 Jeff Kohli
Senior Research Scientist
Corning Incorporated
Corning, NY
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 1986 - BS
Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
1987 - MS
Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
1991 - Ph.D.
Glass Science, Alfred University |
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Research &
Development |
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"Concentrate on
learning the fundamentals of your discipline, be rigorous with
the scientific method and exercise your creativity." |
Kohli:
"Well, I'm involved in research and development of new glass compositions
for new products. I work on glass compositions for plaque glass used in
liquid crystal displays, and glass for fiber optic applications."
Typical Day
7:00 AM -
Breakfast, watch news, prepare for work day.
8:00 AM - Arrive at work between 8:00 & 8:30 AM.
9:00 AM - Meetings, lab work or team based activities
12:00 PM - Lunch, typically 12:20-1:00 PM
1:00 PM - Meetings, lab work or team based activities
4:00 PM - Creative time between 4:00 and 6:30 when office is
quiet.
6:00 PM - Leave work between 5:30 & 6:30 PM.
7:00 PM - Time with family, summer outdoor activities.
Career Experience:
- Corning Inc., Senior Research Scientist/Sr. Engineer
- Schott
Glass Technologies, Scientist
- Galileo Electro-Optics, Engineer
Internships and Coops:
- 1985: Lab
Technician/Exchange Student, Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg Germany
Honors
and Awards:
Dean's List, Keramos (Ceramic Engineering Honor Fraternity)
Best
Preparation: "Sound
education of ceramic and glass materials. Presentation of technical work
at conferences. Mentoring with successful scientists and engineers."
Getting
First Job: "Recommended
by Thesis advisor and a fellow student who had recently taken a job with
the employer, followed by successful telephone and on site interviews."
Advice:
"Concentrate on learning the
fundamentals of your discipline, be rigorous with the scientific method
and exercise your creativity."
Memberships:
The American Ceramic Society,
Society of Glass
Technology
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