Seven years of professional experience planning and conducting engineering/research projects, ranging from sensor design, ceramic coatings, computational mechanics. Experienced in contract negotiation with domestic and foreign companies. Proficient programmer with experience developing parallel applications and utilizing free/commercial compilers. Applies analytic thinking, modeling and computational simulation approaches to further the understanding of engineering/physical systems, the mechanics of structures, and materials stability. Capable of conducting modeling and simulation of materials and systems over a range of length scales. Experienced in materials processing and interpretation of materials characterization data. A very adaptable professional able to apply skills learned in one project towards the project of another. Has mentored researchers and engineers through several levels of technical specialization; and has taught graduate-level engineering courses.