1. Zachary C. Boyden
zcboyden@mtu.edu (906) 370-9127
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Education
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering May, 2015
Technical Skills
Materials Characterization Experience
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy
• Sample Material Preparation: Cutting, Mounting, Polishing, Etching
• Scanning & Tunneling Electron Microscope (SEM, TEM)
• X-Ray Diffraction
Program Experience
• Cambridge Engineering Selector
• MATLAB
• Minitab
• NX Unigraphics CAD
• Pearson Crystallography
• Six Sigma
• ThermoAnalytics’ RadTherm
Work Experience
SGS Environmental Laboratory- Analyst 2015
Prepare water and soil samples for gas chromatography analysis using sonication and
liquid-liquid extraction methods.
AME America Makes Aluminum 3D Printing Team 2014-2015
Develop metal-based 3D printing using welding applications. Optimize models through
yield, elongation, microstructure and simulated substrate cooling rates.
ArcelorMittal Associate Engineer Summer 2014
Determine location, severity and cause of exhaust gas leaks in sintering plant. Propose
resolutions to leaks and implement preventative maintenance on exhaust gas system.
AME Alcoa-Howmet Stereographic Projection Team Leader 2013-2014
Develop software for Alcoa to communicate solidifying orientations for single crystal
turbine blades between clients and engineers.
Organizations
Advanced Metalworks Enterprise (AME) 2013-2015
AME Executive Board Secretary 2014-2015
Materials United (ACerS, TMS, AIST) 2014-2015
Recognition and Awards
Leading Scholars: Michigan Technological University award recipient 2011-2015
Prudential Spirit of Community: Alaska High School Volunteer of the Year
2011
