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Geoff Swift

Geoff Swift, Assistant Professor

Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, 2004

Dr. Geoff Swift is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (MAME) at SIUC. Before joining the MAME faculty, Dr. Swift was a Materials Scientist at EaglePicher Technologies in Joplin, Missouri, where he conducted research into advanced materials for Thermal Batteries. His work resulted in five patents to date (Fall 2020).

Prior work focused on advanced X-ray and Neutron Diffraction methods, utilizing high temperature and/or applied stress to analyze microstructures of aerospace ceramic and composite materials. He has numerous publications in a variety of subject matter.

SIU Professor Geoff Swift

Office: ENGR E10
Phone: 618-453-7923
geoffrey.swift@siu.edu

 

Areas of Specialization and Interest

  • Advanced Batteries and Battery Materials
  • Diffraction Methods in Engineering
  • Ceramic Powders and Materials

Education

  • Ph.D. Materials Science (2004), California Institute of Technology
  • M.S. Materials Science (2001), California Institute of Technology
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering (1999), Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering (1997), Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • A.S. Pre-Engineering (1995), John A. Logan College

Awards

  • Leila S. Clark Doctoral Fellowship, 1999 – 2004, California Institute of Technology

Selected Journal Publications

  • G. A. Swift, “Comparison of Natural and Synthetic Cathode Materials for Thermal Batteries”, Proc. 47th Power Sources Conf., pp 446-448 (2016)
  • G. A. Swift, “Thermal Battery Improvements”, Proc. 46th Power Sources Conf., pp 675-678 (2014)
  • G. A. Swift, “Thermophysical Properties of Thermal Battery Lithium Alloys”, Proc. 45th Power Sources Conf., pp 675-678 (2012)
  • G. A. Swift, “Specific Heat Measurements on Binary and Ternary Thermal Battery Electrolyte Powders”, Proc. 45th Power Sources Conf., pp 343-346 (2012)
  • G. A. Swift, “Thermophysical Properties of Lithium Alloys for Thermal Batteries”, Int. J. Thermophys., 32(10), pp 2102-2111 (2011)
  • G. A. Swift, “New Cathode Materials for Use in Thermal Batteries”, Proc. 44th Power Sources Conf., pp 581-584 (2010)
  • G. A. Swift, “Thermophysical Property Measurements of Thermal Battery Materials”, Proc. 44th Power Sources Conf., pp 613-616 (2010)
  • G. A. Swift, “Alternative Electrolyte Binder Materials for Thermal Batteries”, Proc. 44th Power Sources Conf., pp 627-630 (2010)
  • G. A. Swift, “Creep of Silicon Nitride Observed In-Situ with Neutron Diffraction”, Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, 29(3), eds. T. Ohji and A. Wereszczak, pp 131-142 (2008)
  • G. A. Swift, “EIS Measurements of KBr-LiBr Thermal Battery Electrolyte Pellets”, Proc. 43rd Power Sources Conf., pp 245-247 (2008)
  • G. A. Swift, “Electrochemical Impedance of KCl-LiCl Thermal Battery Electrolytes”, Proc. 43rd Power Sources Conf., pp 253-256 (2008)
  • G. A. Swift, “Electrochemical Impedance of FeS2 Thermal Battery Cathodes”, Proc. 43rd Power Sources Conf., pp 249-251 (2008)
  • G. A. Swift, “Electrochemical Impedance of Thermal Battery Single Cells”, Proc. 43rd Power Sources Conf., pp 113-116 (2008)
  • R. C. Rogan, N. Tamura, G. A. Swift, E. Üstündag, “Direct Measurement of Triaxial Strain Fields around Ferroelectric Domains using X-ray Microdiffraction”, Nature Materials, 2 (6), pp 379-381 (2003)
  • G. A. Swift, E. Üstündag, B. Clausen, M. A. M. Bourke and H. T. Lin, “High Temperature Elastic Properties of In-Situ Reinforced Si3N4”, Appl. Phys. Lett., 82, pp 1039-1041 (2003)
  • G. A. Swift, E. Üstündag, B. Clausen, M.A.M. Bourke, H. T. Lin, C. W. Li, “High-Temperature Deformation of Silicon Nitride and its Composites”, Ceram. Trans., 142, Silicon-Based Ceramics for the New Millennium, pp 145-157 (2003)
  • G. A. Swift and R. Koc, “Tungsten Powder from Carbon Coated WO3 Precursors”, J. Mater. Sci., 36, pp 803-806 (2001) (Cover Photo)
  • G. A. Swift, R. Koc, “New Method for Synthesis of Metal Carbides, Nitrides and Borides”, Annual report for Advanced Industrial Materials Project for the Department of Energy (2000)
  • G. A. Swift and R. Koc, “Formation of WC Powders using Carbon Coated Precursors”, J. Mater. Sci., 35, pp 2109-2113 (2000)
  • G. A. Swift and R. Koc, “Formation Studies of TiC from Carbon Coated TiO2”, J. Mater. Sci., 34, pp 3083-93 (1999) (Cover Photo)