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• Lead R&D projects, both short-term and long-term product development• Responsible of daily activities in the Tech Center, including planning and setting priorities for the usage of machines• Coordination and supervision of Quality Control tests in the Tech Center• Development of new solutions (new coatings/materials) for cutting tools• Follow the latest development in the field of materials for cutting tools, and build and maintain a personal network in… Show more • Lead R&D projects, both short-term and long-term product development• Responsible of daily activities in the Tech Center, including planning and setting priorities for the usage of machines• Coordination and supervision of Quality Control tests in the Tech Center• Development of new solutions (new coatings/materials) for cutting tools• Follow the latest development in the field of materials for cutting tools, and build and maintain a personal network in the field• Development and usage of suitable test methods for the tool tests• Organize demos during customer visits Show less

• Process optimization of cutting tools’ coating process • Synthesis of cobalt barrier-thin films performed by PVD (Plasma Vapor Deposition) technique and nanocrystalline diamond thin films performed by HFCVD (Hot-filament Chemical Vapor Deposition) technique on tungsten carbide drills • Characterization of thin films by SEM, Raman and Scratch Test techniques

• Study on dust formation mechanism in low pressure hydrogen plasma in contact with carbon/tungsten targets• Lectures and practical classes in inorganic chemistry, applied physicochemical methods and heat transfer for graduate and undergraduate students.• Daily supervision and support of undergraduate and graduate interns as part of research project.

Design and development of a plasma reactor-Context: ITER project• Define project objectives and feasibility study• Preparation of specifications and Units design• Implementation of PID schemes• Implementation, negotiation and purchases from suppliers• Management of the project budget• Reception, installation and commissioning of experimental devices• Qualification and optimization of equipment performed by OES, MS, LP and SEM techniques• Supervision and mentoring… Show more Design and development of a plasma reactor-Context: ITER project• Define project objectives and feasibility study• Preparation of specifications and Units design• Implementation of PID schemes• Implementation, negotiation and purchases from suppliers• Management of the project budget• Reception, installation and commissioning of experimental devices• Qualification and optimization of equipment performed by OES, MS, LP and SEM techniques• Supervision and mentoring of 11 interns Show less