Kurtus Hancock

Bis 2023, Fuel Cell Stack Specialist & System Engineer, Airbus
Hamburg, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Fuel Cell Energy / Fuel Cell Power
Research and Development
Lithium Sulfur Batteries
Battery
Energy
Engineering

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Kurtus Hancock

  • 4 Jahre und 1 Monat, Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2023

    Fuel Cell Stack Specialist & System Engineer

    Airbus

  • 7 Monate, Feb. 2019 - Aug. 2019

    Fuel Cell Stack Specialist

    ALTEN Technology GmbH

  • 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, Apr. 2017 - Jan. 2019

    Research Scientist - MEA Transport

    Ballard Power Systems

  • 11 Monate, Apr. 2016 - Feb. 2017

    Research Scientist - Lithium Sulfur Batteries

    Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie ICT

    Characterization of electrolyte degradation in Lithium-Sulfur batteries. Development and characterization of alternative non-lithium-metal anodes for Lithium-Sulfur batteries.

  • 10 Monate, Mai 2015 - Feb. 2016

    Research Assistant

    Universität Ulm

    Operation of a Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer (DEMS) system for the evaluation of ionic liquid degradation in battery applications.

  • 5 Monate, Mai 2014 - Sep. 2014

    R&D Test Engineer

    Ballard Power Systems

    Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) diagnostic tests and polarization curves as part of a study on the fundamentals of membrane and catalyst layer degradation. Performed Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) tests and analyzed and reported the results. Characterized the water management properties of CCMs utilizing MIP, SEM, BET Sorption and Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS)

  • 8 Monate, Jan. 2013 - Aug. 2013

    MEMS R&D Intern

    Robert Bosch GmbH

    Set up and executed a DOE for the optimization of process parameters for a LPCVDprocess. Characterized LPCVD deposited layers for the optimal functionality of MEMS structural layers utilizing UV/VIS elipsometry (thickness measurements), 4-point sheet resistance measurements and surface profilometry bow measurements (residual stress). Designed and executed experiments for the determination of exhaust particle sensor failure modes and provided numerous mitigation and failure prevention strategies.

  • 8 Monate, Mai 2012 - Dez. 2012

    CCM R&D Co-op Student

    Ballard Power Systems

    Analyzed raw materials and characterized the relevant properties of interest with regards to fuel cell catalyst. Performed measurements/analysis such as particle size distribution, level of agglomeration, residual contamination level , porosity and surface structure. Statistically analyzed material and component properties in terms of effect on fuel cell performance to create a more repeatable and predictable manufacturing process.

  • 5 Monate, Mai 2011 - Sep. 2011

    R&D Assistant Test Engineer

    Prudent Energy

    Designed and modified kW-scale battery testing apparatus that involved extensive use of AutoCAD and SolidWorks which required electrical and mechanical troubleshooting including consultation with engineering colleagues. Created engineering documents including: product assembly and equipment work instructions, design verification test plans and reports and purchasing requisitions. Operated battery test stands using LabVIEW platform; Wrote sections of code to improve program.

Ausbildung von Kurtus Hancock

  • 2 Jahre und 1 Monat, Okt. 2014 - Okt. 2016

    M.Sc. Energy Science and Technology

    Universität Ulm

    Thesis: "Electrolyte Decomposition in Lithium-Sulfur Cells with Sulfur Cathodes and Carbon Anodes" Grade: 1.0 CGPA: 1.9

  • 4 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 2009 - Mai 2014

    B.A.Sc. Integrated Engineering

    University of British Columbia

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Deutsch

    Gut

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