Yelsin Mendez
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Bio
Credentials
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Fulbright Scholar
The Fulbright ProgramSep, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Advanced Cell Engineering
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Scientist
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Aug 2022 - Present
-Formulate, conduct, and analyze experiments to evaluate the performance of silicon-based anodes and organic electrodes in coin and pouch cells. -Implement slot die coating system to scale up lithium-ion secondary battery electrodes. -Define and execute numerous projects on the development of high-energy density anodes. -Formulate, conduct, and analyze experiments to evaluate the performance of silicon-based anodes and organic electrodes in coin and pouch cells. -Implement slot die coating system to scale up lithium-ion secondary battery electrodes. -Define and execute numerous projects on the development of high-energy density anodes.
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Rice University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2023
- Synthesize nanostructured materials for clean energy applications such as CO2 capture and energy storage - Design, run and analyze experiments to characterize the physical and chemical properties of components within lithium-ion batteries - Synthesize nanomaterials on solid electrolytes to improve cycling stability of solid-state batteries - Enhance the stability of lithium metal in batteries through in situ synthesis of highly conductive ultrathin layers such as Covalent Organic Frameworks (COF) - Evaluate the electrochemical performance of high energy density anode materials in lithium-ion batteries Show less
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The Fulbright Program
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2023
-Evaluate the electrochemical performance of high energy density anode materials in lithium-ion batteries -Evaluate the electrochemical performance of high energy density anode materials in lithium-ion batteries
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Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)
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Colombia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor of Higher Education
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
- Designed theoretical and practical activities to develop technical knowledge, attitudes, and skills that enable students to execute non-destructive examinations and mechanical testing of materials - Executed non-destructive examinations and mechanical testing to evaluate physical and chemical properties of welded and manufactured products - Collaborated with an engineering team on materials characterization and failure analysis to decipher failure mechanisms of materials - Trained students to operate bench-top materials characterization equipment and non-destructive analytical equipment for research and educational purposes Show less
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Universidad Industrial de Santander
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Colombia
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Engineer
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Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
- Assisted engineers and faculty professors in the development of quality control projects for oil & gas facilities - Wrote and presented project reports based on economic, technical, and financial aspects to the faculty and associates from the oil & gas sector - Assisted engineers and faculty professors in the development of quality control projects for oil & gas facilities - Wrote and presented project reports based on economic, technical, and financial aspects to the faculty and associates from the oil & gas sector
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Rice University
Master of Science - MS, Materials Science and Nanoengineering -
2020 - 2020
Syracuse University
English for Graduate Studies Program -
2009 - 2014
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Metallurgical engineer
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