K A R L E W A L D bun@burdentech.com
1900 "F" Street, NUmber 4
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-402-6360
education
1997
PhD, UC Davis, Materials Science and Engineering
1996
MS, UC Davis, Materials Science and Engineering
1990
BS, UC Davis, Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering
professional experience
1995-1999
Freelance coding, computer consultant for advanced web applications
including custom databases, cgi scrpting, javascript, SSL setup. Other projects include
networking, system troubleshooting, database setup.
1995-1999
Instructor, California State Summer School for the Arts, CalArts, Computer Arts
1995-1999
Instructor, Napa Valley College
Javascript Programming
Introduction to Materials Science
Engineering Mechanics - Statics
Introduction to Computers
Internet Basics
1992-1996
Teaching Assistant, Associate Instructor, University of California at Davis,
Introduction to Materials Science
1993-1994
Mentored Co-Teacher, Basic Skills Science, D-Q University, Davis, California
computer projects
1994 Set up networking of UC Davis' Slide Library's computer database for cataloging slides, University of California at Davis Utilizing QNA software for DOS for database, LAN via ethernet.
1994 Sound engineering collaboration with artist Camille Garcia
1994 Program:for producing autostereograms.
1993-1994 Program: Ray tracing for three dimensional rendering.
1993-1994 Program:Tool for investigating the use of a fourier series for representation of visual and textual information.
1992-1993 Program: Three dimension modeling of structures.
1992-1995 Finite element modeling of the chemical reactions involved in self-propagating high-temperature synthesis. Involves the graphical output of video "movies" of the propagating reaction front.
1993 Mouse driven, real time guitar delay processor.
1992-1995 Many programs used to analyze and manipulate digital images
1982-1995 Programs: Many graphics based video games.
publications
Halverson, D. C., Ewald, K. H., Munir, Z. A., "Influence of reactant characteristics on the microstructures of combustion-synthesized titanium carbide." Journal of Materials Science, 1993, V28 N17, 4583-4594.
Halverson, D. C., Ewald, K. H., Munir, Z. A., "Improving the uniformity in combustion-synthesized titanium carbide." Journal of Materials Science, 1995, V30 N14, 3697-3703.
patents
Munir, Z. A., Lai, W., Ewald, K. H., "Field-Assisted Combustion Synthesis", United States Patent #5,380,409. Issued Jan. 10, 1995.