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Glenn Sundberg serves as Associate Professor and Director in the Department of Engineering Technology at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. His academic leadership spans materials science education and research with a focus on advanced engineering applications.
His educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering (1987), Rutgers University with Material Science specialization
- M.S. in Ceramic Engineering (1983), Rutgers University
- B.S. in Ceramic Engineering (1980), Rutgers University
Professor Sundberg's research centers on critical materials challenges for power electronics, particularly metal matrix composites and thermal management systems. His work addresses diffusion barriers in copper-silicon carbide interfaces and high-temperature ceramic joining techniques, enabling advancements in semiconductor packaging and thermal control for next-generation electronic devices.
Analysis of his publications (1990-2006) reveals consistent focus on materials solutions for power electronics, with concentrated output between 2004-2006 on copper-silicon carbide composites. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between ceramic engineering, thermal physics, and electronic packaging requirements.
His teaching excellence has been formally recognized through:
- Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Award (2004)
- Engineering Technology Department Teaching Excellence Award (2003)
Professor Sundberg has secured research funding including the 2007 'Molding and Characterization of Teflon' grant. While specific current advising loads aren't detailed, his position as Associate Professor and Director indicates active mentorship of engineering technology students. Prospective researchers should contact him directly regarding current projects in materials fabrication and characterization.
Though no specific lab name is provided, his research program operates within the Engineering Technology Department's facilities, focusing on experimental materials development for electronic packaging applications.
