Katherine Carrasquillo
San Lorenzo
Summary
Self-motivated multifaceted individual with strong desire to pursue career in Mechanical Engineering. Possesses a master’s degree in Polymer Science and Engineering along with two bachelor’s degrees, one in Physics applied to Electronics and the other in Mechanical Engineering. Aims to design and implement sustainable solutions and develop new technologies to meet evolving needs of society. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude and team player. Capable of working with multiple materials and polymers bends. Practical knowledge with electronics and mechanical devices gained through degree and personal experience. Skilled in managing laboratory equipment and machine safety procedures. Fluent in both Spanish and English. Creative, resourceful and proficient in working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel along with a basic dominion in Solid Work and programing language.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted University Professor
University of Puerto Rico Humacao
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Taught physics course both in person and utilizing online learning platforms such as google meet, google classroom and WhatsApp
- Developed presentations, video explanation and group chat to facility students learning and accessibility.
Energy Auditing for Company
University Ana G Mendez
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked as part of the MIAC program conducting energy audit in various companies in order to reduce energy expenses
- Wrote several audits reports detailing possible avenues for reducing energy expense, saving the company a significant amount of money
- Familiarized myself with the usage of several equipment used during the energy audit.
Graduate student Researcher
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Company research project funded by Chemtura Corporation on a polyurethane curing system that presented problem during the curing process that led to a significant decrease in tensile strength
- During the researched we successfully map out the kinetics of the curing process and looked for ways to improve the polyurethane triggered reaction.
Middle school teacher
Academia Pentecostal
08.2011 - 05.2012
- 7th and 8th grade math teacher, 8th grade science teacher and occasional substitute teacher for Spanish, English, social studies, and health classes
- Developed effective work plan to increase interest and knowledge in areas concerning science and math
- Acquired the experience and ability to deal with a vast majority of people with different characters in a favorable manner; along with increasing my teaching and communication skills.
Undergraduate Material science Research
University of Puerto Rico
03.2006 - 06.2011
- Perform characterization experiments to study the nature, structure and physical/chemical properties of materials in order to development new forms of producing electronic devices such as schottky diode and field effect transistor through the method of electrospinning
- Such results lead to several publications
- Trained new undergraduate in proper lab procedures and instrumentation
- Collaborated with other co-workers on projects and idea development.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University Ana G. Mendez -Gurabo, Puerto Rico
01.2020
Master of Science - Polymer Science and Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst -Amherst, Massachusetts
01.2015
Physics applied to Electronics -
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao, Puerto Rico
01.2011
Skills
- Expertise in subject matter
- SolidWorks 3D models
- Technical Writing
- Microsoft Excel
- Bilingual
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Continuing education
- Energy management
- Statistical Analysis
- Mentoring and training
- Equipment Assembly
Languages
Speak, read, write fluent English
Speak, read, write fluent Spanish
Publications
- N.J. Pinto, K.V. Carrasquillo, C.M. Rodd and R. Agarwal. "Rectifying junction of tin oxide and poly(3hexylthiophene) nanofibers fabricated via electrospining". Appl. Phys Lett. 94, 083504 (2009).
- K.V. Carrasquillo. "Few layer graphene crossed with tin oxide nanoribbons crossed for device and sensor applications". Proceedings of The National Conference On Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2009.
- K.V. Carrasquillo, N.J. Pinto. "Tunable Schottky diodes fabricated from crossed electrospun SnO2/PEDOT-PSSA nanoribbons". Materials Science and Engineering B 177 (2012) 805-809
- A. Espinoza, K. V. Carrasquillo, J. Pérez, Y. Fernandéz and R. Martínez. “The Effects Of UAV Quadcopter Propeller Tilt Angle On Flight Stability”. The 8th Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI). 2020. FP #316.
References
Submitted upon request.
Timeline
Contracted University Professor
University of Puerto Rico Humacao
01.2021 - 05.2024
Energy Auditing for Company
University Ana G Mendez
08.2019 - 06.2020
Graduate student Researcher
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2013 - 07.2015
Middle school teacher
Academia Pentecostal
08.2011 - 05.2012
Undergraduate Material science Research
University of Puerto Rico
03.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University Ana G. Mendez -Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Master of Science - Polymer Science and Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst -Amherst, Massachusetts
Physics applied to Electronics -
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao, Puerto Rico
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