Professor John Linck

Carbon-carbon composites were discovered in 1958 and first used as a thermal protection system on the Space Shuttle Orbiter beginning in April 1982. Today, carbon-carbon composites are used for a wide range of high temperature applications including re-entry vehicle nose caps, rocket motor exhaust throats, heat exchangers, and aircraft brake and Formula I friction materials. This presentation provides an overview of the history and applications of carbon-carbon composites, with focus on aircraft brake friction material processing and applications, and material development/ development opportunities.

Work Experience

• Associate Director of Carbon Research and Development (2000 – present)
• Goodrich Corporation / UTC Aerospace Systems / Collins Aerospace Carbon Process Engineer/Program Engineering Manager (1992 – 2000)
• BFGoodrich / Goodrich Corp Lead Materials Engineer, Carbon-Carbon Technologies Group (1985–1992)
• LTV Aerospace and Defense / Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Co-op Student, Vought Corporation (1982-1985)

Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Evansville (1985)
• ME in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington (1990)
• MS in Business Administration, Colorado State University – Pueblo (2000)
• MS in Polymer Science / Composites, University of Southern Mississippi (in progress) Teaching Experience
• Adjunct Professor, Colorado State University – Pueblo, Materials Science and Eng. (2005 – present)
• Volunteer/Mentor, Boys and Girls Club, Junior Achievement, Christ the King Church