Yi Yang

Advanced Materials Research Laboratory

2006 to 2013
Graduate Research Assistant
Nanjing University
Nanjing, CN
2003 to 2006
Research Assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
2013
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Nanjing University
2005
B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Kintetsu World Express

2013 to 2000
Air Export Operations Assistant
Menard's
Hanover Park, IL
2009 to 2011
Cashier, Customer Service

North Central College
Naperville, IL
Jun 2012
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Menard's
Hanover Park, IL
Oct 2009 to Aug 2011
Cashier
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
Jan 2007 to Jun 2007
College Math Tutor
Daniel Lamp Company
Chicago, IL
Oct 2004 to Dec 2004
Office Assistant

North Central College
Naperville, IL
Jun 2012
BS in Actuarial Science
DePaul University while still in high school, (College Bridge Program)

Ferro Corporation

May 2008 to 2000
Research Associate
Ferro Corporation, Posnick Center of Innovative Technology
Independence, OH
Jan 2005 to May 2008
Research Associate
Posnick Center of Innovative Technology, Ferro Corporation
Potsdam, NY
Jul 2005 to Jul 2006
Adjunct Associate Professor
Postdoc, University of New Mexico, Sandia National Lab
Albuquerque, NM
Oct 1999 to Jan 2005
Research Assistant Professor/Research Scientist
University of California
Davis, CA
Aug 1997 to Sep 1999
Postdoc Research Associate
Jilin University
Jilin, CN
Aug 1991 to Jun 1997
Research Assistant

Jilin University
Changchun, CN
Jun 1997
PhD in Physics and Semiconductor Device Physics
Jilin University
Changchun, CN
Jul 1994
MSc in Chemistry and Physics
Jilin University
Changchun, CN
Jul 1991
BE in Chemistry and Physics

Lead research groups in both academic and industrial settings. Eighteen (18) years of experience with completed projects in a wide range of areas: C-Si solar cell front side metallization formulation; semiconductor, ceramic and metal nanocrystals; polymers; mesoporous materials; OLEDs. Formulation and characterization in crystal silicon solar cell front side metallization. Outstanding records of achievement in fabrication, surface modification and device of inorganic/ organic nanocomposites. Proficient in various chemical, structural, and spectroscopic characterizations of nanocrystals, colloids and surfactants. Ph.D and PostDoc background in nanomaterials and surfactant chemistry. Authored/co-authored 33 scientific papers published in Nature, Science, JACS, APL, etc. Authored 38 conferences abstracts and 16 technical reports Two issued patents, one pending patent application and three provisional patent applications.