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Dr. James N. McKirahan, Jr. is a 2013 graduate of Indiana State University with a Ph.D. in Technology Management, Manufacturing Systems. His dissertation entitled, "Processing Research and Development of ‘Green' Polymer Nanoclay Composites Containing Polyhydroxybutyrate, Vinyl Acetates, and Modified Montmorillonite Clay" involved researching various processing, mechanical, and flow properties techniques to develop polymer clay nanocomposites (PCN) toward commercial use. He is an Assistant Professor in the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences' School of Technology teaching Applied Engineering Technology courses with core teaching responsibilities includes automation and robotics, statistical quality assurance, and polymers and composites, plastics manufacturing. Outside of his professional interests, he has a passion for the philosophy and theory of technology as well as the history of technology. |
