CURRICULUM VITAE
OLKAN CUVALCI, Ph. D.
PERSONAL
Address:
Karadeniz Technical University
Mechanical Engineering Department, Trabzon, Turkey
Phone:
+90 (462) 377 29 97; e-mail: ocuvalci@ktu.edu.tr
Immigration Status: U.S. Citizen
EDUCATION
 Ph.D. (December 1992) Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, Texas.
 M.S. (August 1985) Mechanical Engineering Department, Karadeniz Technical University,
Trabzon, Turkey.
 B.S. (June 1983) Mechanical Engineering Department, Karadeniz Technical University,
Trabzon, Turkey.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Experimental and Theoretical Study of Nonlinear Dynamics.
Deterministic and Nondeterministic Vibration.
Design and Manufacturing.
Experimental Tribology.
Test Method Development.
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
Applied Materials, Inc. Santa Clara, California, USA
2012 – present
06-12/2000 – 2012
Senior Engineering Manager - 7 engineer reports
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Core CVD Chamber Engineering Manager
 Create yearly/quarterly engineering projects and project priorities base of company
road map and time lines.
 Assign project to engineers and follow up.
 Design to improve existing chambers by customer request and process requirement.
 Design to reduce coast to improve market sharing.
 Design R&D chambers and chamber components to support new process
requirements.
 Make design decisions.
 Customer support.
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Creates ideas and design for innovation and applied for inversion alert.
Report to management once a month, having one to one meeting with engineer every
month and having staff meeting twice a month.
Engineering Manager - 4 engineers reports
08/2007-01/2010
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) &Core CVD Chamber Engineering Manager
 Create yearly engineering projects and project priorities base of company road map
and time lines.
 Assign project to engineers and follow up.
 Design to improve existing chambers by customer request and process requirement.
 Design to reduce coast.
 Design R&D chambers and chamber components to support new process
requirements.
 Make design decisions.
 Customer support.
 Creates ideas and design for innovation and applied for inversion alert.
 Report to management once a month, having one to one meeting with engineer every
month and having staff meeting twice a month.
System & Design Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Support CVD and ALD Chamber Design
 Create Project plan
 Design different components of semiconductor equipments
 Create test stand and perform functionality and reliability test.
 Evaluate, conclude test result and make decision.
 Build and test new design and train engineers.
10/2005 – 08/2007
Global Product Support Engineer (Individual Contributor)
03/2004-10/2005
Support CVD and ALD Chambers
 Make decision for hardware design and development.
 Running new design and Continuous Improvement Project (CIP).
 Setting meeting to discuss the design and their implementation.
 Creating test methods for testing new developed part.
 Making decision for new design and CIP project’s implementation according to
test results.
Global Product Support (GPS) Engineer
06/2000-03/2004
Support 200 mm and 300 mm CVD Tungsten (W) and ALD W Chamber
200 mm Tungsten (W) Chamber development:
 Firs time 200 mm Tungsten chamber development with Ceramic Heater.
 Work for process development.
 Preparing installation, final test, safety, and spare parts manuals for the chamber.
 Teaching the assembly, integration and final test of the chamber to manufacturing
engineers in Austin.
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Installation of the CWxZ chamber in customer side (Korea, Taiwan and Japan).
200 mm Tungsten Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Chamber development:
 First time 200 mm Tungsten Atomic Layer Deposition Chamber development
(first industrial application).
 Work for process development.
 Preparing installation, final test, safety, and spare parts manuals for the chamber.
 Teaching the assembly, integration and final test of the W ALD chamber to
manufacturing engineers in Austin.
 Installation of the W ALD chamber in customer side in Korea, Taiwan, Japan,
Singapore, Europe and USA.
300 mm Tungsten Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Chamber development:
 First time 300 mm Tungsten Atomic Layer Deposition Chamber development
(first industrial application).
 Preparing installation, final test, safety, and spare parts manuals for the chamber.
 Teaching the assembly, integration and final test of the W ALD chamber to
manufacturing engineers in Austin.
 Installation of the W ALD chamber in customer side in Taiwan, Singapore and
Japan.
Technical Support:
 Preparing Customer Engineering News for any new implementation.
 Troubleshooting and training of customer engineers for new and old systems.
 Design review for new development systems either 200 mm or 300 mm.
 Run new silicon nitrite heater coating program for 200 mm systems.
Use of software and Design tools
 SolidWorks (CAD Program), Unigraphics (UG), Team Center, IMSL, MAPLE,
Mathematica, LabView.
Others
 Capable of designing and testing experimental setup.
 Complete instrumentation and data collection and analysis
 Component based design, testing and evaluation
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech
University:
Dec-2009- Present
 Helping graduate students thesis.
 Engaginf them with industry.
 Co-Adviser one of Ph.D. students in Mechanical Engineering.
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Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology, Western Kentucky University,
Bowling Green, Kentucky,
8/1999-6/2000.
Research Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
Texas
9/1996-8/1999.
 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Project: Title "Evaluation of Roadway
Lighting System Designed by Small target Visibility (STV) Methods".
Developed an experimental method to measure visibility, performed field experiments
obtained theoretical and experimental results.
 State of Texas Advanced Technology Program (ATP) Project: Title "Design,
Development and Construction of a New Automated Peanut Processing Facility".
Designed an experimental method to develop a drying region to obtain the best quality
peanut.
 TxDOT Project: Title "Dump Truck Hydraulics Package Design Review".
Review and approve the dump truck hydraulic system for safety and reliability.
Senior Design Project Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, Texas
9/1996-8/1999.
 Taught safety practices in machine shop to senior students.
 Taught machine operations and manufacturing of machine components.
Associate Dean of Graduate School, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
3/1996-9/1996.
Associate-Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University,
Trabzon, Turkey
5/1993-3/1996.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University,
Trabzon, Turkey
9/1995-6/1997.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University,
Trabzon, Turkey
3/1993-9/1995.
Research Assistant, M. E. Department, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey11/1986-1/1988.
COURSES TAUGHT
Undergraduate
Engineering Mathematics
Dynamics
Engineering Mechanics I and II
Materials and Mechanical Lab
Introduction to Design
Engineering Design I and II
Design Projects
Systems and Vibration
Control of Dynamical System
Instrumentation (data measurement and analysis)
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Graduate
Advance Dynamics
Engineering Analysis
COMMITTEES
 Industrial Advisory Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech
University:
Oct-2009 – Present
 M. E. Department Curriculum Committee, Turkey
1993-1996.
 M. E. Laboratory Department Committee, Turkey
1993-1996.
 M. E. Department Internship Committee, Turkey
1993-1996.
LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT
 Developed Dynamic Systems and Vibrations Laboratory for Research at Texas Tech
University, Texas.
 Developed Tribology Laboratory for Research at Texas Tech University, Texas.
 Developed Mechanical Systems Laboratory at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
 Society for Design and Process Science (SDPS).
 Chamber of the Turkish Mechanical Engineers.
INVENTION
 Submission of Silicon Nitride (Si2N3) Coating Development on Ceramic Heaters
(AlO2), Applied Materials, Inc. 2004
HONORS, AWARDS AND SERVICES
 Full Scholarship: Turkish Government for Doctoral Study at Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, Texas, 01/1988 – 12/1992.
 NATO Research Scholar: Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council
(TUBITAK) 6/1994-9/1994.
 Service Award: Recognition of outstanding service to the Society for Design and process
Technology (SDPS) Integrated Design and Process Technology (IDPT) Conference,
Austin, Texas, 1996.
 Service Award: Recognition of outstanding service to the SDPS/IDPT Conference,
Berlin, Germany, 1998.
 Program Committee of the Fourth world Conference on SDPS/IDPT, Kusadasi,
Turkey, 1999.
 200 mm and 300 mm W ALD Chamber release Team Award, Applied Materials,
Inc. May-2003.
 Employee of Quarter of 2006-Q4, Applied materials
Feb - 2007
 Team Excellence Award, 2007-Q2, Applied Material
August - 2007
 Team Excellence Award, 2010-Q2, Applied Material
May - 2010
 Excellence in Leadership, 2010-Q2, Applied Material
May - 2010
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Member of Conference Committee: Mechanical Vibration and Control Conference,
KTU, Turkey, 1993
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 Editor: Magazine of Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineering, Trabzon branch,
Turkey, 01/1994-1/1996.
 Session Developer: Society for Design and Process Science, IDPT Conference, Germany ,
1998
 Session Chairman: Society for Design and Process Science, IDPT Conference, Germany,
1998
 Editor: The Society for Design and Process Science, Integrated Design and Process
Technology Conference, Germany, IDPT-Vol-5, 1998.
RESEARCH
Activities as Research Associate
 “Investigation of Galling Resistance in OCTG Connections,” sponsored by Exxon Production
Research Company ($10,000), July 1989 - December 1989.
 “Packed Tower Design,” sponsored by Norton Chemical Process Products ($10,000)
September 1989 - December 1989.
 “An Investigation of Galling in OCTG Connections,” sponsored by Tubular Finishing Works
Corporation ($1,500 donation of tubular pipes for experiments), May 1989.
 “Development of a Screening Test for Thread Compounds to Resist Galling,” sponsored by
API ($2,000), February 1991 - April 1991.
 “Nonlinear Friction Measurement Program,” sponsored by Sumitomo Metal America
($30,000), January 1991 - October 1991.
 “Determination of Nonlinear Friction Characteristic of Titanium Tubing with Various Thread
Compound,” sponsored by Exxon Production Research Company ($13,000), June 1991 September 1991.
 “Determination of Friction Characteristic of P-110 Tubing with Tin Plating,” sponsored by
Exxon Production Research Company ($10,000), November 1991 - December 1991.
 “Design, Development and Construction of a New Automated Peanut Processing Facility,”
State of Texas Advanced Technology Program (ATP) ($238,096 which includes State of
Texas, $127,096; Long Shot Inc.,$81,000; National Research Peanut Research Laboratory,
$30,000), January 1996 - January 1998.
Activities a Research Associate during Post Doctorial Associate at Texas Tech University
 “System Design and Construction of a Cadaver Section Display'” Health Sciences Center,
Cell Biology, ($51,360) November 15, 1996 - June 15, 1997.
 “TxDOT Dump Truck Hydraulics Package Design Review” Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT), ($15,995) September 1, 1998 – October 31, 1998.
 “Evaluation of Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by Small Target Visibility (STV)”,
Texas Department of Transportation, Traffic Operation, ($356,000) September 1,1996 –
August 31, 1999.
Ph. D. DESERTATION
O. Cuvalci, “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Coupled Beam and Pendulum
Oscillator”, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, December 1992.
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REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. A. Ulku ve O. Cuvalci, “Radyal Pompalarda Dengeleme Deliklerinin Verime Etkisi, (Effect
of Radial Propeller Balance Holes on the Efficiency: Experimental Study)” Journal of
Isparta Engineering Faculty of Akdeniz University, Vol. 3, pp. 1-9, April 1987 (in Turkish).
2. A. Ertas, H. J. Carper, O. Cuvalci, S. Ekwaro-Osire, and W. R. E Blackstone, “Experimental
Investigation of Galling Resistance in OCTG Connections,” Tran. ASME Journal of
Engineering for Industry, Vol. 114, No. 1, pp. 100-104, February 1992.
3. A. Ertas, M., Ghulam, and O. Cuvalci, “A Comparison of Fracture Mechanics and S-N Curve
Approaches in Designing Drill Pipe,” ASME Journal of Offshore mechanics and Arctic
Engineering, Vol. 114, pp. 205-211, August 1992.
4. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas, J. Isa, and O. Cuvalci, “Effect of Some Material, Manufacturing, and
Operating Variables on the Friction Coefficient in OCTG Connections,” Transaction of the
ASME Journal of Tribology, Vol. 114, No. 4, pp. 698-705, 1992.
5. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas and O. Cuvalci, “Rating Thread Compounds for Galling Resistance,”
Transactions of the ASME Journal of Tribology, Vol. 117, NO. 4, pp. 639-645, 1995.
6. O. Cuvalci and A. Ertas, “Pendulum as Vibration Absorber for Flexible Structures:
Experiments and Theory,” ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Vol. 118, pp. 1-9,
1996.
7. O. Cuvalci and H. Sofuoglu, "The Variation of Friction Coefficient in Pipe Connections
Working under Static and Dynamic Loads", Turkish Journal of Engineering and
Environmental Science" Vol.22, pp. 269-277, 1998 (in Turkish).
8. A. Ertas, S. Frenza, B. T. Tanju, O. Cuvalci, T. T. Maxwell, M. Schubert, R. Henning and C.
Butts, “Design and Development of a New Peanut Curing Process for West Texas,” An
international Journal of Drying Technology”, Vol. 17, No. 6, pp. 1149-1159, 1999.
9. A. Ertas, O. Cuvalci, and H. Carper, “Determination of Friction Characteristics of J-55
OCTG Connections Lubricated with Environmentally Safe Thread Compound,” Society of
Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, Tribology Transactions, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 881892, December 1999.
10. A. Ertas, O. Cuvalci, and S. Ekwaro-Osire, “Performance of Pendulum Absorber for a NonLinear System of Varying Orientation,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 229, No. 4, pp.
913-933, January 2000.
11. O. Cuvalci, “The Effect of Detuning Parameters on the Absorption Region for a Coupled
System: a Numerical and Experimental Study,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol.229,
No. 4, pp. 837 – 857, 2000.
12. O. Cuvalci, D. D. Gransberg and B. Green, “Experimental Visibility Measurement
Technique,” SEM Journal of Experimental Techniques. Vol.24, No. 4, pp. 33-35, 2000.
13. A. Ertas, O. Cuvalci, C. Guler, W. Wanyama, "Development of a Proper Drying Region for
West Texas Climate," Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp.
79–86, Society for Design and Process Science: Texas, 2000.
14. O. Cuvalci and B. Ertas, "Roadway Lighting Design Methodology and Evaluation," Journal
of Integrated Design and Process Science, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1 - 23, Society for Design and
Process Science: Texas, 2000.
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15. O. Cuvalci, A. Ertas, S. Ekwaro-Osire and I. Cicek, “Non-Linear Vibration Absorber for a
System under Sinusoidal and Random Excitation: Experiment,” Journal of Sound and
Vibration, Vol. 249, No. 4, pp. 701 – 718, 2002.
16. M. Yaman, S. Sen and O. Cuvalci “Finite Element Analysis of Nonlinear Coupled
Oscillator”, Journal of Engineering Structure, Vol. 24, No. 5, pp. 577 – 586, 2002.
17. O Cuvalci, H Sofuoglu, A Ertas “Effect of Surface Coating and Tin Plating on Friction
Characteristics of P-110 Tubing for Different Thread Compounds”, Tribology International,
Vol. 36, pp. 757 – 764, 2003.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
*A. Ertas, M. Ghulam, and O. Cuvalci, “A Comparison of Fracture Mechanics and S-N
Curve Approaches in Designing Drill Pipe,” ASME ETCE Offshore and Arctic Operations
Symposium Proceedings, PD-Vol. 26, pp. 45--50, January 1989.
2. A. Ertas, G. Mustafa, and O. Cuvalci, “Nonlinear Dynamic Inter Action of a Fluid Break disc
System of an Airplane Landing Gear,” Third Conference on Nonlinear Vibrations, Stability,
and Dynamics of Structures and Mechanisms, June 25-27, 1990, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia (extended abstract).
3. *A. Ertas, H. J. Carper, O. Cuvalci, S. Ekwaro-Osire, and W. R. Blackstone, “Experimental
Investigation of Galling Resistance in OCTG Connections,” ASME, ETCE Offshore and
Arctic Operations Symposium Proceedings, PD-Vol. 29, pp. 15-20, January 1990.
4. A. Ertas and O. Cuvalci, “Use of Pendulum for Passive Structural Vibrations Control: An
Experimental Study,” 14th ASME Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise,''
DE-Vol. 56, pp. 215-221, September 12-22, 1993.
5. O. Cuvalci ve A. Ertas, “Sarkacin Titresim Sondurucu Olarak Kullanilabilirliginin Deneysel
Arastirilmasi,” 6. Ulusal Deneysel Mekanik Sempozyumu, K.T.U., Cilt-2, pp. 505 - 515, 1517 Eylul 1993 (in Turkish).
6. O. Cuvalci ve M. Caliskan, “Linear Olmayan Fren-Tekerlek Sisteminin Periyodik
Cozumleri,” 6. Ulusal Deneysel Mekanik Sempozyumu, K.T.U., Cilt-2, pp. 495 - 503, 15-17
Eylul 1993 (in Turkish).
7. O. Cuvalci and A. Ertas, “Theoretical Study on Coupled Beam-Pendulum Dynamic Vibration
Absorber,” ASME/ETCE Dynamics and Vibration Symposium, PD-Vol. 63, pp. 75-80, 1994.
8. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas, and O. Cuvalci, “Effect of Contact Geometry and Other Tribological
Variables on the Friction Coefficient in Threaded Connections,” ASME/ETCE Tribology
Symposium, PD-Vol. 61, pp. 117-122, 1994.
9. O. Cuvalci ve S. Durmusoglu, “Surtunme Katsayisini Normal ve Zaman Bagimli Belirleyen
Deney Duzenegi,” 1. Ulusal Deneysel Mekanik Sempozyumu, I.T.U., pp. 269 – 280, 28-30
Eylul 1994 (in Turkish).
10. O. Cuvalci, “Sarkac Acisinin 01. Ulusal Deneysel Mekanik Sempozyumu, I.T.U., pp. 173 - 180, 28-30 Eylul 1994 (in
Turkish).
11. O. Cuvalci, B. Gumus, and A. Ertas, “An Experimental Investigation of Nonlinear System in
Autoparametric Region,” SDPS, The Second World Conference on Integrated Design and
Process technology, IDPT-Vol. 3, pp. 391-398, 1996.
12. O. Cuvalci, A. Ertas, I. Cicek and S. Ekwaro-Osire, “Vibration Absorber for Flexible
Structures: Experimental Study under Sinusoidal and Random Excitation,” 1997
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International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Active/Passive Vibration
Control and Non-Linear dynamics and Structures, DE-Vol. 95, AMD-Vol. 223, pp. 143-147,
1997.
13. B. H. Ertas, O. Cuvalci, C. Shaw and H. Weitlau, “System Design and Construction of a
Cadaver Section Display: Integrated Platform for Active Learning,” SDPS, The Second
World Conference on Integrated Design and Process technology, IDPT-Vol. 1, pp. 150 154, 1998.
14. B. H. Ertas, O. Cuvalci, S. Ekwaro-Osire, M. Harrington D. Small and G. Qi, “Design and
Stress Analysis of a Center Spreader of an Aircraft Seat,” SDPS, The Second World
Conference on Integrated Design and Process technology, IDPT-Vol. 1, pp. 150 - 154, 1998.
15. O. Cuvalci, B. T. Tanju, D. D. Gransberg, B. Green and N. Gransberg, “Design a Luminance,
Illuminance Measurement and Video Images Recording system and Analysis,” SDPS, The
Second World Conference on Integrated Design and Process technology, IDPT-Vol. 5, pp.
66 - 74, 1998.
16. O. Cuvalci, D. D. Gransberg, B. Green and B. T. Tanju, “Roadway Lighting Contrast
Calculations Using CCD Video Imaging Technology,” SDPS, The Second World Conference
on Integrated Design and Process technology, IDPT-Vol. 5, pp. 75 - 80, 1998.
17. *A. Ertas, S. Frenza, B. T. Tanju, O. Cuvalci, T. T. Maxwell, M. Schubert, R. Henning and
C. Butts, “Design and Development of a New Peanut Curing Process for West Texas,” SDPS,
The Second World Conference on Integrated Design and Process technology, IDPT-Vol. 5,
pp. 44 - 51, 1998.
18. A. Ertas, O. Cuvalci and S. Ekwaro-Osire, "Dynamics of a Flexible Structure with Pendulum
Studied at Various Angels between the Vertical and the Horizontal Positions," Seventh
Conference on Nonlinear Vibrations, Stability, and Dynamics of Structures, July 26-30,
1998, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia.
19. O. Cuvalci, I. Cicek and A. Ertas, "Effect of Surface Coating and Tin Plating on Friction
Characteristics of P-110 Tubing for Different Thread Compounds," ASME/ETCE'99
Conference, (Proceeding in CD) Tribology-ETCE99-6626, Houston, Texas, February 1-3,
1999.
20. O. Cuvalci, D. D. Gransberg, B. Green and C. Nuhrat, “Visibility Measurement Technique
Using Photometric Images,” I999 Annual ASEE Conference Proceeding, Session: 3659
(www.asee.org).
21. *M. Yaman, O. Cuvalci and S. Sen, “FEM Analysis of Nonlinear Coupled Oscillator”,
IMAC-XVIII: A Conference on Structural Dynamics, February 7-10, 2000, San Antonio,
Texas, pp. 1703-1709.
22. O. Cuvalci, B. Ertas and B. Green, “Design a Reflectometer to Use in Field”, Accepted for
SDPS/IDPT Conferanse, June 4-8, 2000, Dallas.
*Published in journal with major changes in text.
INVENSIN ALERTS (PATENTS)
1.Avgerinos V. Gelatos, Olkan Cuvalci, Tong Zhang, Chen-An Chen, “Heated ceramic substrate
support with protective coating”, US Application Number: US20050194374A1, Publication
Date: 09/02/2008, US Application
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2.Olkan Cuvalci, Yu Chang, William Kuang, Anqing Cui, Seshadri Ganguli, “PLASMA
REACTOR WITH A CEILING ELECTRODE SUPPLY CONDUIT HAVING A
SUCCESSION OF VOLTAGE DROP ELEMENTS”, US Application Number:
US20100096085A1, Publication Date: 04/22/2010, US Application
3.Olkan Cuvalci, Dien-Yeh Wu, Xiaoxiong Yuan, “CHEMICAL PRECURSOR AMPOULE
FOR VAPOR DEPOSITION PROCESSES”, US Application Number: US20100112215A1,
Publication Date: 05/06/2010, US Application
4.Wei Ti Lee, Lai Ta, Srinivas Guggilla, Kevin Moraes, Olkan Cuvalci, Regan Young, John
Mazzocco, “SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF”, US
Application Number: US20100304027A1, Publication date: 12/02/2010, US Application
SIGNIFICANT REPORTS
1. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas, and O. Cuvalci, “Nonlinear Friction Measurement Program,” Final
Report, submitted to Sumitomo Metal America Inc. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Texas
Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1990.
2. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas, and O. Cuvalci, “Investigation of Galling Resistance in OCTG
Connections,” Final Report, submitted to Exxon Production Research Company Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1990.
3. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas, and O. Cuvalci, “Preliminary Compound Galling Evaluation,” Final
Report, submitted to Stress Engineering Services, Inc. Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1991.
4. H. J. Carper, A. Ertas, and O. Cuvalci, “Determination of Friction Characteristics of J-55 and
Titanium Alloy Tubing Lubricated with Various Thread Compounds,” Final Report,
submitted to Exxon Production Research Company. Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1991.
5. A. Ertas, H.J. Carper, and O. Cuvalci, “Determination of Friction Characteristics of P-110
Tubing with Tin Plating,” Final Report, submitted to Exxon Production Research Company.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1991.
6. A. Ertas, O. Cuvalci and Bugra H. Ertas, “System Design and Construction of a Cadaver
Section Display”, submitted to H. Weitlaus and C. Shaw, Health Science Center, Cell
Biology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Octoder-1997.
7. D. D. Gransberg, S. Senadheera, O. Cuvalci and B. Green, “Evaluation of Roadway Lighting
Systems Designed by STV Methods Experimental Plane #1,” submitted to Texas Department
of Transportation, March-1997.
8. D. D. Gransberg, S. Senadheera, A. Gilman, O. Cuvalci and B. Green, “Evaluation of
Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by STV Methods (A Review of the Design of
Roadway Lighting by Small Target Visibility (STV) Methods),” submitted to Texas
Department of Transportation, June-1997.
9. A. Ertas and O. Cuvalci, “System Design and Construction of a Cadaver Section Display”
submitted to TTU, Health Sciences Center, Cell Biology, October-1997.
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10. D. D. Gransberg, S. Senadheera, O. Cuvalci and B. Green, “Visibility Calculation from
Video Images Using Different Techniques,” submitted to Texas Department of
Transportation, August-1998.
MANUALS
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200 mm CWxZ Chamber Manual (more then 352 pages), Applied Material, Inc.
200 mm W ALD Chamber Manual (more then 435 pages), Applied Material, Inc.
300 mm W ALD Chamber Manual (more then 483 pages), Applied Material, Inc.
200 mm CWxZ Final Test Procedure (approximately 100 pages), Applied Material, Inc.
200 mm W ALD Final Test Procedure (approximately 100 pages), Applied Material, Inc.
300 mm W ALD Final Test Procedure (approximately 100 pages), Applied Material, Inc.
Several Final Test procedures
Several Customer Engineering News.
ET conference papers (Applied Materials, Inc - Internal)
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