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Materials Engineering Overview - Overview PDF - PowerPoint - Podcast

Jeff Kohli

Senior Research Scientist
Corning Incorporated
Corning, NY

 

1986 - BS Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
1987 - MS Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
1991 - Ph.D. Glass Science, Alfred University
Research & Development
"Concentrate on learning the fundamentals of your discipline, be rigorous with the scientific method and exercise your creativity."


"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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