Dr. Alan T. Male
Career
Summary
An experienced metallurgical and manufacturing research manager
with extensive experience in conducting applications-oriented research
and development on various aspects of melting and deformation processing
of a wide variety of metals and alloys. An internationally recognized
expert on friction, lubrication, and microstructure/property effects
in metalworking operations. Over fifty technical publications and
sixteen patents in this field. Perhaps best known for work on the
development of the Ring Compression Test, now a widely adopted standard
technique for studying friction under conditions of bulk plastic
deformation.
Experience in development and teaching of Total Quality Awareness
training program. Seven years experience in teaching metallurgy
and manufacturing processes courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate
levels at University of Birmingham, England. Acted as leader of
U.S. Task Force on Solid State Bonding, US-USSR Cooperative Program
in Science and Technology in Special Electrometallurgy. Received
the 1989 Frederick W. Taylor Research Medal from the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers in recognition of research successes for
improving manufacturing processes. Received Westinghouse Science
and Technology Center 1991 Outstanding Innovation Award. Served
as President of North American Manufacturing Research Institution
of Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 1988-89. Served as an International
Director on Board of Directors of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
from 1991 through 1999 and held the elected position of President
of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for 1997 and 1998. Appointed
as Honorary Consultant Professor, Harbin Institute of Technology,
Harbin, China.
Experience
ANVIL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Lexington, KY. 2003-Present.
2003-Present. President
Personal company providing manufacturing and metallurgical engineering consulting services.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY. 1996-Present.
1996-Present. Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
1996-2002. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies.
1996-2002. Director, Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Systems
(UK Center for Manufacturing).
As Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, was responsible
for the approval of all external research proposal development from
the College of Engineering, and represent the college on University
Research Advisory Boards. Interacted with and supported the efforts
of the Office of Sponsored Project Development and the Office of
Sponsored Projects Administration in expanding research activity
in the college. Oversaw all the graduate programs within the College.
As Director of the Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Systems
(CRMS), was responsible for the management of a multi-million dollar
recurring state budget and for the management of a 68,000 square
foot facility containing laboratories, computer facilities, off-campus
TV delivery equipment, and offices. CRMS has been renamed UK Center
for Manufacturing. The center continues to be an interdisciplinary
manufacturing modernization center with the mission: to conduct
scholarly research in the broad area of manufacturing; to transfer
manufacturing technology to Kentucky's industry; to conduct educational
programs which enhance the capabilities of Kentucky's manufacturing
workforce. Currently the programs are operated by 7 faculty, 24
professional employees, 7 support staff, and a number of graduate
students and temporary employees.
CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Johnstown, PA. 1992-1996
1992-1996. Principal Technical Manager.
Provided technical leadership and expertise on particular materials
and their manufacturing processes utilizing a high level of technical
knowledge. Assisted Manager of Forming Department in management
of Department, development of technical expertise and capabilities,
and definition of technical agenda for Department. Also was responsible
for development of new projects/clients through proactive business
development, as well as technology transition and implementation
of results from current projects by initiating and maintaining high
level contact with current or prospective clients within both government
and industry. Additionally, was responsible for program management
of thermomechanical processing initiative. Also served as a member
of the Corporate ISO 9000 "Tiger Team."
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, PA. 1968-1991
1970-1991. Manager; Advanced Processing, Science & Technology
Center.
Managed group of 8 engineers and 7 technicians, representing an
annual budget of approximately $3M. Initiated and conducted corporate
research and development programs in metals processing and fabrication.
Interacted closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel
at Westinghouse plants. Also acquired and managed contracts from
various government agencies. Activities have included programs on
copper, aluminum and multifilamentary low and high temperature superconducting
wire processing; rapid solidification strip casting for production
of amorphous and crystalline materials; induction melting and casting
of non standard alloys; powder metallurgy processing, including
development of dynamic compaction for consolidation of rapidly solidified
particulate materials; diffusion bonding; and laser, electron beam
and arc welding. Developed finite element modeling capability for
studying problems in solidification and large plastic deformation.
Periodically taught Westinghouse management course "Supervisory
Skills Training" to professional and management personnel.
Also very actively involved in formulating, organizing and teaching
"Total Quality Awareness Training" program to all personnel
on site.
1968-1970. Supervisor; Air Force Experimental Metals Processing
Facility, Astronuclear Laboratory. (Permanently located at Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base).
Supervised resident team of two engineers, five technicians and
one secretary, with a contract budget of approximately $250,000/year.
Acted as principal investigator operating contract in same facility
as Air Force technical contract monitor, thus gaining considerable
experience in operating government contracts within a customer environment.
Responsible for investigating problems associated with both the
melting and deformation processing of aerospace materials.
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, England. 1960-1967
1960-1967. Lecturer; Department of Industrial Metallurgy.
Responsible for teaching courses on metallurgy of metal processing
at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Also taught courses
on diffusion theory and heat treatment, and on industrial management
science. Acted as tutor to undergraduate students and as thesis
advisor to several postgraduate students. Supervised research investigations
into: ausforming and other thermomechanical treatments of alloy
steels; effect of hot working on grain coarsening of steels containing
aluminum and nitrogen; and thermal craze cracking of cast iron automobile
brake drums. Gained experience in student teaching practices and
postgraduate student development. Developed appreciation of university
administrative processes.
In addition to University teaching and research activities, acted
as Metallurgical Consultant to a number of industrial establishments.
These activities primarily involved ferrous forging processes, ferrous
and non ferrous heat treatment, and metallurgical failure analysis.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D., Industrial Metallurgy, University of Birmingham, England.
(1962).
B.Sc.(Hons), Industrial Metallurgy, University of Birmingham, England.
(1958).
Fellow, Institute of Materials, London, England.
Registered Professional Engineer #21375-E, State of Pennsylvania.
Registered Professional Engineer #21222, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Chartered Engineer, Great Britain. (Equivalent to PE in USA).
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
American Welding Society.
ASM International -- Fellow Member, Life Member
Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining-- Fellow Member.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers -- Fellow Member, Life Member
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