Highly accomplished Postdoctoral Research Associate with a Ph.D. in Physics, specializing in advanced surface analysis, electrochemistry, and material characterization for energy conversion applications. Proven expertise in developing novel catalysts and synthesizing advanced materials, evidenced by 4 peer-reviewed publications and significant contributions to cutting-edge scientific research. Seeking to leverage strong analytical skills, laboratory management experience, and a passion for innovation to drive impactful scientific advancements within a collaborative research environment.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Salt Lake City, UT, US
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Leading advanced research in surface analysis and electrochemical applications, contributing to cutting-edge material characterization and energy conversion projects under Prof. Scott L Anderson.
Highlights
Spearheaded experimental design and execution for advanced surface analysis and electrochemical applications, contributing to ongoing research in material characterization and energy conversion.
Contributed to high-impact research on electrocatalytic activity, leading to co-authorship on a forthcoming publication in ACS Electrochem. 2026, focusing on transient and persistent effects of air exposure on Pt clusters.
Presented novel findings at the American Vacuum Society AVS 71 (Sep 2025) on 'Size-Selected Pt Clusters on N-implanted HOPG,' enhancing visibility of current research and fostering scientific discourse.
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Ph.D.
Physics
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M.Sc. (Integrated)
Nanoscience & Technology
Awarded By
Taiwan Physical Society-2022 (National Pingtung University)
Awarded for the poster 'Photocatalytic effect of TiO2@carbon core-shell nanostructured nanowires' at the Taiwan Physical Society-2022 conference, recognizing outstanding research and presentation.
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ACS Electrochem.
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Co-authored a publication exploring the transient and persistent effects of air exposure on the electrocatalytic activity of sub-nano Pt clusters, contributing to advanced understanding in electrocatalysis.
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J. Am. Chem. Soc.
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Co-authored a significant paper on highly active hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts formed by energetic Ptn cluster deposition, detailing deposition dynamics and the HER mechanism.
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ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces
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Published research on enhancing hydrogen evolution performance of tungsten diphosphide on carbon fiber through ruthenium modification, demonstrating innovative material engineering for energy applications.
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Carbon
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Authored a publication detailing the synthesis and photoactivation of rutile-phase TiO2@carbon core-shell nanowires in the visible light region, contributing to advances in photocatalytic materials.
Electrochemical Workstation (CH instrument, 7273D), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (Thermo Scientific K-Alpha), Scanning Photoelectron Microscope (Synchrotron center (NSRRC), U5-SGM undulator beamline), X-ray Diffractometer (Rigaku D/Max-2500), UV-Visible Spectrometer (JASCO V-650 & Thermo Scientific Evolution 220), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (JEOL, JSM-7000F), Atomic Force Microscope (JPK NanoWizard), Raman Spectroscopy (Renishaw-1000, Lab made Raman from Thorlabs).
Surface Analysis, Electrochemical Applications, Material Characterization, Energy Conversion, Catalyst Development, Material Synthesis (Chemical Vapor Deposition, Sputtering, Pulsed Laser Deposition, Sol-gel, Hydrothermal, Solid-state reaction), Problem-Solving, Experimental Design, Data Analysis.
Scientific Writing, Oral Presentations, Poster Presentations, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Literature Review.
Lab Management, Student Mentoring, Teaching Assistantship, Project Guidance.
Metal Oxides, Metal Chalcogenides, Metal Phosphides, 2-D Materials, Nanowires, Graphene Oxide, Titanium Dioxide.
Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, Henry Eyring Presidential Endowed Chair, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States. Phone: +1 (801) 585-7289
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Director of Asian Academic Collaboration Center, National Dong Hwa University, Shou-Feng, Hualien 97401, Taiwan. Tel: +886-3-890-3719. Email: wcy2@gms.ndhu.edu.tw
Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics, Vice President of Administration, National Dong Hwa University, Shou-Feng, Hualien 97401, Taiwan. Tel: +886-3-890-5171. Email: ronma@gms.ndhu.edu.tw
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Presented an oral paper at the American Vacuum Society AVS 71 conference, detailing research on the oxygen reduction reaction and the effect of nitrogen anchor sites on size-selected Pt clusters.
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Comprehensive doctoral research focused on the development and characterization of novel catalysts to enhance visible light-assisted dye degradation and electrochemical hydrogen production through water splitting.
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Presented a poster at the American Chemical Society ACS Fall-2023 conference on reducing overpotential in ruthenium-modified tungsten diphosphide and nickel-modified ruthenium dioxide for electrochemical water splitting.
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Presented a poster at the Taiwan Physical Society-2023 conference, focusing on ruthenium-based tungsten diphosphide as a catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic media.
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Presented a poster at the Taiwan Physical Society-2022 conference on carbon-titania shell-core nanowires electrodes for photoelectrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction.
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Internship project focused on investigating the photocatalytic activity of carbon-containing rutile phase titanium dioxide nanowires.
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Dissertation research exploring magnetoresistance phenomena at room temperature within ferromagnetic thin film tunnel junctions.
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Internship project at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology focused on the synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide.
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Delivered an oral presentation at the International Conference on Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials on the synthesis and characterization of Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide (CZTS) for energy harvesting applications.
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Participation in an industry-oriented technology course at Karunya University.
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Internship project at Biolim Centre for Science and Technology focusing on the green synthesis of copper nanoparticles.