Ron Keinan has experience in materials science engineering through coursework and projects at the University of Michigan and the University of Navarra. He has investigated grain structures using electron microscopy, synthesized and tested metalorganic frameworks for carbon capture, and synthesized polymer-lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery applications. Additionally, he worked as a paraprofessional counselor for a daycamp for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

1. Ron Keinan
1705 Broadview Ln., Apt 110, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
973-970-0701 rkeinan@umich.edu
EDUCATION
University ofMichigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering May 2018
GPA: 3.14/4.00
Coursework: Physical Metallurgy, Polymeric Materials, Ceramic Materials, Structures of Materials,
Material Thermodynamics, Material Kinetics, Materials Lab I and II
University ofNavarra- Tecnun School ofEngineering San Sebastien, Spain
Study Abroad May 2016- June 2016
 Completed coursework in renewable energy and Spanish language, culture, and industry
 Participated in cultural and industrial excursions to understand the intricacies of Spanish culture
and international business, including lean manufacturing processes
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Shahani Group Ann Arbor, MI
Investigation of Grain Structuresin 3D December 2016-Present
 Utilize electron microscopy and developing tomography methods to examine grain structures of
eutectic alloys as well as other materials in 3D
 Enhance understanding in a developing field in order to determine potential applications
Lastoskie Lab Ann Arbor, MI
Porous Solids Testing December 2015-March 2016
 Synthesized a variety of metalorganic framework compounds and compared CO2 adsorption
capabilities by performing degassing on each compound and plotting sorption isotherms
 Analyzed the viability of implementing metalorganic frameworks in developing carbon-capturing
technologies for curbing automotive and industrial emissions
Chertok Lab Ann Arbor, MI
Nanoparticles for Drug Therapy September-December 2015
 Synthesized polymer-lipid nanoparticle hybrids and conducted extensive testing of the effects of
adding cholesterol molecules on the release kinetics and stability of the nanoparticles
 Assisted in determining potential long-term applications for polymer-lipid hybrids as platforms
for safe,non-invasive drug delivery in immunotherapy cancer treatment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Celebrate the Children Denville, NJ
Paraprofessional daycamp counselor July 2013- August 2016
 Assisted children and teenagers with neurodevelopmental disorders one-to-one with daily
recreational and therapeutic activities during the past three summers
 Facilitated improvement in motor, communication, and behavioral skills according to each
camper’s individualized goals and fostered interpersonal bonds with campers
SKILLS
Computer: Basic proficiency in MatLab, project work in Python, coursework in C/C++ and Java
Languages: Proficiency in French, basic proficiency in Hebrew and conversational Spanish
AWARDS
University of Michigan, MSE Department Richard A. Flinn Scholarship, 2016