Yolanda J. Kime
Associate Professor of Physics

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I am proud to have been both a Spartan (B.S, Michigan State University, 1984) and an Orangeman (Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, 1991, Syracuse University). At Syracuse University my research training was in the electronic and physical properties of ultra-thin films. I measured the electronic band structure and lattice structure of layers of mercury an atom or two thick. Much of this work was carried out at the Synchrotron Radiation Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Since coming to SUNY Cortland I have worked on electromigration in thin films in work supported by Rome Laboratory. Electromigration is by far the largest cause of hardware failures in microelectronics. I examined relationships between the size and shape of electromigration voids, as well as their location in thin film conductors.

I have also worked with NASA on the X-38, the International Space Station's crew return vehicle. This work involved computer modeling of defects (both delaminations and microcracking) in composite laminates, and their effect on the structural properties of the laminate. The composite laminates will be used in the vehicle's aeroshell.

I have recently been working on characterizing extended vacuum systems operating with variable speed vacuum control, and looking at the electronic noise fed back onto the power grid by variable speed pumps.

Here at SUNY Cortland I have taught a variety of courses, including, among others, the calculus-based introductory physics, solid state physics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and C programming. I am a member of the college Assessment Committee, have chaired the General Education Committee, and currently co-chair of the Commencement Committee.

When I'm not in front of a computer (mostly C++) or in front of a class (mostly physics) I also enjoy reading (mostly sci-fi), cooking (mostly chocolate), walking my dogs (mostly Newfoundland), taking flying lessons (mostly Cessnas), and singing (mostly behind closed doors).

Yolanda J. Kime
Office: Bowers Hall 133
Phone: 607-753-2919
E-mail: kimey@snycorva.cortland.edu

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