Knoxville, TN, November 7, 2016… The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation— IACMI-The Composites Institute, a national institute led by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and U.S. Department of Energy, welcomes John Unser as Project Director.
Unser will coordinate and direct IACMI research, development and demonstration of technical projects as well as all activities that support IACMI goals under the direction of newly appointed CEO, Bryan Dods. Unser will work closely with institute staff, technology area directors, and the technical advisory board.
John Unser joins IACMI-The Composites Institute after an impressive tenure at Caterpillar as Engineering Specialist. Considered a subject matter expert for composite materials, Unser will bring his extensive experience in the implementation of composites and adhesives into heavy equipment, automotive, aerospace and consumer products to the team IACMI. Unser’s cost reduction projects and success, pertaining to weight reduction and replacement of complex expensive designs, will also greatly improve long-term goals set to develop large scale and commercial composites.
“We are pleased to announce John Unser as Project Director at IACMI-The Composites Institute,” says Dr. Taylor Eighmy, IACMI Board of Directors Chair and University of Tennessee, Knoxville Vice Chancellor of Research and Engagement. “His vast experience, knowledge and passion for the continuation of composite and adhesive material innovation will be instrumental to our long term success at IACMI, as he will serve as the lead on team projects, oversee project planning and execution of project development. And with more than a decade of mentoring experience at FIRST Robotics, John’s focus on the industry’s future is clear as he plans to continue the education and inspiration of the next generation of engineers, scientists and industry workers.”
About IACMI-The Composites Institute: The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), is a partnership of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state and local governments working together to benefit the nation’s energy and economic security by sharing existing resources and co-investing to accelerate development and commercial deployment of advanced composites. CCS is a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. The national institute is supported by a $70 million commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, and over $180 million committed from IACMI’s partners. Find out more at IACMI.org.