Cory Knick

About Cory Knick

Conducting foundational and disruptive research and development (R&D) in support of U.S. Army Modernization priorities for Multi-Domain Operations.(1) Performing disruptive research to answer the hardest science and technology (S&T) questions for future Army capabilities.(2) Providing S&T inputs for Army Concepts and Technology Forecasting(3) Interfacing between Army and world-wide foundational research communityPersonal Specialties: Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Micro & Nanofabrication, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA), Phase Change Materials and Actuators, Thin Films, Additive Manufacturing, Microbolometers, Thermal Imaging, and Materials Characterization. Working towards DAU level acquisition certification for Engineering.The SBIR and STTR programs are a great way for small businesses to work with Army and DoD to develop advanced technology solutions. I’ve been enjoying my role as technical POC on several SBIR topics ranging from additive nanostructures for broadband antireflection (enhanced night vision optics), and infrared transparent adhesives (same). I have authored some other SBIR and STTR topics and hopeful that those will be competed also at a later date. If selected, those would seek competitive proposals in the following areas: night vision & thermal IR contact lens, adaptive imaging systems, and FAST Filters. Generally Interested in where MEMS (micromirrors) meets optical/structural phase-change materials and metamaterials for the primary purpose of dynamic light filtering.

Experience

1. Mechanical Engineer

   Army Futures Command

   Jan 2020 — Present · Ft. Belvoir, VA, US

   Army Futures Command (AFC)C5ISR Center Formerly, Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD)Now, Research and Technology Integration Directorate (RTID)Imaging Technologies BranchAreas of expertise:MEMS - MicroElectroMechanical Systems Micro displays & head up displays (HUD)MicrobolometersThermal Imagers & Cameras Phase-Change Materials (Vanadium Dioxide, Nickel-Titanium) SBIR Technical POC: Additive nanostructures for broadband antireflectionInfrared transparent adhesives Pending (anticipated) SBIR/STTR topics:Off the visor HUDAdaptive imaging systems based on phase change materials FAST Filters for dynamic light filtering Enhanced Night Vision and Thermal IR Contact Lens

Education

• Wright State University

  Master’s Degree, Materials Science & Engineering

  2011 — 2012

• Wright State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Materials Science & Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• Defense Acquisition University

  Engineering Level III

  2020 — 2022

• University of Maryland

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering (MEMS & phase change materials and actuators)

  2015 — 2020

Skills

• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Microsoft Office
• Graphene
• Physics
• Solidworks
• Mems
• Powder X-Ray Diffraction
• Characterization
• Shape Memory Alloys
• Sensors
• Simulations
• Metallurgy
• Nanomaterials
• Matlab
• Computational Modeling
• Thin Films
• Failure Analysis