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Corning, Ny, Us

Painted Post, New York, United States

Optical Properties Laboratory• Optical characterization of new glass, glass ceramic, and ceramic materials for use in next generation technologies.• Device development to meet unique characterization requirements.• Study of optical light guides for use in augmented reality and virtual reality headsets• Development of analysis workbooks• Optical breadboarding and laser systems• Teach a course on polarization and stress/strain analysis• Expert on refractive index and wavelength dispersion

Orlando, Florida, United States

Applied Research - Sensor Systems and Technologies• Manufacture and study of infrared transparent glass, crystalline and polycrystalline materials for use in IR sensor systems.• Extensive use of lasers for patterning, testing, and metrology• Traditional, metamaterials and gradient index (GRIN) optics• Design, setup and use of characterization equipment• Perform failure analysis, Weibull statistics and data analysis of characterization data• Optical breadboarding• Data interpretation and modelling• Compile data into reports for presentation to research team and management• Research innovative optical materials for use in next generation sensor systems• Laboratory manager for multiple laboratory spaces ensuring environmental, health and safety compliance• Laboratory equipment manager, purchaser, installer and in charge of periodic maintenance

Orlando, Florida, United States

Thesis: Processing of Advanced Infrared Materials• Manufacture and characterization of infrared transparent glasses and crystals• Batching, processing and manufacturing of glasses using melt/quench and sintering• Torch work for construction of glass equipment• Crystal growth using Bridgman and zone melt techniques• Operation of furnaces and PID controlled systems• Materials characterization and process improvement

• Taught mathematics, physics, nuclear theory and nuclear plant operations• Academic advisor for student sections• Stood watch as command duty officer and officer of day and managed the educational facility and barracks under the advisement of command staff.• Created and modify new curriculum• Maintained a TS clearance

Master Of Science - Ms, Optics And Photonics | Glass Science | Crystal Growth | Optical Materials

Thesis research in infrared transparent materials

Bachelor’S Degree, Physics

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General