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NEHEMIAH SHANNON

Plainfield

Summary

Strong understanding of college-level mathematics, with proven experience in team-building, leadership, and problem-solving through academic projects and collaborative research. As an engineering student with a background in battery research, I have developed a keen interest in the rapidly evolving field of mechanical design. I am passionate about exploring new ideas, advancing innovative technologies, and contributing to the future of mechanical systems through research and collaboration with experts in the field.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Reactor Automation & Fabrication Intern

Grapherry
Chicago
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Grapherry
  • Contributed to designing and producing a fully automated graphene chamber, working closely with engineers to integrate automation, and improve fabrication reliability.
  • Supported the team with mechanical assembly, testing, and prototyping in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Assisted in product advertisement and demonstrated applications for prospective stakeholders.
  • Tested and analyzed material samples using a Raman spectrometer to evaluate structural and chemical properties.
  • MHUB, Chicago.

Battery & Material Research Intern

Berry Research Lab
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: UIC
  • Conducted hands-on research on lithium-sulfur batteries, helping advance the study of new materials.
  • Learned and applied the process of trial and error in research experimentation.
  • Supported cathode and electrolyte preparation, performed electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Raman spectroscopy, and assisted in assembling and testing battery prototypes.
  • UIC

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2027

Skills

  • SolidWorks (CAD, 3D modeling, and assembly design)
  • Mechanical system assembly, deconstruction, and analysis
  • Research and experimental design
  • Particle testing and characterization (EIS, Raman spectroscopy)
  • Prototyping, automation, and fabrication
  • Technical writing and documentation
  • Proficient use of power tools

Engineering Experience

  • Reactor Automation & Fabrication Intern, Grapherry, mHUB Chicago, 11/24, Present, Contributed to designing and producing a fully automated graphene chamber, working closely with engineers to integrate automation and improve fabrication reliability., Supported the team with mechanical assembly, testing, and prototyping in a fast-paced startup environment., Assisted in product advertisement and demonstrated applications for prospective stakeholders.
  • Battery & Material Research Intern, Berry Research Lab, UIC, 06/24, 08/24, Conducted hands-on research on lithium-sulfur batteries, helping advance the study of new materials., Learned and applied the process of trial and error in research experimentation., Supported cathode and electrolyte preparation, performed electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Raman spectroscopy, and assisted in assembling and testing battery prototypes.

Timeline

Reactor Automation & Fabrication Intern

Grapherry
11.2024 - Current

Battery & Material Research Intern

Berry Research Lab
06.2024 - 08.2024

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
NEHEMIAH SHANNON