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Research Interest:

• Dr. Lance is in charge of the vibrational spectroscopy facilities for the High Temperature Materials Laboratory in the Materials Science and Technology Division at ORNL. His main research interest is in using vibrational and fluorescence spectroscopy to measure stress in ceramic materials. He also works with the automotive industry to solve materials problems that face various emission control technologies. His diverse research interests include:
  • Particulate Matter Fouling of Exhaust Gas Recirculation Coolers in Diesel Engines
  • Failure and degradation of Diesel Particulate Filters
  • Catalyst Characterization
  • Fracture behavior of Structural ceramics, i.e. Si3N4, SiC, Al2O3, ZrO2.
  • Corrosion of alumina forming alloys
  • Indentation effects in ceramics and semiconductors.

Education:

• Ph.D., Ceramic Science & Engineering, Rutgers University, Department of Ceramic and Materials Engineering, June 1998.
• M.S., Ceramic Science & Engineering, Rutgers University, Department of Ceramic Science and Engineering, May 1995; Sheffield University, England, January 1991 to May 1991.
• B.S., Ceramic Engineering with Mathematics Minor, Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics, May 1992, magna cum laude with honors.

Honors and Awards:

• Gordon Conference (Corrosion 2001): Invited Talk
• Eugene P. Wigner Postdoctoral Fellowship, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Research 1998-1999, Rutgers University
• High Temperature Materials Laboratory Graduate Fellowship, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Sigfried Weissman Award (2nd Place), Rutgers University
• Scholes Award, Alfred University
• Manville Scholars Award, Alfred University
• Natasha Renner Prize in Physics, Alfred University
• CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award, Alfred University
• Nevins Math Competition Scholarship, Alfred University

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