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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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