Microfabrication Engineer

• Sep 2022 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• May 2015 - Aug 2020

Graduate Research Assistant, Wayne State University (Advisor: Dr. Guangzhao Mao) May 2015 - August 2020 • Dissertation: Seed-Mediated Crystallization of Charge-Transfer Complexes (CTC) and Their Applications for Gas Sensing • Conducted fundamental research on the confinement effect of nanoparticles on organic semiconductor crystallization. • Investigated nucleation and growth mechanism of the organic semiconductors on highly curved interfaces. • Developed a one-step… Show more Graduate Research Assistant, Wayne State University (Advisor: Dr. Guangzhao Mao) May 2015 - August 2020 • Dissertation: Seed-Mediated Crystallization of Charge-Transfer Complexes (CTC) and Their Applications for Gas Sensing • Conducted fundamental research on the confinement effect of nanoparticles on organic semiconductor crystallization. • Investigated nucleation and growth mechanism of the organic semiconductors on highly curved interfaces. • Developed a one-step substrate directed nanowire sensor fabrication method using electrocrystallization and PVD. • Demonstrated sensors with ammonia detection limit <1 ppm and explosive substrate detection ability. • Delivered prototypes of the remote and wearable sensor devices, collaborated with Endectra LLC. • Prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications. • Lab management: maintain safety standard, in charge of AFM and XRD, and junior student training and supervising

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

• CHE 3220 Chemical Engineering Measurement Labs and CHE 2800 Material and Energy Balances • Designed pre-labs and improved lab protocols • Provided instructions to students with high accuracy and efficiency • Provided supports to class improvements • Offered suggestions to students on homework, presentation, and project reports

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

• CHE 3220 Chemical Engineering Measurement Labs and CHE 2800 Material and Energy Balances • Designed pre-labs and improved lab protocols • Provided instructions to students with high accuracy and efficiency • Provided supports to class improvements • Offered suggestions to students on homework, presentation, and project reports

Student Assistant

• Feb 2014 - May 2015

• Formulation and synthesis of polymers for applications of gene delivery and anti-falling of the central venous catheter (CVC) • Determined key functional groups of the two applications • Developed a new approach for long-term CVC anti-falling coatings, which can limit > 99% bacteria attachment for weeks • Initiate improvement of the CVC manufacture process