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Portland, Or, Us

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Amorphyx has developed a family of thin film electronic devices - transistor, diode and sensor - based on quantum tunneling physics. This family of devices promises to replace semiconductor-based electronic devices in analog/mixed-signal applications through the combination of higher performance, simplified manufacturing and order-of-magnitude lower manufacturing facility capex requirements. Amorphyx has combined expertise in amorphous metals and the creation of high-quality thin films in developing the worldwide-patented Amorphous Metal Nonlinear Resistor (AMNR) device.

Bay City Mi

Camas, Washington

Supervise operations across a variety of R&D laboratory facilities. Coordinate activities among internal groups and external spin-out companies in support of entrepreneurial efforts.• Ensure overall safe and effective operation of laboratory operations- including maintenance and new capital equipment installation• Work with CEO, CFO, and Japanese leadership to establish strategic directions for laboratory services.

Camas, Washington

Research and Development Scientist/Manager for thin film transistors and other related LCD technologies for $28B consumer electronics firm.Deliver prototype technologies that enable new business development efforts. Identify nascent technologies, assess fit with SHARP manufacturing capabilities, and ultimately create prototypes that demonstrate commercial feasibility of new technologies. Successfully managed and delivered prototype products in the areas of X-ray detectors, biometric sensors, and software configurable antennas. Managed multiple projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $1M/yr. • Led operations and development efforts to successfully secure over $1 million in external funding in the 1st year.

Camas, Washington

Managed the successful operation of a variety of research projects focused on flat panel displays and thin film transistor technology. Coordinated and guided activities of a team of 4-5 PhD level scientists and engineers. Established research directions and long-range strategy. Responsible for providing critical assessment of new technologies and pushing technology transfer. Experienced with Japanese business culture and overcoming cultural barriers. Worked closely with Japanese management and negotiated yearly funding of $2M.• Negotiated and secured various Joint Development Agreements with external chemical companies

Camas, Washington

Lead engineer on a 5 year project to establish novel routes to high performance silicon devices on large glass substrates. Adept at interaction with Japanese colleagues and cross-cultural awareness required to achieve defined targets. Process integration and development related to wafer bonding and hydrogen exfoliation. • Collaborative effort with Japanese colleagues produced a unique process for producing SOI performance on low-temperature glass substrates.

Camas, Washington

Process development and integration for a variety of projects related to thin film transistors on glass substrates. Optimized TFT flow for laser crystallized poly-silicon transistors and established an in-situ sputtering process for amorphous silicon precursor films. Coordinated integration and installation numerous tool sets (PECVD, PVD, RIE, etc.) into existing process flow.• Established standardized LTPS process flow for R&D line. Improved line yield from <10% to over 95%

Pocatello, Idaho Area

Process Simulation and Customer Support for ASIC manufacturer. Created Process simulations for 0.35um CMOS technology. Derived and optimized SPICE parameters for different process technologies. • Successfully coordinated updates to Design Rules by acting as an effective broker between circuit designers and process integration engineers.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering, Thin Film Electroluminescent Phosphors

Ms, Engineering, Chemical Engineering - Waste Water Treatment

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alphas Psi Omega; University Theatre