_{Research interests}

• Physics of materials
• Physical ceramics and metallurgy
• Electrical and dielectric properties of materials
• Structural property relationships
• Ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics
• Mesoscopic/nanometer physics, and the effects of disorder on phase transformation
• Relaxation and dynamics in glassy systems
• Actuators, transducers, and applied acoustics
• Electrical and transport properties of conducting oxides
• Polymers for functional applications

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Honors and awards

• 2007: Fellow, American Ceramic Society
• 2002: Chairman of Spring and Fall Meetings, Electronics Division, American Ceramic Society
• 2001: Secretary-elect, Electronics Division, American Ceramic Society
• 2000: Chairman, 12th International Symposium on Ferroelectrics, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• 1997-98: First Place, Ceramagraphic Contest, American Ceramic Society
• 1997: Paper of the Year, American Ceramic Society
• 1996: Paper of the Year, American Ceramic Society
• 1995: Named ONR Young Investigator; Xerox Faculty Developmental Award

Professional affiliations

• American Ceramic Society, Member (1982-Present)
• American Physical Society, Member (1987-Present)
• Materials Research Society, Member (1993-Present)
• Microscopy Society of America, Member (1993- Present)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Member (1998- Present)

Education

• 1991: Ph.D., Solid State Science, Pennsylvania State University
• 1987: M.S., Ceramic Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla
• 1984: B.S., Ceramic Engineering/Chemistry, University of Missouri-Rolla