Department of Physics and Engineering
Dr. George K. Quainoo
EDUCATION:
Ph. D, Mechanical Engineering
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Supervisor: Prof S. Yannacopoulos
Thesis Title: The Effect of Cold Work on Precipitation in AA6111 Aluminum.
M. Sc. Physics
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Supervisors: Prof. A. Ayensu and Prof. S.K. Adjepong
Thesis Title: Creep Deformation in Copper and Aluminum wires.
B. Sc. (Hons) – Major: Physics, Minor: Mathematics
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Advisor: Prof. A.N. deHeer-Amissah
Dissertation Title: Estimation of Soil-Heat Flux using Soil Temperature Profiles.
Diploma in Education
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
ACADEMIC INTERSTS / SPECIALIZATION:
Materals Science and Metallurgy, Physics and Environmental Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Associate Professor and Chair: Department of Physics, Materials Science, and Engineering, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 97520, 09/2008 - Present
Chair: Department of Physics, Materials Science, and Engineering, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 97520, 06/2008 - Present
Assistant Professor:
Department of Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, and Engineering, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 97520, 07/2005 - 09/2008
Research Associate: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, 01/2005 - 06/2005
Sessional Lecturer: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 01/2002 - 04/2002, 01/2003 – 04/2003, 09/2004-12/2004
Lecturer: Physics Department, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 04/1994 – 12/1998
Part-Time Lecturer: Physics Department, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 01/1993 – 04/1994.
High School Physics Tutor: Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast – Ghana, 01/1991- 04/1994
Science Teacher (National Service): St. Joseph’s Training College, Bechem – Ghana, 09/1989 – 08/1990
RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS:
Refereed Journal Publications:
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “Natural Aging Behavior of AA6111 Aluminum.” Accepted for publication in the Ghana Journal of Science, vol. 47, (2007).
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “The Effect of Cold Work on the Precipitation Kinetics of AA6111 Aluminum” –Journal of Materials Science, vol. 39 (#21), 2004, pp. 6495-6502.
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “The Effect of Prestrain on the Natural Aging and Fracture Behavior of AA6111 Aluminum – Journal of Materials Science, vol. 39 (15), 2004, pp. 4841-4847.
G.K. Quainoo, S. Yannacopoulos & A.K. Gupta, “Strengthening Characteristics of AA6111 Aluminum”, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, vol. 40(#2), (2001), pp. 211 - 220.
G.K. Quainoo, A. Ayensu & S.K. Adjepong, “Steady-State Creep in Polycrystalline Aluminium”, Journal of the Ghana Science Association, (Special Edition), vol. 2 (#3), (1999), pp. 49 – 52.
A. Ayensu, G.K. Quainoo & S.K. Adjepong, “A Comparative Study of Steady-State Creep of Copper and Aluminium wires used as high-tension cables”, Journal of the Ghana Science Association, (Special Edition), vol. 1 (#2), (1999), pp. 84 -92.
A. Ayensu, G.K. Quainoo & S.K. Adjepong, “Grain Boundary Creep in Copper” Journal of Materials Science Letters, vol. 12 (1993), pp. 1008 - 1010.
A. Ayensu, G.K. Quainoo & S.K. Adjepong, “Thermal Activation of Steady-State Creep in Polycrystalline Copper”, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Preprint # IC/93/347, (1993).
A. Ayensu, G.K. Quainoo & S.K. Adjepong, “ Grain Boundary Creep in Copper” International Centre for theoretical Physics (ICTP) Preprint # IC/92/327, (1992).
Papers in Refereed conference Proceedings:
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, "Natural Aging kinetics and XRD Characterization of Intermetallics in AA6111 Aluminum", Light Metals in Transport Applications, editor M. Pekguleryuz, pp. 285-295. Presented at the 46th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM2007) of CIM, Toronto, Canada, August 25-30, 2007.
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “Microstructural evolution in AA6111 aluminum during cold work and aging”, - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Light Metals, editor J.-P. Martin, pp. 279-292. Presented at the 44th Annual Conference of Metallurgist (COM2005) of CIM in Calgary, AB., August 21-24, 2005.
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “The effects of pre-aging and prestrain on the precipitation kinetics of AA6111 Aluminum”, – Proceedings of the International Symposium on Light Metals 2003, editors J. Masounave and G. Dufour, pp. 409-422. Presented at the 42nd Annual Conference of Metallurgist (COM2003) of CIM in Vancouver, B.C, August 24-27, 2003.
G.K. Quainoo “Characterization of Laterite as Composite Material” – In proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Composite Materials, Organized by the International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS), Trieste, Italy, 1995.
Abstracts, Conference and Workshop Presentations:
Camden Lopez, Samelle Reed, George K. Quainoo, “Hardness Characterization Of AA6111 Aluminum Sheet For Auto Panel Application”, Poster Presentation, Southern Oregon Arts and Research 2008 (SOAR 2008), ,held in Ashland OR, May 21-22, 2008.
Jeremiah Lewman, George K. Quainoo, “Strengthening Characterization of Heat Treated 1018 Steel for Industrial Applications”, Poster Presentation, Southern Oregon Arts and Research 2008 (SOAR 2008), held in Ashland OR, May 21-22, 2008.
G.K. Quainoo, “Materials Science, A Cool and Rewarding Career” Speaker at the Mid-Summer Conference of “Apprenticeship in Science and Engineering (ASE)”, held at Oregon State University, July 2007.
G.K. Quainoo, “Aluminum Alloys in Auto panel Application, a Benefit to the Environment” Presented at the Oregon Section of American Association of Physics Teachers (ORAAPT), Lane Community College, Eugene, March 9-10, 2007
G.K. Quainoo, “Materials Science, a New Major in Physics at Southern Oregon University”, Presented at the Oregon Section of American Association of Physics Teachers (ORAAPT) meeting held in Portland, Oregon, Oct. 21, 2006
-Linn-Benton Community College – Nov. 17, 2006
G.K. Quainoo, "The Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy 6111 for Auto Panel Application", Presented at the Faculty of Science Seminar, SOU, February 24, 2006.
G.K. Quainoo, “Materials Science, A Cool and Rewarding Career” Speaker at the following High schools:
Klamath Union High School – Oct. 13, 2006
Phoenix High School – Oct 6, 2006
Ashland High School on February 10, 2006
Hidden Valley High School, Murphy, OR, November 15, 2005
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “Fracture Behavior of AA6111 Aluminum automobile Panels”, 15th Canadian Materials Science Conference, June 6-11, 2003, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, p. 35.
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “Characterization of Second Phase Particles in AA6111 Aluminum alloy” Presented at the Workshop on Nuclear data for Science and Technology: Materials Analysis, Organized by The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy, May 18-31, 2003.
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “Effect of Cold Work on the Precipitation Kinetics of AA6111 Aluminum Automobile Panels”, 14th Canadian Materials Science Conference, June 8-11, 2002, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, p. 43
G.K. Quainoo, S. Yannacopoulos and A.K. Gupta, “Effect of Cold Work on the Precipitation Process of AA6111 Aluminum Automobile Panels”, Poster presented at the 1st BIMR Workshop on Frontiers in Materials Characterization of Soft and Nanoscale Materials, Organized by The Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, May 15-17, 2002.
G.K. Quainoo and S. Yannacopoulos, “Natural Aging Behavior of AA6111 Aluminum Automobile Panels”, 13th Canadian Materials Science Conference, June 5-8, 2001, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, p. 18.
G.K. Quainoo, S. Yannacopoulos, N. German, A.K. Gupta, “Strengthening Characteristics of AA6111 Aluminum Automobile Panels”, 11th Canadian Materials Science Conference, June 15-18, 1999, RMCC, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, P. 35.
Other Publications:
Feature Interview: “Alloys for Autos”, In Southern Oregonian Magazine, Fall/Winter 2006, page 19.
Feature Interview: “PhD student’s aluminum alloy tests good for science & the environment”, In On Campus News, University of Saskatchewan, April 16, 2004, page 9 and at http://www.usask.ca/communications/ocn/04-apr-16/profile01.shtml
Research Experience:
• Materials Characterization:
- Mechanical Testing
Tensile testingHardness measurementsCreep testingFatigue measurements
- Microscopy
Optical microscopyScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) with EDXEPMA elemental analysis
- Thermal Analysis
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)Differntial Thermal Analyzer (DTA)Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
- Diffraction
X-ray Diffractometry (XRD)Low-energy Electron Diffraction
• Specialization:
- Aluminum, Copper and Steel Metallurgy
- Composites
- Mechanical Failure in Metallic Alloys
- Creep Behavior in Metallic Alloys
- Characterization of Decomposition Reactions in Metallic Alloys
