Research Scientist August 2005 -Present
GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna NY
Conduct researches on high-temperature structural materials. 2 patents filed.
Technical Consultant June 2004 -July 2005
Technical Assistant Program (TAP), Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Provided technical assistance on various materials-related issues for Indiana businesses and organizations. My projects included materials selection, corrosion, quality control, process improvements, and failure analysis.
Research Assistant August 1999-Present
School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Analysed and studied the effects of the microstructure on the oxidation behavior and mechanical properties of the multiphase Mo-Si-B alloys.
Graduate Research Assistant January 2001 - April 2001
Metals and Ceramics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Investigated, analyzed, and studied materials processing using arc-melting furnace, oxidation testing under an array of temperatures (600-1300 o C), and microstructure examinations using optical microscope, SEM, EDS, and WDS.
Researcher September 1998 – July 1999
Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute (MMRI), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Consulted with MMRI, sponsored companies, and other universities in the area of ceramics and metals.
Technical Consultant July 1997 – August 1998
American Standard's Group, Clays & Minerals (Thailand) Ltd., Pathumthani, Thailand
Provided technical supports on ceramic raw materials (ball clays, feldspar, and kaolin), rendered after-sell service, characterized materials, and developed new raw materials to satisfy the needs of customers.
Technical Assistant July - September 1997
Co-sponsor with American Standard Co, Ltd.; Clays & Minerals (Thailand) Ltd. , Pathumthani , Thailand
Conducted research with the Research and Development (R&D) Division of American Standard Co, Ltd. on the effects of raw materials on casting properties and viscosity of ceramic body.
Intern March – May 1996
Research and Development (R&D) Division, Star Sanitaryware (Thailand), Ltd.
Conducted research on problems in the production line.
Designed, developed and tested sanitaryware body and glaze formula for use in existing product line.