Gilad Zorn

About Gilad Zorn

A highly self-motivated and enthusiastic materials engineer, with extensive experience in surface analysis and materials characterization and a strong background in chemical engineering. With more than 15 years of experience working in R&D laboratories, I love solving complex fundamental problems by leaving no stone unturned. I possess the passion, drive, and relentless pursuit of “outside the box” solutions to scientific problems with multiple research approaches and analytical techniques. I have a passion for research and development, and I always try to be in a position where my drive for learning is valued so that I can make the biggest impact possible.I have a strong research experience that includes developing analytical method, designing and executing lab experiments and analytical testing plans, communicating their outcome, conducting business presentations and program reviews, and documenting the deliverables. My research career has trained me to oversee projects, lead independent ones and collaborate with teams of scientists, always in a culturally diverse environment.My expertise includes:• Hands on experience using, maintaining, and analyzing data of XPS, AFM, ToF-SIMS, nanoindentation, SEM/EDS, profilometry.• General understanding of all engineering materials such as polymers, metals, semiconductors, photovoltaics, biomaterials, oxides, nitrides, organic and inorganic thin films, nanoparticles, composite materials.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, more than 20 refereed publications, more than 60 GE internal reports, prepare and conduct business presentations and program reviews.• Strong technical skills, organizational skills and multitasking capabilities.

Experience

1. Sr Surface Scientist

   GE Aerospace

   Oct 2010 — Present · Niskayuna, NY, US

   In charge, lead and maintain the XPS, AFM, nanoindentation and profilometry laboratories in the characterization organization at GE Aerospace Research. • Performs material characterization and surface analyses to support GE businesses and GE Aerospace research projects, design, setup, and conduct lab experiments, develop experimental and analytical testing plans.• Determine and develop approaches to solutions and plan work to meet personal project objectives and deadlines.• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.• Project leader of a corrosion inhibitors program.• Six Sigma Green Belt – DFSS Certified.• A co-author on more than 60 GE internal reports and 8 refereed publications.

Education

• Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

  PhD

  2002 — 2007

• Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

  BSc

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Characterization
• Spectroscopy
• Surface Modification
• Materials Science
• Afm
• Nanomaterials
• Surface
• Xps
• Chemistry
• Materials
• Nanoparticles
• Biomaterials
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Surface Chemistry
• Surface Analysis
• Ftir
• Thin Films