Engineer Process

(TOM) HAO LI, PH.D.

**** ********* ***** #** ******, OH 43615

(419) 973 - 0566 abideh@r.postjobfree.com

CANDIDATE: POLYMER ENGINEER

Dynamic Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with significant expertise in the

research and development of state-of-the-art polymer materials and

processing techniques garnered at the Polymer Institute of the University

of Toledo. 11 years work experience; proven leadership capabilities;

demonstrated history of progressively more responsible roles of process

engineer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; published in a

variety of scientific and industry periodicals. Willing to travel; willing

to relocate.

EDUCATION

POLYMER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH

Doctor of Philosophy in chemical Engineering, Polymer Option, August 2010

Dissertation: "Kinetics and Mechanisms of the Oxidation Processes for

Unsaturated-Hydrocarbon-Modified Scavengers"

TIANJIN UNIVERSITY, Tianjin, China

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, June 1998

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Extrusion (twin- screw and single-screw), injection molding, compression

molding and blow molding.

. Designing and developing advanced polymer materials via polymer

synthesis, polymer blending, polymer compounding and reactive extrusion.

. Characterizing chemical and physical structures of polymer materials via

use of NMR, FTIR, GC, GC-MS.

. Monitoring thermal, mechanical, optical and surface properties with DSC,

Differential Viscometry, Permeation, Instron, SEM, TEM and X-Ray

Diffraction.

. Design of experiment (DOE); data collection, data and spectrum

processing; statistical analysis.

. Minitab, Visual Basic Programming.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POLYMER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH 2005 - 2010

5 years R&D work at Polymer Institute which is a polymer material

developing center providing industrial technical support through contract

research and development. Developed advanced polymer materials via polymer

synthesis, polymer blending, composite and polymer modifications.

Researched on polymer processing techniques including reactive extrusion,

injection molding and blow molding. Provide technical support and solutions

for manufacturing industries.

Research Assistant

Executed research projects in polymer processing technology: analyzed needs

and requirements for clients including Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola and P&G;

designed and conducted research and development of polymer materials;

developed and presented technical reports to audiences including corporate

investors and the scientific community. Projects included:

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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POLYMER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (Continued)

Research Assistant

. Kinetics and Mechanisms of the Oxidation Processes for Unsaturated

Hydrocarbon Modified Scavengers

Development of new co-polyester polymer material (for food packaging

industry) with ability to absorb oxygen at room temperature, and thereby

prolong shelf life. Studied the chemical reactions between functional

groups of polymers in the reactive extrusion. Quantified oxidation

kinetics of oxygen-scavenging materials; verified and identified

reactions. Researched and evaluated processing techniques including

extrusion, injection and blow molding.

. PET/Nano clay composite through In-situ polymerization with PET

Studied the methods and distribution effects of nano-size clay in PET.

Different clay distribution methods were applied, including in situ

polymerization with PET, twin screw reactive extrusion and different

distribution media. XRD and SEM methods were used to observe distribution

effect and properties of composites were evaluated.

. Evaluation of Recycled PET Properties after Solid Polymerization Process

Researched possibility of using a high percentage of recycled PET

material for packaging industry: increased molecular weight of recycled

PET to commercial levels with a solid-state polymerization reactor;

blended recycled and commercial PET in various concentrations and blow

molded into bottles. Evaluated thermal, mechanical and optical properties

and blow molding parameters of recycled blends. Technical support and

trouble shooting in manufacturing of PET bottles from 100% recycled

material.

. Research of the Effects of Color Additives on PET Processing

Studied the effects of colorant on the manufacturing of packaging

containers: blended PET with various types and concentrations of pigments

and dyes; assessed effects of colorants and their carriers on thermal,

mechanical and optical properties of materials and products. Evaluated

operation windows and manufacturing parameters of twin screw extrusion,

injection and blow molding.

Department of Chemical Engineering UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH 2009,

2004- 2005

Teaching Assistant

. Tutored undergraduate student of Chemical Engineering including Advanced

Mathematics and Thermal Dynamics.

. Tutored "Polymer Lab" class of polymer processing techniques including

extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, Infrared and NMR chemical

structural analysis, Thermal and Optical analysis of polymer. (2009)

SINOPEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM PROCESSING, Beijing, China 1998 -

2004

6 years professional work experience in a leading institute pioneering R&D

for refinery and petrochemicals industry. Research and development of

petroleum processing techniques including Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC)

processing techniques and reactor design. Technical Support to oil

refineries with new application of FCC technologies.

Senior Process Engineer, 2003 - 2004

. Maximum Diesel and Olefin Producing of Fluidized Catalytic Cracking.

Process Engineer, 2000- 2004

. Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Improvement and Catalyst Evaluation

for Maximum Diesel and Olefin Production.

. Evaluation of Deep Catalytic Cracking (DCC) Catalyst for Olefin

Optimization.

Visiting Engineer, Aspen Tech Corp., Houston, TX, USA, 2002

. Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Process Simulation

Team Leader of Pilot Plant, Process Engineer, 1999 - 2000

. Development of FCC process simulation model

Pilot Plant Operator, Entry Level of Process Engineer 1998 - 1999

. Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Pilot Unit Operation and Design.

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