Experience

AGY

• United States
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Material Science and Technology

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  Directing all laboratory activities concerning Glass Technology, Composites Technology, and Customer Product Testing.• Lead all Glass Technology and Sizing development projects within company.• Company point-of-contact for all IP-related matters with AGY external counsel.• Company point-of-contact for all regulatory compliance issues / reviews, ex., REACH, RoHS, TSCA, etc.• Lead Technology transfer team to Chinese partner, CTG (Taishan Fiberglass), for manufacture of S-1HM Glass® in custom-built large-scale furnace in support of Global Strategic Alliance Agreement.• Developed and co-patented low expansion S-3 HDI Glass® fiber compositions for high density interconnect Flip Chip PCB substrate applications.• Developed and filed patents on “Next Generation” glass fiber composition for ultra-low dielectric applications targeting 5G electronics and communications infrastructure.• Numerous internal proprietary projects related to AGY technology development and strategy. Show less

• Technical Fellow - Glass Science

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2011

  Glass Technology Group LeaderRecruited to AGY to facilitate creation of an internal Science & Technology laboratory centered on developing New Glass fiber products.•Lead all Glass Technology development projects with company.•Reformulated L-Glass® low dielectric constant fiberglass to enable manufacture on installed AGY-type unit melting furnaces. L-Glass is a superior alternative to standard E-Glass for PCB reinforcements.• Developed and co-patented low cost, refractory furnace compatible S-1 Glass and S-1 HM Glass® fiber compositions for high-elastic modulus (~90 GPa) applications targeting wind blade construction improvements. S-1 HM has equal stiffness to best-in-class S-2 Glass® but at fraction of the price.• Developed and filed patent on S-3 UHM Glass™ fiber composition for ultra-high-elastic modulus (~ 100 GPa) applications targeting applications requiring inorganic glass fibers with extreme stiffness.• Assumed leadership responsibilities of entire laboratory including Fabric testing and Composites labs. Show less



Guardian Industries

• United States
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Staff Scientist

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  Management •Held dual role as department manager and lead development scientist for all project assignments while at Guardian STC (1999-2002).•Transitioned to Sr. Staff Scientist role to focus on new glass product development, process optimization (2002–2006).Glass Product DevelopmentGenerated over 20 patents (granted or pending) during tenure at Guardian. Some key development projects and products are highlighted below:• VIG – Vacuum insulated window glass unit technology development (1999-2001).• Microwave processing of glass and ceramic materials (Gyrotron, 2000-2003).• UV Ban – Ultraviolet blocking conservation coated glass product (Carleton, Michigan 2001).• Co-invented novel method for improving radiative heat transfer to coated glass resulting in an improved windshield bending process, better coating stability and lower energy usage (2002).• VelGlas – Acid etched non-glare glass product (Process optimization, Llodio, Spain 2002). • CrystalGray™ – Gray automotive vision glass (2003). • UltraClear / UltraWhite™ – High transmission glass (Carleton Michigan, 2003). • Gujarat Gray– Architectural gray glass bridging product requirements for S.E. Asia glass market (2004). • SatinDeco™ – Acid-etched float glass product for Interior Design market (2005). • EcoGuard™ – PV solar cell cover glass for European Energy market (2005-2006). Show less

• Managing Glass Scientist

  • May 1995 - Dec 1999

  Management •Managed plant Hot-end manufacturing operations ((batching through annealing processes, including QC and QA functions) of Guardian’s premiere automotive raw glass plant (Floreffe, PA, 1995-1997). •Established Guardian’s first worldwide analytical laboratory, (forerunner to what would become Guardian’s S&T Center founded in 2000) responsible for monthly glass chemical analysis, defect analysis and problem solving and new glass product development. (1996). •Managed Analytical Lab Services offering support to 20+ float glass plants worldwide. (1996-1999). Glass Product DevelopmentSucceeded in taking Guardian from a worldwide glass company making 3 types of float glass to a technology driven industry leader making premium automotive and architectural glasses on three continents.• PrivaGuard® automotive privacy glass (1996). Product was basis for key Guardian-Chrysler joint-development agreement for supplying automotive glass (resulting in >$700MM in cumulative sales to date). • Strategically improved SMG® automotive solar management vision glass (1997).• Developed various bronze and grey architectural glass products for Middle Eastern and Asian markets. (Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand, 1997-1999). Show less



PPG Industries

• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Scientist -- Glass R&D

  • 1989 - 1995

  Joined the Advanced Technology Dept. at PPG's Glass R&D Center (Pittsburgh, PA) after completing graduate work at Alfred. Immediately began working on new glass compositions and becoming familiar with float glass technology. PPG was a fantastic place to start a career in glass as a young scientist. At that time, PPG had many highly experienced experts and a tremendous amount of knowledge and data to draw upon. Key contributions while at PPG: - Co-invented Solarban 20/20(TM) -- the glass that revolutionized the automotive privacy glazing market (dark glass in rear of vans and SUVs). - Co-invented GL-20(TM) -- Changed aesthetic of privacy glass from a reflective-coated glass to a dark black, non-coated glass. Designers loved this product since it gave the vehicle a highly desirable "blacked-out" look. - 6 patents generated Show less



Hoya

• United States
• Medical Device
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Researcher

  • Sep 1987 - Sep 1988

  I had the privilege of being invited to complete my PhD research on IR Transmitting Fluoride Glasses at Hoya Corp. R & D Center, Akishima-shi, Tokyo by Director Dr. Tetsuro Izumitani. Spending a year in Japan was both challenging and very rewarding. And it goes without saying... one of the most memorable in my life. I had the privilege of being invited to complete my PhD research on IR Transmitting Fluoride Glasses at Hoya Corp. R & D Center, Akishima-shi, Tokyo by Director Dr. Tetsuro Izumitani. Spending a year in Japan was both challenging and very rewarding. And it goes without saying... one of the most memorable in my life.