Senior Class Printed Brochure - Engineering Science and Mechanics
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Copyright Pennsylvania State University,<br />
Department of <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong>, May 2004<br />
Department of <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Graduating <strong>Senior</strong>s<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
2003-2004<br />
with thesis title <strong>and</strong> post-graduate plans
Seth A. Brechbill – SU03<br />
Hometown: Chambersburg, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection of Green Parts<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Joseph L. Rose<br />
This publication is available in alternative media on request.<br />
Copyright Pennsylvania State University,<br />
Department of <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong>, May 2004
29<br />
Lisa R. Witkin – SP04<br />
Hometown: Huntingdon Valley, PA<br />
Minor: Bioengineering<br />
Wavelet Analysis of Heart Rate Variability<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Mirna Urquidi-Macdonald<br />
Plans: Attend University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine<br />
Bradley N. Bond – SP04<br />
Hometown: Brentwood, TN<br />
Development of a Universal Solid-State Spin-Based<br />
Controlled-NOT Gate for Quantum Computing<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Patrick M. Lenahan<br />
Plans: Graduate School in Electrical <strong>Engineering</strong>
Adam V. Dinardo – SP04<br />
Hometown: Monroeville, PA<br />
Studies on Thermal Gate Oxides on U-Trench<br />
Sidewalls for Vertical MOSFETs<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Osama Awadelkarim<br />
Plans: Working for Bates White, an economic<br />
consulting firm in Washington DC<br />
Thomas J. Walsh – SU03<br />
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
An Evaluation of Localized Corrosion <strong>and</strong> Stress Corrosion<br />
Cracking of Nanostructured Aluminum Magnesium 5083 Alloys<br />
Thesis supervised by Drs. Barbara A. Shaw<br />
<strong>and</strong> Mala Sharma-Judd
27<br />
Lars F. Voss – SP04<br />
Hometown: Erie, PA<br />
Minor: Electronic <strong>and</strong> Photonic Materials<br />
Hysterisis in HfO 2 MOS Devices<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Patrick M. Lenahan<br />
Plans: Four-year fellowship at the University of Florida for<br />
Materials <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Derek M. Doroski – SP04<br />
Hometown: Wyncote, PA<br />
Minor: Bioengineering<br />
Study of Biomedical Specimens with SAM<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Bernhard R. Tittmann<br />
Plans: Pursue a PhD degree in Bioengineering at Georgia Tech
Suzanne E. Edwards – SP04<br />
Hometown: York, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Study of the Effectiveness of Corrosion Resistance of<br />
Transmission Fluid as Compared to Carwell TM <strong>and</strong> Control<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Barbara A. Shaw<br />
Plans: Oil Field Engineer for Schlumberger Technical Services<br />
26<br />
Peter J. Vigna – SP04<br />
Hometown: Blue Bell, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
EAP Assistance in Prosthetics<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Christopher Rahn –<br />
Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong>
25<br />
Jason K. Van Velsor – FA03<br />
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Vaulting Poles<br />
Using Ultrasonic Guided Wave Analysis<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Joseph L. Rose<br />
Christina M. Gallo – SP04<br />
Hometown: West Caldwell, NJ<br />
The Direct Oxidation of Sulfur Containing Fuels in a Solid<br />
Oxide Fuel Cell<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Serguei Lvov –<br />
Energy <strong>and</strong> Geo-Environmental <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Plans: Systems Engineer,<br />
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, Baltimore, MD
Gary M. Glick – SP04<br />
Hometown: Lancaster, PA<br />
Duel Degree: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Civil <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams<br />
Strengthened in Shear with FRP<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Maria Lopez – Civil <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Plans: Finish degree in Civil <strong>Engineering</strong>; employment with a<br />
construction management firm in Dover, DE<br />
24<br />
Jeremy S. Thoryk – SP04<br />
Hometown: Norristown, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Time Dependent Deformation of Strength<br />
Differential Metallic Alloys<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Clifford J. Lissenden<br />
Plans: Seek full-time employment
23<br />
Joseph J. Talarico – FA03<br />
Hometown: Plymouth Meeting, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Corrosion Evaluation of Sacrificial Zinc<br />
Coatings for Army Trucks<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Barbara A. Shaw<br />
Jesse R. Hecht – SP04<br />
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ<br />
Minor: ELD<br />
Optimal Orbit Capture of a Satellite about an Asteroid Using<br />
the Genetic Algorithm<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Robert Melton –<br />
Aerospace <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Plans: Graduate School at University of Southern California to<br />
pursue MS degree in Aerospace <strong>Engineering</strong>/Astronautics
Keri A. Jay – SP04<br />
Hometown: Wexford, PA<br />
Minors: Bioengineering <strong>and</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Noninvasive Insulin Delivery<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Nadine Smith - Bioengineering<br />
Plans: To find a job in industry<br />
22<br />
Nicholas C. Str<strong>and</strong>witz – SP04<br />
Hometown: Fairview, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Design <strong>and</strong> Fabrication of a Capacitive Micro-Machined<br />
Ultrasonic Transducer (cMUT)<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Joseph L. Rose<br />
Plans: Graduate School for Materials <strong>Science</strong> at University of<br />
California at Santa Barbara
21<br />
George E. Sterbinsky – SP04<br />
Hometown: Wilkes Barre, PA<br />
Minor: Electronic <strong>and</strong> Photonic Materials<br />
High Relative Permittivity Materials for Use in Metal-Oxide-<br />
Semiconductor Field Effect Devices<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Patrick M. Lenahan<br />
Plans: Pursue a PhD degree in Materials <strong>Science</strong> at<br />
Northwestern University<br />
Jeremy P. Kemmerer – SP04<br />
Hometown: Allentown, PA<br />
Minor: Spanish<br />
A Generic Bluetooth Wireless Interface<br />
for Short Range Sensing<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Vasu V. Varadan<br />
Plans: Job at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Georgios Maillis – SP04<br />
Hometown: Boston, MA<br />
Minors: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong> <strong>and</strong> Philosophy<br />
Spin Lattice Relaxation Time Determination<br />
Using Acoustical Waves<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Bernhard R. Tittmann<br />
Plans: Technical Consultant at HPTi in Washington DC<br />
20<br />
Bradley C. Smithling – SP04<br />
Hometown: Beaver Falls, NY<br />
Electro Kinetic Studies of Silicon High<br />
Temperature Aqueous Solutions<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Serguei Lvov –<br />
Energy <strong>and</strong> Geo-Environmental <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Plans: Seek full-time industrial employment<br />
in fuel cell engineering
19<br />
Nathan R. Smith – SU03<br />
Hometown: King of Prussia, PA<br />
Efficient Analysis of Periodic Systems<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Gary L. Gray<br />
M<strong>and</strong>y A. Murphy – SU03<br />
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Corrosion Evaluation of Sacrificial Zinc Coating Systems<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Barbara A. Shaw
Greggor T. Nallo – FA03<br />
Hometown: Sinking Spring, PA<br />
Quantum Computing in Solid State Devices<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Patrick M. Lenahan<br />
18<br />
James L. Seliga – SP04<br />
Hometown: Ebensburg, PA<br />
Minor: PRODR<br />
Miniaturized High-Temperature Transducers for Ultrasonic<br />
Corrosion Monitoring in a Hostile Environment<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Bernhard R. Tittmann<br />
Plans: Graduate School at the University of Florida
17<br />
Amber L. Romasco – FA03<br />
Hometown: Moon Township, PA<br />
Minor: <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Strength Characteristics of Aluminum Oxide<br />
after Dual Laser Machining<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Albert E. Segall<br />
Christopher J. O’Brien – SP04<br />
Hometown: Murrysville, PA<br />
A Void-Columnar Porous Silicon Thin-Film Humidity Sensor<br />
for Breath Detection of Neonatal Infants<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Stephen J. Fonash<br />
Plans: Pursue a PhD degree in Materials <strong>Science</strong> at Rensselaer<br />
Polytechnic Institute
Kara A. Oliver – SP04<br />
Hometown: Greencastle, PA<br />
IUG: BS in <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
MS in <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Design of a High Temperature Transducer for<br />
Surface Warping Detection<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Bernhard R. Tittmann<br />
Plans: Finish MS degree in <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Science</strong>, then pursue<br />
work in ultrasound <strong>and</strong> medical applications<br />
Matthew D. Pickett – SP04<br />
Hometown: Doylestown, PA<br />
Minor: Electronic <strong>and</strong> Photonic Materials<br />
A Model of the Spectral Response Exhibited by Gyrotropic<br />
Chiral Sculptured Thin Films Excited by<br />
Obliquely Incident Planewaves<br />
Thesis supervised by Dr. Akhlesh Lakhtakia<br />
Plans: Graduate School – Materials <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> at<br />
University of California/Berkeley
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