SACH IN SEAN GU PTA

6320 Main Street | Houston, TX 77005 | 908-343-5426 | ssg6782@gmail.com

OB JEC T I VE
To become a designer and researcher that utilizes the biological world around him as inspiration to create functional, customizable,
and beautiful artificial environments.
EDUCA T ION
B.S. Materials Science and Nano-Engineering, Rice University
Houston, TX

August 2011 Present

- Expected graduation date: May 2015

- Minor in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Relevant coursework: biomimetic strategies, sustainable design, green architecture, energy materials, computer-aided design,
computer programming, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics of materials, ceramics, metallography, ecology, insect
biology, marine biology, animal physiology, physical sciences
- Member of James A. Baker College
WO RK E X PE RI ENC E
Intern: Biomimetic Design Lab (BiDL), Tongji University College of Design & Innovation
Shanghai, China

May 2014 August 2014

- Self-designed and executed a project involving the research, algorithmic-based modeling, and model fabrication via 3-D
printing of micro- and nanoscopic surface architectures of various biological materials that result in superior properties
- Developed and led the BiDLs first industrial research project for a biologically-inspired indoor dehumidification system that
requires zero energy; paper abstract accepted by Tongji Universitys Emerging Practices Conference and under development
- Created and currently continuing to collaborate on one of the first teaching platforms for biologically-inspired design that
features practical and applicable design guidelines
Research Assistant: Ajayan Nanomaterials Laboratory, Rice University
Houston, TX

May 2013 - Present

- Responsible for design, construction, and optimization of the automatic additive spraying system for
the spray-paintable battery that is currently underway in the lab
- Use the newest developments in 3-D printing systems as models for our spraying system
- Recipient of grant from Rice School of Engineering: 3D Printer for Lithium Ion Batteries
- Work with inventors of the technology on the transfer of the device from the lab to a start-up company,
BigDelta Systems Ltd.
Clean Energy Intern: Environment Texas
Houston, TX

September 2012 December 2012

- Researched and organized data in Excel in order to contribute to a published report on solar energy production throughout the
state of Texas
- Fostered student and public support for solar energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles at a variety of conventions and
forums

RE LE VAN T E X P ER IE NC E
Visiting Scholar: O Parks, Wildlife, and Recreation
Ostional, Nicaragua

May 2012 June 2012

- Traveled to Nicaragua for a self-designed mentorship where I learned about and documented the methods of implementing
sustainable practices and green design at O Parks, Wildlife, and Recreation, the worlds first sustainability-themed adventure
park and wildlife reserve
- Studied implementation of natural solutions, renewable energy, green materials, energy-efficient devices, sustainability
education, wildlife conservation, and local economic opportunity
Group Leader: MSNE 311 Introduction to Design , Rice University
Houston, TX

August 2013 December 2013

- Elected leader of one of the project groups in engineering class that focused on composite materials design with industrial
context
- Led the research, design, material choices, processing, fabrication, and testing of our selected fiber-and-plastic composite
material
- Created and delivered the final report, poster, and oral presentation as a cohesive materials engineering team
Committee Head: Residential College Permanent Improvements, Rice University
Houston, TX

August 2014 present

- Lead the committee at one of Rice Universitys eleven residential colleges (Baker College) that is responsible for improving the
functionality and aesthetics of the college and its features with a $10,000 budget
- Work with professionals from the housing department and campus architects to bring ideas of myself and fellow students to
life
TEC H NI CA L S K I LL S
Software: Proficient in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Google SketchUp. Experienced in Solidworks and in AutoCAD. Proficient in Adobe
Creative Suite. Able to program in MATLAB. Experience with programming in Java. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Hardware: Experience with using materials spray deposition technology and various mechatronic devices (motors, actuators, and
robots). ~2 years experience in chemistry wet lab.