Rick Reidy

Materials Science and Engineering

Distinguished Teaching Professor

Associate Department Chair

Discovery Park E108

About

Ph.D., Penn State, Metals Science and Engineering, 1992
Thesis: Defect Structure and Electronic Behavior in Ceria-Stabilized Zirconia
M.S., Penn State, Metals Science and Engineering, 1988
Thesis: A Study of Electrical Properties in Polymer-Carbon Composites
B.A., Rice University, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 1983

Supercritical Processing of semiconductor materials
Synthesis and characterization of novel porous ceramics for dielectric, sensor and energy applications
Ultra-low k dielectrics
Anti-bacterial films and wound care materials
Flexible body armor materials
Electron microscopy and small angle neutron scattering of silica aerogels
Properties of photochromic and thermochromic oxides
Transport and corrosion properties of high temperature ceramics
Liquefied gas-powered vehicles and power systems

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Sematech Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference, Organizing Committee, (2008-present)
International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) Front End Processes- Surface Preparation Technical Working Group (2003-present)
Co-Chair Interconnect Surface Preparation Focus Team (2005-present)
Testimony-US House subcommittee on the role of nanotechnology in the US (2003)
Metroplex Research Consortium for Electronic Devices and Materials, Steering Committee (2002-present)

Johns Hopkins University-Applied Physics Laboratory, Physical Science Invention of the Year Flexible Body Armor (2004)
Semiconductor Research Corporation Summer Faculty Fellow (2001)
University of North Texas Summer Research Fellow (1998, 1999, 2000)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education Award of Excellence (1998)
Office of Naval Technology Postdoctoral Fellow (1992-1994)
Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Fellow (1990-1992)