Manager Development

G. Paul Chambers, Ph.D.

*** ******** ***** abie89@r.postjobfree.com 301-***-****

La Plata, MD 20646 410-***-****

Research and Development Manager

Physical Sciences ( Nuclear Engineering ( Physics ( Scientific Software

Development

Qualifications: Fifteen years in research and development for the United

States Navy. Ten years in scientific software development and five years

in software database design. Three years managing energetics research

projects. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and proposal preparation

skills. Expertise encompasses program management, experimental design,

data acquisition and analysis, and mechanical design.

Key Accomplishments: Led a team to determine the survivability of explosive

fill candidates for insensitive munition gun launched projectiles and

penetrators using setback and setforward simulation. Discovered an

inertial confinement cylinder for explosive characterization and a method

of ANFO desensitization for counter-terrorism, which generated two patents.

Invented a method for treating cancer using decaying, radio-labeled,

targeted lymphocytes, for which the Navy Department submitted a patent

application; received a U.S. Navy Invention Award. Listed as the primary

author of more than 40 publications in peer reviewed journals.

Career Synopsis

NASA Optics Division (Contractor), Enigmatics Inc.

Perform optical design is support of NASA projects. Perform basic coatings

research 07-Present

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division

Supervisory Research Physicist/Team Leader, Energetic Materials Research

Department 1995-2006

Supervised scientists in detonation initiation while overseeing database

development and an explosive response modeling program. Investigated the

sensitivity and performance of novel explosive formulations. Initiated,

proposed and won funding to study the fundamentals of electromagnetic

responses of energetic crystals to shock loading to develop novel theories

of explosive ignition. Developed complex models of detonation phenomena,

detonation chemistry and shock reactivity of explosives using hydrocodes;

performed experiments to validate hydrocode models of water/structure

interactions during shock loading.

Tools: High-speed streak and framing photography, laser interferometry,

pressure and strain gage measurement, and detonation velocity measurement.

o Validated complex and novel computer modeling codes for underwater shock

interaction with structures.

o Successfully modeled ruby gage pressure measurement experiments using the

CTH hydrocode.

o Discovered a mechanism of shock initiation of crystalline explosives,

leading to a submission to the American Physical Society's Phys. Rev.

Lett.

o Developed an online Oracle database to contain all Center employee skills

and capabilities.

Naval Research Laboratory

Research Physicist, Condensed Matter and Radiation Sciences Division

1990-1995

Researched and led projects in energetic particle/solid interactions and

radiation detection. Successfully configured electronic systems to detect

trace levels of nuclear isotopes. Investigated the basic mechanisms of ion

bombardment of solids during thin film growth. Implanted ions using an

electron cyclotron resonance microwave plasma source. Employed multi-

component ion-beam assisted deposition to deposit III-V compound wide band

gap semi-conducting films, optical films, and cubic born nitride coatings.

Tools: Gamma, x-ray, and charged particle spectroscopy.

o Designed and constructed a state-of-the-art glow discharge system for

materials processing ion implantation.

o Accomplished the synthesis of cubic boron nitride by ion beam assisted

deposition.

o Demonstrated the cutting-edge ability of ion-assisted deposition to

favorably alter thin-film growth modes in metal/semi-conductor systems.

o Achieved a novel method for generating high-energy nuclear reactions

using low energy ion bombardment.

o Performed Rutherford Backscattering measurements using a high energy

Tandem Van de Graf Accelerator.

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G. Paul Chambers, Ph.D.

103 Cornwall Court abie89@r.postjobfree.com 301-***-****

La Plata, MD 20646 410-***-****

Career Synopsis - Continued

Surface Branch Modification Naval Research Laboratory

National Research Council Postdoctoral Associate

1988-1990

Accomplished the influence of ion beam assisted deposition on the growth

modes of metal semiconductor systems. Achieved characterized the physical

and structural properties of thin metallic films.

Tools: Auger electron spectroscopy, proton induced x-ray spectroscopy, x-

ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning

electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and alpha particle channeling.

University of Maryland

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Nuclear Engineering

1982-1986

Successfully conducted original research on the physical effects of sputter-

depth profiling, including preferential sputtering, topographical

development, and radiation-enhanced-diffusion, formulated mathematical

models for multi-layered thin film interface regions. Computer modeled the

effects of low energy ion bombardment on multi-component solids using Monte

Carlo simulation codes.

o Demonstrated a novel defect mechanism for radiation enhanced diffusion

during ion bombardment, which spawned a Phys. Rev. Lett. article.

o Developed an interactive database for absolute sputtering yields for

surface analysis.

o Achieved characterization of NIST SRM 2135, the national standard for

Auger depth-profiling.

Also served as a Guest Researcher within the National Institutes of

Standards and Technology's Surface Science Division from 1983 to 1988.

Academic and Professional Credentials

Ph.D. in Physics/Nuclear Engineering, University of Maryland at College

Park May 1988

M.S. in Physics, University of Maryland at College

Park May 1985

B.A. in Natural Science, Johns Hopkins

University May

1980

Member, American Physical Society

Technical Skills

Optical, Scanning, and Transmission Electron Microscopes ( High-Speed

Streak and Framing Cameras

Thin Film Growth and Characterization ( Ion Implantation and Plasma

Processing

Computer Modeling and Simulation ( Hydrocodes and Monte Carlo Codes

X-Ray Diffraction, Rutherford Backscattering, and High-Vacuum Systems

Computer Programming FORTRAN, C++, SQL, MS Access, UNIX, ORACLE

Key Patents

1. G.P. Chambers, W. Wilson "Method and Composition for Desensitizing the

Explosive Performance of Commercially Available Fertilizers," December

30, 2003 U.S. Patent # 6,669,753 B1

2. G.P. Chambers, R,. Guirguis. H. Sandusky "Inertial Confinement Cylinder

for Explosive Characterization," March 12, 2002 U.S. Patent # 6,354,137

3. G.P. Chambers, "Decaying Radiolabeled Lymphocytes and Method of Using

Same," Navy Case #75,676 (12/1999)

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PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

1. G.P. Chambers, H. Sandusky, F. Zerilhi, K. Rye, R. Tussing, and Jerry

Forbes,"Pressure Measurements on a Deforming Surface in Response to

an Underwater Explosion in a Water-Filled Aluminum Tube,", Shock and

Vibration, Vol. 8, 2001, pp. 1-7.

2. R.W. Armstrong, G.P. Chambers, M.E. Natishan, H.W. Sandusky, M.

Wagenhofer, F. Zerrilli," Deformation Properties of AL-Mg Allot 5086

in Laboratory and Explosive Tests." Material Science Forum Vols. 331-

337 (2000) Trans Tech Publications, Sweden, pp. 501-506

3. H.W. Sandusky, G.P. Chambers, F. Zerrilli, L. Fabiny.W. Gottwald,"

Dynamic Measurements of Plastic Deformation in a Water-Filled Aluminum

Tube in Response to Detonation of a Small Explosives Charge," Shock

and Vibration, Vol.6, No. 3, pp. 125-132, August 99

4. G.I. Pangilinan, T.P. Russell, M.R. Baer, G.P. Chambers J. Namkung,,"

Underwater Shock Measurements Using a Ruby Gage," Applied Physics

Letters, Vol. 77, Number 5, 31 July 2000 pp. 684-686

5. G.P. Chambers and G. K. Hubler, "A Particle Telescope System for

Nuclear Reaction Identification", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in

Physical Research B 99 (1995)669-673

6. G.P. Chambers, G.K. Hubler, Y. Kucherov, "Glow Discharge in Deuterium"

Genshikaku Kenkyu, Japanese Institute for Nuclear Studies, 1996

7. G.P. Chambers and G.K, Hubler, "Detection of MeV-Energy Alpha

Particles from a Deuterated Thin Film," Genshikaku Kenkyu, Japanese

Institute for Nuclear Studies, 1996

8. G.P. Chambers and B.D. Sartwell, "Depth Profiles of Ag/Si Thin-Film

Interface Regions," Surface and Interface Analysis, Vol. 15 (Feb.

1990) 126-134

9. G.P. Chambers and B.D. Sartwell, "Growth Modes of Ag Deposited on Si(l

11) with Simultaneous Low Energy Ion Bombardment," Surface Science 218

(August 1989) 55-74

10. Marton, J. Fine, and G.P. Chambers, "Temperature Dependent Radiation-

Enhanced Diffusion in Ion-Bombarded Solids," Physical Review Letters

Vol. 61, No. 23 (December 1988) pp. 2697-2700

11. G.P. Chambers, J.E. Eridon, and K.S. Grabowski "Upper Limit on Cold

Fusion in Thin Palladium Films," Physical Review B, Vol. 41, No. 6

(March 199*-****-****

12. G.P. Chambers, J.E. Eridon, K.S. Grabowski, B.D. Sartwell, and D.B.

Chrisey, "Charged Particle Spectra of Palladium Thin Films During Low

Energy Deuterium Ion Implantation," Journal of Fusion Energy July

(1990)

13. Kirchhoff, G.P.Chambers, and J. Fine," An Analytical Expression for

Describing Auger Sputter Depth Profiles Shapes of Interfaces," Journal

of Vacuum Science and Technology A, Proceedings of the 32nd National

Symposium of the American Vacuum Society, Part n, Second Series, Vol.

4, No. 3 pp.1666-70 (May/June 1986)

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14. Fine, P.A. Lindfors, M.E. German, R.L. Gerlach, B. Navinsek, D.F.

Mitchell, and G.P. Chambers," Interface Depth Resolution of Auger

Sputter Profiled Ni/Cr Interfaces: Dependence on Ion Bombardment

Parameters," Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, (USA) vol.3,

no. 3, pt 2,1413-17 (May-June 1985)

15. Roush, F. Davarya, G.P. Chambers, T.D. Andreadis, J. He, O.F. Goktepe,

and J.Fine,"

Distribution of Origins of Sputtered Particles and the Shape of the

Target Region Affected by

the Cascade Recoils," Nucl. Instrum. and Methods Phys. Res.Sect B

(Netherlands) vol. 230, no.

1-3 693-6 (March 1984)

16. Andreadis, M.L. Roush, F. Davarya, G.P. Chambers, O.F. Goktepe, J.

Fine," Shape of the Target Region Affected by the Cascade Recoils,"

Nucl. Instrum. and Methods Phys. Res. Sect B, (Netherlands) vol. 218,

no. 1-3 747-50 (Dec. 1983)

17. H. W. Sandusky and G. P. Chambers, "Instrumentation of Slow Cook-off

Events,", Shock Compression of Condensed Matter -2001, American

institute of Physics Conference Proceedings, 2001.

Book Chapters

18. G.P. Chambers and J. Fine "Pure Element Sputtering Yield Data,"

Practical Surface Analysis (2nd Edition) Volume 2: Ion and Neutral

Spectroscopy Edited by D. Briggs and M.P. Seah, (1992) John Wiley &

Sons Ltd. pp. 705-20

Conference Proceedings

19. H. W. Sandusky and G. P. Chambers, "Validation Experiments for Slow

Cook-Off,", Proceedings of

20th .JANNAF PSHS Meeting, CPIA Pub. 714, Vol. I, pp. 193-200.

20. H. W. Sandusky, G. P. Chambers, W. W. Erikson, and R. G. Schmitt,

"Validation Experiments for Modeling Slow Cook-off," Proceedings of

12th International Detonation Symposium.

21. G.P. Chambers, R. Lee, W. Perger, T. Oxby."Electromagnetic Properties

of Detonating Explosive," APS 12th Topical Shock Compression in

Condensed Matter June 2001

22. G.I. Pangilinan, J. Namkung, G. P. Chambers, T.P. Russell, Time-

Resolved Pressure Measurements from an Underwater Explosion, ASME PVP.

23. G.P. Chambers and H.W. Sandusky, "Measurements of Crack Propagation in

Response to an Underwater Explosion in a Water-Filled Aluminum Tube"

proceedings of 71" Shock and Vibration Symposium, Arlington VA (Oct.

2000)

24. G.P. Chambers, H. Sandusky and R. Guirguis. "A Closed Water-Filled

Cylinder Test For Characterization Of Non-Ideal Explosives,"

Proceedings of JANNAF 17th Propulsion Systems Hazards Subcommittee

Meeting, Cocoa Beach FL, Oct 99

25. H.W. Sandusky, G. P. Chambers, and Victor J. Carlson,"Setback

Simulation of Fielded and Candidate Explosive Fills for 5"/54 Guns,"

JANNAF 17th Propulsion Systems Hazards Subcommittee Meeting Volume II,

Tucson AZ, Dec 98

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26. G.P. Chambers, H.W. Sandusky, K. Ryne, F. Zerreli, J. Forbes,"

Pressure Measurements on a Deforming Surface in Response to an

Underwater Explosion in a Water-Filled Aluminum Tube,68th Shock and

Vibration Symposium, Baltimore, MD (Nov. 1997)

27. G.P. Chambers, H.W. Sandusky,K. Ryne, F. Zerreli "Pressure

Measurements on a Deforming Surface in Response to an Underwater

Explosion", APS Topical Group on Shock Compression, July 1997,

Arnherst MA

28. 1H.W. Sandusky, G. P. Chambers," Violent Reactions in the Liquid

Monopropellant Otto Fuel II",JANNAF conference, Propulsion Systems

Hazards, West Palm Beach FL (Oct. 1997)

29. H.W. Sandusky, G. P. Chambers," Shock Reactivity of the Liquid

Monopropellant Otto Fuel II". APS Topical Group on Shock Compression,

July 1997, Arnherst MA

30. RW.Sandusky, G.P. Chambers, S. Coffey, T. Wise, "Setback Simulation of

Defected Energetic Materials Subjected to Pressure -Time Loadings

Characteristic of Setback in a Gun Projectile" JANNAF conference,

Monterey CA (Nov. 1996)

31. H.W. Sandusky, G.P. Chambers, F.Zerilli, L. Fabini, W. Gottwald

"Dynamic Measurements of Plastic Deformation in a Water-Filled

Aluminum Tube in Response to Detonation of a Small Explosives Charge,"

67th Shock and Vibration Symposium, Monterey CA (Nov. 1997)

32. G.P. Chambers, G.K. Hubler, J.A. Sprague, K.S. Grabowski and D.

Simons, "Characterization of Ti Alloys Bombarded by keV Deuterium

Ions," Materials Research Society Proceedings Vol. 268 (1992) p. 173-8

33. G.P. Chambers, G.K. Hubler, and K.S. Grabowski, "Search for Energetic

Charged-Particle Reaction Products During Deuterium Charging of Metal

Lattices," AIP Conference Proceedings 228 Anomalous Nuclear Effects in

Deuterium Solid Systems Provo,Utah(1990)Ed:Steve Jones pp.383-96

34. Kant, G.P. Chambers, and B.D. Sartwell, "The Structure and Properties

of Ni Films Grown by Ion Beam Assisted Deposition," Beam-Solid

interactions: Physical Phenomena, Vol. 151, J.A. Knapp, P. Bergeson,

R.A. Zuhr, eds. (Materials Research Society, Pittsburgh, 1990), p. 67

35. Marton, J. Fine, and G.P. Chambers," Radiation-Enhanced Diffusion

(RED) in aSputtered Ag/Ni Layered System," in Proc. Joint Workshop on

Interface Phenomena "Diffusion at Interfaces: Microscopic Concepts,"

Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, (1987), ed. H.J. Kreuzer,

Springer.

36. D. Andreadis, M.L. Roush, G.P. Chambers, O.F. Goktepe," Dependence of

Sputtered Atom Angular Distribution on the Depth of Origin,"

Proceedings of the Toronto Conference of the American Metallic

Society, (October 1985) 12.

Technical Reports

37. G.P. Chambers, "Evaluation of Microencapsulated Additives for AN/Fuel

Desensitization" Indian Head Special Report IHSR 99-436 Jan 99

38. G.P. Chambers and H.W. Sandusky, "Small-Scale Testing for Ammonium

Nitrate Desensitization," Indian Head Technical Report IHSP 98-430

(July 98)

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39. H.W. Sandusky and G. P. Chambers," Response of Aluminum Tubes Filled

with either Water or Water/Sand Mixtures to Centrally-Positioned

Explosives Charges," Indian Head Technical Report

40. G.P. Chambers, G.K. Hubler, and K.S. Grabowski," Evidence for MeV-

Energy Particle Emission from Ti Charged with Low Energy Deuterium

Ions," NRL Memorandum Report 6927 Dec. 1991

Patents

4. G.P. Chambers, W. Wilson "Method and Composition for Desensitizing the

Explosive Performance of Commercially Available Fertilizers," December

30, 2003 U.S. Patent # 6,669,753 B1

5. G.P. Chambers, R,. Guirguis. H. Sandusky "Inertial Confinement Cylinder

for Explosive Characterization," March 12, 2002 U.S. Patent # 6,354,137

6. G.P. Chambers, "Decaying Radiolabeled Lymphocytes and Method of Using

Same," Navy Case No. 75,676, submitted Dec. 1995

7. G.P. Chambers, G.K. Hubler, K.S. Grabowski "Method and Apparatus for

Generating High Energy Nuclear Reactions by Low Energy Ion Bombardment of

Solids" Navy Case No. 72,557 submitted Nov. 1993

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