Pat is a surface scientist and responsible for the XPS, SEM-EDS and Squid Magnetometer.

Pat joined CIF in July 2002. Prior to that we worked with, LSI LOGIC, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and US Air Force.

Pat completed his PhD in Chemistry from CSU in 1999 and has 14 publications in peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include PECVD of high-k dielectrics, metal and metal oxide films. He had also been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.

His other interests include backpacking with his family, photography and his dogs. As a former intelligence officer, no wonder he likes giving an ear to you. Are you listening Captain!!