Jay Yoon
Champaign
Summary
Materials Science & Engineering student with experience in battery materials, electrochemical systems, and nanoscale structure-property analysis. Skilled in materials characterization and data-driven analysis. Strong interest in metals, deformation mechanisms, and advanced energy-storage materials.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Brown University
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted research on battery materials and electrochemical systems, focusing on nanoscale structure-property relationships.
- Collaboration in a virtual research environment and contributed to a project selected for presentation at a national materials science conference in 2026.
Internship
DBWD
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Designed and developed the company’s website using WordPress and Figma to improve user experience and brand presence.
- Provided real-time English-Korean interpretation during meetings to streamline communication and decision making.
Member
Korean Engineering Society, UIUC
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Designed and built an automated sensor-based waste-separation bin, applying embedded systems and rapid prototyping.
- Conducted a smart-city project using sustainable energy and sensor networks, contributing to concept design and project coordination.
Research Assistant
Auburn University
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared laboratory equipment and assisted with experiments and literature reviews on sensors and functional materials.
- Supported data collection and materials characterization analyses to advance ongoing research on sensor performance.
Education
B.S. - Materials Science and Engineering, Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL, USA05.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Proficient)
- Python (Proficient)
- Program Figma (Proficient)
- Program Wordpress (Proficient)
- Website development
- Battery materials research
- Literature review
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Cullen W. Parmlee Merit Based Scholarship: 2022-2023, Clifton Gergeron Merit Based Scholarship: 2022-2023
Timeline
Research Intern
Brown University
05.2024 - Current
Internship
DBWD
11.2023 - 02.2024
Member
Korean Engineering Society, UIUC
06.2021 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
Auburn University
08.2019 - 12.2019
B.S. - Materials Science and Engineering, Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign