Yiming Wubulikasimu
Doha
Summary
Materials Characterization and Laboratory Management Expert with 10+ years of experience in academic and technical environments. Proficient in advanced characterization techniques (SEM, EDS, EBSD, AFM, XPS, XRD, XRF, XCT) and data analysis software. Extensive expertise in high-resolution imaging, elemental analysis, microstructure and mechanical property analysis. Demonstrated success in managing labs, training researchers, and providing excellent materials characterization services. Adept at driving innovation in materials research, laboratory operations, and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager of Technical Services
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Doha
09.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Core materials characterization lab of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ)
- Manage and operate the Central Materials Facility, a core materials characterization lab of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ)
- Conduct high-precision analysis on various materials such as catalysts, alloys, polymers, rocks, soil, and mineralogical samples using state-of-the-art tools (e.g., SEM, AFM, XPS, XRD) and support research across diverse disciplines
- Lead budget planning, writing proposals to purchase equipment, establishing service contracts, reporting, and ISO 9001 certification of the Central Materials Facility
- Train researchers in the operation of the equipment and data analysis
- Provide analysis services to external organizations and industries in Qatar
- Core materials characterization lab of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ)
- Participated in several research projects and jointly published more than 20 peer-reviewed journal papers
- Contributed to over 200 journal papers and patents by delivering critical characterization analysis and insights
- Trained 50+ researchers in advanced materials characterization techniques and data analysis
- Responsible for successful and continuous ISO9001-2015 QMS certification of the Central Materials Facility
- Completed an average of 250 analysis service requests with 99% user satisfaction
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Doha
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Participated in several high-impact research projects, focusing on material characterization
- Oversaw the assembly of various materials characterization equipment in the Materials Facility, purchased new equipment, and commissioned Central Materials Facility technical services to researchers and industries in Qatar
- Expanded TAMUQ's materials characterization capabilities, improving research output and securing industrial collaborations
- Spearheaded the acquisition and commissioning of 10+ cutting-edge materials characterization instruments
- Played a vital role in supporting three Qatar National Research Fund projects and contributed to more than 15 peer-reviewed journal articles
Education
Ph.D. - Earth Science (Specialized in Crystallography and Materials Science)
University of Camerino
Camerino, Italy06.2013
Master of Science - Physics
University of Camerino
Camerino, Italy11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science
Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China06.2005
Skills
Technical Skills:
- High-resolution Imaging with SEM and AFM
- Surface chemical analysis using XPS and UPS
- AFM nanomechanical properties analysis
- XRF & EDS elemental analysis
- EBSD microstructure analysis
- In-situ SEM tensile testing
- XRD Phase analysis
- Rietveld Structure Refinement
Software:
- Data analysis software such as TOPAS, CASA, GSAS, ICDD, MATCH
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Origin
- Java Programming, IntelliJ IDEA
Trainingcertificates
- Rigaku SmartLab XRD Applications Training, Texas A&M at Qatar, 11/01/23
- Bruker S8 Tiger Series 2 X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Application Training, Bruker AXS, Madison, WI, USA, 01/01/22
- Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope and EBSD Applications training, Thermo Fisher, 01/01/22
- Advanced AFM Application Training, Bruker Nano Surface, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 01/01/18
- Basic and advanced Rietveld Refinement & Indexing Workshop, ICDD Headquarters, Pennsylvania, U.S.A, 01/01/16
- XI SILS School on Synchrotron Radiation: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications, Duino (Trieste, Italy), 01/01/11
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Chinese, Fluent
- Italian, Beginner
- Turkish, Beginner
Awards
- The Best Poster Award, University of Camerino, Italy, 07/01/12
- Excellent Student Award, University of Camerino, Italy, 01/01/08
References
- Dr. Hassan Bazzi, Professor, Associate Dean, Texas A&M University at Qatar, hassan.bazzi@qatar.tamu.edu, +974 4423 0029
- Dr. Eyad Masad, Professor, Texas A&M University at Qatar, eyad.masad@qatar.tamu.edu, +974 4423 0268
- Dr. Sherzod Madrahimov, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University at Qatar, sherzod.madrahimov@qatar.tamu.edu, +974 4423-0691
Research
- Experimental evaluation of using Qatar Shell GTL bio-sludge as a soil enhancer for growing fodder crops in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Characterization of dust accumulated on photovoltaic panels in Doha, Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Flexible membranes for efficient oil/water separation, Texas A&M University at Qatar
- AFM study of mechanical properties of construction materials, Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Synthesis and characterization of Zn-doped LiFePO4 for Li-ion battery cathode materials, University of Camerino, Italy
- Mössbauer spectroscopy and XANES studies of Fe and Zn oxidation states, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
Timeline
Assistant Manager of Technical Services
Texas A&M University at Qatar
09.2017 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University at Qatar
03.2014 - 09.2017
Ph.D. - Earth Science (Specialized in Crystallography and Materials Science)
University of Camerino
Master of Science - Physics
University of Camerino
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science
Beijing Normal University
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