EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. January 2013 - December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (3.96 GPA)
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. August 2008 -May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction, Cum Laude
Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL. August 2006 - May 2008
Associate of Arts in Building Construction
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) Student, University of Michigan
06/2015-08/2015
- Performed Advanced Design System (ADS) simulations of various resonant wireless power transfer (WPT) topologies.
- Fabricated and characterized S-parameters of WPT systems using vector network analyzers.
- Characterized the self-resonant frequency of fabricated inductors.
- Optimized WPT systems for maximum power transfer during operation.
Summer Research Student at the Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center, North Carolina State University
05/2014-07/2014
- Performed research dealing with DC-DC buck converters utilizing Silicon Carbide MOSFETs.
- Worked on optimization of efficiency through the use of “snubber” circuits to reduce voltage ringing in the converter circuitry.
- Gained knowledge in the operation of lab test equipment including; frequency generators, 4-channel oscilloscopes and DC power supplies.
Undergraduate Researcher at the Bio-Organic Electronics Group, University of South Florida
01/2013-12/2013
- Performed research dealing with titanium dioxide, a wide band gap semiconductor, and its applications as a self-cleaning coating.
- Experience with sol-gel based synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and deposition of thin films via spin coating, operation of UV-Vis spectrophotometer, UV reactor and analysis of x-ray diffraction (XRD) data
- Participated in training on the proper usage and disposal of hazardous reagents.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Specialist at General Electric (GE) Aviation
11/2014-05/2015
- Performed embedded system hardware troubleshooting of the Enhanced Data Transfer Cartridge (EDTC) for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
- Investigated the use of alternative forms of flash memory for application in the EDTC.
- Gained experience in the use and application of the IEEE-1553 (MIL-STD-1553) avionics data bus protocol.
- Fabricated circuit boards for hardware/software adaptation of alternative emulators for JTAG debugging.
Advanced Technology Group Intern at Jabil Circuit, Inc.
03/2014-11/2014
- Investigated and created reports of adhesive types for electronic applications.
- Assisted in the creation of manufacturing procedures for electronic devices.
- Performed ASTM testing on product materials.
- Assisted in hands-on assembly of prototype electronic devices for clients.
- Created technical reference documents for manufacturing equipment.
Project Engineer at DPR Construction
08/2010-11/2012
Notable Projects and Responsibilities While at DPR Construction
Raytheon NCS Renovations – Largo, Florida
- Performed project-engineering roles for a fast-track design-build renovation involving construction in locations within an active manufacturing facility.
- Coordinated and scheduled subcontractors in completing projects to meet the required budget and schedule.
- Gained experience in managing construction of RF (Radio Frequency) anechoic chambers.
Max Planck Florida Institute – Jupiter, Florida
- New construction of a 100,000 square foot $48 million dollar life science imaging laboratory.
- Assisted in management, coordination, and quality control for the installation of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Responsible for $1.3 million worth of late architectural changes during the final three months of the project.
- Tasked with delivery of the LEED submittal package for the project that resulted in LEED Gold Certification.
Scripps Florida, SSG Projects – Jupiter, Florida
- Assisted in management of five laboratory renovations with a total contract value of $300,000.
- Involved in coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems along with the installation of new finishes in renovated areas.
- Gained experience in the construction of BSL (biosafety lab) and vivarium facilities.
Sustainability Manager for DPR West Palm Beach
- Insured that the company’s LEED Gold office was operating in an energy efficient and sustainable manner.
- Implemented a battery-recycling program for the entire office building and its tenants.
- Responsibility for all LEED project oriented tasks for the West Palm Beach office.
- Collaborated with other DPR offices throughout the country with the planning and implementation of sustainable initiatives.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- USGBC Palm Beach Branch Membership Chair
- Responsibility for logging and tracking over 350 members during the local monthly United States Green Building Council (USGBC) events in Palm Beach County.
- Enticed existing USGBC members to renew their membership and attracted new members into the branch.
AWARDS
- 2013 USF Interdisciplinary Research Scholarship (IDRS) Recipient
- 2009 Foote Steel Scholarship
- 2006-2010 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
- 2nd place at the 2009 National ASC Building Information Modeling Competition in Reno, Nevada.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society
- IEEE Student Member
- United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional.
- 30 hour OSHA Certification
- AIC (American Institute of Constructors) Level 1 Certification
SKILLS
- Agilent ADS RF simulation software.
- Test equipment including; oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
- Familiarity with UV-vis photo-spectrometer and X-ray Diffraction characterization.
- Spin-coater and UV-reactor operation and usage.
- Familiarity with Python and C programming languages.
- Participated in Six Sigma training.
- Microcontroller (Arduino) programming and implementation within systems.
- Software skills: X’Pert Highscore XRD Analysis Software, Origin, Bluebeam, Revit Architecture, Google Sketch-Up, Primavera P6 Scheduling Software
- Conversational Farsi and Arabic
CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS
- Dayerizadeh, Alireza; Wang, Xiaoyu; Mortazawi, Amir. “Resonant Wireless Power Transfer: Design and Implementation.” University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program Symposium. Ann Arbor, MI, July 2015.
- Dayerizadeh, Alireza; Lukic, Srdjan. “Reduction of Voltage Ringing in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs.” North Carolina State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. Raleigh, NC, July 2014.
- Yaghoubi, Houman; Dayerizadeh, Alireza; Han, Sungyub; Mulaj, Mentor; Gao, Wen-Yang; Li, Xiao; Muschol, Martin; Ma, Shengqian; Takshi, Arash, "The effect of surfactant-free TiO2 surface hydroxyl groups on physicochemical, optical, and self-cleaning properties of developed coatings on polycarbonate", Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 46.50 (2013): 505316.
- Dayerizadeh, Alireza; Yaghoubi, Houman; Takshi, Arash, “The Effect of pH on the Self-Cleaning and Optical Properties of TiO2 Thin Films Developed on Polycarbonate.” Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium. Tampa, FL, April 2013.