Robert J. Racicot
17750 Grama Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
719-481-4127
719-510-2054
dracicot@comcast.net
PROFILE:
 Experienced - 20 years leading programs in all phases of Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation as an Engineer, Scientist and Program Manager; Educator and Curriculum Developer
 Problem Solver/Manager - Supervised a team of six government engineers in the research,
development and testing of semiconductor laser diodes. Led the technical management and
direction of four AF research contracts worth $10M. Laboratory manager, led team of five
laboratory technician in daily operation and maintenance of over $2 million in analytical
instrumentation.
 Engineer/Scientist - sharp analytical skills—lead Material Scientist for development of
semiconductor lasers; led the development and operation of the Materials Science degree program
within the Department of Chemistry at the United States Air Force Academy; Patented polymer
scientist, designed novel AF conductive polymer coatings.
 Analyst - Lead intelligence analyst for all air-to-ground missile development programs at Eglin
AFB. Chemical analyst for environmental remediation projects.
 Communicator - proven ability; easily communicates complex technical issues; invited conference
speaker; authored 12 peer reviewed technical journal papers; published AF technical reports.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret ended on June 2010; TS/SCI ended on June 1986.
ACQUISITION CERTIFICATION: Level I in Program Management, Research Development and
Engineering Test and Evaluation
EDUCATION:
 PhD, Chemistry - University of Rhode Island, 1997
 MS, Chemical Engineering – University of Florida, 1988
 MBA – University of West Florida, 1985
 BS, Chemical Engineering - University of Massachusetts, 1982
 Air Command and Staff, 1997, correspondence
 Squadron Officers School, 1984, residence
 Academic Instructor School, 2000, residence
EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
July 2010 to present: Lecturer, Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
Lecturer for General and Analytical Chemistry, lecture and lab courses. Lead developer for all new
general chemistry labs. Faculty advisor for the American Chemical Society undergraduate student
chapter. Graduate student committee advisor.
Jun 2007 to June 2010: President, Razzy Coatings, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
Created and operated independent consulting and research development company performing design,
synthesis, analysis and testing of nano-particle coating systems for anti-microbial, aerospace corrosion
protection and aerospace structural component applications. Received funding from the Air Force Office
of Scientific Research and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Jun 2004 – June 2007: Associate Professor Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
US Air Force Academy, CO
Lead professor for the Material Science degree program, designs and course directs Polymer Chemistry
and Chemistry of Advanced Materials. Conducting materials science research with undergraduate
students in microbial influenced corrosion of aluminum alloys and the synthesis of conductive,
organometallic polymer coatings and nano-particle coatings for AF applications. Writes grant proposals
and obtained external funding for undergraduate research programs.
May 2002- May 2004: Analytical Chemist
Maxymillian Technologies, Inc.
Pittsfield, MA
Performed gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP)
analysis on polychlorinated bi-phenols (PCBs), metal and hydrocarbon waste soil, water and air samples
for environmental remediation projects.
June 2000-May 2002 2000: Commander
Air Force ROTC Detachment 345
Professor of Aerospace Studies
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Recruited, educated, motivated, trained and commissioned officer candidates through a comprehensive
college program. Provided academic instruction on fundamental Air Force doctrine, practical leadership
experience, national security policy and extensive field training to prepare future officers for active duty.
Supervised a staff of four active duty officers and non-commissioned officers.
June 2000-June 1997: Deputy for Operations
Department of Chemistry
Deputy for Advanced Programs
United States Air Force Academy, CO
Course directed and taught Analytical Chemistry. Taught Physical Chemistry I and II. Taught Advanced
Laboratory Techniques. Responsible for the guidance and direction of all advanced level chemistry
courses taken by all chemistry majors. Primary point of contact for all curriculum changes for the
chemistry major. Supervised five Air Force active duty Captains working as instructors of Chemistry.
Coordinated logistics for all chemistry laboratory courses. Managed department supplies, budget and
$2.1M in equipment. Supervised five laboratory technicians in the daily operation and maintenance of the
department's laboratories and analytical instruments.
May 1994-June 1997: PhD Graduate Student
Department of Chemistry
University of Rhode Island
Conducted research into developing a replacement for chromate conversion aircraft coatings using
conductive polymer coatings and propriety coatings for corrosion protection of aluminum alloys.
Conducted electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies on coated rebar in concrete corrosion
inhibitor solutions. Published seven papers and graduated with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry.
Dec 1991- May1994: Instructor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Computer Liaison Officer
United States Air Force Academy, CO
Instructed 80 cadets in the Academy's concentrated freshman chemistry course. Developed lesson plans,
lectures and grading material. Formulated course content and developed all course materials for the
physical chemistry of electronic materials course. Conducted research into field testing techniques for
detection of organophosphate compounds using laser diode technology. Directed all department computer
hardware and software maintenance and upgrades.
June 1988- Dec 1991: Materials Scientist
Semiconductor Laser Application Branch
Kirtland AFB, NM
Lead materials expert for Air Force Material Command's largest semiconductor laser technology program
developing diode lasers to fulfill Air Force applications. Responsible for the technical management and
direction of four research contracts worth $10M. Supervised government engineers and scientists
developing computer aided laser analysis tools. Conducted in-house laser characterization and laser facet
passivation research, published in Laser Digest.
June 1986-May 1988: Masters Graduate Student
Chemical Engineering Department,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Conducted surface passivation experiments on the semiconductor material Gallium Arsenide using
photoluminescence and current-voltage analysis techniques. Incorporated the research into a master’s
thesis and published in Applied Physics Letters.
Dec 1982-May 1986: Intelligence Analyst
Munitions Systems Division
Eglin AFB, FL
Responsible for the infusion of mission critical intelligence into the Munitions Systems Division's missile
development programs throughout the weapons acquisition process. Department’s lead analyst on foreign
chemical warfare capabilities. Briefed the MSD commander and staff weekly on current and technical
intelligence updates.
PUBLICATIONS
1. H. H. Lee, R. J. Racicot and S. H. Lee, "Surface Passivation of GaAs", Applied Physics Letters, 54,
No. 8, 724 (1989).
2. R. J. Racicot, R. L. Clark, H-B. Liu, S. C. Yang, M. N. Alias, R. Brown, "Anti-Corrosion Studies of
Novel Conductive Polymer Coatings on Aluminum Alloys", Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 413, 529 (1996).
3. R. J. Racicot, R. Brown, S. C. Yang, "Corrosion Protection of Aluminum Alloys by Double Strand
Polyaniline", Synthetic Metals, 85, 1263 (1997).
4. R. J. Racicot, S. C. Yang, R. Brown, "Evidence of a Passive Layer Formation from a Conductive
Polymer Coating on Aluminum Alloys", Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. W Proc., 458, 415 (1997).
5. R. J. Racicot, S. C. Yang, R. Brown, "Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy of a Double Strand
Polyaniline Coating on Aluminum Alloys in Acidic Environments", submitted to Synthetic Metals, Jan
2000.
6. R. J. Racicot, J. McInerney, M. S. Allen, A. Howard, "Increase of Output Power of Semiconductor
Lasers by Chemical Passivation of the Mirror Facets", Air Force Technical Report: Laser Digest, PL-TR91-1062, 48 (1991).
7. R. J. Racicot, R. L. Clark, H-B. Liu, S. C. Yang, M. N. Alias, R. Brown, "Thin Film Conductive
Polymers on Aluminum Surfaces: Interfacial Charge-Transfer and Anti-Corrosion Aspects", SPIE
Proceedings, Optical and Photonic Applications of Electroactive and Conducting Polymers, 2528, 198
(1995).
8. R. J. Racicot, S. C. Yang, R. Brown, "Corrosion Protection Comparison of a Chromate Conversion
Coating to a Novel Conductive Polymer Coating on Aluminum Alloys", National Association of
Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 1997, T-9 Session, Paper No.
531.
9. R. J. Racicot, J. Wilkes, "USAFA's Material Science Degree Program", Journal of Materials
Education, Vol. 21 (3&4) pages 157-160.
10. R. Racicot, C. Crouch, M. Rauch, “Microbial Influenced Corrosion of Bacillus Licheniformis on
AA2024 Aluminum Alloy”, Symposium Proceedings for the First World Congress on Military Corrosion,
Sorrento, Italy, June 2005
11. R. Racicot, M. Rauch, “Microbial Influenced Corrosion on AA2024 Aluminum Alloys”, Conference
Proceedings for the Triservice Corrosion Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 2005.
Martinez, B.R., Racicot, R.J, and Rauch, M.E. “Sulfur compound degradation by a Bacillus licheniformis
strain isolated from United States Air Force aviation fuel.” 230th American Chemical Society Meeting.
Atlanta, Georgia. March 26-30, 2006
12. Rauch, M.E., Racicot, R.J., Crouch, C.D. “Investigation of the Hydrocarbon Degradation
Mechanisms of Bacillus Licheniformis Strains Isolated from United States Air Force Aviation Fuel
Tanks.” 9th International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels. Stiges, Spain.
September 17-21, 2005.
PAPERS PRESENTED
1. R. J. Racicot, R. L. Clark, H-B. Liu, S. C. Yang, M. N. Alias, R. Brown, "Anti-Corrosion Studies of
Novel Conductive Polymer Coatings on Aluminum Alloys", Materials Research Society Fall Meeting,
Boston MA, Dec. 1995.
2. R. J. Racicot, S. C. Yang, R. Brown, "Corrosion Protection Comparison of a Chromate Conversion
Coating to a Novel Conductive Polymer Coating on Aluminum Alloys", National Association of
Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 1997, T-9 Session, Paper No.
531.
3. R. J. Racicot, J. Wilkes, "USAFA's Material Science Degree Program", Materials Research Society
Fall Meeting, Material Science Education Workshop, Boston, MA, Dec 1998.
4. R. J. Racicot, "Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Studies of Polyaniline Coatings", Air Force
Office of Scientific Research Corrosion Review, Key West. Fl, Jan 2000.
5. R. J. Racicot, "Electronic Implications of Conductive Polymer Coatings on Metal Surfaces", invited
speaker for the Technical Research Symposium of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers
(NACE) annual conference, Orlando Fl, March 2000.
6. C. Crouch, R. Racicot, M. Rauch, “Microbial Influenced Corrosion of Aircraft Aluminum Alloys”,
American Chemical Society Poster Session, San Diego, CA, March 2005.
7. R. Racicot, C. Crouch, M. Rauch, “Microbial Influenced Corrosion of Bacillus Licheniformis on
AA2024 Aluminum Alloys”, World Congress on Military Corrosion, Sorrento, Italy, June 2005.
8. R. Racicot, M. Rauch, “Microbial Influenced Corrosion on AA2024 Aluminum Alloys”, Triservice
Corrosion Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 2005.
GRANTS
1. Arnold Howard, Jim Houston, Michael Warren (Sandia National Labs), Capt Robert J. Racicot
(Phillips Lab, USAF). Surface and Interface Passivation of Gallium Arsenide Based Electro-Optic
Devices. Sandia National Labs IR&D, $80,000, 1992.
2. R. J. Racicot, Corrosion Protection Performance of Conductive Polymer Coatings on Aluminum
Alloys and Steel. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, $20,000 for 1998, $10,000 for 1999, $6,000 for
2000.
3. R. J. Racicot, Laser Ablation Surface Studies, DARPA MIPR, $13,350 for 2005.
4. R. J. Racicot, Microbial Influenced Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys, AFOSR, $70,000, 2005;
$88,500.00; 2006; 45K 2007.
5. R. J. Racicot, President, Razzy Coatings, Inc., Bacterial Adhesion Studies, AFOSR, 50K 2009
6. R. J. Racicot, President, Razzy Coatings, Inc., Nano-particle coatings, AFRL, 100K/year, 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010
PATENTS
Electro-active Polymer Coatings for Corrosion Control
Sze Cheng Yang, Robert L. Clark, Richard Brown, Robert J. Racicot, Huaibing Liu, and Modh Alias.
U. S Patent Application Service No. 08/502,215
Japanese Patent Application No. PCT/US96/11646
European Patent Application No. 96923767.6-2109
U.S. citizen, married, father of three children, hobbies include skiing, motorcycle riding, ultimate frisbee
and guitar playing.
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