Resume/CV

1. Polymer Science & Engineering Bin Yang
118 College Drive #5050, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 || (601)-620-3569 || Bin.Yang@eagles.usm.edu
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Polymer scientist with expertise in polymer chemistry & characterization, structure-property relationships,
adhesives & sealants, formulation, Lean Six Sigma, problem solving, and team working skills
Research
Skills
 Expertise in synthesis, characterization, formulation, and structure-property
relationships of UV and thermal curable (meth)acrylate and epoxy prepolymers for
thermosetting adhesives and sealants (IR, NMR, TGA, DSC, DMA, SEM, TEM)
 Expertise in polymer synthesis by living cationic and radical polymerization and
polymer kinetics study (IR, NMR, MALDI-TOF MS, GPC)
 7 years’ experience in monomer, quencher, and small molecules synthesis and
characterization (NMR, IR, HPLC, GC/LC-MS)
 Experience in phenolic-epoxy and epoxy-amine thermosets preparation and
structure-property relationships (DMA, AFM, Rheology, Mechanical Testing)
 Formulation and structure-processing-property for elastomers/rubbers
 Certificate: Green Belt of Design of Experiments and Lean Six Sigma
Education Ph.D., Polymer Science and Engineering Anticipated May. 2016
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
GPA: 3.84/4.0
M.S., Material Science and Engineering Sep. 2008 – Jul. 2011
Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
GPA: 3.3/4.0
B.S., Polymer Science and Engineering Sep. 2004 – Jun. 2008
Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Experience Graduate Researcher Jun. 2012 – present
School of Polymer Science & High Performance Materials, Univ of Southern Mississippi
Advisor: Dr. Robson F. Storey
 Project 1: Investigated the mechanism of alkylation of chloride terminated
polyisobutylene (PIB) with alkoxybenzenes using various Lewis acid catalysts
 Project 2: Developed PIB prepolymers with phenol & (meth)acrylate functionalities
by combining living cationic polymerization and post-polymerization modification
 Project 3: Studied photopolymerization of (meth)acrylate end-functional PIB
macromers, investigated their curing kinetics and structure-property relationships,
and tested adhesion, gas barrier, and mechanical properties of cured PIB networks
 Project 4: Developed PIB prepolymers with alcohol (polyol) & epoxy functionalities
and prepared rubber (PIB) toughened epoxy-amine & phenolic-epoxy thermosets
 Collaboration with Henkel Corporation, Rocky Hill, CT Jun. 2012 – Nov. 2015
- Quantitatively synthesized novel phenol-terminated polyisobutylenes
- Identified AlCl3, in comparison with TiCl4, as a good, effective, and low cost
catalyst on alkylation of chloride-terminated PIB with alkoxybenzenes
- Quantitatively synthesized (meth)acrylate-terminated PIB serving for UV and
thermal curable high performance thermosetting adhesives or sealants
- Quantitatively synthesized epoxy-terminated PIB serving for UV curable adhesives
and sealants, and phenolic-epoxy and epoxy-amine thermosets
 Collaboration with US AMRDEC, Huntsville, AL Since Jan. 2015
- Supervised a master student on determining hydroxyl functionality and contents of
cis-1,4, trans-1,4, cis-vinyl, and trans-vinyl of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes
(HTPB) using quantitative proton and carbon NMR
Graduate Research Assistant Sep. 2008 – Jul. 2011
College of Material Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Advisor: Dr. Zhifeng Fu

2.  Investigated the effects of ethanol on degradation of butadiene rubber by ozonolysis
 Studied reduction of degraded butadiene rubber for the pursuit of rubber recycling
Undergrad Research Assistant & Fellowship Team Leader Aug. 2006 – Jun. 2008
Depart. of Polymer Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Advisor: Dr. Zhifeng Fu
 Studied degradation of butadiene rubber by ozonolysis in the presence of ethanol
 Synthesized and utilized NMP and ATRP dual initiators
Publications  Bin Yang, Corey M. Parada, and Robson F. Storey. Synthesis and UV Curing of
(Meth)Acrylate End-Functional Polyisobutylene Macromers. In preparation.
 Bin Yang and Robson F. Storey. Synthesis and Characterization of Polyisobutylene
Telechelic Prepolymers with Epoxy Functionality. In preparation.
 Bin Yang and Robson F. Storey. A Novel Method for Synthesizing Polyisobutylene
Prepolymers by Copolymerizing IB with Steric Hindered Monomers. In preparation.
 Bin Yang and Robson F. Storey. End-Quenching of tert-Chloride Terminated
Polyisobutylene with Alkoxybenzenes: Comparison of AlCl3 and TiCl4 Catalysts.
Polymer Chemistry 2015, 6, 3764-3774. Highlighted as Cover Article.
 Conor P. Roche, Mark R. Brei, Bin Yang and Robson F. Storey. Direct Chain End
Functionalization of Living Polyisobutylene Using Phenoxyalkyl (Meth) acrylates.
ACS Macro Letters 2014, 3(12), 1230 -1234.
 Bin Yang, Yan Shi, Zhifeng Fu, Yonglai Lu and Liqun Zhang. A Study of the
Ozonolysis of Butadiene Rubber in the Presence of Ethanol. Polymer Degradation
and Stability 2010, 95 (5), 852-858.
Presentations  “Photopolymerization of Aromatic (Meth)Acrylate End-Functional Polyisobutylene
Macromers” 43rd Waterborne Symposium, Poster, New Orleans, LA., Feb. 2016
 “(Meth)Acrylate-Functional Polyisobutylene Macromers by Direct Chain-End
Functionalization” 14th Pacific Polymer Conference, Session on Precision
Synthesis by Controlled Techniques, Kauai, HI, Dec. 2015
 “Synthesis and UV curing of Aromatic (Meth)Acrylate End-Functional
Polyisobutylene Macromers” 3rd APTEC, Poster, New Orleans, LA, Nov., 2015
 “Synthesis, Characterization, and UV Curing of (Meth)Acrylate End-Functional
Polyisobutylene Macromers” 250th ACS National Meeting, “Sci Mix” and PMSE
Poster, Boston, MA, Aug., 2015
 “Synthesis and Characterization of Polyisobutylene Telechelic Prepolymers with
Acrylate Functionality by Combining in situ End-Quenching and Post-
Polymerization Modifications” 247th ACS National Meeting, POLY Poster, Dallas,
TX, Mar., 2014
Internships Aeolus Tyre Co., Jiaozuo, China Sep. 2007 – Oct. 2007
 Studied formulation, rheology, and mechanical testing of rubber/elastomer materials
Awards &
Honors
 Graduate Research Scholarships, USM
 Outstanding Graduate Student, BUCT
 Undergraduate Research Fellowship, BUCT
 Outstanding Bachelors Thesis, BUCT
Sep. 2011 – Present
2010
Aug. 2006 – Sep. 2007
Jun. 2008
Campus &
Community
Activities
 Volunteer Service Crew of BUCT
 Excellent Volunteer for World Congress on
Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM)
Sep. 2008 – Jun. 2011
Oct. 2008
References Dr. Robson F. Storey Dr. Sarah E. Morgan Dr. Matthew P. Burdzy
Professor, USM Professor, USM Technical Director, Henkel
(601)-266-4879 (601)-266-5296 (860)-571-5142
robson.storey@usm.edu sarah.morgan@usm.edu matthew.burdzy@henkel.com