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ſter nearly three decades, the Laser Institute of America (LIA) made a massive change, appointing Dr Nathaniel Quick, founder of AppliCote Associates,


and former LIA president, as its new executive director. Nominated by LIA’s board of directors, Quick


succeeds Peter Baker, who retired in May 2017; he is expected to lead the association for the next several years. ‘I welcome this opportunity to guide LIA in


this phase of its innovative growth,’ Quick said. ‘LIA has been a tremendous laser materials processing knowledge-base for my company, inspiring the creation of our patented laser-based technologies for new industrial applications. Now, I can return the favour.’ Quick earned several degrees in materials


science and engineering from Cornell University, including a Doctor of Philosophy in 1976. Aſter completing his education, Quick held a


position as the vice president of Washburn Wire Products, where he focused on quality control and laboratory operations. Eventually, Quick co-founded AT&T Coatings, an entrepreneurial spin-off with a focus on technological applications. ‘Te most rewarding part of working in the


sciences is that you are going through a continuous learning process,’ Quick said. ‘Tere is no end. Te more you learn, the more you understand that you don’t know. It keeps you humble.’ Between 1985 and 1989, Quick was the CEO


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Meet LIA’s new executive director Nat Quick By Brandon Kalloo


LIA’s new executive director Nat Quick (centre) with four of LIA’s directors outside the office in Orlando, Florida. From left: Shaun Oleson, Barbara Sams, Nat Quick, Jim Naugle and Gail Loiacono


and chief scientist for his own company, Applications Technology of Indiana, where he developed clad-coat micro-composited powders for powdered metal and conductive polymer electronic applications. From 1990 to 2002 Quick occupied leadership positions within several companies focused on materials processing and research development. For several years he continued to hone his skills as a negotiator and a project developer before founding his self- financed company, AppliCote Associates, in 2003. ‘My experience gave me the


necessary skills to analyse situations,’ said Quick. ‘I am able to corral a problem and create what I call a solution- path, which is logical. It has also taught me to listen and observe before responding and to approach things with factual information before making decisions.’ His honours and awards include the Minority


Engineers Outstanding Contributions award; Cornell University’s Outstanding Achievement Business/Professions Centre for Leadership and Development award; and the Indianapolis Indiana and EG&G Award of Excellence Rocky Flats (twice). Additionally, Quick holds 62 US


patents and has more than 60 publications to his name. ‘I have a responsibility to society,’ Quick said.


‘Education has provided me with the skills, direction and opportunities to influence change and to give back.’ He is a fellow of the African Scientific


the more you learn, the more you understand that you don’t know. It keeps you humble


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Institute, a past guest NIST researcher and a past member of the Army Science board. He is chairman of the UCF Materials Science and Engineering’s industrial advisory board, and is currently a graduate faculty scholar. He is also currently a member of ASM International and the Materials Research Society. ‘LIA is embarking on the next 50 years by undertaking


initiatives to modernise the brand,’ Quick said. ‘By accelerating the digitisation of our publications, we intend on providing an easily assessable library of knowledge to our members. Additionally, we are improving courses by redesigning and expanding the course content. LIA will also collaborate with UCF to develop a course curriculum focused on laser processing of advanced materials.’l


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