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GEORGE Y. BAAKLINI
OFFICE: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Cleveland, Ohio 44135; Tel 216-433-6016
email -- George.Y.Baaklini@nasa.gov
Mobile 216-789-6683
Technical expertise: Mastered in optical instrumentation and nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technologies, experimental mechanics and test methods development, and material behavior characterization for improved aerospace propulsion and energy storage systems. State of the art facilities established are computed tomography, radiographic monitoring, thermal and ultrasonic, thermoelastic stress analysis, and rotating engine components simulator health monitoring. Technologies managed include space electronics, wireless NDE, laser diagnostics, optical communications, nanophotonics and robotics.
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| Chief, Optical Instrumentation
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EDUCATION
- DRE 1991 Cleveland State University; Doctorate in Civil Engineering - Structural Mechanics; " X-ray Attenuation Measurements for High-Temperature Materials Characterization and In-Situ Monitoring of Damage Accumulation"
- MSCE 1981 Cleveland State University; Master of Science in Civil Engineering-Applied Mechanics; "The Effect of Stress on Ultrasonic Pulses in Fiber Reinforced Composites"; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1980 CSU.
- Over 100 classes of continuing education and training; LANGUAGES: English, French, Latin, Arabic, and Aramaic.
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CAREER SUMMARY
Chief, Optical Instrumentation and NDE Branch (over 25 professionals; 2003-Present): Research and technology areas:
Optical diagnostics techniques including particle imaging velocimetry, Rayleigh scattering, laser diagnostics, and pressure sensitive paint, for collecting flow information in high-temperature environment of aircraft engine compressor systems, turbulent jets, two-phase flow, and pressure distribution. NDE methods and physics-based models for inspection, health monitoring, and life estimation. This includes acoustic emission, eddy current, ultrasonic guided techniques, radiography, thermography, and tomography. Micro-optics and nanotechnologies: Quantum sensing and communications, and laser/optical tweezers. Mobile photonic devices & embedded fiber optics, e.g., Low power and robust sensor platforms/rovers and fiber Bragg gratings.
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| NDE group leader of 10 professionals (1994-2002): Development of innovative NDE methods for advanced materials /composites combining NDE, experimental mechanics, & life prediction. Supported by $1.5M/yr in projects. GRC representative in conducting technical programs & in solving technical problems at other NASA centers, other government agencies, engine companies, and many consortia. Mentored faculty and interns and minority students. |
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| HITEMP Project Manager of 18 person/year in advanced test methods (1991-2002): Developed critical plans, managed $1M/yr in procurement, and made major scientific contributions as a HITEMP Team Leader for mechanical testing, high temperature sensors development, & NDE, resulting in improved components with better durability & reduced operating costs.
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Research Scientist (1987-2002): Recognized world leader for in-situ NDE, first to improve definition of PMC and CMC failure mechanisms via in-situ acousto-ultrasonics and x-ray microfocus radiography.
- Developed first-of-a-kind rotating engine component simulator with capacitance and thermoacoustic sensors and methodologies for propulsion health monitoring and lifing of engine components up to 10,000 rpm and 1200 ?F
- Developed first-of-a-kind digital radiography facility to monitor failure mechanisms during loading of composites
- Established world-class, state-of-the-art micro computed tomography facility for NDE of engine components
- Improved silicon nitride manufacturing and sintering resulting in 3X scatter reduction and 60% increase in strength
- Enabled certification of silicon nitride balls in hybrid bearings for SSME LOX Turbopump
- Saved expensive, long-lead-time test pieces in 4-year cooperative LeRC/P&W compressor ring program
- Developed unique thermoelastic stress analysis for Ti- and Ni-based alloys and thermal wave imaging for composites
- Technical monitor for many grants contracts and cooperative agreements totaling over $20M.
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PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
- Requested Advisor for Ph.D./DRE Dissertations (4) MS Theses (7) and Graduate Projects (8)
- Courses taught: Physics, math, strength of materials, graduate courses in NDE at CSU, invited short courses at JHU
- Journal Editorial Boards; Symposia, Conferences and Sessions Organizer and Chair; Outreach; NASAWIDE and GRC
- Publications (over 200); 11 Books Ed., 2 Book Chapters, 37 Journal Articles & TP, 135 NASA TM and CP, and 18 Tech Briefs
- Over 100 National and International Presentations and Invited Tutorials/Lectures on Three Continents
- Research Council, Technical & Award Committees Participant in ASTM, SPIE, ASNT, ACers, ASM, ASME, and IGTI.
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SELECTED AWARDS
- NDE Lifetime Achievement Award SPIE March 2006; RTF–STS 114 Group Achievement Awards 2005
- 8 Best Paper Awards; 04 SPIE, 03 ASNT, 02 SPIE, 00 SPIE, 99 ASNT, 93 RS Division, 92 SIB Branch, 1991 Eng. Sc. Div. ACS.
- 4 QSI, 30 Special Achievement/Performance, 8 Group Achievements, and 8 Team and Mentoring Awards
- Manned Flight Awareness Team Award (1996) for contributing to the successful flight of STS-70.
- Keynote Speaker; October 19-22, 1994, American Ceramic Society Pacific Coast Regional Meeting, Los Angeles, CA
- Keynote Speaker; June 4-6, 1990, NASA MSFC, ASNT, and U.S. Army Missile Command, MSFC, AL.
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