Jim Mattzela

Jim earned his master's degree in Applied Physics from DePaul University. He went on to earn a PhD ABD in Materials Science and Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. He has completed extensive post-graduate work on growth and characterization of lattice mismatched materials, growth and characterization of silicon nanowires, and characterization of thin film coatings.

Jim joined the Restek's Performance Coatings Division (RPC) in 2006. He specialized in optimizing and improving their silicon deposition processes. After RPC spun off from Restek, to form SilcoTek, Jim focused his efforts and expertise on working with customers within the semiconductor market to improve customer products and performance.