Susie Eustis Email & Phone Number

Leader of research initiatives, providing technical expertise and leadership for development of high-impact R&D programs such as high voltage switchgear, detonator for explosives community, cryogenic circuit breaker with vacuum insulation, polymer for microwave feedthrough, and electromagnetic pump for nuclear coolant.• Write proposals, white papers, interim reports, final reports, and present results • Lead experimental verification of next generation systems o Perform high voltage, high current testing • Identify solutions for all material science challenges from circuit boards up to room size systems, including characterization, selection, mechanical design, and implementation• Expert in data analytics to understand complex phenomena and modify system design

Lexington Ma

Assist companies inside and out of the portfolio with new partnership opportunities. Also, support companies with the grant application process.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Develop advanced thin film coating technology for improved performance and decreased cost for thermal barrier coatings. Explore new applications such as corrosion prevention and energy storage.-Write grant proposals for government sponsored research (won SBIR awards: 3 Phase I, 2 Phase II, and 1 Phase II.5 totaling >$2.4million), and project reports for funding parties. -Initiate, nurture business relationships, and prepare bids for commercial contracts. -Manage contracts through planning and communication with customer and in-house team (>20 commercial contracts totaling >$600k, and government contracts above).-Oversee patent portfolio. Write new applications, review patent office and management decisions, and ensure adequate protection for DVTI from issued patents.-Effective project execution led to Phase II and Phase II.5 government funding and follow-on corporate contracts.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched optical and structural properties of zinc oxide nanowires for applications such as optical components. -Published 5 peer reviewed articles. -Developed skills with HR-TEM, SEM, EDS, FIB, and XRD

Greater Atlanta Area

Focused on synthesis and optical properties of gold and silver nanoparticles with different shapes. -Published 11 peer reviewed articles-Wrote review article with >2,400 citation introducing the importance of gold nanoparticles. -Developed skills with nanoparticle synthesis, Raman, IR, fluorescence, and optical spectroscopy and microscopy

Rochester, New York Area

Performed fluorescence spectroscopy of polymer film surfaces to quantify surface functional groups to improve layer adhesion.

Ph. D., Physical Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Sailing Club Thesis: “Gold and Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization of their Interesting Optical Properties.

B.S., Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi , RIT Women’s Hockey, Golden Key National Honors Society, Engineering House

Education record

Activities and Societies: Started Girls Ice Hockey Team