John E. Blendell 
Professor of
Materials Engineering
Phone: (765) 494-0149
E-mail: blendell@purdue.edu

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Education:

B.S. Ceramic Science
B.A. Mathematics
Alfred University, 1974
M.S. Ceramics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1976
Sc.D. Ceramics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979 

My areas of interest:

My research focuses on processing of ceramic materials for optimization of performance. Specific interests are related to microstructure evolution with an emphasis on the effect of texture and anisotropy on materials properties and performance. The main applications are for electronic and ferroelectric materials for uses ranging from high-voltage capacitors to non-volatile memory.  

Range of projects I have worked on:

My research projects have ranged from producing high purity ceramic materials to processing of LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramics) to nanoscale measurements of ferroelectric properties of thin films to grain growth in alumina.

Range of companies I have worked with:

I have worked with electronic component manufacturers for undergraduate senior design projects.

What I most enjoy about working for TAP:

Working with a wide range of material issues in a diverse industrial environment. 

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