1. JEAN PIER CORTES
E-mail: jeanpierrecf6@gmail.com Ph: (256) 694 3435 U.S Citizen
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to obtain a full-time position with a growing firm with opportunities to further develop my skills in
mechanical and electrical engineering. My interests lie in the areas of micro-sized sensors, microelectronics,
nanotechnology, materials analysis, characterization, and testing. In addition, I plan to continue with Masters Program
in Electrical Engineering.
EDUCATION
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL.
Masters in Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Enrolled in a non-thesis program with focus on MEMS, Nanothecnology, and Photonics.
GPA: 3.85/4.00. Expected Graduation May 2016
Relevant Coursework: MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems), Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, Optoelectronics,
Plasmonics and Metamaterials, VLSI design, Physical Optics, Laser Systems
University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Charlotte, NC.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.68/4.00. Graduated in May 2009
Relevant Coursework: MEMS, Thin Films, Thermo Fluids, Machine Analysis, Electrical Machines, Electrical Circuits,
General Electronics, Instrumentation and Measurement, Manufacturing, Heat Transfer.
Projects:
 Senior Project (August 2008 – May 2009)
MEMS Vacuum sensor and flow sensor on worked-SiC substrate
Results: Device micro fabricated and tested. Advisor: Dr. Hasan
 Accomplishment in the Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate. (SREU) - Summer 2008.
Project: Micro-fabrication of a sensor capable of detecting parameters like acceleration, flow and tilt in 1D
using MEMS technology. Results: device was micro fabricated. Advisor: Dr. Estrada.
Academic Leadership:
 2006-2009 Dean’s List, Scholar List, and UAH Academic Scholarship Recipient
 2006-2008 member of IEEE, SHPE, and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
TECHNICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS
 Knowledge in design and fabrication of MEMS/ASIC- and Nano-devices using the principles of semiconductors
such as: etching, photolithography, deposition, soft lithography, photo mask design, sputtering, etc.
 Experience with sensor characterization: Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy
Dispersive X-ray, sensor design, health monitoring, piezoelectric device testing, and single point Doppler laser
vibrometery, white light interferometry, spectrophotometry, data acquisition.
 LabVIEW, Matlab, Clewin, MathCAD, ProE, ANSYS, AutoCAD, COMSOL Multiphysics, Sandia Design tools
(SUMMiT V), Blueprint, IntelliFab, IntelliMask, PCB Artist and Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
 Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Ducommun Miltec, Huntsville, AL
Micro- and Nano- Systems Engineer. (May 2009 – January 2015)
o Involved in many projects within Micro- and Nano-fabrication and characterization of different sensors to
health monitoring, energy harvesting, and other range of sensory systems.
o Involved in MEMS and nanotechnology sensor development: micro-mirror design and analysis, harsh
environment sensor development, piezoresistive sensor, photoelectric sensor and IR (plasmonics) solar cell
development.
o Fabricated and characterized acoustic membranes, micro mirror arrays, nanostructures synthesis, and
piezoresistive membranes.
o Worked in the modeling of microelectromechanical devices, nanostructures and sensor packaging.
o Designed photo masks for different projects.
o Design a PCB layout for a particular MEMS device integration and have soldered PCB boards for
characterization, helped on the instrumentation within the different sensory develop and wire bond of the
MEMS sensors to their proper chip.
o Researched and helped in the development of different sensory systems.
o Measured topographical data of die using white scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Wyco Interferometer,
flaw analysis with Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX).
o Developed cleanroom travelers for multiple MEMS projects.
o Helped on the determination of residual stress in thin film materials using a Dektak tool.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
• Horowitz, S., Mathias, D., Fox, J., Cortes, J., Sanghadasa, M., and Ashley, P., "Effects of Scaling and Geometry
on the Performance of Piezoelectric Microphones," Sensors and Actuators, 185: 24-32, October 2012.
• Mathias, D., Fox, J., Cortes, J., Horowitz, S., Sanghadasa, M., and Ashley, P., "Miniaturization of
Microfabricated Piezoelectric Acoustic Sensors," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Submitted May 2012.
Conference Papers
• Mathias, D., Fox, J., Horowitz, S., Cortes, J., and Temmen, M., “A High Speed Electrostatically Actuated Al-
MEMS Micromirror Array,” AIAA Paper 2011-1578, AIAA Infotech @ Aerospace, St. Louis, Missouri, March
2011.
• Horowitz, S., Mathias, D., Hernandez, C., Cortes, J, and Sanghadasa, M., and Ashley, P., ``Miniaturization of
Piezoelectric Microphones,'' AIAA Paper 2010-331, AIAA Infotech @ Aerospace, Atlanta, GA, April 2010.
Poster Sessions
• Horowitz, S., Fox, J., Cortes, J., Mathias, D., Allen, M., Trimm, R., and Sanghadasa, M., "Development of a
Piezoelectric Polymer Nanocomposite Microphone," Solid-state Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems, Hilton
Head, SC, June 2012.
• Horowitz, S., Mathias, D., Cortes, J., Fox, J., Sanghadasa, M., and Ashley, P., "Nanostructured Piezoelectric
Acoustic Sensors," Solid-state Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems, Hilton Head, SC, June 2010.

3. Abstracts
• Horowitz, S., Allen, M., Martin, A., Fox, J., Cortes, J., Barkett, L., Mathias, D., Sanghadasa, M., Marotta, S., "A
Low Frequency MEMS Vibration Sensor for Low Power Missile Health Monitoring," 2013 IEEE Aerospace
Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2013.
• Horowitz, S., Fox, J., Mathias, D., Cortes, J., Allen, M., Barkett, L., and Sanghadasa, M., "Miniaturized
Nanocomposite Piezoelectric Microphones for UAS Applications," Military Sensing Symposium Battlespace
Acoustic and Magnetic Sensors, Washington, DC, October 2012.
• Fox, J., Barkett, L., Allen, M., Mathias, D., Dang, A., Muth, D., Stauffer, S., Hernandez, C., Sanghadasa, M.,
"Microelectromechanical Actuation Approaches to Missile Control Actuator Systems," 51st American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, August 2012.
• Fox, J., Mathias, D., Cortes, J., Allen, M., Horowitz, S., Temmen, M., and Sanghadasa, M., "Fabrication and
Characterization of Ultra-Fast Electrostatically-Actuated Surface Micro-Machined Aluminum Mirrors," American
Vacuum Society 59th Annual International Symposium and Exhibition, Tampa, FL, October 2012.
• Fox, J., Horowitz, S., Cortes, J., Allen, M., Mathias, D., Barkett, L., and Sanghadasa, M., "Fabrication and
Testing of Suspended Piezoelectric Nanocomposite Membranes," American Vacuum Society 59th Annual
International Symposium and Exhibition, Tampa, FL, October 2012.
• Mathias, D., Fox, J., Cortes, J., Horowitz, S., Sanghadasa, M., and Ashley, P., "Recent Progress Toward a
Nanostructured Piezoelectric Microphone," 162nd Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, San Diego, CA,
November 2011.
REFERENCES
Dr. Jon R. Fox • Project Lead Engineer
Emerging Technology Group • Ducommun Miltec
Email: jfox@one.ducommun.com
Dr. Mohan Sanghadasa
AMRDEC – WDI
mohan.sanghadasa@us.army.mil
Dustin Mathias • Engineer Scientist
Radiance Technologies
dustinmathias@gmail.com
Michael S. Allen • Electrical Engineer
Emerging Technology Group • Ducommun Miltec
Email: mshane@one.ducommun.com
Rebecca Trimm • Optics Engineer
CFDRC
Email: Rebecca.trimm@us.army.mil