●Paint/Pigment Dispersant Research (BASF, Pigments & Dispersions Technology).o Developed a novel methodology using colloidal probe microscope, direct force measurement, and nano-mechanical testing.o Designed experiment setup and data processing procedure to accommodate pigment dispersant study at molecular scale.o Revealed the importance of nano-scale surface roughness of pigment particles and provided a potential way to enhance dispersant performance. o Prompted BASF to increase financial support and extend collaboration.●Product Development of Concrete Reinforcing Fibers (BASF, Analytical North America).o Contribute significantly to product development, formulation and process engineering.o Designed, conducted and assessed analytical experiments to illustrate the impact of manufacture condition on microstructure.o Determined the optimal condition for mechanical strength using wide angle XRD.o Quantified reaction kinetics of surface chemistry modification at various conditions.o Helped to improved product performance and manufacturing process.● Engineering of Bioreducible Polymer Nanosystems for Gene Delivery.o Led a research team consisting of six undergraduate and graduate students. Mentored eight fresh research assistants. o Designed and synthesized multi-functional polyamines. Completed separation, purification, fractionation, and characterization. o Installed, customized, and maintained an automatic dipper for high throughput production. Improved their performance based on the better understanding of structure-property relationship.o Collaborated with four downstream groups from other departments. Coordinated multiple groups and organized joint meetings.● Worked as lab manager for shared instruments of the department. Provided documentation, management, troubleshooting, maintenance, training and technical support for more than 20 users from multiple academic research groups and industrial companies.

● Synthesis of Double Hydrophilic Block Copolymers and Application in the Preparation of Nano-sized Nickel.Proposed and led an undergraduate student research project. Gained the grant from University Innovation Program. Won scholarship for the excellence in research.o Synthesized double hydrophilic block copolymers via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT). o Installed and maintained high pressure hydrothermal metallurgy reactor. o Fabricated nano-sized nickel particles using block copolymer as template and dispersant. Optimized reaction condition to minimize size and polydispersity.