Sue Ann Bidstrup Allen
Professor & Associate Chair for Strategic Initiatives
Contact Information
Building: Ford ES&T
Office:
1370
Phone: 404.894.2872
Fax: 404.894.2866
email
Mailing Address
Georgia Institute of Technology
School of Chemical &
Biomolecular Engineering
311 Ferst Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100
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Sue Ann Bidstrup Allen
Education
S.B. 1981, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D. 1986, University of Minnesota
Research Interests
Dr. Bidstrup's research interests are directed toward the basic relationships between the structure, processing, and mechanical properties of polymers. Particular emphasis is placed on polymeric systems and processing conditions used in electronic packaging and interconnection. In-situ sensors and characterization techniques are bing developed to evaluate electrical, structural, and mechanical properties of thin polymetric films for GHz multichip modules. In addition, the effect of film anisotropy on moisture diffusion, modulus, coefficient of thermal expansion, and electrical conductivity is being explored. Other work includes the development of an on-line dielectric based control system for optimizing the encapsulation of integrated circuits.
Dr. Bidstrup is a member of ACS, AIChE, and the Society of Plastic Engineers, and is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award.