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Contact Information. Charter D. Stinespring Department of Chemical Engineering West Virginia University 304-293-2111 Ext. 2425 / 2426 charter.stinespring@mail.wvu.edu. I-V characteristics of strained-layer nano-thin 3C-SiC sensor. Experience / Expertise.
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Contact Information Charter D. Stinespring Department of Chemical Engineering West Virginia University 304-293-2111 Ext. 2425 / 2426 charter.stinespring@mail.wvu.edu
I-V characteristics of strained-layer nano-thin 3C-SiC sensor Experience / Expertise • PhD in Physics - Solid State Physics (experimental & mathematical modeling of magnetoelastic coupling) • 6 Years US DOE - High temperature corrosion, gas stream characterization and cleanup for gasification & combustion) • 9 Years Contract R&D - Electronic materials (CVD & plasma processes) • 18 Years WVU Chemical Engineering - Diamond, SiC, GaN, graphene for advanced electronics & sensors • Surface chemistry and characterization of high temperature and plasma processes (extreme environments)
Materials-Related Facilities and Other Assets • Surface and Materials Studies (SMS) Laboratory (308 ERB) • PHI 595 scanning Auger microprobe (SAM) - Interfaced to two ultrahigh vacuum growth systems - In-situ AES, RHEED, & LEED capabilities • PHI 5700 Multi-Technique ESCA System - Monochromated Al x-ray source - Standard Al & Mg Kα x-ray sources - Hemispherical electron energy analyzer - 30 μm minimum analysis spot - Differentially pumped ion gun • Molecular Imaging AFM / STM with mechanical and acoustical vibration isolation
Future Research interests in the Energy-Related Materials Area • Sensors for extreme environments - Materials development - Sensor fabrication (nano-thin films and complementary architectures) - Sensor characterization • Surface modification for energy efficiency (reduced friction / wear) - Novel surface chemistries at high temperature and pressure - Nano scale characterization of wear and friction mechanisms Conceptual Design: Buried Graphene Layer Sensors for Extreme Fossil Energy Environments