James G Hemrick
Ceramic Scientist & Engineer - Senior R&D Staff
Bio
Dr. Hemrick is a member of the Mechanical Properties and Mechanics Group in the Materials Sciences and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He received his Ph.D (2001) and Bachelor's degree (1997) in Ceramic Engineering from the University of Missouri - Rolla and a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Georgia Tech (1999). He has spent over 15 years at ORNL as a post-doctoral fellow and staff member and also spent 5 years in industry as a research engineer and the technical director of a refractory ceramics company. His research focuses on design, production, and characterization of refractory ceramic materials; as well as the sintering and processing of ceramic and other powder materials.
Professional Experience
Senior Research Staff Member, Materials Sciences and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (June 2020 - present)
Adjunct Faculty Member, Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of Alabama - Birmingham (October 2016 - present)
Technical Director, Reno Refractories, Inc. (January 2017 - June 2020)
Senior Research Engineer, Reno Refractories, Inc. (February 2015 - December 2016)
Research Staff Member, Materials Sciences and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (January 2009 - January 2015)
Research Associate, Materials Sciences and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (August 2004 - December 2014)
Post-doctoral Fellow, Metals and Ceramics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (January 2002 - August 2004)
Awards
ACerS Global Ambassador Award (2021)
ACerS Fellow (2018)
ACerS Richard M. Fulrath Award (2016)
ASM International Silver Medal Award (2014)
National Academy of Engineers Indo-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium Delegate (2014)
ORNL Significant Event Award for “Contribution to the development and production of components for the Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator that powers the Curiosity for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission” (2012)
ACerS/NICE Karl Schwartzwalder-Professional Achievement in Ceramic Engineering (PACE) Award (2011)
ASM International Oak Ridge Chapter Outstanding Service Award (2011)
Professional Affiliations
American Ceramic Society (Fellow)
ASM International
ASTM C8 Committee on Refractories
Keramos Ceramic Honor Fraternity
Associate Editor for International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology and International Journal of Ceramic Engineering and Science
Trademarks and Patents
Y. Polska, M.J. Lance, C.H. Mattus, and J.G. Hemrick, “Cement having stress-indicating properties” (US Patent 10,620,065 issued 4/14/2020).
Y. Polska, M.J. Lance, and J.G. Hemrick, “Stress sensor for cement or fluid applications” (US Patent 10,451,497 issued 10/22/2019).
K. McGowan, R.M. Cullen, J.R. Keiser, J.G Hemrick, and R.A. Meisner, “Methods of Use of Calcium Hexa Aluinate Refractory Linings for Chemical Barriers in High Alkali or Alkaline Environments” (US Patent 8,563,083 issued 10/22/2013).
R.A. Peascoe-Meisner, J.R. Keiser, J.G. Hemrick, C.R. Hubbard, J.P. Gorog, and A. Gupta, “MgAl2O4 Spinel Refractory as Containment Liner for High-Temperature Alkali Containing Environments” (US Patent 7,438,004 issued 10/21/2008).