Lifeng Chen Email & Phone Number

Illinois, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Silane Development for Tire Tread (Momentive Performance Materials.)
• Led projects focused on the research and development of silanes for tire tread applications to enhance performance.
• Collected and analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of different silanes in tread compounds.
• Managed a team of 2 technicians and oversaw the operations of the analytical lab.
• Conducted technician training and ensured proper maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Developed comprehensive work instructions for newly acquired instruments and optimized work procedures. Achievements:

Findlay, OH

• Rubber Formulation Development for Tire Tread Responsibilities:
• Managed and led projects focused on studying the dispersity of particles in tread compounds, optimizing their performance.
• Developed a highly successful tread formula for a winter tire, achieving industry-leading performance and recognition.
• Formulated a tread compound for an OE tire with the lowest rolling resistance, contributing to improved fuel efficiency.
• Conducted extensive research on polymers and fillers, analyzing their structure and properties to enhance tire performance.
• Collaborated with external partners and companies to develop new materials and foster innovation in product development.

Webster

• Formulation Development for High Performance Surfaces
• Developed silicon and fluoropolymer formulations for printing surface coatings, aiming to enhance mechanical, electrical, and hydrophilic-phobic properties of printing surface elements used in printers.
• Collaborated with team members and actively contributed to preparing two invention disclosures.

Webster

• Formulation Development for High Performance Surfaces
• Developed silicon and fluoropolymer formulations for printing surface coatings, aiming to enhance mechanical, electrical, and hydrophilic-phobic properties of printing surface elements used in printers.
• Collaborated with team members and actively contributed to preparing two invention disclosures.

8 Clarkson Ave. Potsdam, NY 13699

• Polymer/particle Synthesis for Various Application.
• Conducted polymer synthesis to develop core-shell polymeric particles (latex) aimed at improving the whiteness of thin films.
• Developed waterborne polymer (latex) formulations to improve the optical, thermal, and mechanical properties of thermal paper.
• Modified particle surface for Chemical-Mechanical Planarization (CMP).
• Developed polymer-ceria nanoparticles for use in shallow trench isolation (STI) CMP slurry.

8 Clarkson Ave. Potsdam NY 13699

• Worked with professors to prepare and conduct undergraduate general chemistry lab and organic chemistry lab, provided support to students and graded assignments.

63 Liuquan Road, Zibo, Shandong, China

• Performed analytical test with ICP, AAS etc.
• Practiced two lab proficiency testing plans and performed statistical analysis for the sample and laboratories evaluation (e.g. statistic test).
• Maintained all the instruments.
• Managed three research projects.
• Supervised the technicians and documented the lab activities to meet the requirements of ISO17025.

Phd, Chemistry

Bs, Chemical Engineering

Education record