Bio
Chase is an experimentalist focused on linking in-situ process monitoring of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) parts to ex-situ characterization and mechanical properties for qualification and certification. He joined the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) in 2018 and is currently a Technical Professional in the Deposition Science and Technology group. His AM experience includes processing, component design, parameter development, and data analytics of Laser-PBF and Electron Beam-PBF systems.
Professional Experience
- 2026 - Present: Technical Professional
- 2023 - 2026: Associate Technical Professional
- 2019 - 2023: Assistant Technical Professional
- 2018 - 2019: Technical Intern, ORAU
Awards
- 2026, Jan: US Patent No. 12533731
- 2025, Dec: Significant Event Award, HFIR Irradiation Capsule Campaign
- 2022, Sep: ORNL Technology Transfer Team Award, Science and Technology
- 2020, Sep: ORNL Research Accomplishment Team Award, Science and Technology
- 2020, Sep: US Patent No. 11458542
- 2020, Nov: Significant Event Award, Framatome Channel Fastener
- 2022-2026 FY: ORNL Innovation Award, Peregrine Technology Licensing
Education
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UTK
- B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, UTK
- B.S., Mathematics, UTK
Publications
September 2025
Journal: Materialia
August 2025
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Processes
August 2025
ORNL Report