Education:

• Ph.D. Metalurgy, 1989, Massachusetts Institute of Tecynology
• M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, 1981, University of Cincinnati
• B.S. Metallurgical Engineering, 1979, University of Cincinnati

Current Projects:

• Advanced Turbine Systems
• National Ignition Facility
• Carbon-Carbon Impact Shells

Brief Synopsis of Research Activities:

• Developing a quantitative test method for impact characterization of fail safe critical components
• Investigating the Fracture mechanics behavior of nuclear graphites
• Developing and characterizing alternative carbon-carbon composite materials for the nuclear space power program

Research Interests:

• Thermal Barrier Coatings
• Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics of Carbons and Metals
• Advanced Structural Materials

Honors and Activities:

• Member of Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Sigma Mu, and Sigma Xi, Honor Societies
• Member and Secretary of Oak Ridge Chapter of American Society for Metals International

Patents:

• Romanoski, G. R., and T. D. Burchell, "Reinforced Threads and Lugs in Composite Articles," Patent Pending

Publications: