Joseph Ofori

1. Developing novel techniques and technologies for materials compatibility analyses and assessment of mission systems 2. Designing, modelling and developing sealing prototypes of mechanical and thermal capacitor systems for space-flight hardware 3. Performing corrosion test campaign and analyses to ensure materials compatibility and operations of thermal energy storage subsystem under lunar/space environment constriants. 4. Selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing processes suitable for space  vacuum and radiations condition   5. Support assembly, integration, and test campaigns such as thermal vacuum and balance cycle and mechanical loads 6. Engaging in system-reviews(PDR, TRR, CDR etc) and space qualification standards(ECSS, NASA, and ASTM) 7. Performing thermal vacuum (TVAC) test and operations, including writing, reviewing, and approving tests plan and reports 8. Performing prototypes and test articles from assembly to thermal vacuum and materials testing 9. Writing process documentation of designs and space flight hardware 10. Designed and performed outgassing procedures and tests tailored to ECSS qualification 11. Generated review reports for products based on materials safety, functionality, claims and labelling and user experience  12. Established chemical and materials lab 13. Assisting procurement and management in discussions with suppliers

1. Develop chemical synthesis and materials science including synthesis and functionalization of two-dimensional and other nanomaterials; synthesis and formulation of energy storage materials; purification of organic and inorganic chemicals 2. Creation of techniques and workflows used in materials science applications including energy storage devices, composites, solar cells, sensors, and semiconductors 3. Conducted detailed studies of material properties using microstructural, chemical, electrical and thermal/mechanical test methods 4. Development of Semiconductor processes used in Solar, Semiconductor, and MEMS fabrication 5. Using statistical analysis through tools like JMP is used to visualize complex experimental designs and large data sets. 5. Participate in a professional cross-functional team and work closely with R&D engineers, Lab Operations, and Equipment teams

1. Provided process engineering support to IR materials manufacturing team. Areas of responsibility included thin-film support to surface preparation, passivation, and doping over a variety of process equipment that includes sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, and evaporation. 2. Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time. 2. Analyze and disposition non-conforming material or processes. 3. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with existing products and makes modifications and improvements as needed. 4. Establish and maintain metrics to validate material quality at various stages in the process flow 5. Interact with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate technical activities and progress reports

1. Synthesis of a TiO2- based materials. 2. Fabrication of hierarchically mesoporous TiO2 thin film via Evaporation Induced Self Assembly (EISA) method. 3. Deposition of Fe-based materials via photoelectrodeposition. 4. Determination of photocatalytic activity by H2O splitting using optoelectrochemical measurement (iv, it, and IPCE) 5. Characterization of materials using electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), X-ray diffraction, Gas sorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)

1. Synthesis of pure Y2O3 and Y2O3-Ni xerogel by modifying the well-known epoxide addition method. 2. Determination and optimization of wt% Ni-loaded Y2O3 between 25 wt% and 89 wt% Ni. 3. Characterized products with X-ray diffraction, N2 physisorption as well as transmission and scanning electron microscopy

Major Courses: Nanoparticle and Nanotechnology, Solid-State Synthesis and Characterization, Structure-Property Relationship, Crystallography, Solid State Reaction, Zeolite, Surfaces and Interfaces, Materials Analysis, Solid State Physics, Mineral Resources, and Chemistry, Ceramic Nanotechnology

Major Courses: Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation, Surface Chemistry and Colloids, Reaction Kinetics, Instrumental Chemistry, and Chemical Analysis.