FAN YANG

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a fulltime job position as an Engineer in the field of Mate

rials Science and Engineering
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Materials Engineering
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Graduation Date: May 2010
Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Materials and Engineering
Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
Graduation Date: July 2007
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
University of Southern California, Direct Research in Composites Center
Jan 2010 - May 2010
Student researcher on carbon/glass reinforced composite rods project
Samples preparation and processing (i.e. Mounting and polishing samples, making
epoxy plates and thin films)
Designed experiments to study chemical and mechanical properties of epoxy resin
on the exposure of water and humidity
Data acquisition through operating Optical Microscope, DMA, DSC, FTIR,SEM appar
atus, density and thermal aging tests
Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Direct Research in Polymer Physics Gr
oup Spring 2007
Student researcher on the project of RTV Silicone Rubber Reinforcement
Designed, made and tested prototypes of RTV silicone rubber with kinds of singl
e additive on tensile strength
Optimized the strength through orthogonally mixing with nano & normal-sized met
al oxide additives
MSE Department of BUCT (Beijing, China), Energy and Environment Forum
April 2006
Conference Presenter
Led and managed a team to gather and organize background materials then accompl
ish the topic through corporation
Presented highly acclaimed findings on Prospects of Methane Utilizing to a grou
p of professors
WORK EXPERIENCE
USC Trojans Hospitality, Guest Service Representative
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Served customers according to their needs and learned all the processes in a ve
ry short time
Cooperated and communicated with other staff and managers to improve the servic
e quality
Shanxi Security Research Institute (Shanxi, China), Office Intern
Jan 2008
Analyzed the industry research reports and gained knowledge of financial market
s
General office tasks
Beijing Yanshan Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (Beijing, China), Intern
July 2006
Supervised groups of 30 students interns including touring, technical communica
tion discussing and recreational activities interactions with the staff
Oversaw intern learning process and managed interns day-to-day tasks (i.e. inte
rn report, presentation)
SKILLS
Excellent knowledge in lab skills, equipment operation (DMA, DSC, FTIR,SEM etc.
) and basic atomic simulation
Proficiency in experimental data processing (i.e. OriginLab, AutoCAD) and Micro
soft Office applications
Outstanding communication skills, teamwork spirits and leadership abilities
Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin
LEADERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS
Member, USC Viterbi Graduate Students Association
Sept 2008 - Present
Leader, Championship of BUCT basketball league
May 2004 & Sept 2007
HONORS & AWARDS
Recipient, Excellent Student Award in Morality, Academic and Physique
Dec 2006 & June 2007
WORK AUTHORIZATION Authorized to work through the Optional Practical Training (O
PT) program starting on July 13th