
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Inspires students to reach new heights.
Academic Background: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida; M.S. and B.S. in Materials Science, University of Florida.
Research Interests: Nanomaterials, thin film processing, and semiconductor devices.
Appointments: Interim Department Head, Materials Science and Engineering; Leonard G. Penland Chair; Director, Center for Materials Processing.
Awards: Multiple DOE and NSF grants.
Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles in Journal of Applied Physics and Applied Physics Letters.
Additional Contributions: Holds several patents in nanotechnology.