Sarah Hicks, Ph.D.

Independent Researcher of Electro-Optics of liquid crystal and polymer materials.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

Research Expertise

liquid crystals
polymers
electro-optics
displays
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Small Animals
Applied Mathematics

About

Experienced senior-level scientist boasting a decade-long tenure in Research and Development within the realms of material science, optics, and manufacturing, coupled with a proven track record in product management. Known for rapid adaptability and an insatiable enthusiasm for mastering and integrating unfamiliar materials into project landscapes. Adept at fostering cross-departmental camaraderie among team members and management to drive project success and catalyze company growth. Core competencies include: ·       Seasoned in R&D of polymer and liquid crystal composite materials with a focus on applications across consumer electronics, construction, aerospace/defense, and life sciences sectors. ·       Proficient in Product Management and Business Development within the realm of Materials Science. ·       Actively engaged in professional conferences, presenting research findings, and interacting with customers at exhibitions. ·       Skilled in cultivating and sustaining client relationships and vendor networks through effective communication and collaborative engagement.

Publications

Polymer Stabilized VA Mode Liquid Crystal Display

Journal of Display Technology / Nov 01, 2011

Hicks, S. E., Hurley, S. P., Zola, R. S., & Yang, D.-K. (2011). Polymer Stabilized VA Mode Liquid Crystal Display. Journal of Display Technology, 7(11), 619–623. https://doi.org/10.1109/jdt.2011.2150410

Electric polarization frozen by a polymer network in nematic liquid crystals

Soft Matter / Jan 01, 2013

Hicks, S. E., Hurley, S. P., Yang, Y. C., & Yang, D.-K. (2013). Electric polarization frozen by a polymer network in nematic liquid crystals. Soft Matter, 9(14), 3834. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3sm27594a

Successful conservative management of suspected Fournier’s gangrene in cats: three cases

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports / Jan 01, 2015

Vaske, H. H., Ragan, I. K., Harkin, K. R., Lee, K., & Hicks, S. E. (2015). Successful conservative management of suspected Fournier’s gangrene in cats: three cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 1(1), 205511691558983. https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116915589837

Water-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized by Non-Amphiphilic Interactions: Polymer-Dispersed Lyotropic Liquid Crystals

Water-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized by Non-Amphiphilic Interactions: Polymer-Dispersed Lyotropic Liquid Crystals. (n.d.). American Chemical Society (ACS). https://doi.org/10.1021/la062203s.s002

P‐111: Effect of Pressure on Polymer Stabilized Cholesteric Texture Light Shutter

SID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers / Jun 01, 2009

Ma, J., Hicks, S., Hurley, S., & Yang, D. (2009). P‐111: Effect of Pressure on Polymer Stabilized Cholesteric Texture Light Shutter. SID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers, 40(1), 1532–1535. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1889/1.3256605

Effects of thiol monomers on the electro-optical properties of polymer-dispersed liquid crystal films prepared by nucleophile-initiated thiol-ene click reaction

Liquid Crystals / Jun 11, 2018

Shi, Z., Wang, Y., & Wang, Y. (2018). Effects of thiol monomers on the electro-optical properties of polymer-dispersed liquid crystal films prepared by nucleophile-initiated thiol-ene click reaction. Liquid Crystals, 45(12), 1746–1752. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2018.1483037

Creation and control of twist in nematic liquid crystal director via bulk photoalignment

Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XVII / Mar 09, 2022

Hicks, S., Lee, K., McConney, M. E., Godman, N. P., Tabiryan, N. V., & Bunning, T. J. (2022). Creation and control of twist in nematic liquid crystal director via bulk photoalignment. In I. Muševič, L.-C. Chien, & N. V. Tabiryan (Eds.), Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XVII. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2608200

Rewriting bulk photoalignment of nematic liquid crystals in a two-step exposure system

Liquid Crystals XXV / Aug 02, 2021

Hicks, S., Lee, K. M., McConney, M. E., Tabiryan, N. V., & Bunning, T. J. (2021). Rewriting bulk photoalignment of nematic liquid crystals in a two-step exposure system. In I. C. Khoo (Ed.), Liquid Crystals XXV. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594786

Bulk photoalignment of nematic liquid crystals by addition of azobenzene components

Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XVI / Mar 05, 2021

Hicks, S., McConney, M. E., Lee, K. M., Tabirian, N. V., Bunning, T. J., & Bernhardt, E. (2021). Bulk photoalignment of nematic liquid crystals by addition of azobenzene components. In I. Muševič, L.-C. Chien, & N. V. Tabiryan (Eds.), Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XVI. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2577673

A NIR light-triggered pyroelectric-dominated generator based on a liquid crystal elastomer composite actuator for photoelectric conversion and self-powered sensing

RSC Advances / Jan 01, 2018

Wei, W., Gao, J., Yang, J., Wei, J., & Guo, J. (2018). A NIR light-triggered pyroelectric-dominated generator based on a liquid crystal elastomer composite actuator for photoelectric conversion and self-powered sensing. RSC Advances, 8(71), 40856–40865. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8ra08491b

AMS/DOE Graduate Fellowship

Jun 15, 2011

None None. (2011). AMS/DOE Graduate Fellowship. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). https://doi.org/10.2172/1061501

Education

Kent State University

PhD Chemical Physics, Liquid Crystal Institute / May, 2012

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

University of Southern Mississippi

MS Physics, Physics / July, 2006

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States of America

Experience

Compound Photonics

Liquid Crystal Engineer / April, 2015May, 2017

DigiLens (United States)

Electro-Optics Physicist / April, 2012February, 2015

Serious Energy

Materials Engineer / August, 2011March, 2012

Air Force Research Laboratory

Diffractive Optics Materials Researcher / February, 2020July, 2022

• Distinguished as a senior research scientist within the Agile Soft Materials group at the Air Force Research Lab's RXAP (Photonic Materials) branch.

G&H Photonics

Application Engineer, Electro-Optics / September, 2022February, 2024

• Served in product line management for electro-optical components and photonic crystals at G&H's Cleveland site.

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