Computed Tomography

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Richard W. Rauser

PRofessional Profile

Self motivated, detail oriented, engineering professional with 20+

years national laboratory experience at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Well rounded, on projects with government agencies, academia, and

private industry. Expertise in the following areas:

Laboratory Management and Administration: Operations manager of

multi-million dollar Computed Tomography lab; experienced in

preparing proposals and budgets, and in marketing lab services to

customers. Experienced in implementing quality programs.

Technical Skills: Computed Axial Tomography world-class expert; 3D

Imaging Software; Non Destructive Evaluation; Material

Characterization; Certified Digital/Film Radiography &

Interpretation; Optical Microscopy/SEM; Machining and Fabrication

background.

Application Areas: Aerospace, Aircraft Engine Components,

Metallurgy, Metallography, Ceramics, Advanced Composite Materials,

and Biomedical Materials.

Published Author: Author or co-author on 28 journal articles and

tech briefs, and winner of the 1999 and 2012 "Outstanding Paper of

The Year" award from the American Society of Nondestructive Testing.

Awards: Exceptional Space Act award 7/25/13. For the development of

a significant scientific and technical contribution entitled

CT-CURS: Novel Software Method for Computed Tomography Cylinder Data

Unwrapping-Reslicing and Analysis.

Professional Experience

University of Toledo, Senior Research Associate/CT Operations

Manager May 2004-Present

Supported Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator program.

Developed CT technique and provided test data needed to select space

flight engine components.

Performed Computed Tomography damage assessment of NASA Space

Shuttle Challenger remains. Investigated wing damage unveiling

unseen propagation which led to catastrophic failure. Was

acknowledged nationally for outstanding contributions on Return to

Flight program.

Orchestrated outside biomedical research programs with Cleveland

Clinic and assisted in pinpointing locations of vertebrae implanted

GPS microchips for future child tracking.

Analyzed bio-materials on failed femur implants to provide cause and

effect conclusion for forensic investigation companies, resulting in

a new installation processes with significantly lower failure rates.

Integrated 3D imaging software into NASA Glenn Computed Tomographic

capabilities for advanced characterization of composites and

biomedical materials

Cleveland State University, Senior Research Associate

1993-2004

Collaborated with NASA Glenn researchers to develop new process

technology and Ultra Efficient Engine Technology.

. Collaborated with Pratt & Whitney and NASA Glenn engineers to develop

materials for high temperature and high efficiency ceramic composite

aircraft engines components.

. Solved headlight integrated circuit design problem using computed

tomography for Mercedes Benz resulting in a savings of over

$500,000.00.

. Evaluated "in service" aircraft components for Aging Aircraft and

Safety programs, resulting in longer lifespan for current fleet of

aircraft, and safer air travel.

. Solved leak issue on the F-16 fuel line, resulting in a new

fabrication process and higher margins of flight safety.

Sverdrup Technology Inc., Senior Technical Specialist

1985-1993

. Designed and developed microgravity on board space shuttle experiments

studying solidification/crystal growth.

. Laboratory manager Microgravity Metallographic & Optical Microscopy

lab

. Assisted in the design, development, and operation of the microgravity

electromagnetic levitation furnace and its accompanying 16 foot drop

tower.

. Set up, built, and made operational NASA Glenn's insitu dynamic

mechanical testing lab. Performed mechanical testing of advanced

composite engine materials.

. Radiography, ultrasonic, and acoustic emission testing of fatigued

composites.

American Gas Association, Research Technologist 1983-

1985

. Designed, developed and tested research pulse combustion gas fired

appliances.

General Electric Company, Junior Engineer Quality Control

1979-1980

. Performed quality auditing, inspecting and engineering functions of

processed materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management 1988-

1990

Dyke College, 3.85 GPA

Mechanical Engineering 1983-1985

Cleveland State University

Associate of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

1979-1982

Cuyahoga Community College

Professional Memberships

. American Society of Nondestructive Testing

. American Society for Metals

. American Society for Mechanical Engineers

. International Metallographic Society

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