Mark Palmer

Experience

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  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Jan 1996 - Nov 1997

  Postdoctoral Associate and Adjunct Assistant Professor

  Supervised Students (3 Graduate and 7-15 Undergraduate, per Semester) Conducting Industrially Sponsored Solder Research. Wrote Proposals to Continue Program. Participated in NCMS Lead-Free Solder Program. Investigated Methods to Prevent or Eliminate White Residues Without Using 111 TCE Cleaners. Examined Thermomechanical Fatigue of Pb-free Solder Alloys. Investigated Creep Behavior of Higher Temperature Solder Alloys. Supervised the Writing of HTML Based Report and Multimedia Presentation for Consortium. Assisted in Development of Interactive Version of Chemistry of Materials I and II. Taught Second Semester Version of Studio Chemistry of Materials I. Led Recitation Sections of Approximately 35 Students in Chemistry of Materials II. Supervised (2 graduate students and 3 undergraduates) Developing Computer Based Courseware for 3 Courses. Developed and Taught Internet Training Sessions for Faculty and Staff. Assisted with Computerization of Department Offices and Laboratories. Authored or Co-authored Six Papers/Presentations Based on Teaching. Show less

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Nov 1997 - Jun 2001

  Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

  Supervised Undergraduate Projects on Forming Solder Joints through Sintering (thus lowering processing temperature), Thermal Fatigue Analysis Design, Recycling of Populated Circuit Boards, and Cast Cell Simulation Prototype. Received $100,00 from NSF for exploratory study focusing on sintered solder joints and $30,000 from Jeffrees Trust to Initiate Work in Microstructrual Simulation.Developed a Statics-based course for all engineering freshmen which included: the appropriate linear algebra, communication skills, business principles, and Visual Basic programming. Developed Materials Science Course for second semester freshmen, where at the end of the course students were able to make design decisions based on experimental data, evaluate alternative materials and processing techniques, and communicate their findings. Received NSF Funding ($40,000) to develop CD-based resources for students and faculty, as well as integrate a laboratory experience into the course. Encouraged Use of TI-89 or equivalent on tests and homework so students could learn at a higher level. Show less

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  Kettering University

  Jul 2001 - Nov 2017

  Research Activities in the Following Areas: low temperature Sn-Ag-X solder joint production, thermal fatigue test methods, Sn whisker and intermetallic formation, and microstructural evolution in metals.Improved engineering materials, introduction to manufacturing, strength of materials and freshman orientation courses. Courses had extensive web presence and emphasized active learning. Used computers extensively in the classroom and laboratory to ensure student success.Participated and held leadership roles in service activities at both the department and university levels. Show less

  • Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering

    Jul 2004 - Nov 2017

  • Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering

    Jul 2001 - Jun 2004