Experience

Atmospheric Plasma Solutions

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Research and Development

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Cary, North Carolina, United States



Biomass Controls PBC

• President

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area



RTI International

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Scientist

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2017

  RTP, NC Empolyed as a senior research scientist in the Engineered Materials, Devices, and Systems center at RTI International with over 20 years of program management, research experience in materials development and product life-cycle. Some highlighted work includes; the development of surface modification of zirconia biomaterials for advanced adhesive properties and regenerative bone growth, antimicrobial properties of functionalized surfaces, development and physical testing of novel nanofiber… Show more Empolyed as a senior research scientist in the Engineered Materials, Devices, and Systems center at RTI International with over 20 years of program management, research experience in materials development and product life-cycle. Some highlighted work includes; the development of surface modification of zirconia biomaterials for advanced adhesive properties and regenerative bone growth, antimicrobial properties of functionalized surfaces, development and physical testing of novel nanofiber tissue scaffolds, and development of novel MEMs sensor technologies for multiple of applications. I have been a core team member for developing research programs worth more than $50M in external funding over the past 15 years (NIH, DARPA, NASA, NSF, DOD, DHS, and commercial clients). Additionally, serve as the integration technical lead for developing novel sanitation and clean water solutions for emerging nations. Show less



Universtiy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Doctoral Candidate

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Chapel Hill, NC Doctoral candidate in the Curriculum of Applied and Material Science, College of Arts and Sciences. Conducted biomaterials related research in the areas of dental restorative materials and for general structural implant (joint) applications. Developed advanced milling techniques and surface modifications (i.e. nano-structured thin-film) for bioceramics having enhanced mechanical and wear behavior for biomaterials (dental) applications. Developed first-of-kind understanding of interfacial… Show more Doctoral candidate in the Curriculum of Applied and Material Science, College of Arts and Sciences. Conducted biomaterials related research in the areas of dental restorative materials and for general structural implant (joint) applications. Developed advanced milling techniques and surface modifications (i.e. nano-structured thin-film) for bioceramics having enhanced mechanical and wear behavior for biomaterials (dental) applications. Developed first-of-kind understanding of interfacial phenomena associated with the cementation/attachment of synthetic biomaterials with an emphasis on surface modification. Main areas of expertise are nano-microstructure/property relationships as it relates to surface film fatigue and failure. Show less



MTS Systems Corporation

• United States
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Sep 2002

  Cary, NC Product/Technical Manager responsible for materials testing (tensile, fatigue and fracture) software product lines (>$10M/year sales) that operates all electrical-mechanical, servo-hydraulic and nano-indention material test machines produced by three divisions of MTS. Technical responsibilities included, (1) assist in the development of computer codes for materials testing; this required a detailed understanding of test equipment, materials properties and of laboratory test methodologies… Show more Product/Technical Manager responsible for materials testing (tensile, fatigue and fracture) software product lines (>$10M/year sales) that operates all electrical-mechanical, servo-hydraulic and nano-indention material test machines produced by three divisions of MTS. Technical responsibilities included, (1) assist in the development of computer codes for materials testing; this required a detailed understanding of test equipment, materials properties and of laboratory test methodologies, (2) the engineering of custom material testing solutions based on customer specific requests and (3) conducted new product seminars and designed / conducted training classes for the company sales force and customers in the use of all software and related hardware products. Management responsibilities included accountability for all testing software product families for entire life cycle (led FDA and ISO requirements for standardization). Experience was gained in all phases of product management, including technical team leader, proposal development, product development, development of sales and marketing strategies, competitive analysis, budget and scope of work planning, coordinating product reviews and financial performance analysis

• Application Engineer

  • Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

  Cary, NC Applications Test Engineer having responsibilities that included hardware/software technical support for electro-mechanical testing equipment for customers and field service engineers. I also provided on-site training for new installations of testing systems, provided support for the quality control of products and generated custom test methods for specific testing customer applications. Gained extensive experience in mechanical testing systems and methods for a wide range of materials… Show more Applications Test Engineer having responsibilities that included hardware/software technical support for electro-mechanical testing equipment for customers and field service engineers. I also provided on-site training for new installations of testing systems, provided support for the quality control of products and generated custom test methods for specific testing customer applications. Gained extensive experience in mechanical testing systems and methods for a wide range of materials (metallics, composites, ceramic, biomedical tissues, etc.) most of which required the development of unique and in some cases first-of-a-kind test requirements.