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Joshua L. Hertz

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Delaware
329 Spencer Laboratory
Newark, DE 19716
E-mail: hertz@udel.edu

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DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering, Sep. 2006
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thesis: Microfabrication Methods to Improve the Kinetics of the Platinum -- Yttria Stabilized Zirconia -- Oxygen Electrode

Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering, Dec. 1999
Alfred University
Thesis: Visualization and Manipulation of Domain Structure in Ferroelectric Thin-Films by Scanning Piezo-Response Microscopy


SERVICE
Assistant Professor, University of Delaware, Sep. 2008 -


RELATED EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Aug. 2006 - Aug. 2008


CONSULTING
Boston Microsystems, June 2005 - July 2005


STATE REGISTERED
N/A


SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters

  1. Micro-Fuel Cells, J.L. Hertz and H.L. Tuller, Microfabricated Power Generation Devices: Design and Technology, editors: P.I. Barton and A. Mitsos, Wiley-VCH (2009).

Journal Articles

  1. Combinatorial characterization of chemiresistive films using microhotplate platforms, J.L. Hertz, D. Lahr, S. Semancik, submitted.

  2. Non-linear design for microfabricated large-area self-supported thin plates in the post buckling regime, N. Yamamoto, D.J. Quinn, N. Wicks, J.L. Hertz, J. Cui, H.L. Tuller, B. Wardle, submitted.

  3. Highly enhanced electrochemical performance of silicon-free platinum/yttria stabilized zirconia interfaces, J.L. Hertz, A. Rothschild, H.L. Tuller, J. Electroceramics, 22, p. 428 (2009).

  4. Enhanced ionic conductivity and phase meta-stability of nano-sized thin film yttria-doped zirconia, W.C. Jung, J.L. Hertz, H.L.Tuller, Acta Mater., 57, p. 1399 (2009).

  5. Fabrication and gas sensing performance of parallel assemblies of metal-oxide nanotubes supported by porous aluminum oxide membranes, R. Artzi-Gerlitz, K.D. Benkstein, D.L. Lahr, J.L. Hertz, C.B. Montgomery, J.E. Bonevich, S. Semancik, M.J. Tarlov, Sens. Actuators B, 136, p. 257 (2009).

  6. Bioinspired methodology for artificial olfaction, B. Raman, J.L. Hertz, K. D. Benkstein, S. Semancik, Anal. Chem., 80, p. 8364 (2008).

  7. Opportunities and challenges in materials development for thin film solid oxide fuel cells, S.J. Litzelman, J.L. Hertz, W.C. Jung, H.L. Tuller, Fuel Cells, 8, p. 294 (2008).

  8. Fabrication and electrochemical characterization of planar Pt-CGO microstructures, A. Bieberle-Hutter, J.L. Hertz, H.L. Tuller, Acta Mater., 56, p. 177 (2008).

  9. Measurement and finite element modeling of triple phase boundary-related current constriction in YSZ, J.L. Hertz and H.L. Tuller, Solid State Ionics, 178, p. 915 (2007).

  10. Nanocomposite platinum-yttria stabilized zirconia electrode and implications for micro solid oxide fuel cell operation, J.L. Hertz and H.L. Tuller, J. Electrochem. Soc., 154, p. B413 (2007).

  11. Three dimensional arrays of hollow gadolinia-doped ceria microspheres prepared by R.F. magnetron sputtering employing PMMA microsphere templates, T. Hyodo, A. Bieberle-Hutter, J.L. Hertz, H.L. Tuller, J. Electroceramics, 17, p. 695 (2006).

  12. Electrochemical characterization of thin films for a micro-solid oxide fuel cell, J.L. Hertz and H.L. Tuller, J. Electroceramics, 13, p. 663 (2004).

  13. Microstructural features of RF-sputtered SOFC anode and electrolyte materials, G.J. La O, J.L. Hertz, H.L. Tuller, Y. Shao-Horn, J. Electroceramics, 13, p. 691 (2004).

  14. Fabrication and structural characterization of self-supporting electrolyte membranes for a micro-solid oxide fuel cell, C.D. Baertsch, K.F. Jensen, J.L. Hertz, H.L. Tuller, S.T. Vengallatore, S.M. Spearing, M.A. Schmidt, J. Mater. Res., 19, p. 2604 (2004).

SOCIETIES
MRS - Materials Research Society
ISSI - International Society for Solid-State Ionics
ASEE - American Society for Engineering Education


HONORS & AWARDS
National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship
Membership in: Tau Beta Pi, Keramos, Phi Kappa Phi


COURSES TAUGHT
MEEG 112-080, Honors Statics: Spring 2009
MEEG 467/667-010, Microelectromechanical Systems: Fall 2009

DISCOVERIES, INVENTIONS AND PATENTS
Materials and Devices for Control of Solid State Ionic Motion
Inventor: J.L. Hertz, US provisional patent application 61/233266.

Physical Vapor Deposited Nano-Composites for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrodes
Inventors: J.L. Hertz and H.L. Tuller, US patent application 20090169942.

Micro Fuel Cell
Inventors: J.L. Hertz and H.L. Tuller, US Patent Application 20070141445