Physical Metallurgist/Materials Scientist (PhD) having extensive successful DoD Technical and Technology Program Management experience in aerospace, renewable energy, high power lasers (solid-state and gas), and advanced manufacturing technologies. Focus on customer needs and requirements, team building and capabilities, technology transition and implementation into production environments. 29 years experience in Physical Metallurgy, Laser and Laser Materials Process Development and Product Implementation (i.e., directed energy, laser welding, cladding, drilling (including ultra short pulse), shock peening and cutting) in DoD and commercial applications. Broad experience in the application of alloy development, phase transformations and materials characterization techniques such as light microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopies, electron microprobe analysis to metals and alloys. Enjoys the realization of applying laboratory-developed processes/products into defense and private industries.Specialties: Systems Engineering and Acquisition, Program Management, Renewable Energy Technologies, Manufacturing Technology, Technology and Manufacturing Readiness, Engineering Management, High Power Lasers and Laser-Materials Interactions, Welding, Casting, Solid-Solid Phase Transformations, Materials Characterization, Teaching, Technical Writing