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Martin A. Seitz, Ph.D., P.E.

Martin Seitz Minard Professor and Director of Materials Science and Technology Center
Professor
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Professor
Biomedical Engineering Marquette University
Clinical Professor
Biomedical Engineering in Neurosurgery
Medical College of Wisconsin

Office: Haggerty Hall 220
Phone: (414) 288 - 5659
FAX: (414) 288 - 5579

Email: martin.seitz@marquette.edu

 

Research Interests

  • Electronic Materials and Devices

Professional Preparation

Northwestern University
Ph.D.
1966
Marquette University
M.S.
1962
Marquette University
B. S.
1961

Professional Activities

Eta Kappa Nu
Tau Beta Pi and its current chapter advisor
Sigma Xi
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
American Ceramics Society
American Society for Engineering Education
Electrochemical Society
EOS/ESD Association
International Society for Hybrid Microelectronics
Materials Research Society
Registered Professional Engineer, Wisconsin (E-13454)

 

 

 

 

 


Current Research

  • The role of defects and microstructure on the electrical behavior of materials is of primary interest. Material systems of interest include electrically and ionically conducting ceramics, filled polymers, organic, and biological systems.

Selected Current Publications

M. A, Seitz, C. Koehler, and W. Hirthe,  “Monitoring Thixotropic Behavior Using Impedance Spectroscopy”, Preceedings: Printing an Intelligent Future 2004: Printed Organic and Molecular Electronic Technologies, Sponsored by IMAPS/TAGA,  Annapolis Maryland, September 28-30, 2004.

Keynote Speaker, “Database Monitors and Sensors”, 2nd International Conference on Computer Science and its Application, San Diego, CA, June 28-30, 2004.

K. M. A. Rahman, C. Dukrning, S. Schneider, M. A. Seitz and W. A. Chiou. “Annealing and Microstructural Characterization of Tin-Oxide Based Thick Film Resistors”, Journal of Electroceramics, 9, pp. 137-150, (2002).

S. Schachameyer, R. Hirthe, M. Seitz, M. Polczynski, A. Bronson, and J Hu “Fluid Condition Sensing Using Alternating Current Electrical Impedance Measurements”, Proc. CM - 2001 Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engr., San Antonio, TX, Feb. 26-28, pp 101-107, (2001).

C. Koehler and M. A. Seitz, “The Influence of Storage Time on Moisture Migration in Polymeric Encapsulants” Proc. Advanced Packaging Technologies in the Electronics Industry, Boston, MA, June 12- 13, pp. 163-167, (2001).

M. N. Amin, and M. A. Seitz,“Evaulation of Solder Flux/Substrate Interfaces Using Impedance Spectroscopy”, Proc. NEPCON West, Feb. 21-25, pp. 451-459, (1999).

Patents

United States Patent Application 20050179449, "Fluid quality control using broad spectrum impedance spectroscopy", Published August 18, 2005

United States Patent Application 20050184733, "Detection of coolant contamination in lubricating fluids", Published August 25, 2005 

United States Patent Application 20050194977, "Fluid formulation evaluation and improvement utilizing broad spectrum impedance spectroscopy", Published September 8, 2005 

US Pat. No. 7,043,372, , "Fluid condition monitoring using broad spectrum impedance spectroscopy", May 9, 2006 

US Pat. No. 6,850,865, "Monitoring automatic transmission fluid condition in real time" February 1, 2005

US Pat. No. 6,844,745, "Method of determining the fluid condition of diesel engine lubricant during real time operation", January 18, 2005 

US Pat. No. 6,839,620, "Detecting Soot During Real Time Operation in Diesel Engine Lubricant", January 4, 2005.

US Pat. No. 6,300,778, "Solder Paste and Residue Measurement System - III ", October 9, 2001.

US Pat. No. 6,278,281, “Fluid Condition Monitoring”, August 21, 2001

US Pat. No. 6,300,778, “Solder Paste and Residue Measurement System - III ”, October 9, 2001.

US Pat. No. 6,005,399, “Solder Paste and Residue Measurement System - II ”, December 21, 1999.

US Pat. No. 5,656,933, “Solder Paste and Residue Measurement System -I ”, August 12, 1997.

US Pat. No. 5,680,055, “Method and Apparatus to Sense Changes in State of a Resin Bed”, October 21, 1997.

US Pat. No. 3,671,193, "Zinc Oxide Crystal Bulk-Effect Oscillator," June 20, 1972.




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