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Lausanne, Vd, Ch

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

• Developed and validated a testing procedure to probe the interfacial strength of oxide inclusions in iron alloys via in-situ micromechanical testing• Led and organized full practical course materials for 250+ bachelor students. Managed and coordinated 20+ doctorate/master assistants• Mentored and supervised research projects and internships for bachelor/master students in the Laboratory of Mechanical Metallurgy

Materials Science And Engineering

Ph.D. dissertation title: "Composition-Processing-Microstructure-Property Relationships of the Zinc-Magnesium System for Absorbable Biomedical Implant Applications" Supervisor: Prof. Carl J. Boehlert.• Designed and executed a comprehensive microstructural-mechanical characterization plan to investigate novel biodegradable metallic hybrid materials for potential biomedical implant applications• Optimized the parameters of high-pressure torsion processing and post-deformation annealing treatment to achieve a dual enhancement of the strength-ductility in ultrafine-grained metallic materials• Authored 10+ peer-reviewed journal articles, including 2 review articles, related to the Ph.D. dissertation project and multiple research collaborations with cross-functional teams• Communicated research progress effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences at regular networking sessions and professional conferences

Materials Testing And Metallography Laboratory

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, material safety data sheets, and process work instructions compliant with EHS standards and good laboratory practices• Trained, mentored, and provided technical support to junior researchers by ensuring compliance with quality standards, facilitating teamwork, and promoting professional development at the workplace

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

EGR 100: Introduction to Engineering Design.UGS 200H: Introduction to Materials Research through Scanning Electron Microscopy.• Delivered lectures, led practical lab sessions, and graded assignments to a core of 40+ students• Developed course materials, and supervised student projects to ensure critical-thinking and work ethics

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Collaboration project in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery under the supervision of Prof. Kurt Hankenson.• Designed experimental set up and conducted in vitro proliferation assays using human osteoblast-like cells to evaluate cell-material interactions• Gained competencies on cell culture protocols and aseptic handling techniques, from thawing to sub-culturing

Center For Nanophase Materials Sciences

• Developed experimental design, prepared testing samples, and assisted senior R&D staff scientists to perform nanoscale characterization (TEM and APT) of ultrafine-grained metallic materials• Applied advanced physical metallurgy concepts to unveil the complex microstructural evolution of multiphase nanostructured metals under extreme conditions

Department Of Inorganic And Bioinorganic Chemistry

Synthesized and functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles with gold flaps via Diels-Alderreaction, aimed for drug delivery applications. This work led to a co-authored article in a peer-reviewed journal.

Department Of Analytical Development

Prepared and characterized biodegradable silk-based nanoparticles loaded with anti-cancer drug for therapeutic applications. Conducted data analysis comprehensively, and wrote technical report that served as undergraduate thesis.

East Lansing, Mi

In-situ electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) microstructural characterization of Mg-Ce alloys at increasing temperatures. This work led to 3 co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science And Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Materials Engineering