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Technology Transfer Consultants and Researchers
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Laura Schoppe
President
15 yrs IP mgt
12 yrs technical/other
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- Aerospace and propulsion
- Communications
- Computer hardware and software
- Fluid dynamics
- Image and signal processing
- Materials and structures
- Negotiations
- Remote sensing
- Sensors and detectors
- Strategic planning
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MBA, Technology Marketing, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
MS, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Fluid Dynamics), Princeton University
BS, Mechanical Engineering & Engineering/Public Policy, Carnegie-Mellon University
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Aubrey Arnoczy
Technology Transfer Consultant
3 yrs IP mgt
13 yrs technical/other
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- Semiconductors and electronics
- Telecommunications and networking
- Wireless systems
- Sensors and detectors
- Nanotechnology
- Web and Internet technologies
- Strategic planning
- Technology marketing
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MBA, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
BS, Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Steven Carnes
Technology Transfer Consultant
21 yrs IP mgt
9 yrs technical/other
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- Robotics and automated manufacturing system design
- New product development, production start-up and support
- Aerospace systems engineering
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BS (chemical engineering), Northwestern University
MBA, Kellogg School, Northwestern University
MS (manufacturing engineering), Northwestern University
MS (electrical engineering), University of California, San Diego
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Pearl Chin
Consultant
6 yrs IP mgt
15 yrs technical/other
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- Business development
- Financial management
- Marketing
- Operations
- Process and project management
- Strategy design
- Strategic resource allocation
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MBA, Cornell University
PhD, Philosophy, University of Delaware and National Institute of Standards and Technology
BS, Chemical Engineering, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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Dr. Roy Fauber
Technology Transfer Consultant
8 yrs IP mgt
15 yrs technical/other
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- Electronic materials
- Physics
- Materials science
- Software for integrated circuit design
- Process development
- Strategic planning
- Sourcing
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PhD, Physics, University of North Carolina
BS, Mathematics and Physics, Lynchburg College
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Doug Foster
Technology Transfer Consultant
1 yr IP mgt
30+ yrs technical/other
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- Computer software
- Telecommunications and Internet
- Mechanical engineering
- Technology marketing
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BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University
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Debora Good
Technology Transfer Consultant
1 yr IP mgt
13 yrs technical/other
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- Assessments on Intellectual Property
- Marketing of Intellectual Property
- Electronics sales and support
- New technology marketing
- Competitive analyses
- Technical products training
- Team leadership development
- Patent inventor
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BS, Electrical Engineering, The Ohio State University
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Phill Hausman
Technology Transfer Consultant
12 yrs IP mgt
25 yrs technical/other
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- Medical electronic products and systems
- Satellite, cable TV, and consumer electronics industries
- Software development life cycle (SDLC) process implementation
- Intellectual property management
- Patent applications and protection
- Strategic planning
- Technology marketing
- Product management
- Project management
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BS (education), Ball State University
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Robert Henard
Technology Transfer Consultant
11 yrs IP mgt
35 yrs technical/other
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- Advanced materials
- Electronics
- Aerospace
- Semiconductors and microelectronics
- Vendor relationships and negotiations
- Process development and related engineering
- Sensors, detectors, and actuators
- Metrology
- Nondestructive testing and inspections (NDT/NDI)
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BS, Engineering Physics, summa cum laude, Southwest Missouri State University
Post graduate work in optics and lasers, Oklahoma State University
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Karen Hiser
Senior Consultant
5 yrs IP mgt
21 yrs technical/other
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- Computer hardware and software
- Computing and networking
- Market research
- Negotiations
- Strategic planning
- Technical and business writing
- Technology marketing
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BS, Mathematics (computer science), cum laude, Virginia Tech
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Dr. Maha Krishnamurthy
Technology Transfer Consultant
2 yrs IP mgt
4 yrs technical/other
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- Market opportunity analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Sensors and detectors
- Nanotechnology
- Material sciences
- Technology assessment
- Technology marketing
- Technology licensing
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PhD, Physics, Colorado State University
MBA, University of Tennessee
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Dr. Michael Largen
Technology Transfer Consultant
5 yrs IP mgt
24 yrs technical/other
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- Personalized medicine
- Biomarkers and immunoassay development
- Monoclonal antibodies
- Microbiology (incl. genetics)
- Drug discovery
- Life sciences research products
- In vitro diagnostics
- Proteomics
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PhD, Biology, University of California
AB, Zoology, Pomona College
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Dr. Julie Markoski
Technology Transfer Consultant
6 yrs IP mgt
2 yrs technical/other
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- Chemistry
- Molecular biology
- Materials science
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Technology transfer
- Technology commercialization
- High-tech R&D
- Market research and analysis
- Patent law
- IP documentation
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PhD, Organic Chemistry (materials/polymer research), University of Illinois
MBA, Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, University of Illinois
MS, Organic Chemistry (synthesis and macromolecular research), University of Illinois
BS, Biology, College of William and Mary
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Nicole Martel
Technology Transfer Consultant
8 yr IP mgt
7 yrs technical/other
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- Acoustics
- Actuators
- Aerospace
- Chemistry
- Fluid dynamics
- Materials and structures
- Mechanical engineering
- Sensors and detectors
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MS, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University
BSE., Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University
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Danielle McCulloch
Senior Consultant
6 yrs IP mgt
12 yrs technical/other
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- Chemical engineering
- Marketing
- Medical devices and diagnostics
- Process implementation
- Product development
- Product management
- Strategic planning
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MBA, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
BS, Chemical Engineering, Washington University
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Dr. Derek Mess
Technology Transfer Consultant
9 yrs IP mgt
19 yrs technical/other
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- Advanced materials
- Aerospace and propulsion
- Biomaterials
- Devices and diagnostics
- Fluid dynamics
- Electronic materials
- Manufacturing
- Materials and structures
- Nanotechnology
- Semiconductors
- Sensors and detectors
- Strategic planning
- Technical and business writing
- Technology marketing
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PhD, Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS, Chemical Engineering, First Class Honors, Queen’s University
Intermediate Microeconomics, Harvard University Extension
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Caroline Stetter Neel
Support Researcher
3 yrs IP mgt
17 yrs technical/other
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- Market research
- Market planning
- Outreach
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MS, Entomology, West Virginia University
BS, Resource Management, West Virginia University
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Michelle Ormond
Market Researcher
11 yrs IP mgt
6 yrs other
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- Market research
- Meeting planning
- Technical and business writing
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MA, English (Technical and Professional Communication), East Carolina University
BS, English, East Carolina University
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Dr. Norman Pollack
Technology Transfer Consultant
30 yrs IP mgt
12 yrs technical/other
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- Chemistry
- Life sciences
- Negotiations
- Patent strategy
- Technology infusion
- Technology marketing
- Technology transfer
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PhD, Organic Chemistry, Wayne State University
BS, Chemistry, The Ohio State University
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Jill Rengan
Market Researcher
5 yrs IP mgt
15 yrs technical/other
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- New product development
- Product management
- Research and market analysis
- Marketing strategy
- Product licensing and supplier management
- Patents
- Computer hardware and software
- Digital storage markets
- Wireless data technologies
- Business analysis and process redesign
- Business systems development
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MBA, University of North Carolina
BS, Mathematics/Computer Science, University of Notre Dame
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Jack Spain
Senior Consultant
5 yrs IP mgt
30 yrs other
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- Strategic planning
- Marketing
- Computer software
- Computer hardware
- Telecommunications and networking
- Internet technologies
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MS in process (organization and management), Cappella University
BA, Economics/Accounting, Edinboro University
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Dr. Terry St. Clair
Consultant
7 yrs IP mgt
34 yrs technical/other
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- Aerospace
- Advanced materials
- Chemistry
- Coatings
- Polymer science
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PhD, Organic Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS, Chemistry, Roanoke College
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Dr. Nannette Stangle-Castor
Client Product Manager
9 yrs IP mgt
8 yrs technical/other
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- Biotechnology
- Devices and diagnostics
- Genomics and proteomics
- Human and animal health
- Medical and pharmaceuticals
- Sensing and imaging
- Strategic guidance and implementation
- Technology infusion and open innovation
- Partnerships and collaborations
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PhD, Molecular Pharmacology and Cancer Therapeutics, State University of New York at Buffalo, Roswell Park Division
BA, Biology, Alfred University
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Dr. Susan Stanton
Technology Commercialization Specialist
14 yrs IP mgt
29 yrs technical/other
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- Biomaterials
- Chemistry
- Market accessments
- Medical devices
- Patent portfolio management
- Partnership development
- Product development
- Strategic planning
- Technology acquisition
- Technology assessment
- Technology commercialization
- Technology licensing
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PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Rochester
MPH., Organic Chemistry, Syracuse University
BS, Chemistry, Millersville State College
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Dave Wasby
Technology Transfer Consultant
1 yr IP mgt
16 yrs technical/other
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- New product development
- Marketing (including extensive market research)
- Internet (e.g., e-commerce, online billing, enhanced customer service)
- Mobile banking and mobile commerce
- Mobile productivity applications
- User Interface development and testing
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MBA, (top 5% of class, inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BS, Mathematics, Vanderbilt University
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Dr. Richard (Buck) Williams
Consultant
10 yrs IP mgt
38 yrs technical/other
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- Acoustics
- Aerospace and propulsion
- Fluid dynamics
- Oceanography
- Optics
- Remote sensing
- Sensors
- Signal processing
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PhD, Physical Oceanography, Oregon State University
MSE., Aerospace and Mechanical Science, Princeton University
BSE., Aeronautical Engineering, Princeton University
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Publications Specialists
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Michelle Allen
Technical Writer
20 yrs technical/other
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- Writing and editing news articles, press releases, case studies, academic articles, and promotional materials
- Legislative-related writing
- International journals writing and production
- Desktop publishing software
- Computer training and help desk support
- Newsletter and brochure promotional writing and print production
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BA (history), Wake Forest University
MA (English), George Mason University
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Doug Brown
Graphic and Web Designer
13 yrs other
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- Project management
- Graphic and Web design
- CSS design and layout
- HTML
- Marketing/media planning
- Print production
- Graphics software including InDesign, Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, and more
- Black and white, and color photography
- MAC and PC platforms
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AA, Graphic Design, Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA
BS, Graphic Design, Philadelphia University
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Carol Collins
Publications Manager
1 yr IP mgt
20 yrs other
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- Process development
- Product development and life cycle management
- Training
- Technical, business, and marketing writing
- Multimedia presentations
- Print production
- Telecommunications and networking technologies
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BA, English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Lee Ann Obringer
Publications Specialist
7 yrs IP mgt
16 yrs other
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- Graphic design
- Marketing/media planning
- Print production
- Technical and business writing
- Web site design and development
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BA, Journalism (Marketing/Advertising concentration), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Nancy Pekar
Technical Writer/Editor
8 yrs IP mgt
6 yrs other
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- Business writing
- Marketing writing
- Multimedia presentations
- Print production
- Technical writing
- Web site development
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BA, Creative Writing, Carnegie-Mellon University
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Eric Poklar
Technical Writer
1 yr IP mgt
14 yrs technical/other
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- Technical, business, and marketing writing
- Scientific, technology, engineering, and mathematics research
- Management consulting
- Grant writing
- Conference and promotional event planning
- Political communications
- Federal and state legislative communications
- Legislative testimony writing
- Homeland security, disaster response, motor vehicle/licensing, and criminal justice communications
- Mental health and forensic communications
- Speech writing
- Magazine writing
- Communication plan development
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BA, Journalism; Public Relations, cum laude, The Ohio State University
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Nicole Quenelle
Technical Writer
4 yrs IP mgt
8 yrs other
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- Business writing
- Marketing writing
- Multimedia presentations
- Public relations writing
- Technical writing
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BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Dawn Smith
Web Designer
23 yrs technical/other
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- Web site design
- Graphics design
- Software design and support
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BS (computer information systems), Florida Atlantic University
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Dr. Amy Strong
Technical Writer
1 yr IP mgt
20 yrs technical/other
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- Writing and editing scientific study reports and articles
- Newsletter and promotional writing and print production
- Writing and editing Web site content
- Editing scientific articles, theses, and dissertations
- Instructing writing at the university level
- Desktop publishing software
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BA with Honors, Carleton College
MA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Kathy Villella
Presentation Development Specialist
23 yrs other
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- Conceptual graphics generation
- Presentation development and production support
- PowerPoint 2003 and 2007 template building
- Metrics interpretation for visual representation of data
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Ellen Williamson
Graphic Designer and Technical Writer
15 yrs technical/other
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- Public relations/communications
- Marketing collateral
- Presentation coordination
- Business development
- Creative writing/reporting
- Industry research
- Project management
- Direct mail design/distribution
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BA (English, communications), Meredith College
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