Rohan Suresh
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced and reliable researcher in both online and lab environments with demonstrated ability to learn necessary skills and/or techniques. Demonstrated leadership skills as a Skilled in collaboration and open communication, as well as delegation. Proven success in two prior research internships and strong leadership skills from Taekwondo teaching experience.
Professional Skills:
- CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape)
- MATLAB
- Glovebox/wet lab operations
- Wood/metalworking
- Microsoft 365
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Taekwondo Instructor
World Martial Arts
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022 - 08.2026
- Mentored junior instructors, enhancing teaching techniques and delegating responsibility in class
- Led classes as head instructor for students of all ages and belt ranks
- Developed and implemented structured lesson plans for diverse skill levels
- Provided constructive feedback for students and monitored long term improvement
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress and achievements
- Held introductory one-on-one sessions with prospective students to build rapport and effectively communicate the program's value life-skills development
Research Intern
University of Utah Solid State Materials Research Lab
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked closely with Prof. Huiwen Ji at the Solid State Materials Research Lab
- Researched dolomite crystal growth and the efficacy of crystal growth in gel media
- Presented research findings through a formal poster presentation
- Gained experience working extensively in a lab glovebox
- Conducted X-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine the crystal phase
- Gained hands-on laboratory experience involving chemical handling and wet-lab techniques
Research Intern
University of Utah Lab of Advanced Manufacturing
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with Prof. Shuaihang Pan in the Lab of Advanced Manufacturing
- Researched stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in ferrous and aluminum based alloys
- Conducted extensive literature review
- Built a literature-based database with over 100 alloys including alloy-specific SCC behavior and alloy characteristics
- Presented research findings through a formal poster presentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2030
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Salt Lake City05-2026
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- First aid and CPR certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Quick learner
- Exceptional leadership
Timeline
Research Intern
University of Utah Solid State Materials Research Lab
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Intern
University of Utah Lab of Advanced Manufacturing
06.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Taekwondo Instructor
World Martial Arts
06.2022 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Southern California
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School