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Michael Peter Orthner

OBJECTIVE

Become part of research and development/engineering, working to solve difficult problems in the medical

device industry. Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), materials

science, experimental design (DOE), coupled with strong numerical and analytical skills will contribute to

innovative device designs, new product potential, and engineering inventions.

core strengths

Expertise in materials science, semiconductor based microfabrication processes, piezoresistive pressure

transducers, chemical sensor technologies, characterization techniques, mechanics, and electrical systems,

especially suited to the development of new medical products. Hardworking and hands on, someone who

loves to solve problems.

Forward looking engineer with proficiency in several CAD and FEA software packages. Strong skills in

design of experiment (DOE) methodologies and statistical analysis (JMP™, Origin™).

Self driven, entrepreneurial, and goal oriented, willing to take initiative and leadership in generating and

driving creative ideas. Fast learner who enjoys teaching others and working in multidisciplinary team

environments.

Production of high quality written and oral communications. Drawing abilities (2D) via Photoshop,

Illustrator, etc.

history of achievement

Seven peer reviewed journal articles (five as first author/several in final external review stage).

Filed three patents (both US and World) based on technologies developed through my research.

Recipient of Society of Vacuum Coaters Graduate Scholarship in 2008 and 2009.

Awarded Electro Chemical Society (ECS) fellowship in 2007.

education and Employment

Ph.D. University of Utah Electrical and Computer Engineering 2006 Present

Spearheaded project that designed and developed novel chemical sensor arrays for the detection of various biological analytes

including ionic strength, pH, and glucose. Technology currently being pursued commercially. (Dissertation titled: “A Novel

Hydrogel Based Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Platform For Chemical Sensing”) (Patent Pending)

Developed a wafer scale bulge testing apparatus to study the mechanical properties of thin films, the

technology was then adapted to provide initial characterization of chemical sensor arrays. (Patent Pending)

Managed coordination efforts between a German semiconductor foundry (MSF) and University of Utah,

by implementing new 14 step sensor fabrication processes used for production of hydrogel based chemical

sensors.

Performed numerous mechanical, electrical, and thermal finite element simulations on various of micro

devices and structures (piezoresistive micro pressure sensors, neural arrays (UEA), interdigitated

electrodes, micro heaters, CVD heaters) using a combination of Comsol™, Ansys™, Autocad™, and

Solidworks™.

GPA of Ph.D. coursework ~ 3.7

Research Associate:

Integral senior member and leader of interdisciplinary research team responsible for inventory accounting

and assessing risk of hazardous chemicals and materials.

M.S. University of Utah Materials Science and Engineering 2004 2006

Thesis topic: “Design and Development of Flexible Low Pressure Chemical Deposition System for the Growth of 3C SiC”.

Designed, fabricated, and assembled $60k chemical vapor deposition system (CVD) used for epitaxial growth of 3C SiC thin

films on Si. One of only a dozen CVD reactors worldwide with the ability to deposit 3C SiC on multiple silicon wafers

simultaneously. Each individual reactor part was custom designed, fabricated, and then assembled.

Reactor used a unique combination of radiative resistive heating (graphite) and substrate rotation to create

a uniform temperature distribution while keeping system costs low. System capable of achieving

temperatures >1600ºC with 5ºC uniformity. Hot zone was modeled and designed with CAD then

analyzed and optimized via FEA.

Programmed unique LabviewTM virtual interface which improved deposition process repeatability by

integrating reactor subsystems and timing functions. Safety interlocks implemented to monitor system

status to avoid user injury.

GPA of Masters Degree ~ 3.9, Multiple Teaching Assistantships (electrical, mechanical, and materials

engineering)

B.S. University of Utah Materials Science and Engineering 1998 2004

Awarded third place out of all senior projects in MSE. Project used CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor)

technologies to fabricate silicon chemical field effect transistors (ChemFETs) used for detection of heavy metals in water

sources.

Student Advisory Committee (SAC) member responsible for evaluating departmental goals and faculty

performance.

GPA of MSE classes ~ 3.7 (overall GPA ~3.4)

Minors in Chemistry & Business Administration:

The business administration minor provided critical insight into business operations and strategy from

accounting, finance, management, and marketing perspectives, as well as providing fundamental

knowledge and exposure to key business concepts.

patents

M. Orthner and F. Solzbacher, Permeable Diaphragm Piezoresistive Based Sensors, WO 2009/114,825.

M. Orthner and F. Solzbacher, Methods of Forming An Embedded Cavity For Sensors, WO 2009/114,818.

M. Orthner, F. Solzbacher and L. Rieth, Apparatus, System and Methods for Analyzing Pressure Sensitive

Devices, WO 2009/117,674.

Peer Reviewed Journal publications

M. Orthner, L. Rieth, S. Buetefisch, and F. Solzbacher, "Design, Simulation and Optimization of a

Novel Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor with Stress Sensitive Perforated Diaphragm for Wet Sensing and

Hydrogel Applications," IEEE Sensors, submitted for publication, 2010.

M. Orthner, L. Rieth, S. Buetefisch, and F. Solzbacher, "Development, Fabrication and

Characterization of a Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors with Integrated Stress Sensitive Perforated

Diaphragms," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, under external review, 2010.

M. Orthner, L. Rieth, and F. Solzbacher, "High Speed Wafer Scale Bulge Testing Apparatus for the

Determination of Thin Film Mechanical Properties," Review of Scientific Instruments, under external

review, 2010.

M. Orthner, L. Rieth, S. Buetefisch, and F. Solzbacher, "Hydrogel Based Piezoresistive Sensor

Arrays (2 2) for Metabolic Monitoring (in vitro)," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, In press, 2010.

G. Lin, S. Chang, H. Hao et al., “Osmotic Swelling Pressure Response of Smart Hydrogels Suitable

for Chronically Implantable Glucose Sensors,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 144, pp. 332 336,

2010.

M. P. Orthner, L. W. Rieth, and F. Solzbacher, "Design and Performance of an LPCVD Reactor for

the Growth of 3C Silicon Carbide," Journal of the Electrochemical Society, vol. 156, pp. D364 D369,

2009.

J. M. Hsu, L. Rieth, S. Kammer, M. Orthner, and F. Solzbacher, “Influence of Thermal and

Deposition Processes on the Surface Morphology, Crystallinity, and Adhesion of Parylene C,” Sensors and

Materials, Vol. 20, No.2, pp. 071 086, 2008.

Additional conference proceedings/poster presentations/M.S. thesis/Ph.D. dissertation available

references

Name Title (affiliation) Contact Information

Dr. Florian Solzbacher Prof. ECE/MSE Dir. of NanoFab (advisor) abm9bu@r.postjobfree.com 801-***-****

Dr. Loren Rieth Prof. ECE (PhD committee member) abm9bu@r.postjobfree.com 801-***-****

Dr. Jules Magda Prof. CFE/MSE (PhD committee member) abm9bu@r.postjobfree.com 801-***-****

Paolo Raugei Executive VP at Galileo Vacuum Systems abm9bu@r.postjobfree.com 404-***-****

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