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TEACHING ASSISTANT
Summary
Ph.D. researcher with extensive theoretical and application knowledge in sensor systems' design, processing, and optimization More than 7 years' piezoelectric materials research experience and more than 4 years' research experience in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Experience presenting work at national and international conferences Motivated hard worker and quick learner, proven ability to work independently or as a team member Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solution
Skills
  • Electronic measurement and analysis instruments, such as Impedance Analyzer, Network Analyzer,
  • Oscilloscope, Function Generator, etc.
  • Materials processing and analysis instruments, such as Sputtering, e-Beam Evaporator, Lithography, 3D-printer,
  • SEM, XRD, etc.
  • Digital and graphics processing and analysis softwares, such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, Ansys, Auto CAD,
  • C++, etc.
  • Windows, MS Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Internet and web-enabled tools
Experience
Jan 2013 to Jan 2015
 Key Laboratory of Electronic Ceramics and Devices Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Accurately characterized the critical properties of smart materials based on PZT ceramics Designed and implemented the ceramic transducer with very high energy storage density Projects as the main implementer High-temperature Acoustic Wave Sensors Based on CTGS and YCOB Crystals Funded by NSF 2012-Present Surface Acoustic Wave Based High-temperature Micro-balance Funded by NIST 2013-2014 Projects as the assistant implementer Passive Wireless Acoustic Wave Sensors for Monitoring CO2 Funded by DOE 2012-2013 Acoustic Wave Bio-sensors based on Quartz Thickness-Shear Mode Resonator Funded by NIH.
Teaching Assistant Jan 2013 to Jan 2016
 University of Pittsburgh － Pittsburgh, PA
  • For the class "Mechanical Measurement ", and for six semesters.
  • The total number of students is more than 200.
Research Assistant Sep 2012 to Current
 University of Pittsburgh － Pittsburgh, PA
  • Research focuses on the characterization of the basic properties and reliable MEMS device applications of novel piezoelectric materials under high temperatures.
  • Research and develop the robust high-temperature piezoelectric BAW pressure and mass sensors Fully characterize the basic properties of high-temperature crystals: CTGS and YCOB Design and fabricate passive wireless acoustic wave gas sensors for monitoring CO 2 Evaluate the feasibility of high-temperature BAW wireless sensor Fabricate AlN thin film and apply to the sensors and actuators Design, fabricate, and optimize the high sensitive high-temperature SAW mass sensor based on LiNbO3.
Research Assistant Jan 2008 to Jan 2012
Education and Training
Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science June 2017 University of Pittsburgh － PA, USA Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science 3.8 Dissertation title: High-temperature acoustic wave sensors based on CTGS and YCOB piezoelectric crystals
M.S, Micro-electronics and Solid State Electronics Electronic Science & Technology Information Engineering June 2012 Xi'an Jiaotong University China Micro-electronics and Solid State Electronics Electronic Science & Technology Information Engineering 3.7
B.S, Micro Information Engineering June 2009 Xi'an Jiaotong University China Micro Information Engineering 3.5
Publications
(SELECTED ONLY) H.F. Zu, Q.M. Lin, H.Y. Wu, Y.Q. Zheng, and Q.-M. Wang, "Characterization of the dielectric, piezoelectric, and elastic coefficients of Ca3TaGa3Si2O14 single crystals up to 800°C", IEEE Trans. Ultrason., Ferroelectr., Freq. Control., 63, pp. 764-777 (2016). H.F. Zu, H.Y. Wu, and Q.-M. Wang, Review paper "High-temperature piezoelectric crystals for acoustic wave sensor applications", IEEE Trans. Ultrason., Ferroelectr., Freq. Control., 63, pp. 486-505 (2016). H.Y. Wu, G.Y. Zhao, H.F. Zu, J.H.-C Wang, and Q.-M. Wang, "Real-time monitoring of platelet activation using quartz thickness-shear mode resonator sensors", Biophys. J., 110, pp. 669-679 (2016). H.F. Zu, H.Y. Wu, Y.Z. Wang, S.J. Zhang, T.R. Shrout, and Q.-M. Wang, "Properties of single crystal piezoelectric Ca3TaGa3Si2O14 and YCa4O(BO3)3 resonators at high-temperature and vacuum conditions", Sens. Actuator A-Phys., 216, pp. 167-175 (2014). CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (SELECTED ONLY) H.F. Zu, H.Y. Wu, Q.M. Lin, Y.Q. Zheng, and Q.-M. Wang, "Characterization of elastic constants of Ca3TaGa3Si2O14 at high temperatures by antenna transmission acoustic resonance", Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), 2015 IEEE International, Taipei, TAIWAN, 21-24 Oct., (2015). H.F. Zu, H.Y. Wu, Q.M. Lin, Y.Q. Zheng, and Q.-M. Wang, "Characterization and temperature sensor application of Ca3TaGa3Si2O14 crystals", Frequency Control Symposium & the European Frequency and Time Forum (FCS), 2015 Joint Conference of the IEEE International, Denver, CO, 12-16 Apr., pp. 518-521 (2015). H.F. Zu, Y.Z. Wang, J.M. Xie, H.Y. Wu, and Q.-M. Wang, "Surface acoustic wave mass sensor based on 128° YX-cut Lithium Niobate for thermogravimetric analysis", Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), 2014 IEEE International, Chicago, IL, 3-6 Sept., pp. 2544-2547 (2014). H.F. Zu, H.Y. Wu, Y.Z. Wang, S.J. Zhang, T.R. Shrout, and Q.-M. Wang, "Properties of piezoelectric single crystals Ca3TaGa3Si2O14 at high temperature and high vacuum conditions", European Frequency and Time Forum & International Frequency Control Symposium (EFTF/IFC), Prague, 21-25 July, pp. 988-991 (2013). Hongfei Zu 2/2
Interests
President of the Association of Basketball of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China 2007-2008 President of the Association of Fellow Townsmen of Linyi City, Shandong Province, China 2008-2009
Languages
English, Mandarin
Skills
3D, Ansys, Auto CAD, balance, basic, C++, English, film, Function Generator, graphics, Mandarin, Materials, MATLAB, Mechanical, Access, Excel, MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Word, NSF, Network, novel, Oscilloscope, printer, Research, SolidWorks
Additional Information
  • AWARDS Best TA (teaching assistant) Award (2014), nominated by the instructor and voted by all the undergraduate students from Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh Student Travel Award (2015) of 2015 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, TAIPEI, TAIWAN Student Travel Award (2015) of 2015 IEEE IFCS and EFTF, Denver, CO, USA Outstanding Student & Siyuan Scholarship (2010-2011), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China Siyuan Scholarship (2005-2007), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China LEADERSHIP President of the Association of Basketball of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China 2007-2008 President of the Association of Fellow Townsmen of Linyi City, Shandong Province, China 2008-2009
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Companies Worked For:

  • Key Laboratory of Electronic Ceramics and Devices Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • University of Pittsburgh

School Attended

  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

Job Titles Held:

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Research Assistant

Degrees

  • Ph.D , Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science June 2017
    M.S , Micro-electronics and Solid State Electronics Electronic Science & Technology Information Engineering June 2012
    B.S , Micro Information Engineering June 2009

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