Regina Han

Experience

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  KAIST

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Research Internship

  • Developed proper ratio of compositions to generate blue phase III• Researched optimal condition for the unique phenomenon by applying different environmental conditions • Analyzed precise reasons for unique phenomenon of BPIII domains at air-interface using SEM, POM, DSC, CLSM, and AFM.• Publication information: Min-Jun Gim,1 Gohyun Han,1 Suk-Won Choi,*2 and Dong Ki Yoon*1 Thermal phase transition behaviors of the blue phase of bent-core nematogen and chiral dopant mixtures under different boundary conditions. Soft Matter 2014, 10, 8224-8228 Show less

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  University of Minnesota

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  - Managing proper positions and time of student workers- Communicating team workers and customers to provide best dining conditions • Generating nanoporous thin films from self-assembled block copolymers• Developing best environmental condition to stabilize film for a long-term• Observing molecular structure and thickness of film using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)and Ellipsometry

  • Student Manager

    Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher at Marc Hillmyer's Research Group

    Oct 2013 - May 2014
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  Ecolab

  Jun 2014 - now

  •Pulp and Paper Research and Development - Exploring new chemical strategies for improving and/or altering the functional properties of paper, and for improving paper machine efficiency and runability. Currently, supporting the $60M dry format additive project to improve paper strength quality specifications and on-machine efficiency, while reducing raw material variability. This technology also provides additional fiber and energy savings and improves the effectiveness of other additives with increased retention level. • Conducts analyses and experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their applications•Conducts experiments to improve upon or to duplicate various materials and substances•Engages in research to develop new methods of processing or production and examines potential new uses for technical platforms•Assignments involve data collection, technical analysis, summarizing findings in written technical reports and at key project check points and recommendations for proceeding to project conclusions•Contributes to the development of differentiated technology, products, processes, or systems and conducts analyses and experiments in support of product applications•Develop innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products, processes, systems or methods having major importance to the business.•Ensure that proprietary project innovations are protected with proper legal instruments such as patents. Show less •Learn all of the TCD programs and processes: including programming laundry machines, soxhlet extractions, Labware software, Hunter spectrophotometer and various other laboratory techniques. •Execute customer technical support for customers as requested: routine analysis of issues, advance troubleshooting, new merchandise analysis, QAP program, microorganism reporting, and technical report. •Learn the FMQA program for customers: including the Market Center reporting, the Regional reporting and corporate level reporting. •Manage projects by executing proper testing methods and writing technical report to timeline goals. Also, support special projects upon request, learning new test methods, developing new testing and/or procedure and supporting the Textile Care Business. Show less

  • Principal Chemist

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Senior Chemist

    May 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Laboratory Chemist

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Chemist

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Sr. Lab Technician

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Lab Technician

    Jun 2014 - Feb 2016