (April 2016)

    National Scholarship Award, TUST (June 2009)

Publications & Presentations

    Driscoll, M, Bi, Y. Design of a Blue LED Array for Curing Fiberglass-Reinforced Composites . RadTech UV+EB Expo & Conference, Rosemont, IL, May 2016

    Bi, Y, Driscoll, M. Visible Light Curing of Fiberglass-Reinforced Ballistic Panels . RadTech UV+EB Expo & Conference, Rosemont, IL, May 2016

    Bi, Y, Driscoll, M Mechanical Tests of Visible light Cured Ballistic Panels (In preparation)

Professional & Academic Affiliations

    Vice President: International Activities of Graduate Student Association, SUXXXXXX ESF (2014 2015)

    President: Chinese Students and Scholars Association, SUXXXXXX ESF (2013 2014)

    Volunteer: Westcott Community Center, University Neighbors Lecture Series on Sustainable Living (2011).

    Member: Green Campus Initiative (GCI) for the Frazer K-8 School in Xxxxxx (2011)

    Member /Director: Undergraduate Students Art Association (2007 2009)