Mechanical Assistant

Location:

Belcamp, MD, 21017

Salary:

$85,000

Posted:

June 07, 2012

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Resume:

Matthew Abrams

**** ****** *** **. *******, MD 21017

443-***-**** *******.******@*****.***

Seeking challenging glass engineering work. Skills in optical systems, troubleshooting, and analysis. Experience with fractography and mechanical testing. Willing to relocate anywhere in US.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering The Pennsylvania State University, 2004

Thesis: Crack Propagation and Fracture in Chemically Tempered Glass

GPA: 3.42

M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering The Pennsylvania State University, 2001

Thesis: Chemical Ion Exchange Processing and Properties of an Engineered Stress Profile Soda Lime Silica Glass GPA: 3.34

B.S with Honors in Materials Science & Engineering The University of Florida, 1998

Senior Project: Development and Construction of a Prototype Microwave Ash Analysis System

GPA: 3.41

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Full-time Lecturer at Towson University: August 2007 – Present

Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences Department. Supervisor: Dr. David Schaefer

• Explained optical and mechanical systems to both physics students and non-scientific audiences using engineering drawings and PowerPoint presentations.

• Built and tested optical physics demonstrations using glass fibers, lenses, mirrors, sensors, etc.

• Participated in technical laboratory research, maintained and configured lab equipment.

Systems Designer and Experimental Technician: January 2008 – October 2009

NSS Space Elevator Team. Supervisor: Bert Murray

• Designed optical and mechanical systems to focus and direct laser light from fiber systems.

• Analyzed intensity and geometry of light beams travelling through optical components.

• Designed glass components to meet thermal, mechanical, and optical performance standards.

Postdoctoral Researcher at the US Army Research Laboratory: August 2004 – August 2008

Weapons and Materials Research Directorate. Supervisor: Dr. Jerome T. Tzeng

• Used finite element models and simulations to analyze transient mechanical, electrical, and thermal stresses.

• Presented scientific briefings for high-level military and civilian audiences using Microsoft Office.

Graduate Assistant at The Pennsylvania State University: June 1999 – August 2004

Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Supervisor: Dr. David J. Green

• Developed and assessed glass materials analysis techniques.

• Performed mechanical tests to verify fracture strength and reliability in components.

• Administered safety and hazardous materials handling concerns for a working lab.

• Purchased, maintained, and reconfigured laboratory and computer equipment.

Matthew Abrams 443-***-**** Resume Page 2

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:

Prediction of crack propagation and fracture in residually stressed glass as a function of the stress profile and flaw size distribution. M. B. Abrams and D. J. Green. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Volume 26, Issue 13, 2006. Pages 2677-2684

Prediction of stable crack growth geometry in residually stressed glass. M. B. Abrams and D. J. Green. The International Journal of Fracture, Volume 130, Number 2, 2004, Pages 601-615

Residual stress measurement in ion-exchanged glass by iterated birefringence and etching. M. B. Abrams, J. Shen, and D. J. Green. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Volume 32, Issue 3. May 2004.

Fracture behavior of engineered stress profile soda lime silicate glass.

M. B. Abrams, D. J. Green, and S. J. Glass, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Volume 321, Issues 1-2, Pages 10-19. June 2003.

REFERENCES:

Bert Murray

Engineer, Lockheed Martin

2933 Pinewick Road

Ellicott City, MD 21042

Phone: 410-***-****

Email: *******.******@****.***

Dr. James Overduin

Assistant Professor, Physics Dept.

426B Smith Hall, Towson University