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Research on Pt Catalysts for PEMFCs, particularly metal-support interactions.FTIR Spectroscopy analysis on synthesized catalysts to determine surfactant residue.XRD to determine material phases and particle size.EDX (SEM) analysis for element composition.

•Achieved high quality software through regression testing and identified over 800 bugs on the BlackBerry and desktop platforms for the customer relationship management software•Created and updated test plans tracking changing functionality to maintain software quality•Investigated BES application version handles to improve compatibility with software and directed functionality recommendations•Collaborated with developers to investigate bugs and trained quality assurance analysts to use the software on the BlackBerry platform as well as the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES)•Managed the upgrade of the company’s BES 4.6 to BES 5.0

•Synthesized over 40 novel cathode materials in a 4-month timeline oPerformed A-site and B-site doping of the Ruddlesden-Popper structure with Co, Fe, Cu, Na, and K using Pechini and Glycine:Nitrate processes•Characterized fabricated cathodes using various techniques: oX-ray Diffraction to assess purity and determine cell constants oPotentiometric iodometric titration for oxygen content determination oFour-point probe conductivity measurements to find electrical conductivity oThermomechanical analysis to determine thermal expansion coefficients•Presented project goals and results at the start and end of the coop term respectively•Wrote a summary report for the work term entitled “Novel Cathode Materials for Intermediate Temperature Solid-Oxide Fuel Cells”

-Performed colloidal synthesis of copper nanoparticles that were characterized using transmission electron microscopy-Renovated the lab by building HEPA filter racks, cable tray system, and a sliding wall using Unistrut components to suit the laboratory's requirements-Created custom parts in machine shop to assist in stability of Unistrut structures; including use of a milling machine-Prepared a safety report for nanoparticle preparation experiments

Masc, Electrical Engineering And Computer Engineering

Basc, Nanotechnology Engineeringg