Clyde Albert Jr. Barry Stoute, Ph.D.
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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• P.Eng. Eligible
• Rocket and Space Propulsion
• Plasma Physics: Generation, Diagnostics
• Programming
• Computer Aided Design and Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Quantum and Particle Physics
• Nanotechnology, MEMS, Optomechanics, Material Engineering
• Proficient in conversational French
PROGRAMMING SKILLS
• CATIA V5: Mechanical Design, and Finite Element Analysis
• MATLAB: Simulink, Control Systems, and Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Maple: Partial Differential Equations
• LabVIEW: Instrumentation
• AutoCAD: Mechanical Engineering Drafting
• C++: Numerical Analysis
• ANSYS: Computational Fluid Dynamics
• COMSOL Multiphysics
• Windows XP/Vista/7
• Linux Ubuntu 12.10
• Microsoft Office 2007/2010
TRAINING
Thermal-Vacuum Chamber Environmental Control
• Volume of Chamber: 2-meter diameter by 3-meter length
• Temperature Range: -40 to +80 Centigrade
• Pressure: Between 10^(-5) Torr and 10^(-9) Torr
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Doctor of Philosophy, Space Engineering, York University (09/2009 – 12/2013)
Concentration: Plasma Propulsion
Dissertation: Hybrid Electric Thruster using Gas Mixtures
Master of Applied Science, Engineering Physics, McMaster University (09/2006 – 12/2008)
Concentration: Optical Engineering
Thesis: Fiber Optic Temperature and Vibration Sensors for Steel Industry
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University (09/2002 – 05/2006)
Concentration: Aerospace and Vehicle Systems
RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Researcher (09/2015 – Present)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON
• Research and development in Computational and Experimental Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Fuel Conversion
• Grant Proposal applications such as Ontario Research Fund and MITACS
• Group discussions with grad students and support their thesis
• Group discussions with the undergrad students in the capstone project on plasma simulation and experimentation
Sub-Contractor (08/2015 – 09/2015)
AJW Group, Montréal, QC
• Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Instrumentation/Programming - LabVIEW and MATLAB
• Technical Writing - Test Procedures.
• HP 8583 Spectrum Analyzer.
• Microwave Generator: Magnetron, Gyrotron.
• Calibration of DMMs using Fluke 5250, 5215A, and 5720 power generating equipment.
• Avtron Hydraulics Calibration.
• Thermotron 7800+ Operator.
Research Consultant (02/2015 – 09/2015)
Self-Employed, Stoney Creek, ON
• Provided engineering advice for mechanical engineering students: Machine Design
• Provided advice and engineering expertise related to fluid dynamics in Medicine: Cardiovascular System and Neurology
• Research and Develop using MATLAB, CATIA, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD
02/2015 – 09/2015
Postdoctoral Fellow (Short-Term) (01/2014 – 06/2014)
York University, Toronto, ON
• Research and develop in electric thrusters: electrothermal, electrostatic, and electromagnetic thrusters.
• Research in nuclear fission: CANDU reactors.
• Research in nuclear fusion: Magnetic & Inertial Confinement.
• Research in energy harvesting: thermionic converters, pyroelectric converters.
Test Engineer (06/2011 – 11/2013)
Thoth Technology Inc., Toronto, ON
• Operated 2-meter diameter by 3-meter length thermal vacuum chamber
• Controlled temperature for various equipment under high vacuum (<10^(-5) Torr)
• Verified test equipment is operating at specifications
Ph.D. Researcher (09/2009 – 11/2013)
York University, Toronto, ON
• Research in plasma propulsion which includes electrothermal, ion, and magnetoplasmadynamic propulsion.
• The focus of the research is design and build miniaturize plasma thruster for nanosatellites. The maximum power allocated to the thruster is 20 W with an Isp of 500s or more.
• The goal has been achieved by combining the Ion and MPD propulsion technologies.
• The thruster was simulated using MATLAB, Maple, and CATIA.
• Tested the thruster using thermal vacuum chamber under medium vacuum (10^(-2) to 1 Torr) and high vacuum (<10^(-5) Torr) conditions.
Internship: Industrial Research in Vibration Measurements (09/2006 – 11/2008)
ArcelorMittal Dofasco/McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
• Collected data using Fiber Optic Vibration Sensor
• Analyzed data using MATLAB
• Programmed vibration sensor using LabVIEW to correlate to the Dofasco Steel Industry environment 09/2008 – 11/2008
Research Assistant
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
• Performed research and development in fiber optic temperature and vibration sensors using optomechanical methods. Worked with 1060nm and 1550nm lasers, classes I-IIIa (old system)
• The work is developed for the Hamilton Steel Industry: Dofasco.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher
Oxford Learning, Ancaster, ON (02/2015 – 07/2015)
Courses: Grade 11/12 Math and Physics
• One-on-One tutoring in Math and Physics for High School students who needed help.
• Students come to the centre on a weekly basis, and they get help in their homework. In addition, students come in for preparation for tests and exams.
Private Lecturer
Self-Employed, Stoney Creek, ON (01/2015 – 08/2015)
Courses: College/University Level Math, Physics, and Engineering
• Privately lecture and tutor math, physics, and mechanical engineering courses for students attending Mohawk College and McMaster University.
• Regularly tutor students at libraries on the subjects they request help.
Teaching Assistant (09/2009 – 04/2013)
York University, Toronto, ON
Courses: Environment; Light and Sound; Energy
• Led tutorials and labs for undergraduate students in Natural Science courses.
Teaching Assistant (09/2006 – 04/2008)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Courses: Introduction to Engineering Physics
• Provided tutorials for undergraduate students in Engineering Physics.
• Actively corrected exams and papers for professors in the engineering physics program.
Teaching Assistant (01/2004 – 04/2006)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
Courses: Solid Mechanics, Programming C++, Thermodynamics, Laplace Transformations and Partial Differential Equations, Theory of Machines, Modeling and Simulation in Mechanical Engineering
• Marked quizzes and provided tutorials for mechanical engineering professors.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Science Instructor (10/2010 – 05/2013)
Let’s Talk Science, Toronto, ON
• Engage with the students from elementary to high school students on scientific activities.
• Teach students about physics, biology, and chemistry.
• Teach class sizes of 15 – 30 students at a time.
PUBLICATIONS
Stoute, C. A. B., Quine, B., Design and Testing of Low Cost Miniature Ion Thruster for Nanosatellites, Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal, 30 September 2015, 61 (1), 1-8 10.5589/q15-009
Stoute, C. A. B., Gaber, H., Bodarenko, D., Abdel Rihem, A., RF-Assisted DC Single Beam Plasma Generation for Multi-Beam Nuclear Fusion, Submitted to Physics of Plasmas (American Institute of Physics)
Stoute, C. A. B., Quine, B., Low-Power Low-cost Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster using Ar-He and N2-He Gas Mixtures in a Scramjet Nozzle, Submitted to Transactions on Plasma Science
Gabbar, H. A., Zhang, L., Stoute, C. A. B., Boafo, Emmanuel, Bondarenko, D., Simulations of High-Current Plasma Beam by Continuum and Statistical Mechanical Models, Accepted to World Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 1 Mar 2016
Moores, J.E., Carroll, K.A., DeSouza, I., Sathiyanathan, K., Stoute, B., Shan, J., Lee, R.S., Quine, B., The small reconnaissance of atmospheres mission platform concept, part 2: design of carrier spacecraft and atmospheric entry probes, Int. J. of Space Science and Engineering, 2014, 2 (4), 345-364
Bodarenko, D., Gabbar, H., Stoute, C. A. B., Engineering Design of Plasma Generation Devices using Elmer Finite Element Simulation Methods, Submitted to Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal
Gabbar, H. A., Stoute, C. A. B., Bondarenko, D., Tarsitano, N., Abdel Rihem, A., Sirakov, S., Menashi, S., Plasma Generation Testing for Nuclear Applications (Nuclear Fuel conversion and Neutron Source Development), In-Progress
Stoute, C. A. B., Simulation of the Enhanced Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster for Interstellar Flight, 2014 100 Year Starship Symposium, Proceedings 18 – 21 September 2014, Published June 2015
Stoute, C. A. B., Quine, B., Brown, S., Khazarie, S., RF Electrothermal Propulsion Testing Using N2-He Gas Mixture in Low-Temperature Plasma, 12th Annual Australian Space Science Conference, National Space Society of Australia Ltd., Proceedings 24 – 26 September 2012, Published June 2013, 978-0-9775740-6-3
Moores, J.E., Carroll, K.A., DeSouza, I., Sathiyanathan, K., Stoute, B., Shan, J., Lee, R.S., Quine, B., The Javelin Concept: A Swarm of Scientific Microprobes to the Clouds of Jupiter in 2030, 45th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 17-21 March 2014, The Woodlands, Texas, LPI Contribution No. 1777, p.1418
PRESENTATIONS
Stoute, C. A. Barry (2014): Simulation of the Enhanced Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster for Interstellar Flight. Paper presented at the 2014 100 Year Starship Symposium in Houston, Texas, United States.
Stoute, C. A. Barry (2012): RF Electrothermal Propulsion Testing Using N2-He Gas Mixture in Low-Temperature Plasma. Paper presented at the 12th Annual Australian Space Science Conference at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.