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- Alfred Zinn, German
a.zinn@rl.ac.uk +44 1235 446396 +44 1235 445068 Space
Science and Technology Department Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory Chilton Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0QX UK |
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Background
Dr. Alfred A. Zinn (Germany); married to Kim Nguyen, one daughter, Hannah.
"After my Ph.D in Chemistry at the Philipps-University of Marburg, I spent 5 years at the University of California at Los Angeles (USA). During that time, I worked on microelectronic metallization processes, metal CVD, formation and stabilization of magnetic nano-particles, including all standard surface/UHV analysis techniques, and synthesis/characterization of Mercuracarborand Host-Guest-Complexes. In addition, I had the opportunity to gain experience as lecturer and coordinator/instructor of the laboratory classes in chemistry."
"Subsequently, I joined Ultramet, a small research oriented company in the San Fernando Valley (Northern Los Angeles). Ultramet focuses on R&D of advanced high temperature and ultra-high temperature materials (ceramics, metals, composites) e.g.: ceramic and metallic reticulate foams, catalyst systems (automotive, ignition, combustion, turbine, etc), electronic coatings and for environmental protection, lubrication, high emissivity and biocompatible materials, CVD/CVI of metal/ceramic coatings (liquid and solid rocket fuel thrust chamber coatings), thermal protection systems, light weight precision optical reflectors."
"In the last three years, I worked in the Thermal Protection Systems Group at The Boeing Company. My focus was placed on the development of advanced TPS Systems and components such as high emissivity coatings (e.g. for X-37), highly reflective coatings, coatings for porous fibrous rigid and flexible insulation systems as well as advanced thermal insulation for the Space Shuttle and new ways of assessing thermal heat transfer of such materials (high temperature step diffusivity methodology/high emissivity properties determination) and was involved in the trouble-shooting of for example the environmental systems of the International Space Station."
"The
concept represents a
new approach to effectively tackle and solve complex problems and technological
issues for modern science and technology. Future technological breakthroughs
will only be able via a concerted team approach, since current and future
problems and technologies are so complex that only a number of experts that are
able to think and communicate interdisciplinary can address all the intricacies
of a given issue. Such a team approach has to be such that personal advancement
takes place through group advancement and unselfish behaviour. Such a work
environment has to be created to overcome excessive competitiveness so prevalent
in the current world economy. The
program will change
how research is done. The friendships that have been forged during such a period
of intense working together will be lasting. Once we are back in our individual
European countries, the close ties will continue and allow more effective
research throughout Europe for decades to come. Frequent
and similar programs
over the years together with follow-on meetings would keep the close interaction
and would ensure that the research community will grow together more closely and
will influence society at large. We hope that this approach will spread and
become the norm rather the exception."
