Jonathan B. Puthoff is Associate Professor in the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and has a research background in physical metallurgy, materials characterization, adhesives performance, and materials modeling. Vilupanur A. Ravi is Professor in the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He has also served as the Department Chair and as the Director of Research and Partnerships for the College of Engineering. Prior to joining Cal Poly Pomona, Dr. Ravi worked in industry on a broad range of materials, solved process engineering problems and led product development efforts. His research interests are in high temperature materials, coatings, and corrosion. His received his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.