Chen Santillan Wang
About Chen Santillan Wang
Chen Santillan Wang is a Nano-Microscopy and Surface Science Expert currently working as a Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Chen Santillan Wang currently holds the position of Nano-Microscopy and Surface Science Expert - Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA. Chen has been with the institution since 2018. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in the fields of nano-microscopy and surface science, leveraging extensive expertise in ultra-high vacuum technology, microscopy techniques, and advanced spectroscopy to drive innovations.
Previous Experience at UC Irvine
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Chen Santillan Wang worked as a Materials Physics Graduate Researcher at UC Irvine from 2014 to 2018. During this period, Chen specialized in the growth and behavior of nanoscale clusters and thin films for semiconductor, optoelectronic, and energy applications. The role also included conducting large-scale data collection and analysis, and building advanced experimental setups.
Education and Academic Background
Chen Santillan Wang has an extensive academic background in materials science and engineering. Chen earned a PhD in Materials Science from UC Irvine (2014-2018), a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from University of California, Riverside (2011-2014), and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (2007-2011). Additionally, Chen studied Electrical Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2010.
Engineering Internship Experience
Chen Santillan Wang gained significant engineering experience through various internships. In 2010, Chen worked as an Engineering Intern at imec and a Materials Research Intern at KU Leuven, both in Leuven, Belgium. Additionally, Chen interned at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 2009, Analogic in 2010-2011, and Carl Zeiss Meditec in 2011. These roles provided hands-on experience in engineering research, development, and consultancy.
Research and Technical Skills
Chen Santillan Wang possesses a broad array of technical skills, including expertise in scanning probe, scanning electron, and optical microscopy techniques. The usage of advanced spectroscopy techniques such as mass, thermal desorption, X-ray photoelectron, Auger, Raman, photoluminescence, energy-dispersive X-ray, and UV-vis spectroscopy is a highlight. Chen also applies density functional theory modeling using VASP and Gaussian software, and holds a Machine Learning Certification indicating proficiency in programming with Python.