Kevin Legrand
About
Laboratory work, machines and materials characterisation : Scanning Electron Microscopy, ThermoGravimetric Analysis, X-ray Diffractometry, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Ultraviolet / Visible / Infra-red Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering, Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Tensile Testing, Hardness Testing, Centrifugation Computer skills : Microsoft office, Catia, Ansys, Maple, OriginLab.
Work Experience
Research internship
Exfoliation of phyllosilicates and characterization of their effects in polymer composites (vinyl-ester)
Design Engineer (Final year Project)
Design new packages for photo-diodes using CATIA. Evaluate electric and electromagnetic properties through finite element calculations.
Research internship (assistant engineer)
Study of carbon nanotubes functionalizations and impact on wettability in liquid aluminum, Al/Cu/CNT composites characterization
Research project
Exfoliation (sonication, polymers) and characterization of pristine graphene and TMDs in water for photothermal therapy
Materials Engineer
Development of waterproof coatings made of polyurethane projected at high temperature on textile with drain capacities for dams and pools. Plan, organise and realise battery of tests.
Education
Master of Science in Materials Science
Comprehensive program covering structure of matter, materials chemistry, crystallography, polymers, semiconductors, metallurgy, and business administration.
Master of Research in Nanomaterials
Core lectures: Nanomaterials, Chemistry of nanomaterials, Membrane biophysics, Renewable Energy, Materials Characterisation. Advanced lectures included Cellular Nanobiotechnology and more.