Wen Dong
About Wen Dong
Wen Dong is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in advanced materials research with a focus on phase transformations in ferroelectric materials.
Company
Wen Dong is currently a Senior Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, based in Newport, Rhode Island. He began his tenure at Sandia National Laboratories in 2015 and has been involved in advanced materials research since then.
Previous Roles at Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Wen Dong has extensive experience with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island. He served as a Graduate Intern under the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012, gaining valuable insights and experience in defense-related research and development.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Wen Dong has a solid academic foundation in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic journey laid the groundwork for his specialization in phase transformations in ferroelectric materials.
Expertise in Ferroelectric Materials
Wen Dong specializes in studying phase transformations in ferroelectric materials. His research focuses on the impedance and frequency characteristics of these transformations. He has been notably involved in research related to ferroelectric rhombohedral to orthorhombic phase transformations in single crystal ferroelectric PIN-PMN-PT.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his research work, Wen Dong has also contributed to academia as a Teaching Assistant at UCLA. He held this role from 2009 to 2015, during which time he likely helped mentor and guide students in the field of Mechanical Engineering.