► Synthesis of poly(3-hexylthiophene) colloids for transistor applications 09/2012-Current • Synthesized stable poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) colloids using mini-emulsion polymerization • Fabricated wafer substrates using lift-off photolithography technique • Fabricated P3HT field effect transistors (FETs) and conducted performance measurement • Investigated the effect of surfactants and components on properties of P3HT colloids and FETs • Built up test system and negotiated with instrument vendors ► Synthesis and characterization of poly(butylene succinate) copolyesters 01/2013-01/2016 • Synthesized poly(butylene succinate) and its copolyesters using direct melt polycondensation, tuned the mechanical and thermal properties of copolyesters by varying monomers, targeting for biodegradable package and disposable products • Built up reaction devices and optimized procedures for improved reaction efficiency • Formulated emulsions of polymer blends and nanocomposites for paper coating applications ► Fabrication of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) large-area thin films with microscope thickness (Cooperated with United Technologies Research Center) 03/14-03/2016 • Developed PVDF films with controlled microscale thickness, ranging from 2 to 10 micrometers • Developed peeling off method to produce free-standing large area films • Investigated the effects of processing parameters and solvents on properties of PVDF films • Cooperated with United Technologies Research Center and provided high quality films ► Fabrication of poly(phenylene sulfide)/carbon nanotubes composites 09/2013-12/2013 • Compounded poly(phenylene sulfide)/carbon nanotubes composites using twin screw extruder with varied screw speed and programmings

► Fabrication of natural fiber reinforced plastic composites 03/2010-03/2011 • Formulated cotton stalk fiber reinforced poly(butylene succinate) composites using novel vane extruder and compression molding • Investigated the effects of fiber contents and processing parameters on mechanical, rheological properties and crystallization behaviors of fiber/PBS composites► Design of novel vane extruder based on extensional (elongational) flow 09/2008-06/2012 • Designed vane extruder using SolidWorks, and completed AutoCAD engineering drawings • Conducted melting and mixing mechanism research with extensive hands-on experiences of assembly and disassembly of extruder • Investigated microstructure and phase separation of immiscible polymer blends in vane extruder