William LaCourse
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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