Portfolio
Publications
Book
2012
- Clancy, S. (2012, December). Failure analysis techniques for electronics. ACI Technologies, Inc.
Refereed Journal Papers
2024
- Perido, J., Denis, K., Clancy, S., Cothard, N. F., Day, P. K., Glenn, J., Leduc, H., Quijada, M., Patel, J., and Wollack, E. (2024, October). Metal-mesh linear variable bandpass filter for far-infrared wavelengths. Applied Optics, 63(29), 7674-7681. Local PDF
2007
- Witker, D. L., Clancy, S., Irvin, D. J., Stenger-Smith, J. D., and Irvin, J. A. (2007, February). Electrochemical deposition of a new n-doping polymer based on bis(thienyl)isopyrazole. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 154(4), G95-G98. Local PDF
Preprint
2024
- Perido, J., Denis, K., Clancy, S., Cothard, N. F., Day, P. K., Glenn, J., Leduc, H., Quijada, M., Patel, J., and Wollack, E. (2024, October). Metal-mesh linear variable filter for far-infrared wavelengths. ArXiv. Local PDF
Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings
2022
- Clancy, S. and Askin, R. (2022, January). Behind closed doors: What you don’t know about your CVD chamber. IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Conference Technical Proceedings. Local PDF
2003
Clancy, S., Padmaperuma, A. B., and Harper, A. W. (2003, November). Energy transfer from polyphenylene-type polymers to a series of Coumarins and other acceptors. Proceedings of the SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering-Volume 5224, Nanomaterials and Their Optical Applications. Local PDF
Clancy, S., Padmaperuma, A. B., and Harper, A. W. (2003, December). Energy transfer studies of polyphenylene-type polymers to a series of dyes. Materials Research Society (MRS) Symposium Proceedings. Local PDF
Padmaperuma, A. B., Clancy, S., and Harper, A. W. (2003, March). The structure-property relationship of conjugated polymers: the effect of heteroaromatic rings and connectivity on photophysical properties. American Chemical Society (ACS) - Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) Preprints. Local PDF
Patents
2025
- Askin, R. and Clancy, S. (2025, January). Increased deposition efficiency via dual reactor system. HZO, Inc.
2024
- Janik, J., Clancy, S., and Lawrence, B. (2024, March). In situ polymerization of para-xylene for production of Parylene F-like coating. HZO, Inc.
2023
- Clancy, S., Lawrence, B., and Niebroski, A. (2023, December). Plasma ashing for coated devices. HZO, Inc.
2020
Stevens, B., Yun, Y., and Clancy, S. (2020, October). Incorporation of additives into protective coatings. HZO, Inc.
Baker, L., Clancy, S., and Hsueh, C.-L. (2020, February). Hybrid parylene-metal oxide layers for corrosion resistant coatings. HZO, Inc.
2017
- Stevens, B., Yang Yun, Y., and Clancy, S. (2017, October). Combining different types of moisture-resistant materials. HZO, Inc.
Patent Applications
2023
- Clancy, S. and Tosh, J. (2023, September). Fixtures for chemical vapor deposition gradient coatings. HZO, Inc.
2021
Askin, R. and Clancy, S. (2021, November). Plasma assisting 2arylene deposition. HZO, Inc.
Askin, R. and Clancy, S. (2021, May). Functional termination of Parylene in vacuum. HZO, Inc.
2020
- Askin, R., Clancy, S., Janik, J., and Lawrence, B. (2020, April). Plasma ashing of coated substrates. HZO, Inc.
2017
- Baker, L., Clancy, S., and Hsueh, C.-L. (2017, May). Hybrid parylene-metal oxide interstacked coatings. HZO, Inc.
2015
- Su, T., Clancy, S., Hsueh, C.-L., Yun, Y., and Cao, L. (2015, December). Protective coatings for electronic devices and atomic layer deposition processes for forming the protective coatings. HZO, Inc.
Guest Blog Posts
2018
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2018, April). Parylene optical properties: Why your competitors see Parylene in a new light. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2018, April). Parylene chemical properties: Product protection that may surprise you. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2018, March). Parylene biocompatibility: It does a body good. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2018, February). Parylene electric properties: How Parylene protects sensitive elements. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2018, January). Parylene thermal properties: How temperature extremes affect Parylene. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
2017
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2017, December). Parylene barrier properties: Why aren’t all my electronics waterproof?. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2017, December). Parylene thickness: When a little goes a long way. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Clancy, S. and Clancy, M. L. (2017, October). Your devices aren’t as protected as you think without corrosion resistant coating. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
Conference Presentations and Invited Talks
International/National Conferences
2022
Clancy, S. (2022, October). Ensuring long-term performance while managing affordability and environmental impact – Developments in electronics conformal coatings and related processes. The Nanotechnology Show 2022, Pittsburgh, PA.
Clancy, S. and Askin, R. (2022, January). Behind closed doors: What you don’t know about your CVD chamber. IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Conference, San Diego, CA. Local PDF
2014
- Clancy, S. and Yun, Y. (2014, November). Protecting electronics from the deleterious effects of liquids and other contaminants at the molecular level. IPC-SMTA High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference 2014, Schaumburg, IL.
2003
- Clancy, S., Padmaperuma, A. B., and Harper, A. W. (2003, December). Energy transfer from polyphenylene-type polymers to a series of dyes. The 2003 National Materials Research Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Regional Conferences
2023
- Zarei, M. and Clancy, S. (2023, November). Parylene CVD coating processes and test methods for evaluating coating properties and performance. Carolina Science Symposium 2023, Raleigh, NC. (Presented by Saeed Zarei.)
Invited Talks
2024
- DuBose, B. and Clancy, S. (2024, October). Corrosion in electronics: Common causes and solutions. “Materials Performance, AMPP Interview Series” Podcast. YouTube Link
2020
- Konrad, M. and Clancy, S. (2020, September). Episode 52: A conversation with conformal coating expert Dr. Sean Clancy of HZO. “Reliability Matters” Podcast. YouTube Link
2010
- Clancy, S. (2010, May). Invited panelist for Nanotechnology Health and Safety, focusing on tin whiskers and other unintended consequences of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. Title: “Health, safety, and electronics manufacturing”. Nano for Business 2010 Conference, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
Professional Workshops and Webinars
2024
- Clancy, S., Schueller, R., Genthe, C., and Leone, P. (2024, May). Creep corrosion in electronics: A panel discussion. IPC Engineering Webinar Series. Local PDF
2020
- Clancy, S. (2020, August). Proven methods for achieving advanced product performance and protection from corrosive environments. HZO, Inc, Morrisville, NC/Remote. Local PDF
2016
- Clancy, S. and Askin, R. (2016, March). Surface preparation is critical for conformal coating protection. SMTA Intermountain Chapter March Meeting, Draper, UT. (Presented with Dusty Askin.)
Dissertation
2005
- Clancy, S. (2005). Design and syntheses of polymeric materials for visible and near-infrared emitting applications. Ph.D. dissertation. University of Southern California. Local PDF
Unpublished Works
Postdoctoral Research Proposal
2004
USC Qualifying Exam Documents
2002
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Proposal 1: A nonviral gene transfer agent based on N-(carboxymethyl)-trans-4-hydroxyl-L-proline.
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Presentation 1: A nonviral gene transfer agent based on N-(carboxymethyl)-trans-4-hydroxyl-L-proline.
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Proposal 2: Manipulating the triplet state lifetime of fullerene-C60 derivatives with heterocycles.
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Presentation 2: Manipulating the triplet state lifetime of fullerene-C60 derivatives with heterocycles.
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Qualifying exam question from Dr. Bau and my answer.
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Qualifying exam question from Dr. Prakash and my answer.
- Clancy, S. (2002, July). Qualifying exam question from Dr. Weber and my answer.
USC Screening Exam Presentation
2001
- Clancy, S. (2001, February). Electron transport materials based on cyclodiborazane.
Mayo Clinic Protocol
1998
- Clancy, S. (1998, January). Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) protocol that I wrote for Elliott Richelson, M.D. to aid to in the grant and patent processes for several of the projects I was working at the Mayo Clinic.