Alvin Barlian
Mechanical Engineering graduate with MSc and PhD from Stanford. Currently working as a Summer Associate at Lux Capital, New York, NY.
| Headline: | Scientist |
| Skills: | Engineering |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Purdue University System - Purdue University, Stanford University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Lux Capital, New York, NY |
| Position: | Summer Associate |
| Time period: | June 2009 - August 2009 |
| Description: | I Conducted due diligence on investment opportunities in the energy, health care, electronics, materials, mobile technology, and information technology sectors. Identified the top 25 private companies for investment.
I Conducted a more focused research on the personal robotics field. Identified, contacted, and interviewed researchers and business leaders in this field. I Assisted with deal-flow sourcing and portfolio company growth and strategy. |
| Employer: | QUALCOMM(Qualcomm MEMS Technologies), San Jose, CA |
| Position: | Interim Engineering Intern, Technology R&D Department |
| Time period: | June 2008 - September 2008 |
| Description: | I Led the study and analysis of capacitive radio frequency (RF) MEMS switches performance. Collaborated with six other engineers to continuously improve device packaging (~ 100% improvement on the final devices yield).
I Together with the engineering team, demonstrated the feasibility of the RF MEMS switch project and convinced senior managers to support and fund the next phase of the project. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Stanford University |
| Time period: | 2003 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering., PhD |
| University: | Stanford University |
| Time period: | 2002 - 2003 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering., MSc |
| University: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
| Time period: | 1998 - 2001 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | Refereed Archival Journal Articles
I A.A. Barlian, N. Harjee, B.L. Pruitt, “Sidewall Epitaxial Piezoresistor Process and Characterization for In-plane Force Sensing Applications,” submitted toMicro and Nano Letters. I A.A. Barlian, W.-T. Park, J.R. Mallon, A.R. Rastegar, B.L. Pruitt, “Review: Semiconductor Piezoresistance for Microsystems,” Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 97, 3, pp. 513-552, 2009. Invited Paper I J.R. Mallon, A.J. Rastegar, A.A. Barlian, M.T. Meyer, T.H. Fung, B.L. Pruitt, “Low 1/f noise, full-bridge, microcantilever with longitudinal and transverse piezoresistors,” Applied Physics Letters, vol. 92, 3, pp. 033508, 2008. Selected for the February 11, 2008 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology I A.A. Barlian, S.-J. Park, V.Mukundan, B.L. Pruitt, “Design and Characterization ofMicrofabricated Piezoresistive Floating Element-Based Shear Stress Sensors,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 134, 1, pp.77-87, 2007. Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings and Technical Presentations I S.-J. Park, A.J. Rastegar, J.R. Mallon, A.A. Barlian, T.H. Fung, B.L. Pruitt, “Ion Implanted Piezoresistive Cantilever Design and Performance,” Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head Islands, SC, 2008, pp. 98-101. 30% Acceptance Rate I A.A. Barlian, N. Harjee, V.Mukundan, T.H. Fung, B.L. Pruitt, “Sidewall Epitaxial Piezoresistor Process for In-plane Sensing Applications,” 21st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, Tucson, AZ, 2008, pp. 331-334. 34% Acceptance Rate I J.R. Mallon, A.J. Rastegar, A.A. Barlian, M.T. Meyer, T.H. Fung, B.L. Pruitt, “Stable, Temperature-Compensated, Very Low-Noise, Longitudinal-Transverse, Piezoresistive Full-Bridge Microcantilever,” International Workshop on Nanomechanical Sensors,Montreal, Canada, 2007 IA.A. Barlian, R.T.Howe, G.T.A. Kovacs, B.L. Pruitt, “Micro andNanoscale Education at StanfordUniversity,” Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, andMicrosystemsWorkshop, Hilton Head Islands, SC, 2006, pp. 38-43. I J.R. Mallon, A.A. Barlian, A.A. Davenport, Paul Lim, B.L. Pruitt, “Design of a Low Noise, Temperature Compensated, Piezoresistive Cantilever,” InternationalWorkshop on Nanomechanical Sensors, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2006, pp. 4-5. I A.A. Barlian, R. Narain, J.T. Li, C.E. Quance, A.C. Ho, V.Mukundan, B.L. Pruitt, “Piezoresistive MEMS Underwater Shear Stress Sensors,” 19th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, Istanbul, Turkey, 2006, pp. 626-629. 30% Acceptance Rate I A.A. Barlian, S.-J. Park, V. Mukundan, B.L. Pruitt, “Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Piezoresistive MEMS Shear Stress Sensors,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2005), Orlando, Florida, 2005, pp. IMECE2005-81849. Best Poster Award I A.A. Barlian, M.H. Badi, V. Mukundan, S.-J. Park, A.A. Davenport, B.L. Pruitt, “Piezoresistive MEMS Underwater Shear Stress Sensor,” Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, andMicrosystemsWorkshop,HiltonHead Island, SC, USA, 2004. |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Other Interests: venture capitals and private equities focusing on technology-based innovation; cutting-edge technology and innovation; management and strategy consulting; intellectual property law; renewable energy and Al Gore; astronomy; traveling (been to 48 U.S. states and 18 countries), Apple and Steve Jobs. |
| Memberships: | I Co-established and developed the first micro/nano fabrication laboratory course at Stanford University in 2004-2005. Facilitated communication and fostered collaborations between the Stanford Nanofabrication Laboratory executives, staff, and the teaching team (a consortium of ~20 people). Led and managed a team of six other teaching assistants each year. Assisted in attracting Intel, Agilent Technologies, and Careside Medical, as well as other research groups at Stanford as “clients” and sponsors. Managed and advised student groups (~20 students/year) to ensure timely deliverables to the clients.
I Organized Stanford’s effort and participation in the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical System community outreach program (attended by 150 science-motivated students and their families) in 2007. Led a team of four engineers to develop a hands-on engineering course to stimulate students’ interest in science and nanotechnology. I Conceptualized a web-based social utility service as part of a competition held by the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES) in 2007. IServed as the President of Indonesian Club at Stanford and led the club in cultural events on campus (2002-2003). I Directed the Sports and Events division of the Indonesian Student Association (PERMIAS) at Purdue in 2000. Initiated and organized a sports tournament for PERMIAS groups in theMidwest (~120 participants from 8 schools). |
| Awards: | I Awarded the Best Poster Award for the most outstanding research presentation at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando, Florida, in 2005.
I Awarded the Stanford Centennial Teaching Assistant Award by Stanford University in 2007 for co-establishing and developing the first micro/nano fabrication laboratory course at Stanford University in 2004-2005. This award recognizes teaching assistants with records of outstanding teaching at Stanford University. I Awarded the John M. Bruce Memorial Scholarship by Purdue University in 2001 for excellence in undergraduate research and academic accomplishments. I Included in the Dean’s List and awarded the Semester Honors in all semesters at Purdue University. Both recognitions are for undergraduates who attain at least a 3.5 graduation and semester indexes. I Awarded the P.T. Caltex Pacific Indonesia Scholarship, a non-binding 4.5-year full scholarship ($170,000), by P.T. Caltex Pacific Indonesia (a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation) in 1998. |
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Akcel, Inc
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Dian Rosanti
Born & raised in Jakarta, getting an HCI degree at Stanford, living the dream in San Francisco, and gradually becoming a startup junkie at YouNoodle!