Branen N Bussey
Beavercreek,Ohio
Summary
Resourceful Materials Engineering student recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in materials characterization, process optimization, and failure analysis. Thrives using critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to contribute positively in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning and applying innovative solutions in materials engineering projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
High Temperature Electronics GRA
(WSU)
AFRL, Sensors Directorate, WPAFB, OH
09.2024 - Current
- This research targets the integration of dielectrics in high-power III-N and III-O-based transistors through the optimization of a wide range of process parameters during device fabrication.
Computational Quantum Mechanical Modeling Intern
(ORISE)
AFIT, Physics Department, WPAFB, OH
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Research focused on understanding the role of surface orientation and grain size refinement on aqueous corrosion of metals, via the application of density functional theory calculations.
Hypersonic Technology Intern
(ORISE)
AFIT, Astronautics Department, WPAFB, OH
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Research focused on the assembly and preliminary operation of a miniaturized arcjet system used to simulate the thermal conditions typically associated with hypersonic flight.
Ceramics Manufacturing and Processing Intern
(SOCHE)
AFRL, Materials Directorate, WPAFB, OH
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Assigned tasks included, but were not limited to, the preparation of ceramic and composite samples for electron microscopy characterization, testing of high-strength ceramic fibers, synthesizing solutions for chemical routes to fibers and fiber coatings, ceramic matrix composite processing, and data and image analysis using a variety of software.
Education
Master of Science - Materials Science Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, OH08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, OH05.2023
Skills
Processes
- PIP processing
- XCT data processing
- Metallurgical sample preparation
- Mechanical stress testing
- Image processing
- Composite interface testing
- Composite layup
- Densification monitoring
- Additive slurry preparation
- DFT calculations
Equipment
- Scanning electron microscope
- X-ray diffraction
- Atomic force microscopy
- X-ray computed tomography
- Optical profilometry
- Laser profilometry
- Thermogravimetric analysis
Software
- Dragonfly AI-based segmentation
- SolidWorks computer-aided design
- ImageJ image processing software
- Python programming language
- MATLAB numeric computing environment
- PuTTY terminal emulator
- FileZilla cross platform FTP
- VASP quantum mechanical calculator
- Bridges-2 super computing center
Affiliations
- Wright State University, Dayton OH, 2023, Magnetron deposition of thin copper films onto flexible substrates for novel battery applications
- Two students were tasked with designing candidate flexible current collector materials via copper coating various substrate materials, involving a multitude of destructive and non-destructive characterization techniques
Conference Presentation
- Materials Science and Technology Conference, Pittsburg, PA, 2022, Conversion of additively manufactured continuous-fiber PMCs to high-temp CMCs.
- Presented polymer infiltration pyrolysis processing procedure, experimentation, and processing results at undergraduate poster contest to graduate students, judges, and two Continuous Composite representatives.
Additional Information
U.S. Citizen, References available upon request
Timeline
High Temperature Electronics GRA
(WSU)
09.2024 - Current
Computational Quantum Mechanical Modeling Intern
(ORISE)
02.2024 - 05.2024
Hypersonic Technology Intern
(ORISE)
10.2023 - 01.2024
Ceramics Manufacturing and Processing Intern
(SOCHE)
07.2021 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Materials Science Engineering
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science Engineering
Wright State University
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