1. Paul H. Kim
College Address:
1610 Patrick Henry Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Paulk978@vt.edu
(703)509-1450
United States Citizen
Permanent Address:
6002 Shiplett Blvd
Burke, VA 22015
Objective: Seeking a full-time engineering opportunity and co-ops after May 16th
, 2016.
Education
Major: B.S. Material Science and Engineering
Virginia Tech,Blacksburg VA: Class of2016
GPA: 2.8/4.00
In Major GPA: 2.83/4.00
Minors:
Chemistry
Green Engineering
Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant under Professor Kathy Lu and Jiake Li (Summer 2014 – Fall 2014)
 Optimized the physical and chemical properties of Silicon Oxycarbide using pre-ceramic polymers
 Synthesized rubber containers using various polysiloxanes and molds
 Extensive number of hours of lab experience and polymer cross-link experience
 Trained and certified by Virginia Tech to operate a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Tester to measure the
porosity and specific surface area of the ceramic samples
Synthesis and Optimization ofBiodegradable Hydrogels (Senior Design)
 The use of physical and thermodynamic analysis of commercially used hydrogels to synthesis an
improved biodegradable hydrogel
 Use of cross-linking mechanisms and acid catalysts with PVA to create various types of gels in order to
fulfill our required functions
 Analysis of morphology, molecular weight, and microstructure to mechanical properties of synthesized
polymers
Splash N Dash Carwash (2012-2013)
 Experience with customer service and manual labor
Leadership
Vice President for Society ofAsian Scientist and Engineers (Spring 2015 – Spring 2016)
 Collaborate with the President to contact companies in order to organize professional events
 Learned in a professional manner teamwork, solving problems, and handling unexpected situations
 Encouraging other officers to reach their maximum potential in their duties
 Responsible of coordinating other SASE officers to ensure club productivity and keeping officers active
Activities/Organizations
1st
Place Winner ofPhysical Ceramic Design Proposal (Fall 2014)
 Designed a ceramic product using AUTOCAD and business design to maximize function and feasibility
 Practiced cost and financial analysis of final product to minimize cost
 Won 1st
place out of 7+ teams
Proficient Equipment Skills and Experience
FTIR Analysis
Gas Chromatography
Rheometry
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Testing (BET)
Relevant Coursework
Organic Chemistry of Polymers
Polymer Engineering
Organic and Physical Chemistry
Statistical Analysis