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Vacuum Processes, Optical Multilayer Thin Films, Ophthalmic Lenses, Photochromic Dyes, Diamond film
THIN FILM, HIGH VACUUM, THIN-FILM DEPOSITION PROCESS. Expert has expertise in many aspects of thin film deposition processes including physical vapor deposition, rf and dc magnetron sputtering, ion beam sputtering, ion-assisted deposition, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). He developed an…
Optical Instrument/Thin Films
OPTICAL THIN FILM COATING DESIGN. Expert has designed specialized optical coatings for commercial, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications. He is experienced in design optimization, performance modeling, procurement specification development, and deposition processes and materials for applications extending from the ultraviolet…
Control Systems, Modeling, and Simulation
Expert is an expert in development, simulation, analysis, and design of various control systems: classical, adaptive, optimal, digital, multivariable, and nonlinear. Expert has expertise in classical and modern control theory, process control, system optimization, mathematical modeling, computer simulation, and system…
Automotive Engineering Materials
METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE APPLICATION. Expert has expertise in the many aspects of incorporating metal matrix composites into mechanical devices. He has been involved in the design, fabrication, machining, joining, and evaluation process for automotive applications. In particular, Expert has extensive…
Packaging Machinery and System Design
1. General Over 50 years of successful international experience in high-speed beer, beverage, and food packaging systems as an end user, designer, and supplier. Efficiently, and effectively, provided the project management and design of an internal Engineering department. He has…
Fracture Mechanics
Expert's background is in solid and structural mechanics. His training, research, and consulting interests include fatigue and fracture mechanics of brittle monolithic and composite materials (ceramics, concrete, rock, CMCs, MMCs, PMCs), mechanics of interfaces, plasticity, and damage tolerance analysis of…
Crystal Growth, Gem Synthesis, Gem Treatments, Causes of Color, etc.
Expert is an expert in the production and properties of man-made synthetic crystals for gemstone use, including ruby, emerald, diamond, cubic zirconia, and quartz. He has written a book and about 80 articles in this field. Expert has expertise in…
Quality Management
QUALITY MANAGEMENT; CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. Ms. Expert has extensive background and hands-on experience in the management and implementation of quality improvement, as well as TQM (total quality management) and continuous improvement. Her experience includes implementation, planning, analysis, training, and measurement…
Polymer Coating Technologies
Expert has designed numerous formulations serving commercial and industrial coating needs. Expert has experience in the development of coating products for graphic arts, inks, paints, lacquers, elastomerics, adhesives, chemically resistant coatings, decorative coatings, photosensitive coatings, anti-corrosive, and abrasive coatings. The…
Polyurethanes; Crystalline Polymers; Dielectric Properties; Ion-containing Polymers
Summary: Although I retired from Penn State in July '18, I continue to be engaged in the scientific / technical side of polymer science and engineering. I am more actively seeking external consulting opportunities, including serving as an expert witness.…