Highly Motivated, Deadline-Oriented, and Versatile Interdisciplinary Engineer with Diverse

Sepideh Parvinian (U.S. Citizen)

2125 Powers Ferry Road SE, Apt J. Marietta, GA 30067 Phone: (301)938-3152 Email: [email protected]

Highly motivated, deadline-oriented, and versatile interdisciplinary engineer with diverse research experience in materials science and engineering

Objective To obtain a position that enables me to utilize my diverse research experience and analytical skills toward advancing innovation in science and engineering. Education  PhD Student at Georgia Institute of Technology Expected : 12/10/2019  Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering with focus on functional materials, University of Maryland, College Park, December 2012. GPA: 3.5/4.0

Research Experience Graduate Research assistant- Georgia Institute of Technology Adviser: Dr. Hamid Garmestani Surface and micromechanical characterization of Aluminum alloys using nano-indentation, SEM, TEM, and XRD

Graduate coop-Novelis Global Research & Technology Center (NGRTC) Mentor: Dr.Mehdi Shafiei 07/2014- 12/2014

 Conducted experimental research on mechanical, chemical and surface characterization of Aluminum auto-alloys and investigated the changes in near surface layers after surface modification processes.  Examination of the effect of various parameter combinations on de-stacking of Aluminum auto- sheets at the front of the stamping line.  Conducted novel research aimed at determining the effect of surface texturing techniques on formability and de-stacking of Aluminum auto-sheets.  Submitted research results in the form of presentation and technical reports to project supervisor.

Research Assistant - University of Maryland, Energy Research Center 05/ 2013- 11/2013 Mentor: Dr. Liangbing Hu 2 Utilized knowledge and experience in fundamental chemistry, physics, electrochemistry and material science to conduct research on next-generation solar cells and optoelectronics with emphasis on devices enabled by nanomaterials and nanostructure. Specific responsibilities include:

 Determination and analysis of optical and electrical properties of materials. UVvis and DLS  Assessing mechanical properties of materials (bulk and thin film)  Fabricating transparent nanopapers  Battery performance testing  Experience with corrosion (EIS) and reliability testing of materials under extreme environments  Design of Experiments (DOE) to identify largest process parameters, enabling efficient troubleshooting.  Comprehensive scientific literature search to determine research direction  Authored a publication manuscript (see publication section)  Provided progress reports in form of formal reports and emails to the principal investigator.  Oral and written presentation of results in scientific journal and public conferences.

Intern- National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) 07/ 2012- 01/2013 Material Measurement Laboratory- Mentor: Dr. David LaVan

Conducted novel research aimed at developing reference materials, standards and scientific data to foster innovation in nanomanufacturing. Specific tasks follow:

 Responsible for assessing thermal properties of ceramic materials using DSC and Nanocalorimetry  Use of origin software to analyze different signals  Operation of electro-spinning device and optimization of parameters for effective coating on MEMS chips  Prepared progress reports and written documents by rigid due dates to update laboratory managers with the project status.  Provided regular oral presentation of research results and analysis

Intern- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 05/2012- 01/2013 Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)/ Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Division of Chemistry and Materials Science Mentor: Dr. Martin K. McDermott

Conducted biomaterial research for material characterization of significant risk medical devices to be used on vulnerable patient population .The results of research enabled safety and efficacy evaluation of medical devices subject to marketing applications and identified potential risks to public health. Specific duties and accomplishment follow:

 Extensive laboratory experience with stent coating fabrication (cast coating, airbrush and electrospray) Elusion devices, UVvis, DSC, SEM, AFM, Profilometer and TGA  Conducted Comprehensive material testing of drug eluting stainless steel stents  Conducted wear, fatigue and corrosion testing of simulated hip implants made of UHMWP and composites and investigated the effect of temperature and serum protein precipitation.  Scientific literature search of currently marketed stents and their performance evaluation.  Submitted research results in form of weekly due reports to superior managers  Poster and oral presentation of the research in FDA Science Symposium Relevant course Projects

 Corrosion and Electrochemical Responses of Pacemaker Electrodes  Fatigue testing of Hip implants  Composite Hip Stem  Reliability Analysis of Suspension Bridge Cables

 Liquid state Processing (sol gel method) of TiO2 nanoparticles for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells  High Density Plasma Etching Publications/Presentations

 Hongli Zhua, Shuze Zhub, Zheng Jiab, Sepideh Parviniana , Yuanyuan Lia , Oeyvind Vaalandb , Liangbing H, and Teng Li Anomalous Scaling Law of Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Nanopaper: Defeating the Conflict between Strength and Toughness. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. June 10, 2015 (received for review February 14, 2015)  Hongli Zhu, Sepi deh Parvinian , Colin Preston , Oeyvind Vaaland , Zhichao Ruan and Liangbing Hu. Transparent Nanopaper with Tailored Optical Properties. Nanoscale, 2013; 10.1039/C3NR00520H

 1-Drug Eluting Stent Coatings: Composition and Processing Effects on Structure and Elusion Ash- Shakoor, R. K. Avery, C. Merkle T.Moot, S. Parvinian, N. Tang, T. Zhang, D. Saylor, M. K. McDermott FDA/CDRH/OSEL/DCMS FDA Symposium-June 2011.

 2-AIAA Young Professional, Student and Education Conference 11/2/ 2012- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel, MD. Water- Based Transfer of Nanomaterials Thin Films” Sepi Parvinian, Hongli Zhu, Zhiqiang Fang, Liangbing Hu

 International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) Poster Presentation-University of Maryland, Center for advance life cycle engineering. Water- Based Transfer of Nanomaterials Thin Films. Sepi Parvinian, Hongli Zhu, Zhiqiang Fang, Liangbing Hu. Honors

 (IMAPS) best student poster award Fall 2012  Alpha Sigma Mu honor society  Higher Education Awards Fall 2009-2011

Technical Skills: SEM, AFM- XRD- Nano-indentation- UV-vis DLS, Tensile and hardness testing, Origin, Labview, JEMS, JMP AutoCAD, MATLAB, Pro E, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Memberships and Activities Society of Woman Engineers: Active Student Member 2010- Material Advantage Societies: Student Member- 2010-2012 -The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society: Student Member 2010-2012.