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Bio

Brief Synopsis of Research Activities:

• Developing a quantitative test method for impact characterization of fail safe critical components
• Investigating the Fracture mechanics behavior of nuclear graphites
• Developing and characterizing alternative carbon-carbon composite materials for the nuclear space power program

Research Interests:

• Thermal Barrier Coatings
• Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics of Carbons and Metals
• Advanced Structural Materials

Education

• Ph.D. Metallurgy, 1989, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, 1981, University of Cincinnati
• B.S. Metallurgical Engineering, 1979, University of Cincinnati

Professional Affiliations

Member of Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Sigma Mu, and Sigma Xi, Honor Societies

Member and Secretary of Oak Ridge Chapter of American Society for Metals International

Trademarks and Patents

Romanoski, G. R., and T. D. Burchell, "Reinforced Threads and Lugs in Composite Articles," Patent Pending.

Publications