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GSCSG Owner - D. Bryce Mitton, PhD
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-MAIL - dbmitton@gscsg.com
E-MAIL - bmitton@mit.edu
CELL - (617) 999-9903
E-MAIL - dbmitton@gscsg.com
E-MAIL - bmitton@mit.edu
CELL - (617) 999-9903
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CITIZENSHIP
➤American
➤Canadian
ORGANIZATIONS
➤Member of AMPP (Formerly NACE)
➤Member of British MENSA Limited
AWARDS
➤UMIST Part-Time Teaching Assistant - U.K.
➤NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship - Canada
➤Inco Continuation Scholarship - Canada
➤Cambrian Scholar - Canada
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1985-1990: PhD in Corrosion Science and Engineering - UMIST
➤The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology - U.K.
➤Research jointly funded by UMIST and a British Company
➤Thesis: Degradation of Thin Metal/Alloy Films (for Magnetic Recording)
1983-1984: MSc in Corrosion Science and Engineering - UMIST
➤The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology - U.K.
➤By Examination and Dissertation
➤Dissertation: Surface Finishing of Aluminium
1976-1979: Chemical Technology - Cambrian College
➤Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology - Canada
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2007: Program Management Certified Professional
➤Learning Tree International - U.S.A.
WORK HISTORY
2010-Present: Gold Standard Corrosion Science Group, LLC (GSCSG)
➤Owner/Manager
2006-2010: University of North Dakota (UND)
➤Director - Engineered Surfaces Center (ESC)
2003-2005: U.S.A. and Italy
➤Independent Consultant (U.S.A.)
➤Collaborator (Italy)
2002: Northeastern University (NEU)
➤Part-Time Lecturer in Corrosion Science
➤Concurrent with Employment at MIT
1993-2003: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
➤Research Associate - H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Laboratory
1990-1993: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
➤Postdoctoral Associate - H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Laboratory
1985-1987: UMIST
➤Part-Time Teaching Assistant and Demonstrator - Corrosion
➤Concurrent with PhD Graduate Studies
1979-1983: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
➤Research Technologist in Corrosion
➤Certified Corrosion Technologist (NACE)
1978-Summer: Cambrian College
➤Manager of a Young Canada Works Project (17 Students)
➤Design and Construction of a Solar Greenhouse
1977-Summer: Falconbridge Nickel Mines
➤Laborer in a Smelter
1965-1975: Various Companies in Canada
➤Clerk - Miner - Laborer - Seaman - Industrial First Aid Attendant
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE DURING UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT
Engineered Surfaces for Weapons Systems Life Extension Program - UND & Alion Science and Technology
➤Directed the start-up of the Engineered Surfaces Center (ESC) at UND.
➤Managed a multimillion-dollar budget.
➤Supervised the research of full-time professional, technical and support staff, as well as part-time faculty and students working on: Superfinishing - Contact Fatigue - Surface Modification - Wear - Corrosion. (PI)
Various Projects - UNINA (Italy)
➤Electrochemistry was used to evaluate the degradation characteristics of various systems. Much of the research involved studying the corrosion of friction stir welds in aluminum alloys, and the development of a novel technique to assess corrosion fatigue.
An Investigation of the Fundamental Aspects of Underfilm Corrosion - MIT, UMIST (U.K.) & UNINA (Italy)
➤For the first time, magnetic and electrochemical techniques were combined to provide an unequivocal correlation between mass loss and EIS data for a polymer-coated metal. (Co-PI)
Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) Systems for Hazardous Waste Remediation - MIT
➤This research assessed corrosion modes and rates at conditions paralleling the temperature regions in a full-size SCWO reactor. (Co-PI)
Feasibility Study of Supercritical Light Water Cooled Fast Reactors - MIT & University of Michigan
➤The use of supercritical light water as the coolant in a direct-cycle nuclear reactor offers potential for plant simplification and high thermal efficiency of the power conversion cycle. Corrosion and stress corrosion cracking are major concerns for this reactor design. (Co-PI)
Development of Methods for Prediction of Equipment Aging and Residual Life - MIT & Draper
➤This research focused on equipment aging and the role of a latent failure for a U.S.A.F. accelerometer. (Co-PI)
An Investigation of Microbially Influenced Degradation of Polymer-Coated Metals - MIT, Harvard University & UNINA (Italy)
➤This project advanced the understanding of microbially influenced degradation of polymer-coated metals and the interpretation of electrochemical data.
An Assessment of Organic Coatings with Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy - MIT & UNINA (Italy)
➤The corrosion of several polymer-metal systems was assessed.
Electronics Packaging Program - MIT
➤The degradation of polymer-metal systems was assessed.
High-Level Nuclear Waste Containment - AECL (Canada)
➤As a Research Technologist in Corrosion, assessed corrosion of materials for use in high-level nuclear waste containment using long-term exposure and electrochemical tests at temperatures up to 150˚C.
SELECTED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Designed and developed two new 3-Day Corrosion Courses - "Get Started In Basic Corrosion Science” and "Get Started In Electrochemical Techniques For Corrosion" (2022 - 2023).
Worked as a Consultant at the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) - continued to assess the use of trivalent chromium to replace hexavalent chromium conversion coatings for aluminum alloys used in the aviation industry. Also assessed the use of cold spray for corrosion control. - Naples, Italy (09-2016 to 12-2016).
Worked as a Consultant at the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) - assessed the use of trivalent chromium to replace hexavalent chromium conversion coatings for aluminum alloys used in the aviation industry. - Naples, Italy (09-2015 to 12-2015).
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to attend the Aluminium Surface Science & Technology VI International Symposium - Sorrento, Italy (2012).
Invited to present a paper on Corrosion Education at the Northern Area Eastern Conference - "Corrosion Education - The Opportunity" - Ottawa, Canada (2011).
Chair of the Supercritical Fluids Symposium - NACE Corrosion 2011 - Houston, TX (2011).
Vice Chair of the Supercritical Fluids Symposium - NACE Corrosion 2010 - San Antonio, TX (2010).
Advised on the set-up and analysis of a number of corrosion tests during a confidential military project at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) - University of North Dakota (UND) - Grand Forks, ND (2008).
Graduate Committee Member: Gregory Dvorak, MS, "Development of a Sliding-Rolling Contact Fatigue Tester for Superfinished Surfaces" - University of North Dakota (UND) - Grand Forks, ND.
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to be the Chair of the session on Coatings/Corrosion Inhibitors - 2nd World Congress on Corrosion in the Military - Naples, Italy (2007).
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to present a paper - "An Overview of the Critical Technological Issues Relevant to the Joining of Light Alloys for Aerospace Applications" - at the 1st World Congress on Corrosion in the Military - Sorrento, Italy (2005).
Invited & Funded by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to give a lecture on the use of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) to study the degradation of polymer-coated metals at The Workshop on Surface Adhesion and Biotechnological Applications - Hong Kong, China (2003).
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to be the Co-Chair of the session on Environmentally Compliant Materials Used in Corrosion Prevention - International Workshop on Corrosion in Aircraft Structures and Ground Vehicles - Ravello, Italy (2003).
Developed and presented a graduate Course - "Corrosion of Materials" - at Northeastern University (NEU) - concurrent with employment at MIT (2002).
Invited & Funded by Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) to present a seminar on the Corrosion Character of Candidate Materials for Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) System Fabrication (2001).
Worked on several industrial consulting projects for Altran - concurrent with employment at MIT.
Invited & Funded by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) to present a lecture on corrosion at the 1st International Symposium on SCWO Technology - Changwon, Korea (1999).
Invited & Funded multiple times by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to do research - Naples, Italy.
Invited & Funded by the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) to peer review the INEL Report "Impact of Microbially Influenced Corrosion on Spent Nuclear Fuel and Storage Life" (1996).
Co-Chair of the session on Metallic Coatings and Surface Treatments - 12th International Corrosion Conference (ICC) - Houston, TX (1993).
PUBLICATIONS
➤Authored/co-authored over 95 publications, including book chapters.
PRESENTATIONS
➤Presented numerous papers at national and international conferences.
➤American
➤Canadian
ORGANIZATIONS
➤Member of AMPP (Formerly NACE)
➤Member of British MENSA Limited
AWARDS
➤UMIST Part-Time Teaching Assistant - U.K.
➤NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship - Canada
➤Inco Continuation Scholarship - Canada
➤Cambrian Scholar - Canada
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1985-1990: PhD in Corrosion Science and Engineering - UMIST
➤The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology - U.K.
➤Research jointly funded by UMIST and a British Company
➤Thesis: Degradation of Thin Metal/Alloy Films (for Magnetic Recording)
1983-1984: MSc in Corrosion Science and Engineering - UMIST
➤The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology - U.K.
➤By Examination and Dissertation
➤Dissertation: Surface Finishing of Aluminium
1976-1979: Chemical Technology - Cambrian College
➤Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology - Canada
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2007: Program Management Certified Professional
➤Learning Tree International - U.S.A.
WORK HISTORY
2010-Present: Gold Standard Corrosion Science Group, LLC (GSCSG)
➤Owner/Manager
2006-2010: University of North Dakota (UND)
➤Director - Engineered Surfaces Center (ESC)
2003-2005: U.S.A. and Italy
➤Independent Consultant (U.S.A.)
➤Collaborator (Italy)
2002: Northeastern University (NEU)
➤Part-Time Lecturer in Corrosion Science
➤Concurrent with Employment at MIT
1993-2003: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
➤Research Associate - H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Laboratory
1990-1993: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
➤Postdoctoral Associate - H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Laboratory
1985-1987: UMIST
➤Part-Time Teaching Assistant and Demonstrator - Corrosion
➤Concurrent with PhD Graduate Studies
1979-1983: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
➤Research Technologist in Corrosion
➤Certified Corrosion Technologist (NACE)
1978-Summer: Cambrian College
➤Manager of a Young Canada Works Project (17 Students)
➤Design and Construction of a Solar Greenhouse
1977-Summer: Falconbridge Nickel Mines
➤Laborer in a Smelter
1965-1975: Various Companies in Canada
➤Clerk - Miner - Laborer - Seaman - Industrial First Aid Attendant
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE DURING UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT
Engineered Surfaces for Weapons Systems Life Extension Program - UND & Alion Science and Technology
➤Directed the start-up of the Engineered Surfaces Center (ESC) at UND.
➤Managed a multimillion-dollar budget.
➤Supervised the research of full-time professional, technical and support staff, as well as part-time faculty and students working on: Superfinishing - Contact Fatigue - Surface Modification - Wear - Corrosion. (PI)
Various Projects - UNINA (Italy)
➤Electrochemistry was used to evaluate the degradation characteristics of various systems. Much of the research involved studying the corrosion of friction stir welds in aluminum alloys, and the development of a novel technique to assess corrosion fatigue.
An Investigation of the Fundamental Aspects of Underfilm Corrosion - MIT, UMIST (U.K.) & UNINA (Italy)
➤For the first time, magnetic and electrochemical techniques were combined to provide an unequivocal correlation between mass loss and EIS data for a polymer-coated metal. (Co-PI)
Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) Systems for Hazardous Waste Remediation - MIT
➤This research assessed corrosion modes and rates at conditions paralleling the temperature regions in a full-size SCWO reactor. (Co-PI)
Feasibility Study of Supercritical Light Water Cooled Fast Reactors - MIT & University of Michigan
➤The use of supercritical light water as the coolant in a direct-cycle nuclear reactor offers potential for plant simplification and high thermal efficiency of the power conversion cycle. Corrosion and stress corrosion cracking are major concerns for this reactor design. (Co-PI)
Development of Methods for Prediction of Equipment Aging and Residual Life - MIT & Draper
➤This research focused on equipment aging and the role of a latent failure for a U.S.A.F. accelerometer. (Co-PI)
An Investigation of Microbially Influenced Degradation of Polymer-Coated Metals - MIT, Harvard University & UNINA (Italy)
➤This project advanced the understanding of microbially influenced degradation of polymer-coated metals and the interpretation of electrochemical data.
An Assessment of Organic Coatings with Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy - MIT & UNINA (Italy)
➤The corrosion of several polymer-metal systems was assessed.
Electronics Packaging Program - MIT
➤The degradation of polymer-metal systems was assessed.
High-Level Nuclear Waste Containment - AECL (Canada)
➤As a Research Technologist in Corrosion, assessed corrosion of materials for use in high-level nuclear waste containment using long-term exposure and electrochemical tests at temperatures up to 150˚C.
SELECTED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Designed and developed two new 3-Day Corrosion Courses - "Get Started In Basic Corrosion Science” and "Get Started In Electrochemical Techniques For Corrosion" (2022 - 2023).
Worked as a Consultant at the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) - continued to assess the use of trivalent chromium to replace hexavalent chromium conversion coatings for aluminum alloys used in the aviation industry. Also assessed the use of cold spray for corrosion control. - Naples, Italy (09-2016 to 12-2016).
Worked as a Consultant at the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) - assessed the use of trivalent chromium to replace hexavalent chromium conversion coatings for aluminum alloys used in the aviation industry. - Naples, Italy (09-2015 to 12-2015).
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to attend the Aluminium Surface Science & Technology VI International Symposium - Sorrento, Italy (2012).
Invited to present a paper on Corrosion Education at the Northern Area Eastern Conference - "Corrosion Education - The Opportunity" - Ottawa, Canada (2011).
Chair of the Supercritical Fluids Symposium - NACE Corrosion 2011 - Houston, TX (2011).
Vice Chair of the Supercritical Fluids Symposium - NACE Corrosion 2010 - San Antonio, TX (2010).
Advised on the set-up and analysis of a number of corrosion tests during a confidential military project at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) - University of North Dakota (UND) - Grand Forks, ND (2008).
Graduate Committee Member: Gregory Dvorak, MS, "Development of a Sliding-Rolling Contact Fatigue Tester for Superfinished Surfaces" - University of North Dakota (UND) - Grand Forks, ND.
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to be the Chair of the session on Coatings/Corrosion Inhibitors - 2nd World Congress on Corrosion in the Military - Naples, Italy (2007).
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to present a paper - "An Overview of the Critical Technological Issues Relevant to the Joining of Light Alloys for Aerospace Applications" - at the 1st World Congress on Corrosion in the Military - Sorrento, Italy (2005).
Invited & Funded by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to give a lecture on the use of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) to study the degradation of polymer-coated metals at The Workshop on Surface Adhesion and Biotechnological Applications - Hong Kong, China (2003).
Invited & Funded by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to be the Co-Chair of the session on Environmentally Compliant Materials Used in Corrosion Prevention - International Workshop on Corrosion in Aircraft Structures and Ground Vehicles - Ravello, Italy (2003).
Developed and presented a graduate Course - "Corrosion of Materials" - at Northeastern University (NEU) - concurrent with employment at MIT (2002).
Invited & Funded by Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) to present a seminar on the Corrosion Character of Candidate Materials for Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) System Fabrication (2001).
Worked on several industrial consulting projects for Altran - concurrent with employment at MIT.
Invited & Funded by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) to present a lecture on corrosion at the 1st International Symposium on SCWO Technology - Changwon, Korea (1999).
Invited & Funded multiple times by the University of Naples "Federico II" (UNINA) to do research - Naples, Italy.
Invited & Funded by the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) to peer review the INEL Report "Impact of Microbially Influenced Corrosion on Spent Nuclear Fuel and Storage Life" (1996).
Co-Chair of the session on Metallic Coatings and Surface Treatments - 12th International Corrosion Conference (ICC) - Houston, TX (1993).
PUBLICATIONS
➤Authored/co-authored over 95 publications, including book chapters.
PRESENTATIONS
➤Presented numerous papers at national and international conferences.
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