An advanced Researcher and
highly regarded, well-qualified Ph.D. candidate, skilled in Polymer Rheology and Plastics
with 6 years of comprehensive research experience. Seeking position as Polymer
Research Scientist/Engineer.
Expertise in Polymer Dynamics and Polymer Processing, and a deep familiarity with Mechanical Testing and Commercial Rheometers.
Self-motivated high level skills in identifying/solving issues.
3 years experience in laboratory management.
Can handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a time-constrained environment.
Education
Expected in 2018
Ph.D.: Polymer Science The University of Akron - Akron, OH GPA:
(Available for employment: May.2018)
Expected in 2015
Master of Science: Polymer Science The University of Akron - Akron, OH GPA:
Expected in 2013
Bachelor of Science: Biomaterials Beijing University of Chemical and Technology - Beijing, GPA:
Mechanical Test and Rheometer: Instron, Anton Paar MCR301 Physica, Rheometric Scientific ARES, TA ARES G2, Mosanto Capillary Extrusion, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Data Analysis and Programming: Office, KaleidaGraph, Matlab, Origin, Python
Professional Experience
08/2013 to Current
Polymer Physics: Rheology and Glasses Group, Advisor: Dr. Shi-Qing WangThe University Of Akron – City, STATE,
Rheological
responses during uniaxial extension of polymer melts
Project
description: The rheological study of polymer melts has been debated for
several decades, and plenty of problems, e.g., the origin of nonlinear behavior
upon deformation, remain to be solved. This project focuses on the non-linear
responses of Polyisoprene melts during uniaxial extension.
Responsibilities:
Systematically studied and
summarized the factors controlling the different failure modes during uniaxial
extension of entangled polymer melts, which will guide and improve various
polymer processing procedures
Made the first attempt to identify
the true difference in the nonlinear responses of entangled polymer melts and
polymer solutions upon uniaxial extension
Pointed out the deficiency of current
rheology theory by Analyzed thermodynamic and viscoelastic behavior of polymer
melts.
Results: This
work has been presented at several conferences and provides a key clue for understanding the molecular deformation mechanism
of entangled polymers in fast flow.
Non-linear mechanical responses of polymer glasses
Project description: Polymer glasses has been an important but very tough aspect of polymer physics. In this project, a series experiments of mechanical responses of PC, PS and PMMA at temperatures well below Tg have been carried out.
Responsibilities:
Systematically investigate the impact of melt processing on mechanical behavior of glassy polymers and apply it to precisely control of the mechanical responses of polymer glasses.
Developed new understanding of polymer dynamics below the glass transition by studying stress relaxation behavior of polymer glasses
For the first time summarized the factors that affect the brittle-ductile transition (BDT) of polymer glasses under compression
Discovered and systematically studied the unexpected polymer-additives interactions that varies the mechanical responses of polymer glasses.
Results: This experimental studies result in several publications provide a unique way to improve the theoretical understanding of what controls the mechanical properties of polymer glasses.
Collaborative project: Elucidating the Molecular Deformation Mechanism of Entangled Polymers in Fast Flow by Small Angle Neutron Scattering (with Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 2015-2017)
Project description: In this work, we critically examine the central hypothesis of the tube theory for nonlinear rheology using small angle neutron scattering (SANS).
Responsibilities:
Evaluate the best processing condition for melt extension by analyzing rheological data for monodispersed deuterated samples;
Preparing uniform dust-free melt-stretched Neutron Scattering samples by melt-extension followed by liquid nitrogen quenching;
02/2011 to 05/2013
State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Advisor: Dr. Dongzhi Yang and Dr. Jun NieBeijing University Of Chemical And Technology (BUCT) – City, STATE,
Electrospun Poly(lactic acid)
Nanofibers with β-cyclodextrins combining theoretical analysis.
Adhesive research of Synthetic
PEG-DOPAs: mimics of mussel adhesion protein. Synthesis of three-armed
poly(ethylene glycol)s with dopamine end-groups (PEG–DOPAs) for bio-adhesive
application under the UV irradiation.
Publications
Claire, J.; Lin, P.;
Cheng, S.; Wang, W.; Mays, J.; Wang, S.-Q., “Polystyrene glasses under
compression: ductile and brittle behavior,” ACS Macro Lett. 2015, 4, 1072-1076.
Claire, J.; Lin, P.;
Li, X.; Wang, S.-Q., ‘‘Nonlinear stress relaxation behavior of ductile polymer
glasses from large extension and compression,’’ Polymer 2015, 81, 129-139.
Claire, J.; Zhao, Y.; Li, X.; Lu,
Y; Wang, S.-Q., “How and Why Polymer Glasses Lose Their Ductility Due to
Plasticizers” Macromolecules. 2017,
inpress (DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b02158).
Lin, P.; Claire, J.; Wang, S.-Q., ‘‘Delineating nature of stress responses
during ductile uniaxial extension of polycarbonate glass,’’ Polymer 2015, 89, 143-153.
Li, C.; Wang, T.; Hu, L.; Wei Y.; Claire J.; Mu X.; Nie J.; and Yang D.
“Photocrosslinkable bioadhesive based on dextran and PEG derivatives”, Mater.
Sci. Eng.: C 2014, 35, 300-306.
Wang M.; Claire J., Quirk R., Li, H.; Wang, S. Q., "From wall slip to bulk shear banding in well entangled polymer solutions
and melts: an overview along with new results", soft matter, under review.
Claire, J.; Li, X.; Wang, S.-Q.,
‘‘To explore the entangled network contributions to the Mechanical Stress in
Polymeric Glass by Experiment and Molecular Dynamic Simulation.’’ Manuscript under preparation
note: (underline indicates co-first author)
Presentations and Posters
(Poster) Claire, J.; Lin, P.; Wang, S.-Q., “Stress relaxation behavior of polymer glasses in extension and
compression,” the Society of Rheology 86th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 2014
(Oral)
Claire, J., Wang, S.-Q., "What deformation does and does not do in
ductile polymer glasses" APS March Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2015.
(Oral) Claire,
J.; Li, X.; Lin, P.; Cheng, S.; Wang, W.; Mays, J.; Wang, S.-Q., “Brittle-ductile
transition under compression of glassy polymers” APS March Meeting, Baltimore, MD,
2016.
(Poster) Claire, J.; Feng, Y.; Misichronis, K.;
Ntetsikas, K.; Mays, J. Avgeropoulos, A.; Wang, S.-Q., “Nonlinear uniaxial
extension behavior of polyisoprene melts: Polymer melts and mixtures” the
Society of Rheology 88th Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 2017
(Poster) Claire, J.; Li, X.; Zhao, Z.; Wang, S.-Q., “Impact of
melt-deformation on molecular structure and mechanical behavior of glassy
polymers” APS March Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2017
(Oral) Claire, J.; Feng, Y.; Misichronis, K.; Ntetsikas, K.; Mays, J.
Avgeropoulos, A.; Wang, S.-Q., “Melt extending polyisoprene to develop new
understanding of nonlinear polymer rheology” APS March Meeting, New Orleans,
LA, 2017
Fellowships and Awards
Student
Travel Grant, the Society of Rheology, 2017
Department of
Polymer Science Travel Award, the University of Akron, 2015,2017
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The University of Akron
Beijing University of Chemical and Technology
Job Titles Held:
Polymer Physics: Rheology and Glasses Group, Advisor: Dr. Shi-Qing Wang
State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Advisor: Dr. Dongzhi Yang and Dr. Jun Nie
