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February 29, 2016

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Derrick D. Stokes, Ph.D.

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Chula Vista, California 91913

Mobile: 601-***-**** ● Email: actqyv@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE:

As an early professional, I aspire to continually develop the essential knowledge, tools and skillsets that will enable a successful career as a Metallurgical Engineer. My goal is to cultivate said skills so that I may have a profound, yet positive, impact on the technological community. EDUCATION:

Graduate:

Aug. 2010-Aug. 2015 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Ph.D.: Materials Science

Ph.D. Dissertation: “The Investigation of Accumulative Roll Bonding for Processing Ti/Al Multilayered Composite Targets for Perforation Testing”

Committee Members: Dr. Viola L. Acoff, Dr. Paul G. Allison Dr. Mark E. Barkey, Dr. J. Brian Jordon, Dr. Charles A. Monroe and Dr. Mark L. Weaver

Graduation Date: August 1st 2015

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.63

Aug. 2010-May 2013 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama M.S.: Metallurgical Engineering

M.S. Project: “The Effects of Varying Ballistic Parameters on the Failure Behavior of Ti/Al Multilayered Composites Subjected to Perforation Testing”

Committee Members: Dr. Viola L. Acoff, Dr. Stanley E. Jones and Dr. Mark L. Weaver

Graduation Date: May 3rd 2013

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.60

Undergraduate:

Aug. 2005-May 2010 Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi B.S.: Physics

Minor: Chemistry

Graduation Date: May 8th 2010

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.59

Apr. 2009-June 2009 Mandarin Chinese Language and Cultural Abroad Study Fu Jen Catholic University, Hsin Chuang, Taiwan

WORK EXPERIENCE:

July 2015 – Present UTC Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California Staff R&D Engineer

• Oversee and manage a variety of novel projects geared towards the technological advancement of nacelles. Page 2 of 8

• Employ failure analysis techniques to determine a root- cause analysis (RCA) for metallographic failures within nacelle systems.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Research (Internal):

Aug 2010 – Present The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Dept. of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (MTE) Graduate Research Assistant (Acoff Research Group)

• Analyze the development of Metallic Laminate

Composites (MLC’s) for structural, defense, and

aerospace applications

Graduate Research (External):

June 2014 - Aug 2014 Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, New York Metallurgy and Structures Group

• Utilized failure analysis techniques to investigate various corrosion and other metallurgical failures

June 2011 - Aug 2011 Corning Incorporated, Corning, New York Reliability and Mechanical Science Group

• Investigate novel techniques for collecting strain data via non-contact, non-destructive methods

June 2010 - Aug 2010 Corning Incorporated, Corning, New York Specialty Materials (Gorilla Glass) Group

• Investigated the effects of glass composition and drop surface on mobile devices using simulated drop testing Undergraduate Research (Internal):

Aug 2007 – May 2010 Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Department of Physics, Atmospheric Science & Geosciences Undergraduate Research Assistant (Walters Research Group)

• Studied the fundamentals of material science & eng.

• Assisted with various material science & eng. projects Aug 2005 – May 2007 Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Department of Physics, Atmospheric Science & Geosciences Undergraduate Research Asst. (Williams Research Group)

• Studied lasers and fiber optics

• Helped develop an eye safe L.I.D.A.R.

Undergraduate Research (External):

June 2009 - Aug 2009 Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania Research Experience for Undergraduates

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• Investigated matrix toughness on composite fracture behavior June 2008 - Aug 2008 Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Research Experience for Undergraduates

• Studied paint systems (coatings) for military vessels

• Ran adhesive and environmental tests on coating samples June 2007 - Aug 2007 Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Research Experience for Undergraduates

• Investigated carbon nanotube facilitated electromigrated break junctions

• Studied the electrical properties of carbon nanotubes

(CNT’s) and break junctions

June 2006 - Aug 2006 Northrop Grumman, Pascagoula, Mississippi Research Experience for Undergraduates

• Studied fiber optic applications on military vessels

• Collected data to study the candela intensity of metal halide lamps

June 2005 - Aug 2005 Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Research Experience for Undergraduates

• Learned how to separate and detect amino acids through means of Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)

MENTORSHIP:

Graduate:

Aug. 2012-Present The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tide Together Peer Mentor

• Serve as an engine to help 1st year graduate students adjust to the new found rigors of graduate school

June 2012 - Aug 2012 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama MTE Graduate Mentor for REU Students

• Develop and supervise research projects for REU students Aug. 2011-Present The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Graduate Ambassador (College of Engineering)

• Assist in recruitment of prospective graduate students for The University of Alabama Graduate School

Aug. 2011-Present The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Department Recruiter (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering)

• Assist in recruitment of prospective undergraduate/graduate students for the Dept. of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Page 4 of 8

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

COURSES TAUGHT:

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Fall 2012-Aug. 2015 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama MTE 373 - Physical Metallurgy (Lecture)

• Assist with instructing students on the introductory principles of physical metallurgy.

Fall 2011- Aug. 2015 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama MTE 373 - Physical Metallurgy (Lab)

• Assist with laboratory experiments which involve the introductory principles of physical metallurgy.

SKILLS: Proficient in a variety of characterization techniques such as: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, and Light Optical Microscopy. Also proficient in Fractography, and Failure Analysis.

HONORS/AWARDS:

Professional: The University of Alabama Alumni Association for the Greater San Diego area

[Treasurer] (2015-2017)

Graduate: Graduate Student Assn. [UA VP of Research & 3MT Competition] (2014-2015) African American Graduate Student Assn. [UA Chapter Treasurer] (2014-2015) Graduate Student Assn. [UA VP of Research & Travel Grants] (2013-2014) African American Graduate Student Assn. [UA Chapter President] (2013-2014) Southern Regional Education Board [UA Chapt. Vice Pres.] (2013-2014) Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholar (2012) African American Graduate Student Assn. [UA Chapter President] (2012-2013) 3rd in Alabama LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Research Conf. [Engineering] (2012) African American Graduate Student Assn. [UA Chapter Vice Pres.] (2011-2012) The University of Alabama Graduate School Ambassador (2011) ALSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Ph.D. Fellow (2010)

Corning Incorporated Ph.D. Fellow (2010)

The National GEM Consortium Ph.D. Fellow (2010)

Undergraduate: Jackson State University Lackey Scholar (2010) Jacksonian Award of Distinction [Jackson State University] (2010) Georgia Institute of Technology FOCUS Scholar (2010) 3rd in Aspiring Physicians & Research Science Conf. [Nanotechnology] (2010) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated [JSU Chapter Financial Sec.] (2009-2010) 1st in National Society of Black Physicists Conf. [Material Physics] (2009) 1st in HBCU-UP National Research Conf. [Nanotech] (2008) Society of Physics Students [JSU Chapter Treasurer] (2008-2009) 2nd in LSMAMP Research Conference [Physics] (2008) Ronald E. McNair Scholar (2007)

Science & Engineering Alliance Scholarship Recipient (2007) Page 5 of 8

STANDING COMMITTEES:

Graduate: UA Information Technology Committee [Graduate Student Rep.] (2013-2014) UA Graduate Council [Student Representative] (2013-2014) UA Graduate Council [Student Representative] (2012-2013) PROFESSIONAL AFFIILIATIONS:

Professional: Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Graduate: Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Golden Key International Honour Society

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)

African American Graduate Student Association (AAGSA) ALSAMP Bridge to Doctorate

The National GEM Consortium (GEM)

Undergraduate: National Society of Black Engineers National Society of Black Physicists

Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society)

Society of Physics Students

Ronald E. McNair Scholar

Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Society

Alpha Chi National College Honors Society

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated

Louis Stokes MS Alliance for Minority Participation Science & Technology Access to Research and Graduate Education (STARGE) COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

Professional:

1. Blue Heart Workshop, San Diego CA (Nov. 2015)

2. BAPAC Youth Summit, San Diego CA (Oct. 2015)

Graduate:

1. Alpha Kappa Alpha ASCEND College Readiness Program, Jackson MS (Apr. 2015) 2. Alabama Power “iCan” Field Trip, Tuscaloosa AL (Apr. 2014) 3. The University of Alabama “Night at the Museum”, Tuscaloosa AL (Feb. 2014) 4. The University of Alabama “Leadership, Education, Action and Diversity Summit” {UA LEADS} Conference, Tuscaloosa AL (Feb. 2014)

5. “Through the Schoolhouse Doors” Symposium, Tuscaloosa AL (Sept. 2013) 6. The University of Alabama “Engineering Day”, Tuscaloosa AL (Oct. 2013) 7. Alabama Statewide GEM Grad Lab, Tuscaloosa AL (Sept. 2013) 8. Oakdale Elementary School, Tuscaloosa AL (Feb. 2013) 9. The University of Alabama “Night at the Museum”, Tuscaloosa AL (Feb. 2013) 10. The University of Alabama “Engineering Day”, Tuscaloosa AL (Oct. 2012) 11. Engineering demo for various Montgomery High Schools, Tuscaloosa AL (June 2012) 12. City of Tuscaloosa Tornado Clean up, Tuscaloosa AL (Apr. 2012) 13. Northridge High School, Tuscaloosa AL (Apr. 2012) 14. Westlawn Middle School, Tuscaloosa AL (Nov. 2011) Page 6 of 8

PUBLICATIONS:

1. D. D. Stokes, S.E. Jones, V.L. Acoff. The Effects of Varying Ballistic Parameters on the Ballistic Limit of Ti/Al Multilayered Composites, in review. 2. D. D. Stokes, G. E. Williams, S.E. Jones, V.L. Acoff. The Effects of Varying Ballistic Parameters on the Observed Failure Mode in ARB-Processed Ti/Al Multilayered Composites, in review. 3. D. D. Stokes, O. Rodriguez, P.G. Allison, V.L. Acoff. ABR-Processed Ti/Al Multilayered Composites Subjected to Quasi-static Loading, in review. 4. W. Walters, H. Shih, D. Stokes; An Innovative Certification Program That Prepares Undergraduate Student for Engineering Research, Proceedings of Frontiers in Engineering Education Conference, FIE October 2009. October 2009, San Antonio, TX CONFERENCES:

Professional:

1. The Institute on Teaching and Mentoring Conference, Arlington, VA. (Oct. 2015) Graduate:

1. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Conference, Anaheim, CA. (Mar. 2015) 2. Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Conference, Orlando, FL. (Mar. 2015) 3. National Society of Black Physicist Conference, Baltimore, MD. (Feb. 2015) 4. The Institute on Teaching and Mentoring Conference, Atlanta, GA. (Oct. 2014) 5. National Black Graduate Student Association Conference (NBGSA), Baton Rouge, LA. (May 2014) 6. The University of Alabama African American Graduate Student Association (AAGSA) Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa AL. (Apr. 2014)

7. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Conference, Nashville, TN. (Mar. 2014) 8. Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Conference, San Diego, CA. (Feb. 2014) 9. The Institute on Teaching and Mentoring Conference, Arlington, VA. (Oct. 2013) 10. The University of Alabama African American Graduate Student Association (AAGSA) Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa AL. (Apr. 2013)

11. Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Mar. 2013) 12. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) President’s Diversity Luncheon, Birmingham AL. (Jan. 2013) 13. The Institute on Teaching and Mentoring Conference, Tampa, FL. (Oct. 2012) 14. The University of Alabama African American Graduate Student Association (AAGSA) Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa AL. (Apr. 2012)

15. Alabama LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Spring Conference, Auburn, AL. (Apr. 2012) 16. Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Conference, Orlando, FL. (Mar. 2012) 17. Alabama LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Winter Conference, Birmingham, AL. (Jan. 2012) 18. Corning Incorporated Research Conference, Corning, NY. (Aug. 2011) 19. Alabama LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Spring Conference, Montgomery, AL. (Apr. 2011) 20. National Black Graduate Student Association Conference (NBGSA), Columbia, SC. (Mar. 2011) 21. Alabama LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Winter Conference, Birmingham, AL. (Jan. 2011) 22. National GEM Consortium Conference, Washington, DC. (Aug. 2010) 23. Corning Incorporated Research Conference, Corning, NY. (Aug. 2010) Undergraduate:

1. Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientist Conference, Cleveland, OH. (Mar. 2010) 2. Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Oct. 2009) 3. Penn State, Applied Research Laboratory Research Conference, State College, PA. (Aug. 2009) 4. National Society of Black Physicist Conference, Nashville, TN. (Feb. 2009) 5. Innovative STEM Conference, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD. (Mar. 2008) Page 7 of 8

6. Historically Black Colleges and University-Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Research Conference, Atlanta, GA. (Oct. 2008)

7. National Society of Black Physicist Conference, Washington, DC. (Feb. 2008) 8. Cornell University Summer Intern Research Conference, Ithaca, NY. (Aug. 2007) 9. Historically Black Colleges and University-Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Research Conference, Washington, DC. (Oct. 2007)

10. Science and Engineering Alliance Student Technical Conference, Gaithersburg, MD. (Oct. 2007) 11. National Society of Black Physicist Conference, Boston MA. (Feb. 2007) 12. Northrop Grumman Summer Intern Research Conference, Pascagoula, MS. (Aug. 2006) 13. National Society of Black Physicist Conference, San Jose, CA. (Feb. 2006) 14. Historically Black Colleges and University-Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Research Conference, Baltimore, MA. (Feb. 2006)

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REFERENCES:

Viola L. Acoff, Ph.D. [Graduate Advisor]

Associate Dean

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

The University of Alabama

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Quinton L. Williams, Ph.D.

Dept. of Physics and Astronomy (Chair)

Howard University

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