Aiping Zeng
Madison
Summary
Experienced Material Engineer specializing in PVD and CVD coatings, with a proven track record in project management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Developed advanced coating technologies that enhance industrial applications. Having hand experience with micro- biochips' fabrication, surface function and investigation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Engineer
NCD Technologies, LLC
Madison
09.2016 - Current
- Created DLC and Nano Crystalline Diamond (NCD) coatings for industrial parts across various materials and shapes, improving durability and wear resistance.
- Developed diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating deposition system for enhanced performance of powder materials
- Executed projects for the Department of Defense, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Mentored postdoctoral fellows and internship students.
- Writing proposals for funding applications and publications.
FCT-Portugal Government Postdoctoral Fellow
TEMA, University of Aveiro
Aveiro
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Developed innovative photovoltaic (PV) materials to enhance energy efficiency
- Collaborated with international teams to advance research projects in renewable energy
- Conducted advanced research in materials science and engineering.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Published findings in peer-reviewed journals to share knowledge.
Brain Korea 21-Consortium Researcher
School of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University
Suwon
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Conducted the project of plasma surface modification of DLC coating for bio-sensing
- Guided and supported master's degree students in academic and research projects, fostering their development and enhancing project outcomes.
- Drafted proposals and grant applications, successfully securing funding for multiple research initiatives.
Postdoctoral fellow
Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University
Jerusalem
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Fabricated micro-electrode array chips and tuned chip surfaces for experimental investigations.
- Resolved technical challenges for doctoral research students, facilitating uninterrupted operation of research tools.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on innovative chemical projects.
- Developed and optimized experimental protocols for various chemical reactions.
Research associate, the School of Electrical and E
School of EEE, Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
04.2002 - 04.2003
- Fabricated and tested micro fluidic chips to support research objectives.
- Provided technical support to doctoral research students, enhancing project execution.
- initial sensing technology which can be integrated into micro fluidic channels.
- Collaborated with multiple academic departments to initiate and develop interdisciplinary projects.
Associate researcher
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai
07.1997 - 10.1999
- Developed corrosion protection technologies for magnesium alloys, enhancing durability and performance in various applications
- Established operational framework for pilot plant at Xin'an Special Oil Plant, facilitating efficient operations and technology transfer
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Associate Engineer
Xu-Zhou Aeronautic Die-casting Plant
Jiangshu
07.1992 - 08.1994
- Managed heat-treatment operations for die-casting dies to ensure optimal performance and quality.
- Recorded and organized production processes to support compliance and operational transparency.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Education
Ph.D. - Applied And Plasma Physics
The University of Sydney
Australia12-2008
Master of Science - Thin Film
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore10-2001
Master of Science - Corrosion And Protection
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai, China07-1997
Bachelor of Science - Material Science And Engineering
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Xi'an, China07-1992
Skills
- Material Science and Engineering
- PVD/CVD coatings
- Microchip fabrication
- Corrosion protection
- Surface modification
- Electrochemistry
- Research proposal development
- Technical writing
- Project oversight
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- FCT-Portuguese government Postdoctoral fellow, 2012-2018
- Brain Korea 21-Consortium Fellowship, 2010-2012
- The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) from Australia government and International Postgraduate Award (IPA) from the University of Sydney, 2003-2007
Custom Section 1
- Patent: Apparatus and Method for Plasma Coating Solid Fuels (US Patent 12,264,289). Inventors: Shaun M. Debow, Mikhail Y. Efremov, Patrick J. Heaney, Zachary B. Zander, and Aiping Zeng.
- Tuning the surface energy of fluorinated diamond-like carbon coatings via plasma immersion ion implantation plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition with 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane; Yuhan Tong, Maryam Zahedian, Aiping Zeng, Ricardo Vidrio, Mike Efremov, Shenwei Yin, Hongyan Mei, Patrick J. Heaney, and Jennifer T. Choy; Diamond & Related Materials 156 (2025) 112365.
- Optimizing mechanical properties in single-layered and multi-layered amorphous carbon coatings; Sachin V. Muley, Aiping Zeng, Paul M. Voyles, and Patrick J. Heaney; Diamond & Related Materials 123 (2022) 108843.
- Reactivity passivation of red phosphorus with thin plasma-deposited carbon coating; Paige C. Kinsley , Aiping Zeng, Jenny K. Hedlund Orbeck, Shaun Debow, Zachary B. Zander, Patrick J. Heaney, and Robert J. Hamers; Applied Surface Science 587 (2022) 152791.
- Plasma Treated Active Carbon for Capacitive Deionization of Saline Water; Aiping Zeng, Maheshwar Shrestha, Keliang Wang, Victor F. Neto, Bárbara Gabriel, and Qi Hua Fan; Journal of Nanomaterials 2017, 1934724.
- Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films as electrochemical electrodes; Aiping Zeng, Victor F. Neto, Jose J. Gracio, and Qi Hua Fan; Diamond and Related Materials 43 (2014), 12.
- Stripping voltammetric analysis of heavy metals at nitrogen doped diamond‐like carbon film electrodes; A. Zeng, E. Liu, S. N. Tan, S. Zhang, and J. Gao; Electroanalysis 14 (2002) 1294.
- Semiconductor properties and redox responses at a-C:N thin film electrochemical electrodes; Aiping Zeng, Marcela M.M. Bilek, David R. McKenzie, and Peter A. Lay; Diamond and Related Materials 18 (2009) 1211.
- EIS capacitance diagnosis of nanoporosity effect on the corrosion protection of DLC films; A Zeng, E Liu , I.F Annergren, S.N Tan, S Zhang, P Hing, and J Gao; Diamond and Related Materials 11 (2002) 160.
- Cyclic Voltammetry Studies of Sputtered Nitrogen Doped Diamond-Like Carbon Film Electrodes; A. Zeng, E. Liu, S. N. Tan, S. Zhang, and J. Gao; Electroanalysis 14 (2002) 1110.
Timeline
Material Engineer
NCD Technologies, LLC
09.2016 - Current
FCT-Portugal Government Postdoctoral Fellow
TEMA, University of Aveiro
05.2012 - 05.2018
Brain Korea 21-Consortium Researcher
School of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University
03.2010 - 03.2012
Postdoctoral fellow
Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University
05.2008 - 03.2010
Research associate, the School of Electrical and E
School of EEE, Nanyang Technological University
04.2002 - 04.2003
Associate researcher
Chinese Academy of Sciences
07.1997 - 10.1999
Associate Engineer
Xu-Zhou Aeronautic Die-casting Plant
07.1992 - 08.1994
Ph.D. - Applied And Plasma Physics
The University of Sydney
Master of Science - Thin Film
Nanyang Technological University
Master of Science - Corrosion And Protection
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Material Science And Engineering
Northwestern Polytechnical University