Michael Hill

Dr. Michael Hill received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Materials Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1986.  He received a Masters Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1988.  From 1989 until 1996 he worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where his work focused on the crystal chemistry of high Tc superconductors and the synthesis of lead-based perovskites.  In 1996 he received a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Maryland.  In 1996, he joined the R&D department of Trans-Tech where his work is focused on new formulations for microwave dielectric and magnetic materials, as well as specialty advanced materials including thermal barrier coatings and solid-oxide fuel cells. In 2007, he was promoted to Technical Director of the R&D group at Trans-Tech and is responsible for developing or overseeing the development of all new formulations at Trans-Tech.