Yazan Maswadeh
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Credentials
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National Training Course on Authorization of Radiation Sources - Industrial Applications (Gamma Irradiators, Well Logging, NDT)
IAEAJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Approaches to the Recovery of Contaminated Land
IAEANov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
"Train the Trainers" Regional Training Course for Radiation Protection Officers
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Jun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Authorized and Inspection of Nuclear Medicine Facilities
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Dec, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Fire Protection in Nuclear Power Plant
ENSTTINov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Authorized and Inspection of Radiotherapy Facilities
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Sep, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Radiological Control Technician (RCT) Training
Sandia National LaboratoriesMar, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Second Line of Defense Mobile Detection System Training
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Oct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Joint Radiation Investigative Techniques Course
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Oct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Second Line of Defense Train the Trainer Training
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - PNNLMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Second Line of Defense Operator Foundation Training
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)Mar, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Eurofins | EAG Laboratories
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United States
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Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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XRD/XRR Scientist
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Jun 2021 - Present
- Responsible for materials characterization using X-ray diffraction and X-ray reflectivity.- Prepare the experimental setup for materials testing (Powder, wafer, clay, alloy, device parts)- Conduct phase identification for a large variety of bulk and thin-film samples.- Analyze carbon samples (Graphite 2H, Graphite 3R, Nanocarbon, amorphous carbon, Carbon Black ...) in terms of crystallite size, interplanar spacing, atomic density, stacking fault, crystallinity, for energy storage (battery) applications.- Phase identification of multi-phases materials (minerals, alloys, metals, phase segregated materials, organic and inorganic materials)- test and study materials for various applications (pharmaceutical, metallurgy, mining, energy, semiconductor industry, research)- Report the full atomic structural characterization that helps chemists and materials engineers to understand the influence of their chemical synthesis on their materials.- Determine crystallite size for polycrystalline films and materials.- Determine the percentage of material in crystalline form versus amorphous.- Analyze films as thin as 50 Å for texture and phase behaviors.- Determine the surface offcut in single-crystal materials.- Investigate sample microstructure, morphology, domain size, particle coatings, and defects in thin/thick film or bulk substrate samples.
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Electronic Technician
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Jul 2019 - May 2021
- Repair PCBs circuit boards (soldering, cleaning, mount electronic parts)- Repair and replace LED/LCD digitizers.- Repair software issues including operating systems and software.- Perform data recovery, data transfer, and data security troubleshoot.- Order and manage the purchases of electronic tools and replacement parts. - Repair PCBs circuit boards (soldering, cleaning, mount electronic parts)- Repair and replace LED/LCD digitizers.- Repair software issues including operating systems and software.- Perform data recovery, data transfer, and data security troubleshoot.- Order and manage the purchases of electronic tools and replacement parts.
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Argonne National Laboratory
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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R&D Scientist (Fuel Cell Project)
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Aug 2015 - May 2019
• Investigated the function of nano-alloy electro-catalysts while operating inside fuel cells (PEMFC), in terms of activity, stability and durability to develop better nano-catalysts for fuel cells. • Conducted multiple fuel cells in action experiments at APS-Argonne National Laboratory (in-operando / in-situ experiments) to obtain the catalyst (structure-property) relationship, phase transitions and materials dynamics upon cycling.• Used and applied advanced materials characterization techniques, synchrotron high-energy x-ray diffraction HE-XRD, atomic pair distribution function PDF, x-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy EDX.• Verified the materials deposition over various polymeric membranes, and traced the evolution of materials utilization while operating.• Carried out accelerated durability tests through cyclic voltammetry CV, to obtain the best electro-catalysts for energy conversion. • Analyzed various fuel cell’s electric output under operating conditions. Processed the raw electric signals (Filtering, calibrating, optimizing) to obtain the best fuel cell’s function (Ampere / Dollar).• Performed quantitative phase analysis of the nano-catalysts. Refined the metallic phase diagram of binary and ternary metallic systems based on the metallic nano-alloys behavior at different conditions.• Conducted deep structural analysis (materials defects, stress/strain, surface to bulk structure) to obtain a better understanding about the materials structure property correlation.• Characterized the materials using XRF spectroscopy (EDX and XPS) to obtain the elemental analysis and the electronic structure, which supports the analysis of the nanomaterial surface structure.• Used electron microscopy (HR-TEM and HAADF-TEM) to support the materials analysis.• Reported the materials failure analysis. analyzed and detected the systemic issues pragmatically, and send technical reports and scientific studies regarding the fatigue with potential solutions.
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Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radiation and Nuclear Inspector
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May 2014 - Aug 2015
• Worked for the radiation and nuclear regulatory authority, with experience in the international standards of radiation safety and security (IAEA, US-NRC).• Improved the regulations of radioactive practices, validating and enforcement. • Radiation inspection and detection in the (medical, industrial, research) sectors. • Verifying quality control practices and ensure the proper adherence to lab SOPs.• Lead and supervise inspector assistants in inspection and regulatory work.• Dealing with radioactive device (X-ray, Beta), radioactive materials (Gamma, Neutron, Beta, Alpha) sources, in terms of detection, transportation, handling, contamination control. • Trained and lectured the radiological workers (engineers, technicians) in radiation safety and security.
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The University of Jordan
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant (Hexaferrites Project)
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2015
• Performed powder synthesis (Ceramic, Oxides, Alloys) and materials processing (sintering at high temperatures (1400°C), annealing, grinding, compressing), prepared sample for characterization.• Analysed the materials Atomic structure using x-ray powder diffraction (XRD)/ Rietveld refinement.• Traced the phase evolution under different synthesis conditions (Temperature, pressure, etc.)• Performed quantitative phase analysis to obtain the materials phase evolution with temperature.• Used SEM and EDS to perform the materials microstructural analysis.
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Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nuclear Inspector
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Jan 2013 - May 2014
• Performed radiation inspection in the industrial, research and medical fields.• Verifying quality control practices and ensuring proper adherence to lab SOPs• Regulate and improve the radiological practices in the field • Improve the transportation of radioactive materials, in terms of control, safety and security.• Lectured and trained radiological workers how to work with radiation measurement equipment, and safety procedures.
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Nuclear Inspector Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
Radiation and nuclear inspector in the international Mega Port project.• Trained border security technicians using the radiation detection systems, and perform a primal radiation inspection.• Improve the legislation and instruction for radioactive practices at the border area.• Report the radioactive materials transportation statistically.
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Central Michigan University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science -
2011 - 2014
University of Jordan
Master's Degree, Physics - Condensed Matter - Crystallography -
2004 - 2008
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Bachelor of Physics, General Physics
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