SUMMARY
  • Research Scientist with nine years of experience in Research and Higher Education Industries architecting, designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions using MBA and PhD. skills and education.
  • Extensive experience in thin film growth and characterization, particularly ceramics, semiconductors, and materials for clean energy. Skilled in developing measurement tools and materials utilizing a wide range of thin film deposition techniques.
  • Strong research track record resulting in 21 publications (of which seven as first author), two patents, and 18 conference presentations.
  • Delivered a Six Sigma project resulting in a Net Present Value of $11 million and a 3% increase in yield for Johnson and Johnson.
  • Experienced in the management of large mission-critical projects for FDA approvals.
  • Skilled in requirements gathering and analysis, roadmap definition and lifecycle management, project planning, leadership and mentoring, contract management, strategic technology analysis, and partner relationship management.
    • SKILLS

    Business : Lean production, Process analysis and improvement, Project management, MS Office products.

    Engineering : Bulk analysis techniques (XRD, TEM), Design of experiments, Electrical and magnetic property measurements, Photolithographic patterning, Physical vapor deposition, Surface analysis techniques (XPS, AES, SEM, AFM, TOFMS), Optical analysis techniques (FTIR, Raman), Neutron scattering.

    EDUCATION
    2004 - 2008 PhD. in Materials Science
    Stanford University, Stanford, CA in collaboration with the University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands: research done at Stanford, coursework done at University of Twente, diploma University of Twente Graduated cum laude
    1999 - 2004 Master of Business Administration
    University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands Specialization in Technology and Management Title of thesis: GAMBIT – A feasibility study on the automation of the production of PTCA catheters Graduated cum laude
    1998 - 2004 Master of Science in Applied Physics
    University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands Specializations in Inorganic Materials Science and Low Temperature Physics Title of thesis: Toward electric field effect devices in correlated oxide systems Graduated cum laude
    SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
  • W. Siemons et al., Origin of charge density at LaAlO3-on-SrTiO3 hetero-interfaces: possibility of intrinsic doping, Physical Review Letters, Volume 98 (2007) page 196802.
  • W. Siemons et al., Experimental investigation of electronic properties of buried heterointerfaces of LaAlO3 on SrTiO3, Physical Review B, Volume 76 (2007) page 155111.
  • W. Siemons et al., Dependence of the electronic structure of SrRuO3 and its degree of correlation on cation off-stoichiometry, Physical Review B, Volume 76 (2007) page 075126.
  • W. Siemons et al., Tetragonal CuO: End member of the 3d transition metal monoxides, Physical Review B, Volume 79 (2009) page 195122.
  • W. Siemons et al., Dielectric-permittivity-driven charge carrier modulation at oxide interfaces, Physical Review B, Volume 81 (2010) page 241208(R).
    • PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
    2010 - present Post-Doctoral Researcher
    Materials Science and Technology, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
  • Investigated the behavior of magnetism at interfaces with neutron scattering techniques.
  • Performed research to enhance the electronic properties of oxide materials for energy applications.
  • Wrote five research proposals for instrument time and funding, four were accepted.

    • 2009 - 2010 Post-Doctoral Researcher
    Physics Department, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  • Responsible for development of the research on thermoelectric materials (clean energy), to be carried out over a two year period. Developed advanced thermoelectric tools and materials in collaboration with research groups worldwide.
  • Obtained a $140,000 grant from the Dutch Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) to perform research abroad.
  • Provided program oversight and management for all projects and services impacting the lab by mentoring 2 graduate and 4 undergraduate students, which has resulted in 5 scientific publications and the filing of 2 patents.
  • Increased collaboration between Stanford University and UC Berkeley physics research groups.

    • 2005 - 2008 Graduate Student
    Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Advisors: Prof. M.R. Beasley and Prof. T.H. Geballe
  • Corresponded and collaborated with scientists from other universities regarding development of new and innovative ways to measure material properties of very thin films.
  • Provided support in the Stanford University Nano-characterization Laboratory (SNL) by training and assisting university students to perform experiments on XPS and AES equipment and maintaining the equipment.
  • Supervised and coached 2 undergraduate students and 4 interns.

    • 2004 - 2005 Process Engineer
    Cordis Europa N.V. (a Johnson & Johnson company), Roden, the Netherlands
  • Performed a feasibility study (project Gambit) for the automation and relocation of the production of PTCA catheters resulting in relocation of some production lines and partial automation. Net Present Value of the project was $11 million.
  • Analyzed, designed, and optimized production processes to manufacture PTCA catheters resulting in reduction of the cycle time by 10% and a reduction of the changeover time by 25%.
  • Planned and supervised test runs, and submitted test results to the FDA for the development process of FIRE STAR and DURA STAR catheters.
  • Executed part of the Lean Manufacturing PTCA project by the Six Sigma methodology for Johnson & Johnson resulting in annual savings of $400,000.
  • Analyzed failure data and recommended corrective action to prevent reoccurrence of problems resulting in a 3% increase in yield.
  • Facilitated regular communication between marketing and quality assurance to bridge gaps in quality testing requirements.

    • 2003 - 2004 Research Scientist
    MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands Advisors: Prof. D.H.A. Blank, Prof. H. Hilgenkamp and Prof. H. Rogalla
  • Fabricated devices to analyze electric field effects in correlated oxides.

    • 2002 - 2003 Research Scientist
    Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Advisor: Prof. T.H. Geballe
  • Investigated the synthesis of the high temperature superconductor YBa2Cu4O8