William LaCourse

Professor Glass Science
Glass Engineering
Inamori School of Engineering

Hall Glass Science & Engr, Room 217
lacourse@alfred.edu
607-871-2466

Education

Honorary Alumnus: Alfred University, 1986
BS: Engineering Science SUNY at Stonybrook, 1966
MS: Materials Science SUNY at Stonybrook, 1967
PhD: Materials Science Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969

Research, Publications, & Presentations

Research & Publications

Accelerated ion-exchange strengthening of float and container glass.
Bio-active and bioresorbable materials
High Purity - Infrared Transparent Chalcogenide Glasses
Cold Sintering of Glass
Glass Micro-beads and hollow glass micro-balloons.

Areas of Concentration

Surface Modification Techniques for Improved Properties - Strengthening
Surface Modification Techniques for Improved Properties - Improved Chemical Durability
Surface Modification Techniques for Improved Properties - Scratch Resistance
Surface Modification Techniques for Improved Properties - Optical Properties
New Glass Compositions for Enhanced Properties
Novel Glass Recycling Process and Uses

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