Brandon Lou
Engineering excellence and innovation ahead ;)
Hi all, my name is Brandon Lou and I am a recent product of UC Berkeley's materials science and engineering programs with BS and MS degrees! I am a first generation college grad ready to enter the workforce to solve complex problems through innovative material solutions. My preferred position will be one where I can exercise my knowledge of materials to create, develop, and/or solve challenges that require the upmost precision and dedication from the team. That being said, I hope my skills and qualifications exceed your expectation and thanks for the consideration!
EXPERIENCE
My Journey
Work / Internships
Previous Positions Held
Graduate Student Researcher (Feb 2024 - May 2025)
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AMML Group - UC Berkeley
Materials and Processing Group Intern (May 2023 - Jun 2023)
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory - NASA
Undergraduate Student Researcher (Nov 2021 - Jan 2023)
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Asta Group - UC Berkeley
Education
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering (2024) - 3.53 GPA
M.S. Materials Science and Engineering (2025) - 3.73 GPA
Skills
Areas of Proficiency
Additive manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Corrosion Analysis, Materials Handling, Materials Development, Characterization, Failure Analysis, Research, Mechanical Testing, Design, Lean Manufacturing, Product Design, Materials Processing, Material Solidification, ASTM standards, GDT, Prototyping, Engineering Documentation
Clubs / Organizations
Key Contributions
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Materials Science and Engineering Association (MSEA)
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Project SMILE
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Pre-Engineering Program (PREP)
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Latino/a Association of Graduate Students in Engineering and Science (LAGSES)
Equipment Used
Tools and equipment I familiar with using
SEM, Optical Microscope, Hardness Tester, Instron Machine, DLP + SLA + FDM Printer, High Temperature Furnace, Sample Mounting + Etching, LabView, CAD, Python, Matlab, Excel
Volunteering
A passion of mine is to teach
Through groups like MSEA, Project SMILE, and the school of education at UC Berkeley, I was able to host and teach young scientists about the wonders of materials and engineering.
LATEST INSIGHTS
Why me?
Innovative
I approach problems with creativity and curiosity, developing solutions that push the boundaries of science and engineering.
Collaborative
I build strong partnerships within my team by communicating openly, fostering trust, and valuing diverse perspectives.
Impactful