Daniel S. Nelson
Beacon,NY
Summary
A recently graduated Ceramic/Materials Science student from Alfred University, specializing in ceramics, metals and glass materials, electro ceramics, processing and manufacturing. Experience in ceramic processing, glass processing and material characterization and training on many characterization machines and techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Thesis Capstone on Ultra-fast Sintering
AU
Alfred, NY
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Sintering techniques such as conventional sintering vs UHS on nano powders and observing grain boundary changes and movement to provide differences and comparisons between the two.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Characterization Internship
FX Minerals
Virginia
06.2025 - 08.2025
- A full characterization of asphalt and 15 other minerals from different states and areas to be used for road construction to provide more friction during harsh weathers as a similar replacement for Chinese Bauxite.
- Trained to use SEM, Hardness Tester, Mercury Porosity Tests, XRDs and other mechanical machines for processing of minerals.
- Worked as the team leader throughout the internship to produce a weekly report to customer.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Production Assistant
AU
Alfred, NY
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Cutting diverse types of wood to specific dimensions customers requested.
- Made and built structures to withstand 20+ people at once.
- Trained in the use of specialized power tools and equipment to execute customer-specific designs.
- Operated various production equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational guidelines.
Line Cook
RoundHouse
Beacon, NY
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Worked efficiently in fast pace environments while serving 200+ people a day and even more on holidays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ceramic/Glass Engineering
Alfred University
Alfred, NY05-2026
Skills
- Tape Casting
- Ceramic Glass Batching
- Dry/Slip Casting
- Product Designing
- Collaboration
- SEM
- XRD
- Vickers Hardness
- TEM
- Abbe Refractomer
- Dilatometer
- BBV
- Raman
- UHS coding
- DSC
- OriginPro
CLUBS
Mug Drop Club 2025 (MS&T Competition)
LNAGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Electro ceramics
- Magnetic materials
- Glass manufacturing and processing
- Aerospace
RELEVANT COURSES
- Spectroscopy
- Thermal/Mechanical Properties
- Intro to Ceramic Powder Processing
- Structure/Properties of Materials
- Thermodynamics
- Bonding/Structure of Materials
- Circuit Theory
- X-Ray Characterization
- Computer Aided Design
- Microstructure Characterization
- Sintering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Elec/Mag/Opt Properties
- Thermal Processes in Materials
- Ceramic Processing Principals
- Differential Equations
- Intro to Glass
- Electro Ceramics
- Glass Laboratory
- Industrial Glass Production
Timeline
Senior Thesis Capstone on Ultra-fast Sintering
AU
08.2025 - 05.2026
Characterization Internship
FX Minerals
06.2025 - 08.2025
Production Assistant
AU
08.2022 - 04.2026
Line Cook
RoundHouse
10.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Ceramic/Glass Engineering
Alfred University