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Goleta, California, Us

Goleta, California, Us

Development of Personalized Molecular Diagnostic Systems- Led developments of the client-side software and the embedded systems of consumer electronics- Designed automated systems for high-throughput data collection, manufacturing quality assurance, and soft-/firmware version control- Explored and integrated novel technologies to reduce procedural errors and to improve productivity- Facilitated communications across project scopes, departments, and/or technology stacks- Mentored a team of hackers/makers/software developers

Goleta, California, Us

Development of a Novel Personal Molecular Diagnostic System- Designed the architecture of device firmware for scalability and flexibility- Developed a compact result-calling algorithm that increases both the fidelity of physical characteristics of the measurements, and reduce memory usage and complexity for downstream implementation on MCU that runs C-language - Led development of a cloud-based data collection and management system that streams and stores device data onto a cloud to allow downstream data analytics at scale.- Developed a primer design software to allow high throughput primer design and analysis, as well as software for analyzing target genome mutation statistics and primer inclusivity- Mentored new personnel, and established procedures and protocols for tasks

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Developed electrochemical method for on-demand switching of protein structuresAdvisors: Dr. Mike Gordon (Ch.E), Dr. Daniel Morse (Mol. Bio.), Dr. Lior Sepunaru (Chem.)Achievements:- Combining electrochemistry and optical spectroscopy (dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV and Vis absorption, circular dichroism (CD)) to study assembly biophysics of reflectin (involved in camouflaging structural color in squid) and K18 (subset of Tau involving in Alzheimer’s disease) proteins .- Resolved redox electrochemistry of dissociable protons in biological molecules with cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV).- Developed miniaturized voltammetry techniques to reduce sample sizes for electrochemical analyses of scarce protein/peptide samples from around 1 milligram to 10 microgram.- Automated data analyses and data visualization of multivariate datasets via Python programming; developed 3d-printing protocol of accessories for in situ spectroscopies via computer-aided design (CAD). - Developed protocols combining nanofabrication, optical simulation, surface characterizations to create surface plasmon resonance sensors for sensing optical behavior shifts from assembly or conformation conversion of biomolecules.

Taipei City, Taipei City, Tw

Developed instrumentation and applications for neutral particle analyzer to study ionization mechanism of MALDI mass spectrometrySupervisors: Dr. Chi-Kun Ni, Dr. Yuan Tseh LeeProject Goal: To develop instrument for resolving MALDI mechanism combining a ultra-fast pulse laser and a neutral particle detector housed in ultra-high vacuum chamber (10^-9 torr)Achievements:- Integrated pulse-width tunable (120 ps to 5 ns) laser to ultra-high vacuum (10-9 torr) neutral particle detector; identified key evidence for a proposed mechanism of MALDI (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization).- Developed MATLAB programming method for data analysis to replace analogous hardware data processing; improved data analysis throughput from > 50 datasets /day to 1000+ datasets /hr.

Taipei, Northern Taiwan, Tw

Developed low-cost and effective carbon counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cellsAdvisor: Dr. Pi-Tai ChouAchievements:- Developed screen-printable reduced graphene oxide (rGO) counter electrodes for DSSCs.- Characterized solar cell performance using solar simulators and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)- Incorporated atmospheric pressure plasma jet in fabrication of rGO counter electrodes to enable roll-to-roll fabrication of rGO based counter electrodes for DSSCs with thermal treatment.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Physical Chemistry

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemistry