PO
Box 3365
Socorro,
NM 87801
(505)-418-8891
n3mra@yahoo.com
Objective: To use my knowledge in materials processing, science
and characterization in the materials industry.
Education:
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, May 2005. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University (Virginia Tech). In-major
GPA: 3.12/4.0.
M.S. Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, expected May 2007. New Mexico Institute of Mining and
Technology (New Mexico Tech).
Relevant
Work Experience:
July 2005—Present
·
SG-100
plasma spray gun used to form crucibles and pourspouts for uranium and
plutonium. Established spray parameters
and crack detection methods.
·
Developed
method for depositing silicon onto tool steels using plasma-enhanced chemical
vapor deposition.
RadShield—Thermal Degradation of
Radiation Shielding
March 2005—June 2005
·
Heat
treatment and tensile tests for grommets and tear samples used for radiation
shielding in the nuclear power industry.
January 2005—March 2005
·
Led
a team of volunteers to develop methods for casting lithium di-silicate glass
for use in the ACerS Mug Drop Competition.
Virginia Tech—Bonding of
Alumina/Sapphire
September 2003—August 2004
· Used bonding aid to lower the firing temperature required to produce a hermetic seal in alumina/alumina and alumina/sapphire assemblies.
Awards
and Publications:
Professional
Societies:
References available upon request.