Robert Kepner

• Test power capability and lifespan of monoblock and cylindrical nickel-zinc batteries • Improve performance of nickel-zinc batteries using mitigation methods • Apply nickel-zinc battery technology to full-scale UPS systems • Develop test stands and measurement techniques for new systems • Analyze data using statistical methods and present results to team

• Failure analysis engineer working at Intel • Inspect and analyze ball grid arrays (BGAs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs) for defects • Utilize optical microscopy (OM) and ultraviolet (UV) microscopy to image boards and packages • Write failure analysis reports using JMP statistical software and Microsoft PowerPoint • Develop software to automatically detect defects in cross-section samples • Analyze scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images to study intermetallic compound (IMC) layer growth of tin silver copper (SAC) and low temperature solder (LTS)

• Formulate and synthesize state-of-the-art gel polymer electrolytes for use in electrochromic devices • Perform electropolymerization of polyaniline (PANI) and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) on gold-coated nylon and glass fiber fabrics • Test and monitor electrochromic devices using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) • Use Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to analyze absorbance and EIS to calculate ionic conductivity of gel polymer electrolytes • Maximize emissivity changes of conducting polymer coated fabrics for development of IR camouflage

• Synthesized tin-indium nanoparticles for application in composite solder paste • Utilized nanocharacterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) • Performed cross-sectioning and material strength (shear) testing of solder joints

• Developed and executed small research projects related to electrolyte systems for lithium ion batteries • Synthesized state-of-the-art liquid and gel polymer electrolytes • Constructed lithium ion coin cells and pouch cells • Performed electrochemical tests on assembled batteries and gathered pertinent data • Used Origin and Excel to process data • Presented research results to manager on a weekly basis

• Wrote solutions for linear algebra class which provided students guidance and improved overall grades • Acquired position because of high math grades, expertise in calculus and linear algebra, critical thinking, precision, organization, promptness, and efficiency

• Managed 30 members of the UCSD chapter of ESW for two years by supporting project leaders with technical and managerial support (including engineering calculations, research, budgeting, team chemistry, project timelines, etc.) • Completed Thailand Water and Energy Project which currently provides 15 gallons per minute of purified water, 50 Watts of electricity with battery storage, and a 170 square meter drip irrigation plot for approximately 40 villagers in Northern Thailand

• Interfaced dynamic simulation software (Dynsim) with OPC Server and FS Gateway to analyze and monitor real-time data with the HMI software (InTouch) • Created complete implementation guide for control training purposes available to university students worldwide