Inamori School of Engineering
William C. LaCourse
Prof Glass Sci/Stat Unit Head
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| Alfred University Contact Info |
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Hall Glass Science Eng. 2-17 |
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Ceramics Unit Head |
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607.871.2466
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| Education |
B.S.: Engineering Science
SUNY at Stonybrook, 1966
M.S.: Materials Science
SUNY at Stonybrook, 1967
Ph.D.: Materials Science
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969
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| Background |
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Areas of Concentration
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Sol-gel processing of glasses and ceramics
Chalcogenide glass fibers
Mechanical properties of glasses
Surface modification techniques
Glass fiber-composition development
Mixed alkali effect
Glass defects and durability
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Current Research
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Accelerated ion-exchange strengthening of float glass
Bio-active and bioresorbable materials
Chalcogenide and fiber optic materials
Defects in glazes
Scratch resistance of glasses and coatings
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