Zakaria Y. Al Balushi
OBJECTIVES
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Engineering Design Introductory Course, SEDTAPP,
College of Engineering, Penn State University
2008-2011:
- Instructed engineering students in CAD modeling and engineering design.
- Lectured students on different engineering design methodologies.
- Planned and organized projects on product redesign.
Engineering Science Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fonash Group, Department of
Engineering Science and Mechanics, Penn State University
2010-2011:
- Proposed and developed templates for multi-self aligned SiNW growth.
- Performed micro/nanofabrication processes in 100/1000 cleanroom environment.
- Optimized SiNW growth in LPCVD for use in transistors and integrated circuits.
- Conducted 4Point Probe, AFM and Raman measurements.
- Administered photolithography processes and electron-beam writing.
NSEC REU Research Intern, Nanoscale Science & Engineering Center, Northwestern
University
Summer 2010:
- Analyzed the influence of alloy nanocatalysts on GeNW growth.
- Developed a colloidal synthesis for Cu-Au core-shell nanoparticles.
- Characterized nanoparticles using Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy.
- Collected and reported data to assist graduate mentor research work.
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Leadership Positions:
- Engineering design undergraduate project team leader for GE Transport, Erie, PA.
- THON organization chair: A student-run philanthropy effort to raise money and
awareness for pediatric cancer.
- Teens for Positive Action organization leader: Community service organization that
interacts with children with special needs in Dubai UAE.
Equipment Training:
- LEO Gemini 1525 SEM, FESEM, Hitachi HD-2300A STEM, AFM, UV-Vis; PECVD
and LPCVD.
- Certified to work within Cleanroom and hazardous material laboratories.