BACKGROUND PhD degree in Electrochemistry, Materials Science with strong background in fuel cell and nanomaterial catalysts backed with substantial previous experience in the relevant field. Demonstrated hands-on experience and sound working knowledge in x-ray and electrochemical techniques and instrumentation. Years of industrial experience in fuel cells and membrane exchange assembly development and nanomaterial preparation/synthesis. EDUCATION Northeastern University, Boston, MA Postdoctoral, 2010-present Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Ph.D., Material Science GPA: 4.0/4.0 2005-2010 Bristol University, Bristol, UK Graduate of science Program: Particle Physics 2003-2005 Peking University, Beijing, China M.S., High Energy Physics GPA: 3.5/4.0 2000-2003 Peking University, Beijing, China B.S., Nuclear Physics GPA: 3.3/4.0 1996-2000

My research centers on in situ spectroscopic characterization of catalytic nano-materials with applications to fuel cells and batteries