Professor Martin Möller, March. 26, 2015 Chair of Textile and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University

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1 Professor Martin Möller, March. 26, 2015 Chair of Textile and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University Dear Professor Möller, I am writing to apply for PhD position in field of Bioreactor system for injectable biomimetic microgels at DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials. I received my Bachelors at Azad University-Science & Research Branch (2010, GPA: out of 20), and my Masters in Polymer Science and Engineering at University of Tehran, Iran (2013, GPA: 17.83out of 20). The goal of my Master s thesis was to evaluate interfacial adhesion of compatibilized HDPE-based binary blends via quantification of interfacial tension. The microstructures, rheological and mechanical characteristics of modified blends were investigated through theoretical model, statistical analysis and experimental validation of results. I defended my thesis with a grade of out of 20 and two journal papers (in order of under review and at the final stage of preparation) are the outcome of this project. I was among few women accepted in Master s program at the University of Tehran. While studying for masters, I was a teacher assistant in plastic laboratory for one semester, and worked part-time as an engineer-research assistant in an industrial research institute to get more hands-on experience. There, I learned how to carry out experiments, brainstorm, develop new approaches, test designing and cooperate with other team members. After graduation, in order to pursue my interests in research, I joined a well-known automotive PU headliner manufacturer as a research and development expert. In close teamwork with manufacturing engineers, I gained so many valuable experiences, specifically in field of Kanban and Agile research and manufacturing systems in order to modify products properties. Meanwhile, I have joined Iranian Polymer & Petroleum Institute, as a collaborative researcher, to study cold crystallization behavior and kinetic of PLA Nanocomposites Containing Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets via modeling and theoretical analysis. In this regard, I had the great opportunity to be exposed to in-depth research study in field of Biomaterials; one journal papers, as the outcome of this project, are at final stages of preparation. In my spare time, I translate and edit journal papers for Baspar Magazine, a publication for Iranian Polymer Engineering Community. This experience has exposed me to the state-ofthe-art of material science. Page 1 of 2

2 I would really like to work in academia and excel in research area, which is actually my career goal. On the account of required qualifications of the described project, the educational background in polymer engineering, earlier experience in field of production of PLA hydrogel nanofibers (as B.SC final project), material design and modeling, various characterization methods and analysis of measured properties; I found this opportunity quite aligned with my research interest. Regarding the content of this project and candidate requirements, I believe through hardworking, research capability and my earlier laboratory-experimental and academic experiences, I will be successful under your supervision. I am confident that it will help me to achieve my academic goals. Sincerely, Farzaneh Hassanpour frz.hassanpour@ut.ac.ir Tel : Page 2 of 2

3 Farzaneh Hassanpour Asl Curriculum Vitae Address : Tehran, Iran Phone : (+98) , (+98) frz.hassanpour@ut.ac.ir Date of Birth: EDUCATION Masters in Applied Science ( ) Polymer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, GPA :17.83out of 20 Thesis : Defining the role of interfacial tension on rheological behavior and microstructure of compatibilized high density polyethylene (HDPE) based binary polymer blends Bachelors in Applied Science ( ) Polymer Science and Engineering, Science & Research Campus of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, GPA :16.92out of 20 Fourth year project: Production of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) super absorbent hydrogel nanofiber via electrospinning method REASEARCH INTERESTS Biopolymers, Interface effects on mechanical properties, Surface Modifications of Polymers, Biomimetics ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCES Research Collaboration - Project : Study of Cold Crystallization Kinetics and Thermal Stability of PLA Composites Filled With Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute Research Assistant - Projects: Designing and Modeling of required tests for standardization of, Composite resins for construction applications, Teheran Municipality May 2014-present Aug.2011-Feb Projects: Improving production quality of HDPE, PP and PVC water transport pipes, Iran Water and Waste Water Co. Teaching Assistant Plastic Processing University of Tehran Feb.2012 Page 1 of 3

4 INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCES IRAN ASHBENT : Industrial Group in Automotive PU Headliner Producer R&D Expert Scientific collaboration with Baspar Magazine (Iran Polymer) Iranian official polymer magazine Bronze : Industrial Group in Automobile Trim Producer Quality Control Inspector METRA : Industrial Research Institute of Resins - Test designer (R&D), ISO Inspector Feb.2014-present Sep present Dec Feb.2014 Jul.2011-Jul PUBLICATIONS Shortcomings associated with the theoretical description of interfacial tension in the compatibilized ternary blends, Farzaneh Hassanpour Asl, Seyed Hassan Jafari, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Hossein Ali Khonakdar, Roland Vogel, and Petra Pötschke, European Polymer Journal (under review) Compatibility Assessment In HDPE-based Polymer Blends: Interfacial Tension Versus Interfacial Adhesion, Farzaneh Hassanpour Asl, Seyed Hassan Jafari, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Hossein Ali Khonakdar, Roland Vogel, and Petra Pötschke, (at final stage for submission) Influence of functionalizing Graphene Nanoplatelets On Non-isothermal Cold Crystallization Kinetic and Behavior of PLA Nanocomposites : A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation:, Farzaneh Hassanpour Asl, Pedram Manafi, Ismaeil Ghasemi (at final stage of preparation) SKILLS Software : MATLAB, Minitab, AutoCAD, OriginLab, MS Office Technical : SEM, TEM, DSC, GPC, TGA, FTIR, XRD, Mechanical Test, Rheology Testing Methods, Polymer Blending/Compounding, Fiber Electrospinning Manufacturing System : Kanban, Agile Playing Flute, Amateur Astronomy, Swimming, Kriya Yoga LANGUAGE SKILLS English (ibt Score 108 out of 120), Germany (Basic Knowledge) Page 2 of 3

5 CERTIFICATES Author workshop by Springer and Edanz on Publication of Scientific Journal Article, University of Tehran, Iran Feb MEMBERSHIP Iranian polymer society (Since 2009) REFERENCES Dr. Mohamad Reza Saeb, assistant professor, Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST), Tehran, Iran, No.55, Hossein Abad Sq., Sayad Shirazi Exp., Po. Box: , Tel: (146), Dr. Ali Abbasian, research advisor, Polymer Engineering Group, School of Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Po. Box: 14155/775, Tel.: , abbasian.a@srbiau.ac.ir Dr. Gh.Hashemi Motlagh, assistant professor, Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. P.O. Box : 11155/4563, Tel : , ghmotlagh@ut.ac.ir Dr. S.H. Jafari, professor and head of Polymer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. P.O. Box : 11155/4563, Tel : , shjafari@ut.ac.ir Page 3 of 3

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