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Linköping, Ostergotland County, Sweden

Contributing to a more sustainable future by developing catalyst nanoparticles for hydrogen generation. Material growth is achieved through pulsed plasmas, with the resulting particles primarily analyzed using x-ray diffraction and electron microscopy techniques.Responsibilities:• Process scaling-up• Process engineering to improve material collection• Process development for catalyst material development• Method development for nanoparticle quantification• Material and process characterization

Linköping, Ostergotland County, Sweden

Linköping, Ostergotland County, Sweden

Linkoping, Sweden

Responsible for investigating a new coating process based on HiPIMS. Maintenance and improvement of vacuum chambers and associated parts. Management of research projects. Introduction and training of new staff, visiting scientist and students to various equipment and material analysis techniques.Key accomplishments:• Publication of peer-reviewed articles in reputable scientific journals (4 as first author and 3 as co-author).• Presentation of research in various international conferences and meetings (4).• Experimental verification of new thin film deposition technique using ion mass spectrometry and thin film deposition.• Automation of mass spectrometer data analysis using Python to reduce data processing time from hours to seconds.

Calamba, Laguna, Philippines

Overall technical support for PVD coating process and surface preparation processes, which includes knowledge generation, process engineering, staff training and contacting suppliers. Interfacing with clients and point person for client-issue resolution. Planning of production department activities. Drive management meetings for updating the status of projects with clients, equipment condition and brainstorming.Key accomplishments:• Proposed alternative suppliers with the goal of bringing down cost while maintaining product quality.• Initiated communication with potential clients, which resulted in several coating trials and repeat orders.• Provided technical expertise and personnel training for a client under a technology transfer framework.• Managed production raw materials by determining ordering points based on raw material consumption calculations.• Resolved issues with QA equipment by identifying defective parts of microscope, placing orders for replacement and boost capability by introducing new equipment.

Department Of Science And Technology - Admatel

• Electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis (EDS) and FIB milling to support client’s failure analysis activities and research.• Communicated with equipment supplier for preventive maintenance and issue resolution.

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Lead a laboratory subgroup composed of 1 PhD student, 2 MS students and 1 BS student with primary responsibilities in training, ensuring that research is in line with laboratory projects and extending assistance in research works.3D modeling of parts and assemblies using Solidworks® to effectively check designs and diagnose problems before fabrication process.Assembly of a triode sputtering device.Assumed the role of a purchaser/buyer for the laboratory wherein a systematic flow of procurement process was followed (identifying the need, identifying and contacting suppliers, evaluation of submitted specifications and quotations, preparation of purchase related documents and bid specifications, payment, coordinating with the supplier and forwarder during delivery and inspection of supplies/equipment).Ensure that equipment and supplies to be purchased are within the specifications needed by the project.

Phd, Materials Science

Plasma and Coatings

Ms Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Plasma Physics Laboratory

Bs Applied Physics, Instrumentation

Activities and Societies: Plasma Physics Laboratory