One of the things I hope to do for each student is enable them to develop to their fullest capacity. To me, this means seeing each as an individual; It means trying to communicate ideas in a way that captivates their attention.

• Introduction to Materials
• Engineering (MATE 110)
• Introduction to Materials
• Engineering Practice (MATE 120)
• Materials Engineering Laboratory (MATE 215)
• Microelectronics Processing (MATE 430)
• Microelectronics Processing
• Laboratory (MATE 435)
• Senior Project Design Laboratory (MATE 482)
• X-Ray Diffraction (MATE 520)
• X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory (MATE 525)

• Research Scientist, Advanced Micro Devices;
• Senior Research Scientist, PaceSetter Systems
• Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 1991
• M.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 1987
• B.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technology University, 1985

• Materials Research Society
• American Society for Engineering Education
• Alpha Sigma Mu
• Tau Beta Pi

• Distinguished Teaching Award (California Polytechnic State University) 2002-2003
• Northrop Grumman Excellence in Teaching Award (College of Engineering) 2000-2001
• Dow Outstanding New Faculty (American Society for Engineering Education) 1997
• TRW Excellence in Teaching Award (College of Engineering) 1992-1993

• Co-director, Center for Sustainability in Engineering
• Chair, Materials Engineering Department
• Faculty Advisor, Zeta Chi Epsilon