Over 20 years experience in residual stress measurement and phase analysis using x-ray diffraction.I love to learn about how things work, so I really enjoy working in the x-ray diffraction field where I can learn how things work at the smallest scales currently possible. Although I planned on being a pilot as a career and not as a hobby, I've found myself happily engrossed in the nano/quantum world.Residual stress is an often overlooked factor that stress modelling like FEM does not typically take into account making the field of residual stress measurement a very rewarding one. Not only can you explain how an unexpected behavior like cracking occurred, but provide working testable solutions.One of my current objectives is to publish the discoveries I have made using quantum mechanics to more accurately describe x-ray diffraction, and then use this theory to improve measurement practices and make further discoveries.I also have a personal goal of getting more into the aerobatic side of flying and to compete in international aerobatic club competitions.
Listed skills include Materials, Manufacturing, Powder X Ray Diffraction, Testing, and 21 others.