Summary
    -    Extensive experience in synthesis and characterization of solid state materials.
    -    Strong background in polymer science, surface and interface science, low dimensional system and nanomaterials, vacuum system, thermoelectric materials.
    -    Familiar with material characterization instruments such as SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD, ICP, DLS, DSC, UV/Vis etc.
    -    Strongly self-motivated, responsible, open-minded and collaborative, easy to get long with all kinds of people.
    -    Two years of industrial experience as an R&D engineer.
    -    Strong computer science background comparable to a M.S. in Computer Science.

Education
    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
        Ph.D., Inorganic Materials Chemistry                                   Expected June, 2001 (GPA: 3.9)

    University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
        B.S.,   major in Chemistry                                                                    July, 1993 (GPA: 3.6)
                    minor in Electronic Technology and Computer Application      July, 1993 (GPA: 4.0)

Research experience
    Research Assistant
         Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA             1997--current
    -    Developed a new method using solution chemistry to make quantum well structured materials
    -    Deposited solid thin films with only ab plane registry using intercalation chemistry method
    -    Developed a technique using dialysis to get rid of ions from a colloidal suspension
    -    Synthesized nanowires of bismuth selenide using a simple microwave method
    -    Performed successful characterization using AFM, TEM, SEM for low dimensional,  nanosized materials
    -    Measure particle size distribution of bismuth telluride and its colloidal suspensions that I made

         Institute of Polymer Science, Zhongshan University             1995--1997
    -    Performed mechanical and physical properties measurements of polymers
    -    Tested the effect of rare earth compound additives on the physical properties of polymers
    -    Routine synthesis of carbon fibers out of polymers

         Department of Applied Chemistry, USTC                                  1992--1993
    -    Synthesized a new Bi-based cuprate
    -    Synthesized a new family of one Bi-O layer superconductors

    Engineer
         Xiamen Metal Corrosion and Protection Center, China         1993--1995
    -    Developing and testing anti-corrosive paints and thermal insulating materials
    -    Marketing and practical application of products

Teaching experience
         Teaching Assistant for lab courses for 4 quarters in UCLA
         Directing graduate and undergraduate researchers

Technical skill
    -    Surface & Structural Analysis: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Ultra-Violet-Visible(UV-Vis), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Raman Spectroscopy
    -    Thermal Analysis: Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
    -    Elemental Analysis: Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Electron Diffraction Spectroscopy (EDS)

Computer Skills
    -    Application: Windows, MacOS, Unix operating systems and most common application programs
    -    Programming Language: Fortran, Pascal, C, C++, Java, Assembly, HTML, JavaScript, XML
    -    Database Systems: MS Access, DB2, Oracle

Awards
    -    Ralph and Charlene Bauer Research Fellowship, 2000
    -    Gregory Excellence in Research and Course Work award, UCLA, 1998
    -    International student tuition fellowship, 1997-2001
    -    Elite Experimental Award, USTC, 1993
    -    USTC Outstanding Student Award, 4 times, USTC,1989,1990,1991,1992
    -    Prizes in National Olympic Math, Physics competitions, 1987, China

Affiliations
         American Chemical Society
         American Vacuum Society Southern California Chapter

Publications and Presentations

• Z. Ding, S.-C. Huang,  R.B. Kaner, "New Synthetic Method for Quantum Well Structured Thermoelectric Materials",  to be submitted to Advanced Materials;      Z. Ding,  J. Nakawatase, R. B. Kaner, "Thermoelectric Solid Thin Film Deposited from a Colloidal Suspension", to be submitted for Chemistry of Materials;  Z. Ding, R. B. Kaner, "Bismuth Selenide Nanowires Synthesized from a Microwave Method", to be submitted for Advanced Materials.
• S. Cronin, T. Koga, X. Sun, Z. Ding, S.-C. Huang, R. Kaner, and M.S. Dresselhaus, "Approaches Toward Chemically Prepared Multiple Quantum Well Structures", Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 545, 397(1999).
• Z.F. Ding, S.-C. Huang, D. Marcus and R.B. Kaner, "Modification of Bismuth Telluride for Improving Thermoelectric Properties", Proceedings of 18th International Conference on Thermoelectric, 721-724(1999).
• Z.F. Ding, S.H. Huang, "Applications of rare earth compounds in polymer materials", Guangzhou Chemical Engineering, 25, 30-36(1997).
• X. Chen, Z. Ding, Y. Qian, Z. Chen, Z. Chen, L. Cao, "(Bi,M)Sr2(R,Ce)nCu2Oy (M=Cu, Cd; R=Nd, Gd; n=1,2, and 3): A Family of Superconductors that Exhibit Superconductivity at Tc .simeq. 20 K for n = 3 with Double Fluorite Blocks and Monolayer (Bi,M)O Sheets" Physical Review B, 48,9799(1993).
• X. Chen, Z. Ding, Y. Qian, Z. Chen, Z. Chen, L. Cao, "The Synthesis and Structure of a New Bi-based copper oxide with (Bi,M)-O Monolayers: (Bi,M)Sr2(R,Ce)3Cu2O11-d" Physica C, 216, 458(1993).

• Z. Ding, S.-C. Huang and R.B. Kaner, "The Modification of Bismuth Telluride for Improving Thermoelectric Properties", American Chemical Society, 217th National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 25, 1999.
• Z.F. Ding, S.-C. Huang and R.B. Kaner, "Bismuth Telluride and Bismuth Selenide Colloids for Improving Thermoelectric Properties", Southern California Chapter American Vacuum Society(SCCAVS) student symposium, Anaheim, CA, September 14, 1999.