Jon Garcia

Education

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, January 2005-now
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, December 2004

Began at Carnegie Mellon

In Fall 2002 as an Undergraduate Transfer Student

Research Area and Description

Slurry Flows, Lubrication, Data Storage Device Fabrication (e.g., thin film heads and patterned media)

Particle Mechanics Techniques:

Finite Element Analysis, Nanocharacterization, nanoindentation, CMP, Sputtering

Research Statement

Jonathan is a member of the Slurry Flow sub-group and is currently conducting experimental work to aid in the development of a comprehensive model of Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP). His work focuses on the application of CMP to the magnetic storage industry. He is also doing experimental work on the polishing stage of patterned media fabrication, a technique that should revolutionize the data storage industry. He will also apply finite element methods to analyze the complex solid mechanic interactions of slurry flows.

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University, Fluid Mechanics, Spring 2005
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University, Summer 2004
Research Engineering Intern, United States Steel Corporation, Summer 2003
Engineering Intern, Renova Automation, Summer 2002


Contact Information
Phone: (412) 268-1786
Fax: (412) 268-1786
Office: HH C110
E-mail: jigarcia@cmu.edu