Directory Record for:

Clive A. Randall

Title(s):

Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Director, Center for Dielectric Studies

Department:

Materials Science and Engineering

College/Admin. Unit:

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Office Address:

144 Materials Research Laboratory Building

University Park, PA 16802

Office Phone:

(814) 863-1328

Office Fax:

(814) 865-8126

E-Mail Address:

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Web Page(s):

http://www.matse.psu.edu

http://www.matse.psu.edu/fac/profiles/randall.htm

Research Synopsis:

Structure-property-process-performance in electroceramics. Specific research involves crystal and defect chemistry on piezoelectric, capacitor, and microwave materials; electrophoretic assembly of nanoparticles for multilayer devices; impedance analysis of interfacial phenomena in multilayers; size effect phenomena in dielectrics; high temperature piezoelectric materials for sensors and actuators; polarization switching mechanisms in ferroic materials.

Technologies Impacted by Research:

Capacitors, passive components, microwave devices, integrated modules and systems, high temperature sensors and actuators, smart materials, electronic powders.

Selected Publications:

Y. Tsur, T.D. Dunbar, and C.A. Randall, "Crystal and Defect Chemistry of Rare Earth Cations in BaTiO3," J. Electroceram. 7 (1): 25-34 (Oct. 2001).
D.P. Cann, J.P. Maria, and C.A. Randall, "Relationship Between Wetting and Electrical Contact Properties of Pure Metals and Alloys on Semiconducting Barium Titanate Ceramics," J. Mater. Sci. 36 (20): 4969-4976 (Oct. 2001).
C.A. Randall, "Scientific and Engineering Issues of the State-of-the-Art and Future Multilayer Capacitors," J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 109�(1): S2-S6 (Jan. 2001).