Board of Advisors
Craig Blue, Ph.D.
Dr. Blue is the Deputy Division Director of Technology of the Materials Science and Technology Division located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The center is working on projects for DARPA, the US Army, DOE and NASA as well as certain industry groups. Dr. Blue holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a B.S. in Physics & Math from Elmhurst College. Dr. Blue introduced C³’s MIST Technology to Aluminum Die Casters in 2002 and 2003 and has since worked with C³ on several applications:
Dr. Blue has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee (Materials Science & Engineering) and a Graduate Research Fellow at NASA Lewis Research Center. A partial list of his Awards and Honors are: Selected Distinguished Engineer for ORNL (2003), selected participate in the National Academy of Engineering’s Ninth Symposium on Frontiers of Engineering, Irvine, CA (2003), selected to serve on the National Space & Missile Symposium Steering Committee (2002) and International Hall of Fame’s Technical Achievement Award for Advanced Infrared Processing. Dr. Blue is a member of the American Ceramic Society, TMS, ASM International, Material Research Society, Space and Automotive Engineering Society, American Welding Society and Space Engineering Mechanics.
A partial list of his current research interests include: Fusing of thermal-sprayed and room-temperature-deposited coatings using plasma infrared and medium-density halogen-based infrared; Infrared transient-liquid phase joining of materials and advanced brazing techniques; and Laser fusing of coatings in conjunction with the Laser Processing Center at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Blue holds five US Patents and has seven patents pending. Dr. Blue is the author or co-author on 60+ Open Literature Publications and over 30+ ORNL reports.
Chaitanya Narula, Ph.D.
Dr. Narula is a Group Leader of ORNL’s Functional Materials Group, in the Metals and Ceramics Division. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rajasthan University and his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. Dr. Narula’s past experience includes: Senior Research Scientist, Group Leader, Product Strategy, Materials Chemistry Group, Ford Research Lab / Visiting Scientist (chemistry) MIT, CalTech / Distinguished R&D staff ORNL. Dr. Narula is the recipient of the Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellowship, Council of Scientific, Industrial Research Fellowship, and University Grants Commission Fellowship. He is also a member of the American Chemical Society, American Ceramic Society, Materials Research Society, and Sigma XI.
Dr. Narula was a key member of the team that introduced clear coat on aluminum wheels for Ford vehicles and has received the Ford Innovation Award every year since 1991. He was honored as “Lead Inventor” by Ford in 2003. He was also selected Industrial Fellow, ORNL in 1996. Dr. Narula has authored or co-authored 64 journal articles and one book. He also is listed on 29 US Patents.
Jim Ewing, J.D.
Mr. Ewing is a senior partner with Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP (Atlanta & London Office) practicing in the Intellectual Property and Technology group. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, B.S. Aerospace Engineering, with distinction (1973). He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia in 1981 and is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and the US Patent & Trademark Office.
Mr. Ewing’s legal practice focuses on intellectual property strategy, patent litigation and patent portfolio prosecution and management, and he is currently active in the counseling and representation of technology-based start-up companies. He is extensively involved in the writing, processing, and leveraging of patents as well as strategy, management, and licensing.
Mr. Ewing is listed in the Best Lawyers in America® for Intellectual Property Law. Additionally, he was recognized as one of Atlanta’s “Legal Elite” in the December 2003 issue of Georgia Trend Magazine.
Terry Graham
Mr. Graham recently retired as the Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems and Vice president of Lockheed Martin Corporation. He has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace business including sales and marketing, international relations, joint ventures, strategic planning, product support; manufacturing reengineering/lean production program, and general management. Some of his previous positions include Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board of Directors at Allison Engine Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, Vice President of Business Development and Product Support at Lockheed Aeronautical Systems, Marietta, Georgia, and Sales Director at General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mr. Graham has traveled extensively and developed several international joint ventures and alliances. Early in his career he lived in southern Iran for 2 years where he learned to speak Farsi while managing 250 expatriates. He has led the rejuvenation of several organizations and companies by identifying and matching employee strengths with job responsibilities and effectively coalescing diverse disciplines and management styles into cohesive, focused teams.
Mr. Graham’s affiliations include: Board of Trustees, Berry College; Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America-Atlanta Council; Board of Stewards, Atlanta Steeplechase; Board of Trustees, Southern Polytechnic State University; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Support Company; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lockheed Martin Aero Parts, Inc; Managing Board, Lockheed Martin Alenia Tactical Transport Systems; Advisory Council, Progeny, Inc.
He graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Industrial Management in 1969 and later attended the Columbia University Executive Program in Business Administration as well as courses at California Polytechnic Institute, Emory University, GE Management Institute, and Lockheed Management Institute
