Retired

• Apr 2021 - Present

Branch Chief Physical and Biological Sciences

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

Lead for Materials in Vehicle Technologies/Technology Manager

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2018

Materials for light weight structures and propulsion systems in the Automotive Technologies Program, DOE.• Lead Materials Team consisting of lightweighting, propulsion materials and the high temperatures materials lab with an FY’10 budget of $50M. These efforts contribute to reduction of use of petroleum and greenhouse gas emission• Established long term requirements and technology gaps as foundation for strategic planning• Goals for this area includes reducing the weight of the vehicle 50% and provide solutions to higher efficiency propulsion systems both for internal combustion engines and electric and hybrid systems. One area looks at developing understanding of magnetic behavior so that non-rare earth based magnets may be developed. Show less

Detailed

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

Supporting the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI) to initiate a Pilot Technologist in Residence Initiative. This efforts supports the Lab Initiative in helping National Laboratory Scientists and Engineerings understand Industry needs better while helping Industry understand how resources at the National Labs can help them solve technical problems.

Detailee

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

Sr Scientist

• May 2008 - Sep 2009

Supporting the N/B/I/C Initiative (Nano/Bio/Info/Cogno). • Support Division Chief of Physical Sciences Division (CBT) with strategy for technology roadmap on convergence of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science to meet the needs of the DOD • Support Division Chief of CBT to analyze financial investments for the Division portfolio addressing protection, detection, advanced technology demonstrations, and test and evaluation projects. • Provide analysis of portfolio budget and technical investments • Subject Matter Expert to DTRA in nanomaterials, polymers, materials, and related areas providing proposal reviews to CBT as needed. Show less

Contractor for Strategic Analysis Inc

• 2007 - 2009

• Assisting Chem Bio (CB) Basic Research Program by: evaluating solicitation process with DTRA Basic Research Core Program; anticipating resource challenges and providing support to help fill the resource gaps in order to ensure a well functioning process that meets schedule and expected deliverables • Working with DTRA/contractor knowledge management team to develop a database meeting Basic Research current and future needs for transitioning into later stage programs such as Transformational Countermeasures Technology Initiative (TCTI), Detection, and Protection. • Analyzing portfolio budget resulting in financial estimates on which to plan ’08 budget. • Subject Matter Expert to DTRA in nanomaterials, polymers, materials, and related areas providing proposal reviews to Basic Research, Detection and Protection programs. Show less

Sr Scientist

• 2005 - 2007

Defense Advance Research Project (DARPA) • Assisted with proposal review for Defense Science Office, DARPA, Disruptive Manufacturing Technologies program Department of Homeland Security (DHS) S&T • Supported Office of Research and Development (ORD)/DHS S&T to implement best practices and processes for managing current programs with elements such as risk and change management, and processes for selecting and planning the execution of new projects. • Specific focus includes ensuring that performers are reporting progress of performance, schedule, budget and risk, preparing draft program definition documents and program execution plans, providing briefing material as needed Show less

Adjunct Faculty

• Jan 2003 - Jun 2005

Instructs graduate courses in technology and program/project management Instructs graduate courses in technology and program/project management

President

• May 2001 - Dec 2004

Assist material suppliers, device manufacturers, and trade associations in business development, program and technology management, as well as technology assessments. Examples of projects successfully completed are: • Conducted a study on “Global government R+D investments for the US, Europe, and Asia” that identified new and emerging technologies in areas such as nanotechnologies for Fortune 500 Company. • Reviewed several research proposals for clients resulting in awards up to $14M • Provide technical expertise and program planning input for a program involving relationships between a government agency, a trade association, and leaders in the automotive industry. Show less

Division Manager Materials Science

• 1999 - 2001

Responsibilities included technical and financial management (P+L) of division involving technical operations at five different geographic locations, and supervisor of over 40 professional staff. Provided support to other Divisions as needed. • Increased business volume by > 30%. Identified key opportunities in a wide range of materials and applications that included ceramics, metals, polymers, and electronic/optical and photonic materials. Responsibilities included technical and financial management (P+L) of division involving technical operations at five different geographic locations, and supervisor of over 40 professional staff. Provided support to other Divisions as needed. • Increased business volume by > 30%. Identified key opportunities in a wide range of materials and applications that included ceramics, metals, polymers, and electronic/optical and photonic materials.

Program Manager and Research Scientist

• 1992 - 1997

Directed the $138 Million Manufacturing Composite Structures Focus Program consisting of 26 joint-venture and single company projects to develop enabling technologies in low cost manufacturing and design methodologies. The business focus was in surface transportation, civilian infrastructure, and off-shore oil exploration and production. • Managed, planned, tracked, and directed technical progress and budgets. • Created synergy between projects by implementing a national meeting of program participants. • Chaired the selection board for new projects. Managed a team of technical and business experts to coordinate reviews and advocate proposals for the 1995 ATP composites focused competition. • Directed projects whose deliverables included successful commercialization of composite tubular structures for use in offshore oil, composite bridge decks and wrapped bridge columns. Research Scientist Responsibilities included the development, organization and planning of a program in durability of polymer composites. Published peer reviewed journal articles and made national and international presentations. Show less

Product Development Engineer

• 1990 - 1992

Developed, organized and planned new product development for injection moldable thermoplastic composites. Utilized blending technology for new statically dissipative composites. Within two years, this product line resulted in a 20% increase in corporate revenue. Developed, organized and planned new product development for injection moldable thermoplastic composites. Utilized blending technology for new statically dissipative composites. Within two years, this product line resulted in a 20% increase in corporate revenue.

student

• 1985 - 1990

Engineer

• 1980 - 1984

Led an R&D team in the development of techniques for polymer characterization. This supported the commercialization of new products in X-ray and photographic film. Led an R&D team in the development of techniques for polymer characterization. This supported the commercialization of new products in X-ray and photographic film.