ASM International Boston Chapter is announcing the
Executive Committee Officers for 2022 - 2023
Chair: Dr. Krassimir Marchev
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Dr. Krassimir G. Marchev is Professor of Advanced Manufacturing at College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. He is also Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Programs at CPS. Dr. Marchev holds an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Materials Science and Solid State Chemistry from Northeastern University.
Dr. Marchev returned to NEU after a long and enjoyable career in industry, where he served as Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of OptoGlo Inc., Director of Innovations of Milara Inc., and Senior Scientist and Team leader at the South Boston Innovation Center of P&G-Gillette. His expertise in materials nano-engineering, advanced product and technology development, physical metallurgy and surface science, were instrumental to the development of some of the most advanced Gillette blade edges such as the Fusion ProGlide. As a member of the Executive committee of AVS conferences on Surface engineering (ICMCTF) he edited a number of volumes published by Elsevier scientific. For a decade, he shared his expertise at various panels at the National Science Foundation. Currently, Prof. Marchev is a member of the Executive committee of the Boston chapter of the American Society of Metals. Dr. Marchev has supervised and mentored many NEU coop students while in Academia and industry. |
Vice-Chair: Dr. Hugues “H” Francois-Saint-Cyr
Dr. Hugues “H” Francois-Saint-Cyr focuses on Industrial Business Development Management in the Materials Science Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He spent 15 years as a Senior Scientist teaching and training groups worldwide on electron-, ion- and x-ray-based techniques. He earned a B.S in Chemistry and an M.S in Physics from France, a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the School of Optics in Orlando and finished his academic journey at the Medical School at Harvard.
From metallurgy to semiconductors, from fiber optics to LED materials, from glass-ceramics to geological sciences, or from biomineral to biomedical applications, H believes that when manufacturers and users work together, problematics are tackled more efficiently, and science ultimately wins.
As H refocuses on the US territory, he can now invest more time in local scientific communities, such as the ASM Boston local chapter, and mentor young materials engineers and scientists.
After correlative microscopy, reading, hiking and playing badminton are H’s other passions.
From metallurgy to semiconductors, from fiber optics to LED materials, from glass-ceramics to geological sciences, or from biomineral to biomedical applications, H believes that when manufacturers and users work together, problematics are tackled more efficiently, and science ultimately wins.
As H refocuses on the US territory, he can now invest more time in local scientific communities, such as the ASM Boston local chapter, and mentor young materials engineers and scientists.
After correlative microscopy, reading, hiking and playing badminton are H’s other passions.
Secretary: Dr. Ozan Ozdemir
Dr. Ozan Özdemir is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering of Northeastern University (NU), and he is an all-around expert with a decade of experience in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) and a background in multiphase high velocity flows. He has heavily focused on the design and optimization of CS processes for material deposition efficiency, manufacturing rates, and product quality. Dr. Özdemir’s research is actively funded by the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, and Industrial Partners. His research has yielded numerous publications with over 350 citations in CSAM related topics and has co-edited and co-authored the textbook “Practical Cold Spray” (2021). Furthermore, he teaches Additive Manufacturing and advises Capstone Design students at Northeastern University. Dr. Özdemir is also an active member of the scientific and engineering community and serves as a member of the Training Committee of the ASM International Thermal Spray Society and a member of the Executive Committee of ASM International Boston Chapter..
Treasurer: Dr. Santosh Jha
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Dr. Santosh K. Jha is currently the Director (R&D/Admin.) & Business Manager of Surmet Corp., an advanced specialty materials solution company, headquartered in Burlington, MA. Dr. Jha joined Surmet Corp. as a Materials Scientist in August 2002. Here, working with a group of scientists and engineers, he focused on the development of ALON and Spinel Optical Ceramics. His job responsibilities at Surmet include overseeing and managing multiple R&D programs sponsored by Surmet, the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. In this capacity, Santosh has helped Surmet carry out R&D programs worth over $110 million.
Santosh has over 20 years of R&D experience and has published more than 45 research papers in the areas of high temperature materials such as titanium aluminides and thermal barrier coatings, optical ceramics, and specialty coatings. Prior to joining Surmet in August 2002, Santosh worked at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. With a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, Santosh also had the privilege of working as a Visiting Scientist at the KFA, Juelich, Germany as recipient of the prestigious Indo-German DLR fellowship. Santosh is an active member of the Boston Chapter and had the honor to serve as its Chair in 2007-2008. He also has served 7 terms as Treasurer and, as a testimonial to his excellence and tireless commitment to the Chapter, he hopes to serve for this 8th term. |