Hao Ding
Doctor of Philosophy
- Email:hao.2.ding@uconn.edu
- Department:Chemical Engineering
- University:University of Connecticut
- Country:USA
Biography:
Hao Ding, I am a graduate student at the University of Connecticut, pursuing my Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering. As a knowledgeable chemist, I have expertise in Chemistry, Coatings, and Material characterizations. I have done AFM/SEM/TEM microscopy imaging for multiple collaborators for more than three years. Thanks to my background in both Polymers and Inorganic chemistry, I am more than ready for the cutting-edge materials. I am seeking exciting chemistry/materials internship opportunities, and would love to connect with you!
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. student), Chemical Engineering, expected 2021
Honors: Field Electron and Ion (FEI) Fellowship, UCONN FEI Center of Excellence in Microscopy, July 2017
Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, June 2016
Honors: Third Prize Scholarship for Outstanding Students, three times, June 2016, December 2015, December 2014; Freshman Scholarship, December 2012
Research Experience
Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Multifunctional Nanostructured Materials, November 2016 - Present
- Design the nanostructured materials and assemble the devices with stimuli-responsive properties
- Prepare samples and operate electron microscopies (SEM and TEM) and AFM for collaborators to achieve publishable images
- Coordinate and discuss with faculty and fellow graduate students across departments to complete
Intercalation and Exfoliation of Layered Materials, October 2017 - Present
- Execute small-scale tests to optimize the experiments followed with mechanism exploration through characterizations, mainly XRD
- Supervise and directly work with the undergraduate students, helping them develop fundamental laboratory skills and motivating them to explore science
Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Preparation and Crystallization of PEO/CdS Nanocomposites, March 2015 – May 2016
- Designed, conducted, and optimized the synthesizing experiments and work-up from summarizing the reference reading
- Received training on various standard characterization instruments to help understand the crystallization phenomenon
The Synthesis of CdSe Nanorods, August 2014 – March 2015
- Read references, summarized the field and made notes to draft the manuscript
- Assisted the post-doctoral student with high-temperature low-pressure experiments
Teaching Experience
Teaching assistant, Biochemical Engineering, January 2017 – May 2017
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut
- Coached the students how to code in MATLAB to solve the ODEs encountered in biomolecular engineering
- Graded assignments and exams, and gave suggestions to the students on the course projects
Teaching assistant, Unit Operations & Process Simulation August 2016 – December 2016
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut
- Assisted the professor during the lectures and helped students use Aspen HYSYS and COSMOL in class to improve their practical experiences
- Graded the quizzes and assignments to evaluate how students understood the lectures
Research Interests:
- Design the nanostructured materials and assemble the devices with stimuli-responsive properties
- Prepare samples and operate electron microscopies (SEM and TEM) and AFM for collaborators to achieve publishable images
- Coordinate and discuss with faculty and fellow graduate students across departments to complete
- Chemical Engineering | Knowledge of Polymer and Chemistry | Experienced in Material Characterizations