Lu Lin

llf932b2@westpost.net
1841 W. 13 mile Rd. Apt.#10, Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 219-8074

OBJECTIVE
*An industrial chemistry position utilizing strengths in instrumental analysis a
nd problem solving
HIGHLIGHTS
*3 years scientific research on fuel-cell membranes, experienced in ESR, IR, NMR
, UV-vis, HPLC/GC, Gaussian, ORCA, capable to perform further fuel-cell and poly
mer material research
*Enthusiastic in group work, meeting challenges, and solving problems
*Leadership and teaching experience
*Extensive experience with people from diverse nations and cultures

EDUCATION
*M.S. Chemistry, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, U.S.A. 09/20
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Thesis topic: Degradation and stabilization of perfluorinated membranes used in
fuel cells
Adviser: Dr. Shulamith Schlick
*B.S. Computational Chemistry, Shanghai University, Shanghai, P.R.C 07/2004
Thesis topic: The Development of Biological Database based on Linux and WebLogic
Adviser: Dr. Jingkang Guo

ACHIEVEMENTS
*2 peer-reviewed publications, 1 conference presentation
*Degree of Masters of Science with a dissertation "Degradation and stabilization
of perfluorinated membranes used in fuel cells"
*Thanked for "helping rebuild the homes and lives" of people who suffered from h
urricane Katrina in New Orleans

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
*Research Assistant University of Detroit Mercy 06/2008 to pres
ent
Researched the effects of counter ions and thermal treatment on the degradation
and stability properties of various perfluoropolymer membranes used in fuel cell
s. Determined that the classic 3M membrane is 33% more stable than the commonly
used Nafion(R) membrane, and the addition of 5% Ce(III) decreased membrane degra
dation by 43%. Daily spectrometers maintenance.
*Teaching Assistant University of Detroit Mercy 09/2008 - 04/2010
Prepared solutions and reagents for over 30 undergraduate students, instructed t
hem with the in-class experiments and kept the laboratories (general chemistry l
ab and physical chemistry lab) in safe condition for students.
*Intern Student Shanghai University Biology Information Research Center 03/
2004 - 06/2004
Constructed a database for the Human Liver Proteome Project (HLPP) project group
.
*Lab Assistant Open Computational Chemistry Lab of Shanghai University 06/20
02 - 07/2002
Programmed a database for the Guangzhou Waste Gas Emission Project I.

ACTIVITIES
*Schlick, S.; Perkowski, A.J.; Lin, L.; Mao, Q.; Danilczuk, M. Stabilization of
perfluorinated membranes used in fuel cells: The case of cerium ions. 238th ACS
National Meeting & Exposition, Washington D.C., U.S.A., August 16-20, 2009, Div.
Polym. Chem. paper no. 27.
*Treasurer of International Student Union 08/2008 - 04/2010
Responsible for ISU expenses for on campus activities, and for applying funding
from the Student Life Office of University of Detroit Mercy
*Volunteer in New Orleans, LA 03/2009
Served food and talked with homeless people at St. Joseph Church homeless people
shelter; talked with senior citizens at Mercy Endeavors Mercy Senior Activity C
enter; served lunches for children from first to sixth grade at St. Alphonsus Sc
hool.
*Providence Community Housing, New Orleans, LA 03/200
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Cleaned houses and streets damaged by hurricane Katrina.

HONORS AND AWARDS

*UDM Leadership and Service Honor
- Outstanding Contribution to the Work of the International Service Office
*3M/DOE Fuel Cell Membrane Fund
*Morph and Spatial Polymer Fund
*UDM Scholarship Grant for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standard
s

AFFILIATIONS
*American Chemical Society (ACS)
*International Student Union (ISU) of University of Detroit Mercy
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
*Schlick, S.; Perkowski, A.J.; Lin, L.; Mao, Q.; Danilczuk, M. Stabilization of
perfluorinated membranes used in fuel cells: The case of cerium ions. Polym. Pre
pr. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem. 2009, 50(2), 158-159.
*Schlick, S.; Lin, L.; Danilczuk, M.; Hamrock, S.J.; Schaberg, M.S. FTIR Study o
f perfluorinated ionomer membranes. Prep. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.
2010, 55(2), 231-232.

(References are available under request)