PERSONNEL

Dr. Robert J. Naumann

Interim Director CMMR, UAH
Associate Director AMMSA
Professor Materials Science Program, UAH
Center for Microgravity and Materials Research
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 35899

Office: VBRH M-43
Phone: (256) 824 6846
Fax: (256) 824 6944
Email: naumannr@email.uah.edu

Education

B.S. in Physics, University of Alabama (1957)
M.S. in Physics, University of Alabama (1962)
Ph.D. in Physics, University of Alabama (1970)

Professional Positions

2000-present Interim Director, Center for Microgravity and Materials Research, University of Alabama in Huntsville
1997-present Associate Director, Alliance for Microgravity and Materials Science and Applications (AMMSA), a cooperative agreement between UAH, USRA and MSFC
1990-present Professor of Materials Science, College of Science, University of Alabama in Huntsville
1987-1988 Director (Acting), Microgravity Science and Applications Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (temporary assignment: October 1987-0ctober 1988)
1985-1990 MSFC Space Station Project Scientist, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1977-1990 Chief Scientist, Materials Processing in Space, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1975-1990 Chief, Microgravity Science and Applications Division, Space Science Laboratory, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1972-1975 Chief, Physics and Instrumentation Division, Space Science Laboratory, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1970-1972 Chief, Physics and Astrophysics Division, Space Science Laboratory, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1966-1970 Chief, Meteoroid Physics Branch, Physics and Astrophysics Division, Space Science Laboratory, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1960-1966 Space Scientist, Physics and Astrophysics Division, Space Science Laboratory, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
1957-1960 Aerospace Technologist, Research Projects Office, Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Teaching Experience

Taught Graduate and Undergraduate courses at University of Alabama in Huntsville and Athens State College including:
Biophysical Chemistry
Synthesis and Processing of Materials (Graduate)
Introduction to Materials Science (Graduate)
Solid State Physics (Graduate)
Selected Topics in Materials Processing (Graduate)
Statistical Mechanics (Graduate)
Thermal Physics (Graduate)
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory (Graduate)
Experimental Methods in Physical Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Energy Technology
Electronic Materials
Environmental Science
Instrument Science
Nuclear Physics
Introductory Physics
Mathematical Statistics

Selected Patents

  • Containerless High Purity Pulling Process and Apparatus for Glass Fibers, U.S. Patent 4,565,557 (with E. C. Ethridge)

  • Quasi-Containerless Glass Formation, U.S. Patent 4,654,065 (with E. Ethridge), March 1987

  • Space Ultravacuum Facility, U.S. Patent 4,723,734, February 1988

  • Method and Apparatus for Growing Crystals, U.S. Patent 4,738,831 (with S. L. Lehoczky, and D. O. Frazier), April 19,1988

  • Liquid Encapsulated Float Zone Process, U.S. Patent 4,740,264 (with D. Frazier, S. Lehoczky, M. Vlasse, B. Facemire), June 1988

  • Methods and Apparatus for Measuring Microgravity Acceleration, Filed 10/22/99 with Alston and Bird LLP, Raleigh, NC

    • Selected Recent Publications

  • Naumann, R. J., Kawamura, H., and Matsunaga, K.: Heat and Mass Transport Resulting from Periodic Accelerations with Axial and Transverse Components, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, submitted Oct. 2000

  • R.J. Naumann, G. Haulenbeek, H. Kawamura, K. Matsunaga, The JUSTSAP Experiment on STS-95, Microgravity Sci Technol. - Accepted pending minor modification

  • Robert J. Naumann, Vibration Isolation: Who Needs It? Poster presented at the First International Symposium on Microgravity Research & Applications in Physical Sciences and Biotechnology, Sorrento, Italy, 15 September 2000

  • Anna Holmes, Ed Meehan, Liquing Chen, Joseph Ng, and Robert Naumann, Growth of Protein Crystals under Transport Controlled Conditions, Poster presented at the First International Symposium on Microgravity Research & Applications in Physical Sciences and Biotechnology, Sorrento, Italy, 15 September 2000

  • Robert J. Naumann, Glen Haulenbeek, Hiroshi Kawamura, Keisuke Matsunaga, A New Concept for Measuring Quasi-steady Microgravity Accelerations, Presented to the First International Symposium on Microgravity Research & Applications in Physical Sciences and Biotechnology, Sorrento, Italy, 15 September 2000, Proceedings to be published as an ESA Special Report

  • Anna Holmes, Ed Meehan, Liquing Chen, Joseph Ng, and Robert Naumann, Growth of Protein Crystals under Transport Controlled Conditions, Presented at the ICCBM-8, Sandestin, FL, May 18, 2000

  • Naumann, R. J., "Materials Processing in Space", to appear in the 9th Edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology -, McGraw-Hill, New York

  • Robert J. Naumann and Glen Haulenbeek, High Precision Flow Cell Accelerometer for Measuring Quasi-Steady Microgravity Accelerations, Presented to the STAIF Conference, Albuquerque, NM, February 2, 2000, American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings AIP, New York

  • Naumann, Robert, J., An Analytical Model for Transport from Quasi-steady and Periodic Accelerations on Spacecraft, Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 43/16 (2000) 2917-2930

  • Robert J. Naumann, The CMDS Role in the Study of Heat and Mass Transport from Spacecraft Residual Accelerations, CMDS '98-99, Consortium for Materials Development in Space, 1998-99 Biennial Report, NASA Cooperative Agreement, NCC8-132

  • Robert J. Naumann, Glen Haulenbeek, Results from the JUSTSAP Project, Proceedings of JUSTSAP 1999, Microgravity Working Group, Kauai, Hawaii, November 9-13, 1999

  • Robert J. Naumann and Glen Haulenbeek, High Precision Flow Cell Accelerometer for Measuring Quasi-steady Microgravity Accelerations, 18th International Microgravity Measurements Group Meeting, June 15-17, 1999, Cocoa Beach, FL. NASA Glen Research Center, pp. 181-195

  • Naumann, Robert, J., An Analytical Model for Transport from Quasi-steady and Periodic Accelerations on Spacecraft, AIAA Paper 99-1028, Presented at the 37th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, January 1999

  • Robert J. Naumann and Glenn Haulenbeek, "Japanese-US Thermal Science Accelerometer Project (JUSTSAP)," STAIF Conference, Alburquerque, NM, Feb. 1999, American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings 458, AIP, New York, p.854

  • Robert J. Naumann (Study Team Leader) "Spacelab Science Results Study in Materials Science, Fundamental Science, Biotechnology, and Life Science, Final Report," NAS8-97095 Task No H-30194D

  • Robert J. Naumann, "Japanese-US Thermal Science Accelerometer Project: Expected Results," Proceedings of JUSTSAP 1998, Microgravity Worksing Group, Ko-Olina, Hawaii, November 9-13, 1998

  • Robert J. Naumann, "Protein Crystal Growth in Microgravity: Successes and Failures," presented to the JUSTSAP Workshop, Hawaii, November 3-7, 1997

  • R. J. Naumann, "Effects of Transient and Periodic Accelerations on Heat and Mass Transport," in Materials Development in Space, CMDS Final Report, University of Alabama at Birmingham Press, October 1997

  • C. Watson, C. Lundquist, F. Wessling, and R. Naumann, "A transparent Furnace as a Commercial Research Facility," Alburquerque,NM, Jan. 1998, American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings 420, AIP, New York, p.551

  • C. Watson, N. Singh, A. Thomas, A. E. Nelson, T. O. Rolin, J. Griffin, G. Haulenbeek, N.Myers, J. Seaquist, C. Cacioppo, J. Weber, M. Zugrav, and R. J. Naumann, "Processing of mercurous chloride in space," Proceedings, SPIE Conference, San Diego, CA Aug.1997, vol. 3123 pp22-33

  • Robert J. Naumann, "A New Model for Transient and Periodic Accelerations on Spacecraft," Presented to the 16th Microgravity Measurements Group, Gainsville, FL, June 1997, Proceedings edited by Robert Finkelstein, NASA , Lewis Research Center

  • C. Watson, N. Singh, N. Myers, A. Thomas, R. J. Naumann, A. E. Nelson, T. O. Rolin, and M. Zugrav, "A transparent furnace as a materials research facility", Proceedings, Joint Xth European and Vithe Russian Symposium on Physical Sciences in Microgravity, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 1997

  • Naumann, R. J., "Materials Science in Space", in the Kirk-Othermer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th Edition, Wiley Interscience (1999) p 1873

  • C. Watson, N. Singh, A. Thomas, A. E. Nelson, T. O. Rolin, J. Griffin, G. Haulenbeek, N. Daniel, J. Seaquist, C. Cacioppo, J. Weber, M. Zugrav, and R. J. Naumann, "Processing of mercurous chloride in reduced gravity," SPIE Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2809 (1996) pp247-257

  • Naumann, Robert, J. "Stabilizing/Destabilizing Effects of Axial Accelerations in Bridgman Growth", J. Crystal Growth 165 (1996)129-136

  • Naumann, R. J., "Materials Processing in Space", in the 8th Edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology -, McGraw-Hill, New York (1997) pp 139-141

  • Langbein, D. and Naumann, R. J. "Double Float Zones", Microgravity Science and Technology VIII/4 (1995) 226-235

  • Naumann, Robert J. "Microgravity: A Tool for Industrial Materials Research", Proceedings of the Space Technology & Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings 361, AIP, New York, p 69-75

  • Naumann, R. J., "Consort Rocket Program Accomplishments ", Microgravity Science and Technology VIII/4 (1995) 204-213

  • Ramachandran N., C. Baugher, and R. Naumann, "Modeling Flows and Transport in Protein Crystal Growth", Microgravity Science and Technology , VIII3 (1995) 170-179

  • Naumann, R. J., Marangoni Convection around Voids in Bridgman Growth, J. Crystal Growth, 154 (1995) 156 - 163

  • Naumann, R. J. "Suborbital Industrial Microgravity Research: Voucher Demonstration Program," AIAA paper 95-3764, AIAA Conference, Huntsville, AL, Sept. 1995

  • Naumann, R. J. "Industrial Microgravity Research In The US Using Rockets: Previous Results," AIAA paper 95-3825, AIAA Conference, Huntsville, AL, Sept. 1995

  • Naumann, R. J., "Modeling Flows and Solute Distribution Resulting from Small Transverse Acceleration in Bridgman Crystal Growth", J. Crystal Growth 142 (1994) 253-267

  • Long, M. M. , L. J. De Lucas, C. Smith, M. Carson, K. Moore, M. D. Harrington, D. J. Pillion, S. P. Bishop, W. M. Rosenblum, R. J. Naumann, A. Chait, J. Prahl, and C. E. Bugg, "Protein crystal growth in microgravity- temperature induced large scale crystallization of insulin), Microgravity Sci. Technol. VII/2 (1994) 196-202

  • Naumann, R. J., "Acceleration Mapping on Consort 5", Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 31 (1994) 842

  • Naumann, R. J., "Marangoni Convection in Closed Containers", in Joint L+1 Science Review of USML-1 and USMP-1 with the Microgravity Measurement Group, NASA Conference Publication 3272, Vol II (May 1994) 601

  • Naumann, R. J., "Fiber Pulling in Low Gravity", in Joint L+1 Science Review of USML-1 and USMP-1 with the Microgravity Measurement Group,NASA Conference Publication 3272, Vol II (May 1994) 657

  • Naumann, R. J., "Stability of a Double Float Zone", in Joint L+1 Science Review of USML-1 and USMP-1 with the Microgravity Measurement Group, NASA Conference Publication 3272, Vol II (May 1994) 691

  • Naumann, R. J., and M. Duesser, "Organic Separation (ORSEP) Program , in the Spacehab - 01 Symposium", Proceedings of the SPACEHAB Mission 1 (STS-57), Experiments Symposium, NASA Headquarters, Oct. 5, 1993

  • Naumann, R. J., "Materials Processing in Space; Issues for the Third Decade", TABES Paper 93-3001, Invited presented to the Technical and Business Exhibition and Symposium, Huntsville, AL, May 11, 1993

  • Naumann, R. J. and C. Baugher, "Analytical Estimates of Radial Segregation in Bridgman Growth from Low-level Steady and Periodic Accelerations", J. Crystal Growth. 121 (1992) 751-768

  • Naumann, R. J., "Preliminary Results from Three USML-1 Glovebox Experiments", paper IAF-92-0902, 43rd Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, Washington, DC, Aug. 1992

  • Wesling, F. C., C. A. Lundquist, V. Seaquist, and R. J. Naumann, "Suborbital Rocket Program for Commercial Microgravity Research", paper IAF-92-0981, 43rd Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, Washington, DC, Aug. 1992

  • Naumann, R. J. "Unsolved Mysteries of Protein Crystal Growth," Opportunities and Challenges in Crystallization Research, Proceedings of a Workshop Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Eastman Chemical Company, and Hoffmann La Roche Inc., Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, March 4-6, 1991, pp 265-287

  • Naumann, R. J., "Prospects for a Contamination-Free Ultravacuum Facility in Low-Earth Orbit," J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A, 7(1), 90-99 (1989)

  • Pusey, M., W. K. Witherow, and R. J. Naumann, "Preliminary Investigations into Solutal Flow About Growing Tetragonal Lysozyme," J. Crys. Growth, 90,105-111 (1988)

  • DeLucas, L. J., F. L. Suddath, R. Snyder, R. Naumann, M. B. Broom, M. Pusey, V. Yost, B. Herren, D. Carter, E. J. Meehan, A. McPherson, and C. E. Bugg, "Preliminary Investigations of Protein Crystal Growth Using the Space Shuttle," J. Crystal Growth, 76, 681-693 (1986)

  • Pusey, M. L., and R. J. Naumann, "Growth Kinetics of Tetragonal Lysozyme Crystals," J. Crystal Growth, 76, 593-599 (1986)

  • Pusey, M. L., R. S. Snyder, and R. J. Naumann, "Protein Crystal Growth: Growth Kinetics for Tetragonal Lysozyme Crystals," J. Biological Chemistry, 261(14), 6524-6529 (1986)

  • Naumann, R. J., and P. H. Rhodes, "Thermal Considerations in Continuous Flow Electrophoresis," Sep. Sci. and Tech., 19(1), 51-75 (1984)

  • Jasinski, T., and R. J. Naumann, "One-Dimensional Thermal Modeling of Vertical Bridgman-Type Crystal Growth," J. Crys. Growth (Letters) 66, 469-471 (1984)

  • Rasmussen, Don H., Mary R. Appleby, G. L. Leedom, S. V. Babu, and Robert J. Naumann, "Homogeneouos Nucleation Kinetics," J. Crys. Growth, 64(2), 229-238 (1983)

  • Naumann, Robert J., and Sandor L. Lehoczky, "Effect of Variable Thermal Conductivity on Isotherms in Bridgman Growth," J. Crys. Growth, 61, 707-710 (1983)

  • Naumann, R. J., "An Analytical Approach to Thermal Modeling of Bridgman-Type Crystal Growth - I. One-Dimensional Analysis," J. Crys. Growth, 58(3), 554-568 (1982)

  • Naumann, R. J., "An Analytical Approach to Thermal Modeling of Bridgman-Type Crystal Growth - lI. Two-Dimensional Analysis," J. Crys. Growth, 58(3), 569-584 (1982)

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