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Expert in Electron Microscopy and Metallurgical Engineering
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has expertise in the area of electron microscopy, specifically transmission and scanning electron microscopy as applied to the study of metal systems and alloys. He has extensive experience in crystal structure determination and crystallography using the TEM and chemical analysis using x-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy. He has been in charge of evaluating and selecting new electron microscopy systems for purchase and has developed web-based SEM systems for educational purposes.
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He teaches courses on metallurgical engineering and has conducted research investigations in a number of areas including the development of high strength alloys using deformation processing, the recovery of rare earths using liquid metal processing, and the examination of metal systems using electron microscopy. He has also assisted industry with failure analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and participated in industry-funded short-term research and development studies.
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Show Only Primary Areas of Expert Consulting
Secondary Expertise
cast iron, crystal system, electron energy loss spectroscopy, electron microscopy sample preparation, electron spectroscopy, ferrous metal annealing, ferrous metal casting, ferrous metal heat treatment, ferrous metal melting, ferrous metallurgy, gray iron, iron alloy, metal alloy, metal testing, nonferrous metal failure analysis, SEM analysis sample preparation equipment, spectroscopy, spectroscopy instrumentation, steel, TEM analysis sample preparation equipment, welding process, X-ray crystallography, X-ray spectroscopy
Basic Expertise
arc welding, base metal (welding), braze welding, cast iron analysis, crystallization, electric welding, ferrous metal corrosion chemistry, ferrous metal corrosion inhibitor, fusion welding, iron heat treatment, iron metallurgy, iron plating process, iron-alloy property, laser welding, martensitic transformation, metal artificial aging, metal bonding, metal corrosion, metal creep, metal deformation, metal embrittlement, metal forming, metal forming analysis, metal mechanical property, metal mechanics, metal nondestructive testing, metal physical property, metal property, metal welding, nonferrous alloy, nonferrous metal, nonferrous metal annealing, nonferrous metal casting, nonferrous metal corrosion, nonferrous metal corrosion inhibitor, nonferrous metal heat treatment, pig iron, pressure welding, robotic welding, spot welding, vacuum welding, wire welding | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Des Moines, Iowa;
Waterloo, Iowa;
and Ames, Iowa.
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1986
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PhD
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Metallurgical Engineering
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University of Illinois
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1981
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BS
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Metallurgical Engineering
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University of Illinois
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1987 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Materials Science and Engineerng
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Professor
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Expert is a professor in metallurgical engineering with an expertise in electron microscopy. He is in charge of the electron microscopy facilities for the department and for Ames Laboratory, the US DOE laboratory on the ISU campus.
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1986 to 1987
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Argonne National Laboratory
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Postgraduate Research Associate
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He was responsible for electron microscopy studies of HiTc superconducting materials and experimental production of possible superconducting films.
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2001 to 2001
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Perkins Engines
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Materials Laboratory
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Metallurgist
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Expert had a six month sabbatical working in the materials department doing failure analysis, vendor certification, and manufacturing support.
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Associations/Societies
He is a member of TMS, ASM International, ASEE and reviews for numerous technical journals
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has over 70 publications in refereed journals as well as over 20 conference proceedings. He has given over 30 presentations at national and interational conferences.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Microscopy Research and Techniques
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- Journal of Alloys and Compunds
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- Journal of Materials Research
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- Metallurgical Transactions A
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- Microscopy Research and Techniques
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1986 to 1987
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Argonne national Laboratory
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Research Assistant
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Expert was responsible for electron diffraction studies of high Tc superconductors and production of Nb-Ta thin films.
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1987 to
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Ames Laboratory
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Scientist
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He conducts basic research in the development of metal alloys. He is also in charge of electron microscopy facilities.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Expert has reviewed deposed testimony regarding possible battery connection failures in a litigation.
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He has assisted with a failure analysis investigation inlitigation regarding failed medical bone supports.
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He has assisted several major manufacturing industries (agricultural equipment, and home appliances) with failure analysis and materials characterization studies.
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Expert has conducted SEM investigations for local law enforcement officials for forensic applications.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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While Expert has not served as an expert witness, he has reviewed depositions of court cases.
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Expert in aerospace applications for consulting on hermetic dissimilar metal electrical connectors.
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2001 to 2001
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England
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He will be working at Perkins Engines, a diesel engine manufacturer owned by Caterpillar, for five months starting in February 2001.
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Training/Seminars
He is in charge of yearly workshops offered by the Materials Science and Engineering Department to science teachers on scanning electron microscopy. He has also organized, and helped conduct, a short course on basic
metallurgy principles for John Deere, Des Moines Works.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert is in charge of ordering electron microscopes for Ames Laboratory. This has included scanning and transmission microscopes.
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