MATTHEW J. O’KEEFE
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
University of Missouri-Rolla, Metallurgical Engineering, B.S., 1985
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Metallurgical Engineering, Ph.D., 1993
APPOINTMENTS
2007 - Director, Graduate Center for Materials Research Center, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla MO
2006 - Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology (University of Missouri-Rolla), Rolla, MO
1999 – 2006Associate Professor, Metallurgical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO
1990 – 1999Materials Research Engineering, Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH
1988 – 1990Member of the Technical Staff, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Allentown, PA
1985 – 1988Planning Engineer, AT&T Microelectronics, Lee’s Summit, MO
PUBLICATIONS
Most relevant publications up to 5:
- T. McKindra, M. O’Keefe, and R. Cortez, “Reactive sputter-deposition of oxygenated amorphous carbon thin films in Ar/O2”, Diamond & Related Materials 20, 509 (2011).
- Jingye Li, Matthew J. O’Keefe, and Thomas J. O’Keefe, “Activation of Non-metallic Substrates for Metal Deposition Using Organic Solution”, Surf and Coat Tech 205, 3134 (2011).
- K. Lian, M. Elician, R. Lempkowski, M. Chason, M. O’Keefe, and J. Drewniak, “RF-MEMs Switches on a Printed Circuit Board Platform”, Circuit World, 36(4), 12 (2010).
- F. Wang, B. Brinkmeyer, and M. O’Keefe, “Microstructural evolution and tensile properties of SnAgCu mixed with Sn-Pb solder alloys”, J. of Alloys and Compounds, 477, 267 (2009).
- J. Li, M. O’Keefe, T. O’Keefe, and D. Drain, “Optimization of Cu Seed Deposition from Organic Solution on TaSiN Barrier Layers Using Design of Experiment (DOE) Methods”, Plating and Surface Finishing, 96(3), 34 (2009).
Other publications up to 5:
- S. Joshi, W. Fahrenholtz, and M. O’Keefe, “Alkaline Activation of Al 7075-T6 for Deposition of Cerium-Based Coatings”, Surf and Coat Tech 205 (17-18), 4312 (2011).
- S. Joshi, B. Treu, M. O’Keefe, and W. Fahrenholtz, “Characterization of Cerium-based Conversion Coatings on Al 7075-T6 Deposited From Chloride and Nitrate Salt Solutions", J. of Elec. Soc. 158(3), C88 (2011).
- B. Treu, W. Fahrenholtz, and M. O’Keefe, “Thermal decomposition of praseodymium oxides, hydroxides, and carbonates”, Inorganic Materials 47(9), 1 (2011).
- S. Maddela, M. O’Keefe, Y-M. Wang, and H-H. Kuo, “Influence of Surface Pretreatment on Coating Morphology and Corrosion Performance of Cerium-based Conversion Coatings on AZ91D Alloy”, Corrosion 66(11), 115006 (2010).
- T. McKindra, M. O’Keefe, Z. Xie, and Y. Lu, “Characterization of Diamond Thin Films Deposited by a CO2 Laser-assisted Combustion-flame Method”, Materials Characterization, 61, 661 (2010).
SYNERGISTIC ACTITIVIES
Prof. O’Keefe has active research in thin films, coatings, environmentally friendly processing, and characterization of materials. Coauthor on ~50 peer reviewed and ~60 conference proceedings, major advisor for 9 PhD, 8 MS, and 10 post-doctoral students. He has received 7 faculty excellence awards, two campus outstanding teaching awards, and 2 metallurgy professor of the year awards at Missouri S&T. A member of TMS (Metals, Minerals and Materials Society), Materials Research Society, ASM International, NACE International (Corrosion Society), Alpha Sigma Mu, Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Theta (social fraternity). Graduate of the University of Missouri leadership development program.
MAJOR COLLABORATORS
- Kim, C-S., Electrical & Computer Engineering and Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Fahrenholtz, W., Materials Science & Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Wang, Y-M., General Motors
- Pawlik, M., PPG Industries
- Cortez, R., Union College
- Lu, Y., University of Nebraska at Lincoln
PREVIOUS MENTORS
- Rigsbee, J.M., Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, North Carolina State University
POSTDOC / GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING
2 Postdoc, 1 PhDs, 3 Masters current
10 Postdocs, 9 PhDs, 8 Masters prior/completed