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	John Ballato Director & Professor Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies     Phone: (864) 656-1035 Office: 229 AMRL Building E-mail: jballat@clemson.edu
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EDUCATION PhD in Ceramic and Materials Engineering (1997) Rutgers University BS in Ceramic Science and Engineering (1993) Rutgers University Dr. Ballato has published over 80 archival papers with over 400 citations, holds 9 US patents with five pending, and has given close to 80 invited lectures and colloquium. RESEARCH Dr. Ballato's research interests include: optical and optoelectronic properties of materials; optical fiber fabrication; rare-earth doping for active and passive applications including lasers, optical amplifiers and isolators; photonic bandgap materials and structures; photonic communication systems including free-space, optical fiber and planar integrated-optic systems. Dr. Ballato has been a Principal Investigator on over $19.5 million worth of sponsored programs, co-PI on an additional $1.25 million worth of sponsored programs, and also PI on a $10 million Endowed Chair in Optical Materials from the State of South Carolina. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, and is an active participant on the “Optoelectronic Glasses” technical committee for the International Commission on Glass as well as the Ferroelectrics Standards Committee of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society. back to top RECENT PUBLICATION AND AWARDS Norbert J. Kreidl Award, American Ceramic Society (1997) Sigma Xi (1997) Award for Faculty Excellence, Clemson University Board of Trustees (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (1998) Junior Faculty Award, 3M Corporation (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) Byar’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching, Clemson University (2001) McQueen Quattlebaum Faculty Achievement Award, Clemson University (2002) Traveling Lecturer Award, United State Advisory Committee to the International Commission on Optics (2002) Innovation Development Award from InnoVision to COMSET (2002) Robert Lansing Hardy Award, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (2003); citation: “In recognition of exceptional promise for a successful career in metallurgy or materials science.” Robert L. Coble Award, American Ceramic Society (2004); citation: “In recognition of the nation’s outstanding young ceramic scientist who is conducting research in academia, industry or a government-funded laboratory.” The Schwartzwalder-PACE Award, National Institute of Ceramic Engineers (2004); citation: “In recognition of the nation’s outstanding young ceramic engineer whose achievements have been significant to the profession and the general welfare of the American people.” back to top View Complete Resume (.pdf)

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