zhichen zhao
Materials Scientist and Polymer Physicist with 10+ years of polymer physics composite materials development and advanced characterization experience.
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University of Akron
Ph.D. Polymer Science / 2019
Jilin University
Bachelor of Engineering Polymer Material and Engineering / 2015
Experience
LL Products
Scientist / July, 2019 — December
Leading RD initiatives in advanced polymer composites structural reinforcement technologies and performance-driven materials engineering. Developed CCS reinforcement composite system including value proposition definition IP drafting manufacturability validation and cross-department commercialization strategy. Designed and optimized composite structures through processingproperty correlation paired with CAE structural modeling to support light-weighting goals in automotive applications. Led mechanical and analytical investigations to elucidate polymer processingmicrostructure property relationships; communicated insights via technical reports presentations and publications. Initiated raw material selection manufacturing feasibility assessment and full DVPR validation to ensure industrial-scale deployment. Represented company at major professional conferences and trade shows communicating advanced composite technologies and establishing external partnerships.
University of Akron
Polymer Physics Researcher / August, 2015 — July, 2019
Dissertation: Rheological behavior of polymer melts and deformation-induced property changes in thermoplastics. Conducted in-situ rheo-optical experiments (flow birefringence spectroscopy) to decode nonlinear deformation behavior across multiple polymer systems (PS PMMA PC SBR etc.). Investigated melt deformation effects on mechanical behavior and microstructural evolution establishing robust structureproperty frameworks. Collaborative Project with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL): Fingerprinted molecular relaxation pathways in entangled polymers under fast flow; revealed new insights requiring fundamental revision of conventional nonlinear rheology models. Mentored junior engineers and interns on composite processing material characterization and experimental workflows. Developed internal technical seminars on polymer rheology composite mechanics and structureproperty relationships. Guest-presented advanced materials topics at internal RD knowledge-sharing events helping cross-functional employees build foundational materials understanding. Experienced in training teams on experimental SOPs data analysis and research documentation.
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