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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Led the development of roll-to-roll coating processes (slot-die, micro-roller/gravure, and foulard) for proton exchange membranes (PEM), anode and cathode electrodes, and carbon microporous layers, meticulously refining procedures to maximize performances and uphold stringent quality standards.• Formulated catalyst inks for different technical assessment programs, developing tailored mixing, electrode coating, and drying processes to achieve superior quality and performance. •… Show more • Led the development of roll-to-roll coating processes (slot-die, micro-roller/gravure, and foulard) for proton exchange membranes (PEM), anode and cathode electrodes, and carbon microporous layers, meticulously refining procedures to maximize performances and uphold stringent quality standards.• Formulated catalyst inks for different technical assessment programs, developing tailored mixing, electrode coating, and drying processes to achieve superior quality and performance. • Contributed to the design and setup of the new coating and analytical labs, overseeing the installation of all equipment, optimizing process flow, and ensuring readiness for production.• Managed a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and interns, mentoring them in coating science and industrial mixing while ensuring adherence to best practices and safety.• Researched and optimized anodes and cathodes by evaluating and formulating inks with different carbon supports, catalysts, and alloys, studying particle size distribution, porosity, hydrophobicity, polymer-to-catalyst ratios, and dispersion methods. • Pioneered and implemented a robust workplace safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations. Held the role of Emergency Coordinator and Chemical Hygiene Officer, while overseeing the hazardous waste management program and conducting job hazard analyses. • Managed multi-million-dollar capital expenditure projects from the design phase to the installation and qualification of two pilot-scale coaters, adhering strictly to project timelines. Show less

White City, Oregon, United States

• Developed mixing and coating processes for various roll-to-roll coated materials, including nanowire conductive transparent films, optically clear adhesive, polyurethane, acrylic topcoat, barriers film, LED phosphor filters, etc • Oversaw mixing process for a diverse range of polymeric solutions and particle slurries, designing the process, optimizing dispersion/mixing, and studying the effect of additives, concentration, and rheological changes to assure great compatibility with the… Show more • Developed mixing and coating processes for various roll-to-roll coated materials, including nanowire conductive transparent films, optically clear adhesive, polyurethane, acrylic topcoat, barriers film, LED phosphor filters, etc • Oversaw mixing process for a diverse range of polymeric solutions and particle slurries, designing the process, optimizing dispersion/mixing, and studying the effect of additives, concentration, and rheological changes to assure great compatibility with the selected coating method. • Formulated lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode slurries, and primer solutions tailored for slot-die and slide coating methods to optimize multi-layer coating processes.• Successfully managed multiple projects and customers engagements concurrently as a lead project manager, ensuring consistent execution and the delivery of high-quality results. • Optimized the nanowire synthesis and purification processes by qualifying new processes, scaling up the ink mixing and increasing production yield by over 50%.• Designed quality control plans and procedures to ensure that products meet quality standards, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations.• Led six-sigma based quality improvement activities root cause analysis (cause mapping, control charts, FMEAs, etc), CAPA reports, audits and training programs, aimed at enhancing product quality and minimizing non-conformances. Show less

Sunnyvale, California, United States

•Characterization of nanowire Light Emitting Diodes (nLEDs) epitaxial layers using PL, 4PP, SIMS, XRD, Hall, AFM, SEM, TEM, EDAX, etc. •Processing of nLED devices (film deposition, photolithography, dry/wet etching, contacts). •Thin films, oxides, nitrides, metals and transparent conductive films (TCO) deposition (ALD, PVD and CVD). •Reduction of devices leakage using dielectrics deposition, spin-on-glass and sputtering techniques. •Structural, electrical, chemical and optical… Show more •Characterization of nanowire Light Emitting Diodes (nLEDs) epitaxial layers using PL, 4PP, SIMS, XRD, Hall, AFM, SEM, TEM, EDAX, etc. •Processing of nLED devices (film deposition, photolithography, dry/wet etching, contacts). •Thin films, oxides, nitrides, metals and transparent conductive films (TCO) deposition (ALD, PVD and CVD). •Reduction of devices leakage using dielectrics deposition, spin-on-glass and sputtering techniques. •Structural, electrical, chemical and optical characterization of nLEDs devices and GaN substrates. •Failure analysis and fault isolation of nLEDs. •Data analysis using statistical methods and softwares (JMP, Matlab, etc.). •Redaction of extensive technical documentation including SOPs and process travelers. •Process development and optimization. •Epitaxial growth of GaN substrates and nLEDs on Silicon and Sapphire using Aixtron MOCVD reactors. •Maintenance and troubleshooting of Aixtron MOCVD reactors. Show less

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

Master'S Degree, Chemistry

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry