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Darrel's major research and development interests
are in the area of ultrasonics, including inspection system design,
phased array ultrasonics, and ultrasonic inspection techniques. In
the first of these areas, Darrel has aided in the ongoing
development of an ultrasonic inspection system for automated
transducer characterization. Interests in phased arrays include
inspection techniques and system integration with current automated
c-scan hardware. He has helped to integrate a phased array system
with an existing 3-axis c-scan system allowing phased array hardware
to be used in conjunction with existing automation. In the area of
inspection techniques he has carried out research utilizing
different ultrasonic surface wave techniques to evaluate material
conditions including machining damage and case hardening.
Expected graduation: PhD in Materials Science and
Engineering, May 2010
Undergraduate education: B.S. in Materials
Engineering with NDE minor, Iowa State University, Dec. 2002
Major Professor: Bruce Thompson
(Updated
9/9/09)
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