Aleksey Volodchenkov has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Riverside. He has over 6 years of experience researching, processing, and characterizing advanced functional materials. His research focused on developing novel processing techniques for ceramic-metal composites and investigating their mechanical, thermal, and magnetic properties. He has published research, mentored students, and held leadership roles in student organizations. He is seeking a challenging materials research position emphasizing processing and characterization of advanced materials.

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ALEKSEY VOLODCHENKOV
Materials, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer
900 University Ave, Bourn’s Hall B233, Riverside, CA 92521 ● 818-826-1512 ● avolodchenkov@engr.ucr.edu
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging materials research position with emphasis on processing and characterization of advanced functional materials
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, Riverside June 2016
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Riverside Sept. 2012
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering (double major), University of California, Irvine June 2010
MATERIALS SCIENTIST / ENGINEER EXPERIENCE
Visiting Researcher July 2016 – Present
Mathaudhu Research Group, University of California, Riverside
http://www.smathaudhu.com/group.php
 Collaborated and contributed expertise to research projects including additive manufacturing through laser sintering,
materials processing by spark plasma sintering (SPS), nano-grain Mg alloys and high entropy alloys (HEA)
Graduate Student Research Member Oct. 2014 – June 2016
Spin and Heat in Nanoscale Electronic Systems (SHINES), Energy Frontier Research Center, University of California, Riverside
http://www.efrcshines.ucr.edu/
 Collaborated on research projects with faculty, staff and students fromvarious backgrounds, departments and universities
 Developed and managed new research, promoting collaboration within a team of interdisciplinary scientists
 Synthesized materials for thermal management applications and achieved nano-scale textured microstructure
 Investigated thermal conductivity in samples with varying porosity and grain size for high temperature applications
 Presented research progress through oral presentations in front of on-campus and remote interdisciplinary audiences
Functional Materials Graduate Student Researcher Sept. 2010 – June 2016
Advanced Materials Processing and Synthesis (AMPS) Laboratory, University of California, Riverside
http://www.engr.ucr.edu/~jegaray/
 Developed novel processing of advanced meta-stable core-shell nano-composite ceramic/metal powder and 3D bulk materials
with improved properties compared to single phase constituents using innovation in chemistry and materials science
 Led projects to synthesize and process metal, ceramic and composite materials which were characterized mechanically,
chemically, thermally and magnetically and optimized based on the processing-structure/composition-property relationship
 Trained and mentored laboratory members on proper chemical handling and safe use of research equipment
 Published research findings in peer reviewed journals and gave presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
 Designed and manufactured laboratory test fixtures; maintained, fixed and modified customlaboratory equipment
Undergraduate Student Project Engineer
Anteater Racing, University of California, Irvine Sept. 2009 – June 2010
 Selected materials and prototyped body structure for a racecar participating in the formula SAE competition
 Tested and optimized aerodynamics of a scale body model fabricated through additive manufacturing (3D printed at Mazda)
UCI Rocket Project, University of California, Irvine Sept. 2007 – June 2009
 Engineered the parachute recovery systemfor a solid-fuel rocket built to reach 10,000 ft.
 Manufactured a high stiffness, light weight composite nose cone to house the recovery system using wet layup
SELECTED TECHNICAL SKILLS
6+ years hands-on experience in experimental research, solid state processing and wet chemistry synthesis ofnoveladvanced
functional ceramic, metal and ceramic/metal composite powders and bulk 3D materials
Mechanical, microstructural, composition and magnetic material prosperity measurement and evaluation
 Tensile testing using an Instron load frame
 Density measurement: geometric and Archimedes methods
 Hardness testing: Vickers and Rockwell methods
 Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy
 Secondary Electron (SE) detection for microstructure analysis
 Back-Scattered Electron (BSE) detection for phase distribution analysis
 Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for semi-qualitative phase analysis
 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
 Composition determination of single and multi-phase materials, and Scherrer method for crystallite size
 Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM)
 Hysteresis loop and exchange-coupling characterization through δm, recoil loop and FORC analysis
Sample preparation
 Handling atmosphere-sensitive,highly-reactive materials in a glovebox environment
 Preparing materials for analysis through surface grinding, cutting, polishing, etching (chemically and thermally), etc.

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Ceramic, metal and ceramic/metal composite materials processing
 Sintering of high-performance, metastable magnetic nano-composite materials with controlled composition (through solid
state reaction), microstructure and optimized properties using Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)
Nano-scale powder synthesis
 Wet chemistry techniques such as co-precipitation to synthesize monodispersed precursor colloids of metals and ceramics
 Composite powder synthesis through encapsulating powderin secondary phase in order to improve material properties
 Mechanical alloying (high energy planetary ball milling and low energy tumble milling) of melts and powders into fine
particles with varying crystallite size (10nm - 10μm)
Equipment design, fabrication, modification and maintenance
 Densification equipment, vacuum chamber, magnetic measurement equipment, vacuum pumps, glovebox, furnaces
Thermal transport and reaction kinetics/thermodynamics determination
 Differential thermal analysis (DTA), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Hot Disk and Laser Flash measurement techniques
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (drafts of other manuscripts in preparation available upon request)
A. D. Volodchenkov, Y. Kodera, and J. E. Garay, “Synthesis ofstrontium ferrite/iron oxide exchange coupled nano-powders with
improved energy product for rare earth free permanent magnet applications,” J. Mater. Chem. C, 2016. Impact Factor: 5.066
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
MEGSA Research Symposium, Riverside, CA (oral presentation) May 2016
 Synthesis and Characterization of Non-Equilibrium Exchange-Coupled Nano- Composite Materials for Permanent Magnetic
Applications – oral presentation
International Nanotechnology Conference on Communication and Cooperation (INC 11), Fukuoka, Japan (poster) May 2015
 Characteristics of the Rare-Earth Free Nanostructured SrFe12O19 Permanent Magnets Synthesized for Renewable Energy
Applications
Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) Symposium, Long Beach, CA (poster) Sept. 2015
Spin and Heat in Nanoscale Electronic Systems (SHINES)
 Characteristics of the Rare-Earth Free Nanostructured SrFe12O19 Permanent Magnets Synthesized for Renewable Energy
Applications
Mechanical Engineering Colloquium, University of California, Riverside, CA (invited oral presentation) Oct. 2012
 Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Oxide Composite Materials for Permanent Magnetic Applications
Materials Research society (MRS), San Francisco, CA (poster) Apr. 2012
New Trends and Developments in Nano-Magnetism
 Development of Nano-Crystalline Metal-Oxide Composites for Magnetic Applications
AWARDS
Deans Distinguished Fellowship Award - full tuition compensation and stipend for two academic years Sept. 2012 – June 2014
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice President, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association Sept. 2014 – June 2015
 Led an association of 7 officers and 40+ members in accomplishing volunteer projects on and off campus
 Managed meetings, distributed tasks, solved problems, determined budget availability, etc.
TEACHING AND MENTORING
Guest Lecturer for Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (ME 114) Nov. 2011, Nov. 2012
 Prepared and taught several (4) 1.5 hour lectures on the basics of magnetism, magnetic properties and classes of magnetic
materials while managing class size of over 100 students
Teaching Assistant Sept. 2010 – June 2013
 Prepared and taught lectures in discussion sessions to furtherimprove student understanding
 Administered exams, wrote quizzes, and created solutions as well as grading rubrics
 Collected Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) statistics and analyzed student performance
Courses Taught: Mechanicsof Materials(ME 110),Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (ME 114),Machine Design
(ME 174),Vibrations(ME 122),Fluid Mechanics(ME 113)
Graduate Student Mentor Sept. 2010 – June 2015
 Mentored 2 to 3 incoming graduate students peryear in professional development, academic success,advancing research as
well as mental, physical and financial health as a graduate student
Research Mentor for Undergraduate Students
Mr. Rish Shah currently pursuing B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Sept. 2015 – Present
 Trained Rish to become an undergraduate expert in wet chemistry technique of homogeneous precipitation.
Mr. Martin Manuel currently at UTC Aerospace System Sept. 2013 – June 2015
 Taught Martin to determine composition using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and measure grain size using Scanning Electron
Microscopy (SEM) micrographs and software. We showed improved properties of the composite compared to single phase
Mr. Eric Hyman currently at Blue Microphones Dec. 2011 – July 2012
 Our team was able to achieve the desired phases in hexaferrite – cubic ferrite powder using mechanical milling.