Board Members & Committee Chairs
Interested in General Information about SVC? Click the link and contact SVC.
Interested in Joining a Technical Advisory Committee or Standing Committee? Contact a Committee Chair.
Interested in Forming a New Technical Advisory Committee? Contact the Technical Director.
Interested in Getting Involved? Contact a Board Member.
Q: Interested in General Information about SVC?
A: Contact SVC by E-mail, Fax, or Phone
Society of Vacuum Coaters
71 Pinon Hill Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122-1914 U.S.A.
Phone: 505/856-7188; Fax: 505/856-6716
E-mail: svcinfo@svc.org
A: Contact SVC Management Personnel by E-mail
Executive Director: Vivienne Harwood Mattox
E-mail: viviennemattox@svc.org
Executive Manager: Yvonne Swartz
E-mail: yvonne@svc.org
Marketing and Communications Manager: Beth Strong
E-mail: publications@svc.org
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Q: Interested in Joining a Technical Advisory Committee or Standing Committee?
A: Contact one of the Program Committee Chairs.
Year noted is the first year the individual began serving as chair.
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2012 Program Committee Chair
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Wolfgang Decker, VAST FILMS, Ltd.
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2010
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E-mail: w.decker@vastfilm.com
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2012 Past Program Committee Chair
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Ladislav Bárdos, Uppsala University
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2010
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Ångström Laboratory
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E-mail: ladislav.bardos@angstrom.uu.se
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2012 Assistant Program Committee Chair
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Scott G. Walton, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
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2010
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202/767-7531 Fax 202/767-3553
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E-mail: scott.walton@nrl.navy.mil
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Technical Director
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Carl M. Lampert, Star Science
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2009
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707/794-0333, Fax 707/794-0323
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E-mail: cmlstar@sonic.net
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Optical Coating Co-Chair
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Bryant Hichwa, Sonoma State University (retired)
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2005
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707/785-1922
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Optical Coating Co-Chair
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Ulrike Schulz, Fraunhofer Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF
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2007
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49/3641 807 344 Fax 49/3641 807 601
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E-mail: ulrike.schulz@iof.fraunhofer.de
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Optical Coating Co-Chair
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James N. Hilfiker, J.A. Woollam Co., Inc.
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2007
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402/477-7501 Fax 402/477-8214
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Emerging Technologies Co-Chair
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Clark Bright, 3M Company
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2008
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520/746-7061 Fax 520/746-7070
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E-mail: cibright@mmm.com
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Emerging Technologies Co-Chair
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Chris H. Stoessel, Southwall Technologies Inc.
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2008
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650/798-1242 Fax 650/798-1403
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Emerging Technologies Co-Chair
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Carlo Misiano, Romana Film Sottili SRL
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2007
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39/064 423 0163 Fax: 39/064 423 0163
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Tribological and Decorative Coating Chair
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Roel Tietema, Hauzer Techno Coating Europe BV
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2004
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31/77 3559741 Fax 31/77 3969 798
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E-mail: rtietema@hauzer.nl
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Tribological and Decorative Coating Assistant Chair
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Jolanta Klemberg-Sapieha, École Polytechnique de Montréal
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2005
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514/340-5747 Fax 514/340-3218
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E-mail: jsapieha@polymtl.ca
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Large Area Coating Chair
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Michael Andreasen, Vacuum Edge
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2001
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707/365-7433 Fax 707/455-7310
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Large Area Coating Assistant Chair
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Johannes Strümpfel, VON ARDENNE Anlagentechnik GmbH
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2002
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Plasma Processing Chair
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Adriana Creatore, Eindhoven University of Technology
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2008
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Phone: 31/402 474 223 Fax: 31/402 456 442
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E-mail: m.creatore@tue.nl
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Plasma Processing Assistant Chair
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Scott G. Walton, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
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2002
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202/767-7531 Fax 202/767-3553
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E-mail: scott.walton@nrl.navy.mil
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Plasma Processing Assistant Chair
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James Bradley, University of Liverpool
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2009
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41/151 794 4545 Fax 41/151 794 4540
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E-mail: j.w.bradley@liverpool.ac.uk
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High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS) Chair
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Arutiun P. Ehiasarian, Sheffield Hallam University
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2009
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44/114 2253 646 Fax 44/114 225 3501
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E-mail: a.ehiasarian@shu.ac.uk
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High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS) Assistant Chair
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2009
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49/531 2155 602 Fax 49/531 2155 900
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E-mail: ralf.bandorf@ist.fraunhofer.de
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High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS) Assistant Chair
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Jolanta Klemberg-Sapieha, École Polytechnique de Montréal
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2009
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514/340-5747 Fax 514/340-3218
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E-mail: jsapieha@polymtl.ca
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Coatings for Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage and Related Processes Chair
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Carl M. Lampert, Star Science
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2008
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707/794-0333, Fax 707/794-0323
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E-mail: cmlstar@sonic.net
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Coatings for Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage and Related Processes Assistant Chair
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Ric Shimshock, MLD Technologies LLC
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2008
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650/938-3705 Fax 650/938-3113
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E-mail: ricshimshock4mld@aol.com
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Coatings for Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage and Related Processes Assistant Chair
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Claes G. Granqvist, Uppsala University
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2008
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46/18 4713067 Fax 46/18 50 0131
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Coatings for Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage and Related Processes Assistant Chair
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Michael Andreasen, Vacuum Edge
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2008
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707/365-7433 Fax 707/455-7310
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E-mail: michael.andeasen@vacuumedge.com
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Coatings for Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage and Related Processes Assistant Chair
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David Sanchez, Materion
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2010
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954/261-2120 Fax 414/289-9805
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E-mail: david.sanchez@materion.com
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| Wolfgang Diehl, Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST |
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| E-mail: wolfgang.diehl@ist.fraunhofer.de |
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| Tim Gessert, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | 2011 | ||
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| E-mail: tim.gessert@nrel.com |
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Vacuum Processes and Coatings for Biomedical Applications Chair
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David Glocker, Isoflux Incorporated
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2009
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585/349-0640 Fax 585/349-0642
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E-mail: dglocker@isofluxinc.com
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Vacuum Processes and Coatings for Biomedical Applications Assistant Chair
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Hana Baránková, Uppsala University, Sweden
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2009
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46/18 471 3118 Fax 46/18 471 5810
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E-mail: hana.barankova@angstrom.uu.se
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Vacuum Processes and Coatings for Biomedical Applications Assistant Chair
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Ludvik Martinu, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada
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2009
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514/340-4099 Fax 514/340-3218
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E-mail: ludvik.martinu@polymtl.ca
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| WebTech Roll to Roll Coatings for High-End Applications Co-Chair | |||
| Alberto Argoitia, JDSU Flex Products Group | 2011 | ||
| 707/525-6830 Fax 707/525-7537 | |||
| E-Mail: alberto.argoitia@jdsu.com | |||
| WebTech Roll to Roll Coatings for High-End Applications Co-Chair | 2011 | ||
| Chris Stoessel, Southwall Technologies | |||
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| E-mail: stoessel@attglobal.net | |||
| WebTech Roll to Roll Coatings for High-End Applications Co-Chair | |||
| Nicolas Schiller, Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, Germany | 2011 | ||
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Heuréka Session Organizer
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Ladislav Bárdos, Uppsala University, Sweden
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2003
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46/18 4713034 Fax 46/18 4715810
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E-mail: ladislav.bardos@angstrom.uu.se
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Heuréka Session Organizer
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Hana Baránková, Uppsala University, Sweden
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2003
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46/18 4713118 Fax 46/18 4715810
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E-mail: hana.barankova@angstrom.uu.se
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Education Committee Chair
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S. Ismat Shah, University of Delaware
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2004
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302/831-1618 Fax 302/831-4545
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E-mail: ismat@udel.edu
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Future Sites Committee Chair
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Pamela Luecke, SAGE industrial sales, inc.
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1996
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605/722-5570 Fax 605/722-0985
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E-mail: pamluecke@aol.com
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Strategic Planning Committee Chair
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Frank T. Zimone, Angstrom Sciences
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2006
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412/469-8466 Fax 412/469-8511
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Nominating Committee Chair
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H. Angus Macleod, Thin Film Center, Inc.
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2010
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520/322-6171 Fax 520/325-8721
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E-mail: totsmartin@aol.com
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Corporate Sponsor Committee Chair
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Ludvik Martinu, École Polytechnique
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2010
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514/340-4099 Fax 514/340-3218
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Awards Committee Chair
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Jim Seeser
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2006
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Investment Committee Chair
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Edward J. Wegener, Heraeus Materials Technology LLC
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2003
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480/961-5830 Fax: 480/452-8470
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Finance Committee Chair
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Michael Andreasen, Vacuum Edge
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2005
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707/365-7433 Fax 707/455-7310
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Student Sponsorship Committee Chair
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Ludvik Martinu, École Polytechnique
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2000
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International Relations Committee Co-Chair
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Ric Shimshock, MLD Technologies LLC
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2005
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650/938-3705 Fax 650/938-3113
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E-mail: ricshimshock4mld@aol.com
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International Relations Committee Co-Chair
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Wolfgang Diehl, Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST)
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2008
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49/531 2155 515 Fax 49/531 215 5901
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E-mail: wolfgang.diehl@ist.fraunhofer.de
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Exhibit Committee Chair
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Dan Castilleja, DHF Technical Products
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2011
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800/331-6401 Fax 323/722-6467
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E-mail: dan@dhfco.com
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Young Members Committee Chair
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Adriana Creatore, Eidhoven University of Technology
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2011
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31/402 474 223
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Q: Interested in Forming a New Technical Advisory Committee?
A: Contact the Technical Director
| Carl M. Lampert, Star Science |
| 707/794-0333, Fax 707/794-0323 |
| E-mail: cmlstar@sonic.net |
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Q: Interested in Getting Involved?
A: Contact one the members of the Board of Directors or the Executive Director.
Years denote the term of members of the Board of Directors.
| President | ||
| Frank T. Zimone, Angstrom Sciences | 2010-2012 | |
| 520/322-6171 Fax 520/325-8721 | ||
| E-mail: fzimone@angstromsciences.com | ||
| Past President H. Angus Macleod |
2010-2012 | |
| Thin Film Center, Inc. |
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| 520/322-6171 Fax 520/325-8721 | ||
| E-mail: angus@thinfilmcenter.com | ||
| Vice President | ||
| Ludvik Martinu, École Polytechnique | 2010-2012 | |
| 514/340-4099 Fax 514/340-3218 | ||
| E-mail: ludvik.martinu@polymtl.ca | ||
| Treasurer | ||
| Michael Andreasen, Vacuum Edge | 2011-2013 | |
| 707/365-7433 Fax 707/455-7310 | ||
| E-mail: michael.andreasen@vacuumedge.com | ||
| Secretary | ||
| Hana Baránková, Uppsala University | 2010-2012 | |
| 46/184 713 118 Fax 46/18-4715810 | ||
| E-mail: hana.barankova@angstrom.uu.se | ||
| Director | ||
| Ladislav Bárdos, Uppsala University | 2010-2013 | |
| Ångström Laboratory | ||
| 46/184 713 034 Fax 46/184 715 810 | ||
| E-mail: ladislav.bardos@angstrom.uu.se | ||
| Director | ||
| Scott G. Walton, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory | 2011-2014 | |
| 202/767-7531 Fax 202/767-3553 | ||
| E-mail: scott.walton@nrl.navy.mil | ||
| Director | ||
| Adriana Creatore, Eindhoven University of Technology | 2011-2014 | |
| 31/402 474 223 Fax 31/402 456 442 | ||
| E-mail: m.creatore@tue.nl | ||
| Director | ||
| Wolfgang Diehl, Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST) | 2009-2012 | |
| 49/531 2155 515 Fax 49/531 215 5901 | ||
| E-mail: wolfgang.diehl@ist.fraunhofer.de | ||
| Director | ||
| Bryant Hichwa, Sonoma State University (retired) | 2009-2012 | |
| 707/785-1922 | ||
| E-mail: bhichwa@earthlink.net | ||
| Director | ||
| David Sanchez, Materion Advanced Chemicals |
2010-2013 | |
| 954/261-2120 Fax 414/289-9805 | ||
| E-mail: david.sanchez@materion.com | ||
| Director | ||
| Allan Matthews, University of Sheffield | 2011-2014 | |
| 44/114 222 5466 Fax 44/114 222 5943 | ||
| E-mail: a.matthews@sheffield.ac.uk | ||
| Director | ||
| Carl Lampert, Star Science | 2009-2012 | |
| 707/794-0333 Fax 707/794-0323 | ||
| E-mail: cmlstar@sonic.net | ||
| Director | ||
| Roel Tietema, Hauzer Techno Coating BV | 2011-2014 | |
| 31/773 559 741 Fax 31/773 969 798 | ||
| E-mail: rtietema@hauzer.nl | ||
| Director | ||
| Chris Stoessel, Southwall Technologies | 2011-2014 | |
| 707/798-1242 Fax 650/798-1405 | ||
| E-mail: stoessel@attglobal.net | ||
| Executive Director | ||
| Vivienne Harwood Mattox, MPI | ||
| 505/856-7188 Fax 505/856-6716 | ||
| E-mail: svcinfo@svc.org |









