I'm now a batteries technology researcher :)

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Corey Bit Spank

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So I haven't been posting that much in the past year because I started graduate school in Chemical Engineering last fall and haven't had much time. I was accepted into the PhD program and took all the required classes (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics/heat and mass transfer, kinetics). I originally picked an advisor in a bioengineering-based field, but he has decided to pursue options at other universities. I could have gone with him, but it would have been a 5 year commitment in geographic areas I don't want to be in. He could still stay at my university, but since he did seriously considered leaving two years ago I decided it was in my best interest to find a new advisor. It was a tough decision because I really enjoyed the research, the advisor, and the group.



My new research is in battery technology. We work with a few different systems. I was a bit scared to begin, transitioning from bioengineering to a materials science realm. Certainly entertaining questions on why I left my original advisor added to it. I think, in the end, this has been one of the best decisions I have made. It's better for me and my old advisor. It's good for my new advisor because I really enjoy the research.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDBVXSX81iw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm8MqA3u4MQ



It's really exciting to work in this field with these people. It's also good to realize the opportunities my hard work has allowed me to pursue, and how fortunate I am to be offered them. Many many many all-nighters.



I haven't been detailing much. I haven't even touched my cyclo in over a year. I spot-clayed my Accord due to some rail dust. It's still looking good with one-step products (Mothers FX synwax, 1:3 mix Werkstatt prime to Acrylic Jett). Some clearcoat failure due to normal wear and tear, and I believe also my overzealous and naive polishing practices in my teens.



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good times. :)
 
Cool, now come up with some batteries that can make a cordless buffer that actually works. :buffing:



Oh, and good luck with the the whole program.







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Corey Bit Spank- Glad things are going well! Making those big decisions has gotta be an education too.



Props to you for concentrating on your studies and keeping the "detailed car thing" in perspective :xyxthumbs



Also, I note your suspicions regarding the cc failure and your previous aggressive correction.
 
Wow that is actually a pretty damn cool sounding job. Back many moons ago I used to race RC cars and if you raced them you knew you lived and died by you batteries. I had to know NiCADs inside and out. I still know way too much about all types of batteries. Even though I went the mechanical engineering route part of me wishes I went the Chem E route, if only I knew I would get into detailing later on in life.



Good luck with it and keep us posted on the latest battery tech
 
Here's food for thought. Light weight race car batteries that fit the original battery plate/box in race cars. For instance, a factory ordered Porsche GT3 ltw battery is around $2,400. Now, if you could produce a battery that weights 2-3lbs, fits factory placement for GT3's or Ferrari F430's, has the same factory cranking amps and can be reasonably priced.... I have quite a few people that would be very interested. Anyways, good luck with the career, I still miss doing lab work.
 
Hmm. I don't know which direction I would like to take this as a career yet. Certainly it feels good at this point (I'm 23) to have some focus.



I remember searching for jobs with a B.S. in ChemE and thinking about my lack of interest in many of them, particularly oil or defense companies.
 
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