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HAROLD E. BROWN
4281 Ridge Haven Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 459-6622
[email protected], [email protected]
EDUCATION
M.S., Industrial Engineering, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, Summer 2012
Thesis: “Improvement of Through-Thickness Thermal Conductivity of Fiber Reinforced
Composites by Stitching Carbon Nanotube Yarns.”
Member of Alpha Pi Mu: Industrial Engineering Honor Society
B.S., Physics, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, Spring 2006
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Thermal Management in Fiber Reinforced Composites, Thermo-Acoustics Coupling
Properties of Carbon Nanotubes, Carbon/Carbon Composites, Nanocomposites, Polymer
Composites, Acoustics, Loudspeakers
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC:
High Performance Material Institute (HPMI) at FAMU/FSU College of Engineering,
Tallahassee, FL, Research Assistant 01/2008 –01/2012
Thermal management/analysis of materials and applications using composites and
nanocomposites. Improved through-thickness thermal conductivity of fiber-reinforced
composites to resolve thermal load issues in electronics and structural applications.
Design and development of composites using carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn and
buckypaper. Equipment manager/supervisor over Laser Flash Apparatus (LFA-457) and
3D printers. Trained and supervised undergraduate and graduate students. Presented
lectures to undergraduate students on Rapid Prototyping.
Supervisor/Chief Technologist: Dr. Zhiyong (Richard) Liang
Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW),
Eglin AFB, FL, CO-OP Intern (SCEP) 05/2010 – 08/2011
Gain proficiency in binary image processing. Created a MATLAB image processing
graphical user interface (GUI) to aid in cohesive finite element method (CFEM) of
thermo-mechanical response in polymer-bonded explosives (PBX).
Supervisor: Dr. Yasuyuki Horie, Mentor: Dr. David Jeffcoat
Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX),
WPAFB, OH, Summer Intern (STEP) 05/2009 – 08/2009
Investigated thermal properties of carbon/carbon and carbon nanotube composites;
Improved thermal conductivity in carbon/carbon composites. Develop expertise in
characterization equipment (DSC, LFA, IR Thermal Imaging, AFM, XPS, and HRSEM)
Supervisor/Mentor: Dr. Angela Campbell
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PROFESSIONAL:
Eminent Technology, Tallahassee, FL, R&D Engineer 12/2003 – 05/2009
Manufacture, assemble, and test planar magnetic loudspeakers. Project Manager in
designing new loudspeaker products (LFT-16/LFT-12) and their RLC Circuits. Trained
and supervised new employees. Research and development for prototype loudspeakers
(TRW-17).
President: Bruce Thigpen
McDonalds, Tallahassee, FL, Shift Manager 5/2001 – 9/2003
Greet customers in courteous manner; Organize and attend staff meetings; Form shift
schedules; Supervise store; Process financial transactions and deposits involving large
sums.
PUBLICATIONS
Brown, H., Zimmer, M., Liang, Z., Zhang, C., Wang, B., Development of
Carbon/Carbon Composites with Through-Thickness Carbon Nanotube Yarns to Improve
Thermal Conductivity, International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (Proceedings)
2010
Brown, H., Campbell, A., Characterization of Carbon/Carbon Composites with
Through-Thickness Carbon Nanotube Yarns for Thermal Management Applications,
submitted to Minorities Leaders Program Review, AFRL/RX, September 2009
PRESENTATIONS
“Binary Image Processing Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Digitized Micrographs,”
presented by Harold Brown
08/2010 AFRL/RWME (H.E.R.D.)
Advisor: Dr. Yasuyuki Horie
“Carbon/Carbon Composites with Through-Thickness Carbon Nanotube Yarns to
Improve Thermal Conductivity,” presented by Harold Brown, Drs. Michael Zimmer,
Richard Liang, Chuck Zhang, Ben Wang
05/2010 International SAMPE Symposium in Seattle, Washington
Advisor: Dr. Zhiyong (Richard) Liang
“Development of Carbon/Carbon Composites with Through-Thickness Carbon
Nanotubes Yarns for Thermal and Structural Applications,” presented by Harold Brown
08/2009 AFRL Minority Leaders Winter Review, Atlanta, Georgia
09/2009 HPMI Weekly Seminar, Tallahassee, Florida
Advisor: Dr. Zhiyong (Richard) Liang
Rotary Woofer (TRW-17), presented by Bruce Thigpen and Harold Brown
Live Demonstrations at
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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, 2005, Denver, CO
Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) EXPO, 2006-7,
Denver, CO
Consumer Electronics Show (CES), 2007, Las Vegas, NV
Audio Engineering Society (AES) 125th Convention, 2008, San Francisco, CA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification. Feb 2011
3rd International Advanced School: Molecular Switching and Functional Materials,
5th International Symposium on Molecular Materials: Electronics, Photonics and
Spintronics. Rennes, France. Oct 2009.
- Awarded Fellowship
National Science Foundation (NSF) Summer Institute Short Course on “From
Nanoparticles to Nanocomposites: Processing, Performance and Toxicity.” Lowell, Mass.
Jun 2009
- Awarded Fellowship
North American Thermal Analysis Society (NATAS) 2 Day Short Course. Atlanta, GA.
Aug 2008
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