Thomas BOURDEAU
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Alfred,New York State
Summary
Materials scientist with a Ph.D. and a master's degree focused on aerospace applications. Currently engaged in postdoctoral research on the development of high-temperature materials for atmospheric re-entry applications. Passionate about advancing material performance in extreme environments through innovative research and engineering solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postdoctoral Scientist for SiC Robocasting
New York State College of Ceramics
Alfred, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Development of SiC slurry with rheometry investigation
- Determination of printing parameter with SiC slurry
- SiC Pressureless sintering programm improvement
- Structure and microstructure investigation: SEM, microtomography (porosity, cracks, ect)
PhD Student /Graduate Research Scientist
LCTS - CEA / CNRS
Bordeaux, France
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Fabrication of Cf / MB2 - MC - SiC composite materials
- Study on the impact of additional elements (Ta, SiCcoat, …)
- Atmospheric reentry simulation :
- Oxyacetylene torch
- Arc plasma torch
- Characterization of oxide structure and mechanisms
Second Year Master's Researcher
Safran Ceramics / CNRS
Bordeaux, France
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Development of a Dip Coating bench
- Elaboration of Environment Barrier Coating coat for aeronautic applications
First Year Master's Researcher
LAAS - CNRS
Toulouse, France
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Elaboration of 'smart' polymers for neuronal implants
- Mechanical characterization
Education
Ph.D. - Material Science
Bordeaux University
Bordeaux 10.2020 - 10.2023
M.D. - Materials and Structure for Space and Aeronautic
Toulouse University
Toulouse 09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Materials Chemical Science
Toulouse University
Toulouse 09.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Instrumentations, Sensors Measures and Material Science
Limoges University
Limoges 09.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
Technical Skills
Extreme environment experience
Ceramic and metallic material synthesis and analysis
Additive manufacturing experience via robocasting
Microtomography analysis and synchrotron experience (ESRF & SOLEIL)
Phase determination by XRD analysis
Patent and publication
- NFR2309440, Process allowing the development an UHTCMC composite with an architecture optimized for use in extreme conditions.
- 2 publications under review and 2 more planed
Oral Communications
- MS&T 2024, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- ECI - UHTC V 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Matériaux 2022, Lille, France
Poster Presentations
- CMS 2025, Saint Augustine, Florida, USA
- ECI - UHTC V 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, Outstanding Poster Award
- ICACC 2023, Daytona Beach, Utah, USA
References
Alfred University:
Dr Scott Misture - misture@alfred.edu
Bordeaux University:
Dr Yann Le Petitcorps - yann.le-petitcorps@u-bordeaux.fr
Dr Laurence Maille - maille@lcts.u-bordeaux.fr
CEA:
Dr James Braun - james.braun@cea.fr
Dr Nicolas Tenez - nicolas.teneze@cea.fr
Timeline
Postdoctoral Scientist for SiC Robocasting
New York State College of Ceramics
09.2024 - Current
PhD Student /Graduate Research Scientist
LCTS - CEA / CNRS
10.2020 - 10.2023
Ph.D. - Material Science
Bordeaux University
10.2020 - 10.2023
Second Year Master's Researcher
Safran Ceramics / CNRS
02.2020 - 07.2020
First Year Master's Researcher
LAAS - CNRS
04.2019 - 07.2019
M.D. - Materials and Structure for Space and Aeronautic
Toulouse University
09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Materials Chemical Science
Toulouse University
09.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Instrumentations, Sensors Measures and Material Science
Limoges University
09.2014 - 08.2017