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ResearchAssistant

Yazhou Zhou

Union City,NJ

Summary

Researcher with a focus on details and practical experience in clerical and laboratory work to support research objectives. Proficient in data review, reporting, and specimen handling, with a specialization in material design and synthesis for lithium-ion batteries. Skilled in preparing resources, equipment, and materials for research and with a strong background in battery research. Capable in sample collection, data recording, and instrument calibration. Comfortable managing complex issues, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Research Assistant

Material Design Lab
Hoboken, NJ
08.2018 - 05.2024
  • 3D patterned electrodes for anode free lithium metal batteries by Electrowriting and Python programming to improve cyclability (over 175 cycles, CE>99.5%) and suppress lithium dendrite
  • Silicon anode research for mitigation of pulverization and volume change
  • Integration of solid-state electrolyte and cathodes
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Mentored junior researchers, promoting professional growth and skill development within team.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.

Research Assistant

Highly Filled Materials Institute
Hoboken, NJ
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Utilizing electrospinning for conductive polymer fibers in sensor application
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

Chemical Safety Inspector

WSG international Crop
Newark, DE
6 2014 - 8 2014
  • Serve as emergency coordinator regarding hazardous material spills and accidents.
  • Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation

Plastic Process Worker

Tangjin Packaging Inc
Zhejiang, China
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Monitored production process and performed quality control check
  • Checked equipment function and process safety; designed printing for plastic packages with different uses.
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management duties such as tracking stock levels and coordinating material replenishment orders

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering: Lithium-ion Battery

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
02.2018 - 2024.05

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering: Rheology

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
09.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
09.2011 - 2015.05

Skills

Timeline

Research Assistant

Material Design Lab
08.2018 - 05.2024

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering: Lithium-ion Battery

Stevens Institute of Technology
02.2018 - 2024.05

Research Assistant

Highly Filled Materials Institute
08.2017 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering: Rheology

Stevens Institute of Technology
09.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Delaware
09.2011 - 2015.05

Plastic Process Worker

Tangjin Packaging Inc
06.2011 - 08.2011

Chemical Safety Inspector

WSG international Crop
6 2014 - 8 2014

Software

Python

SolidWorks

MATLAB

HighScore Plus

Projects

Production of Bio-based Furfural, 05/2015, Dr. V. Nikolakis & Dr. P. Schipper, Compared the advantages and disadvantages of three potential routes for producing furfural including continuous monophasic, reactive distillation, and continuous biphasic. Chose continuous biphasic; implemented the design by modeling reactor in Aspen Plus, calculating the fluid densities and mass flows, quantifying the effective interfacial area, selecting separation structures and incorporating heat integration into the process. Conducted sensitivity analysis on how changes in costs, selling price, and yield affected the NROI, as well as risk analysis identified potential economic and safety hazards and the mitigation steps. Bio-Based Solar Panel Frame, 12/2014, Set the goal to produce bio-based polymer composite frame and mounting support for solar panel to release environmental and economic impact of using aluminum. Explored the alternative to aluminum polylactic acid (PLA) in terms of glass transition, degradation, brittleness, blend process; proceeded to synthesis and manufacturing of PLA, Synthesis of Polyproplylene, life cycle of PLA. Exploited the market by referring to Solar Market Insight Report 2014. Transesterification of Soybean Oil, 11/2014, Produced biodiesel with the soybean oil reacted with methanol and KOH as a catalyst. Utilized GC analysis and water content test to study the composition of the final product to examine if the water content, triglycerides, diglycerides, monoglycerides and total glycerol met ASTM standard. Carried out further investigation and extra polishing process. Heat Transfer Coefficient Prediction for Double Pipe Heat Exchanger, 05/2014, Generated three sets of experimental heat transfer coefficients; changed the parameters in different models including Ditus-Bolter, Sider-Tate and Colburn models; obtained predicted heat transfer coefficients. Employed Ditus-Bolter to design a double pipe heat exchanger; did the sensitivity analysis to explore the influence of pipe dimension, thermal conductivity of the wall, fluid property on heat transfer coefficient changes; concluded that the fluid property affected heat transfer most.

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