Scope of Research:

• Thermal transport properties of materials: thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity
• Characterization of thermoelectrics and energy conversion materials
• Characterization and testing of energy storage materials and devices
• Thermal and electronic transport study of irradiated materials
• Thermal imaging and non-destructive evaluation

Broad Fields of Endeavor:

• Transport properties studies of solids and measurement techniques

Education:

• Ph.D. (Ceramic Science) Alfred University, 1994
• MS (Ceramic Engineering) Alfred University, 1991
• B.S. (Applied Physics) Tsinghua University, 1989

Education Disciplines:

• Solid State Physics, Ceramic Science and Engineering

Professional Societies:

• American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
• Materials Research Society (MRS)
• International Thermoelectric Society (ITC)
• International Thermal Conductivity Conference (ITCC)

Honors and Awards:

• Chairman ITCC Board of Directors, 2009
• ITCC Fellow, 2007
• NASA Space Act Award 2006
• Best Paper Award, American Foundry Society 2006
• 1st Place Winner Ceramagraphic 1997

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