Expert Details
Materials Science and Condensed Matter Physics
ID: 728838
New Mexico, USA
Growth, structure, properties, and processing of heteroepitaxial material systems;
Atomic-scale modeling of metal and semiconductor surfaces and interfaces;
Thermodynamics and modeling of mechanical and chemical response to extreme conditions;
Properties of reactive and explosive materials;
Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials;
Application of tailored dendrimers for targeted delivery of pharmaceuticals; and
Modeling consequences of accidents involving complex systems.
Expert also managed Advanced Materials and Devices R&D while at Sandia, and served as Program Director for Materials Research for the National Science Foundation.
Expert's Ph.D. is in condensed-matter physics, and the majority of his scientific research has overlapped this area. He also has spend significant time working on modern relativity theory, foundations of thermodynamics, and quantum computing.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1980 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Physics | Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Year: 1975 | Degree: N/A | Subject: One year spent with the Chicago Relativity Group | Institution: University of Chicago |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: MS | Subject: Physics | Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Year: 1973 | Degree: BS | Subject: Physics | Institution: University of Nebraska |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Scientific/Engineering Consulting |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2007 | Employer: Sandia National Laboratories | Title: Principal Member of Technical Staff | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2002 | Employer: Kan Medical Research Foundation | Title: Director and Technical Advisory Board Member | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2002 | Employer: Sandia National Laboratories | Title: Senior Patent Agent | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2000 | Employer: Polymer Design, Inc. | Title: VP for Research | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1994 | Employer: Sandia National Laboratories | Title: Manager | Department: Advanced Materials Physics and Devices |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1991 | Employer: National Science Foundation | Title: Program Director | Department: Division of Materials Research |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1990 | Employer: Sandia National Laboratories | Title: Principal Member of Technical Staff | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1990 to 1991 | Agency: National Science Foundation | Role: Program Director for Materials Science | Description: |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Physical Society (past member); Materials Research Society (past member); American Chemical Society (past member), |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Federal Patent Agent; UCLA Executive Management Program; Extra Class Amateur Radio License. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Board of Directors, Kan Medical Research Foundation; Guest Editor, Annual Review of Materials Science; Guest Editor, Materials Research Bulletin. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Columbia Accident Group Achievement Award - NASA; NOVA Award - Lockheed-Martin. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, has written 3 book chapters in microelectronic material science, and has 2 patents. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| German | He is reasonably fluent in comprehending written German. |
Fields of Expertise
advanced material, materials engineering, materials science, physical system modeling, applied physics, applied science, condensed-matter physics, physics, theoretical physics, quantum computing, bariatrics, surface engineering, consequence modeling, anisotropic materials, nanoparticle, superhard material, advanced material technology, electron density, adaptive optics, device physics, metal thermal conductivity, gemology, Bohr theory, Archimedes' principle, absolute value, virtual particle, tunnel effect, percolation theory, nonrelativistic quantum theory, quantum theory, work, potential barrier, quantum jump, space-time continuum, force field, Fermat's principle, physics theorem, theorem, energy band, complementarity, collective excitation, metal deformation modeling, polymer mechanical property, macrosonics, electronics, electro-quasistatics, controlled-release drug delivery technology, energetic material technology, nanotechnology, material modeling, cryogenic electronics science, computational physics, nanocomposite, chemical element, solid-state electronics science, relativity theory, lapidary, electrical science, reflection, quantum phenomenon, disordered material, microelectronics science, photon, time, wave, technology, engineering, science, mechanical property, superconducting material, semiconductor material, physics modeling, optoelectronics science, numerical modeling, molecular modeling, modeling, mathematics, mathematical model, impact load modeling, deformation modeling, calculus, astronomy