Currently an engineer with XSD/CEP group (2007-present).  Have most recently managed the 12-ID SAXS upgrade project.  

Previously was Sr. Scientific Associate with BESSRC (sectors 11 and 12; 1997-2007)); helped design and construct beamlines 12-BM, 12-ID, 11-ID, and 11-BM.  Involved with design, construction, and operation of x-ray  monochromators and mirrors.  Helped design and build experimental apparatus in all hutches at sectors 11 and 12.

Started at Argonne in the Physics department with the Atomic Physics group (1984-1997); helped design and construct BLASE (laser-RF double-resonance) facility and numerous lab- and ATLAS-based atomic physics experiments.

At University of Arkansas (1980-1984) helped build an electrodynamic trap , used trap to measure phase changes in lithium halide particles suspended in a controlled atmosphere.
 

C.A. Kurtz, C.B. Richardson
“Measurement of phase changes in a microscopic lithium iodide particle levitated in water vapor”
Chemical Physics Letters, 109(1984), 190-194
 
L. Young, et al
“Hyperfine structure of 147, 149Sm II by collinear laser-ion-beam spectroscopy”
Phys Rev A, 36(1987) 2148-2154

T. Traber, et al
“Delayed beam-foil spectra of 3 MeV Ar ions”
Phys Letters A, 129(1988), 38

C.E. Tanner, et al
“Measurement of the 6p 2P3/2 state lifetime in atomic cesium”
Phys Rev Lett., 69(1992), 2765-2767
 
L. Young, et al
“Hyperfine-structure studies of ZR II: Experimental and relativistic configuration-interaction results”
Phys  Rev A, 48(1993), 173-181

R.W. et al
“Two-photon decay of the 2 1S0 state in He-like bromine”
Phys Rev A, 48(1993), 1929-1936

C.E. Tanner, et al
“Precision lifetime measurements using laser excitation of a fast atomic beam”
Nucl Instrum Methods B, 99(1995), 117-120

G.S. Knapp, et al
"Second Crystal Cooling on Cryogenically Cooled Undulator and Wiggler Double Crystal Monochromators"
SPIE Proceedings, 3448(1998), 19-26

M.A. Beno, et al
"High-energy Bragg and Laue monochromators for an APS wiggler beam line"
Synchrotron Radiation Instr, 705(2004), 675-678.

R. Smither, et al
"Diffraction efficiency and diffraction bandwidth of thermal-gradient and composition-gradient crystals"
Rev Sci Instrum, 76(2005), 1-19

K.W. Chapman, et al
"Hydrostatic low-range pressure applications of the Paris–Edinburgh cell utilizing polymer gaskets for diffuse X-ray scattering measurements"
J Appl Crystallogr, 40(2007), 196-198

J. Wang, et al
“A Dedicated Power Diffraction Beamline at the Advanced Photon Source: Commissioning and Early Operational Results”
Rev Scientific Instruments, 79(2008), 85105

P.J. Chupas, et al
"A Versatile Sample-Environment Cell for Non-ambient X-ray Scattering Experiments"
J Appl Crystallography, 41(2008), 822-824

K.W. Chapman, et al
“Optimizing High-pressure Pair Distribution Function Measurements in Diamond Anvil Cells”
J Appl Crystallography, 43(2010), 297-307

Basic physics and materials research.  Interested in extending the use of engineering tools (i.e, CAD and  FEA) and manufacturing processes to create novel experimental equipment and techniques.

M.S. Physics, 1984, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

B.S. Physics, 1979, Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Background in physics; technically oriented towards design, construction, and implementation of experimental equipment.

Thoroughly familiar with 3D design and modeling, 20+ years experience with AutoCAD

Familiar with basic mechanical engineering for structures used in experimental setups

Good understanding of standards and practices for drafting/drawing

Skilled at mill, lathe, and general machine shop tools

Experienced with organizing and managing projects and working with vendors, contractors, and shops    

Skilled at diagnosing problems with mechanical and electrical systems

Familiar with electronics and electrical concepts used with typical experimental apparatus

Programmed in FORTRAN, BASIC, Visual Basic and Perl

Hobbies include music (Jazz!), photography, volleyball, cycling, ultimate, fishing, bowling, golf, and reading (especially science fiction).