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Sean Owen Clancy, Ph.D.
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Areas of Expertise
Running Windows & Linux on a Dell Chromebook 13
Portfolio
Chemistry
Common Laboratory Methods
Organic Study Guide
TLC Stains
Resume
Awards and Honors
Conferences, Presentations, & Seminars
Coursework
Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Research Advisor Recommendation Letter
Publications
Teaching / Training Experience
Sean Owen Clancy, Ph.D.
About
Areas of Expertise
Running Windows & Linux on a Dell Chromebook 13
Portfolio
Chemistry
Common Laboratory Methods
Organic Study Guide
TLC Stains
Resume
Awards and Honors
Conferences, Presentations, & Seminars
Coursework
Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Research Advisor Recommendation Letter
Publications
Teaching / Training Experience
Publications
Book
Clancy, S. O., Failure analysis techniques for electronics. Philadelphia, PA: ACI Technologies, 2012. Print.
Official Download: PDF, EPUB, and MOBI Available.
Alternate Downloads:
Higher-Resolution PDF (32 MB).
Lower-Resolution PDF (4 MB).
MOBI Format for Amazon Kindle (1.5 MB).
EPUB Format for Apple iBook Reader, B&N Nook, and others (1.4 MB).
Refereed Journal Article
Perido, J., Denis, K., Clancy, S. O., Cothard, N. F., Day, P. K., Glenn, J., Leduc, H., Quijada, M., Patel, J., and Wollack, E. “Metal-mesh linear variable bandpass filter for far-infrared wavelengths.” Applied Optics 2024, 63 (29), 7674-7681.
Witker, D. L., Clancy, S. O., Irvin, D. I., Stenger-Smith, J. D., and Irvin, J. A., “Electrochemical deposition of a new n-doping polymer based on bis(thienyl)isopyrazole.” Journal of the Electrochemical Society 2007, 154 (4), G95-G98.
Refereed Conference Papers
Clancy, S. O. and Askin, R. E. “Behind closed doors: what you don’t know about your CVD chamber.” IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Conference Technical Proceedings, January 2022.
Padmaperuma, A. B., Clancy, S. O., and Harper, A. W., “The structure-property relationship of conjugated polymers: the effect of heteroaromatic rings and connectivity on photophysical properties.” Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering 2003, 88, 514.
Clancy, S. O., Padmaperuma, A. B., and Harper, A. W., “Energy transfer studies of polyphenylene-type polymers to a series of dyes.” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 2003, 771 (Organic and Polymeric Materials and Devices), 71.
Clancy, S. O., Padmaperuma, A. B., and Harper, A. W., “Energy transfer from polyphenylene-type polymers to a series of Coumarins and other acceptors.” Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering 2003, 5224 (Nanomaterials and Their Optical Applications), 113.
EMPFasis Articles, Company Newsletter and Navy Deliverable
Clancy, S. O., “Atomic layer deposition (ALD) successfully used as a conformal coating for radar components.” EMPFasis 2013, Volume 3, Number 4, 4.
Clancy, S. O., “New conductive epoxy resin leads to cost reduction of RF tuner systems for JSF.” EMPFasis 2013, Volume 3, Number 2, 5.
Clancy, S. O., “Technical data package recommendations for open architecture electronics manufacturing.” EMPFasis 2012, Volume 1, Number 1, 4.
Clancy, S. O., “Reworking ALD coatings.” EMPFasis 2010, December, 2.
Clancy, S. O., “Attaching fiber optic modules.” EMPFasis 2010, November, 3.
Clancy, S. O., “Ball grid array (BGA) voiding affecting functionality.” EMPFasis 2010, August, 2.
Republished as “Avoid the BGA voids.” Printed Circuit Design & Fab/Circuits Assembly 2010, November, 40.
Clancy, S. O., “Surface finish issues affecting solderability and reliability.” EMPFasis 2010, March, 2.
Clancy, S. O., “Cleanliness/corrosion mitigation.” EMPFasis 2009, December, 3.
Reprinted as “Cleanliness and corrosion mitigation.” Printed Circuit Design & Fab / Circuits Assembly, 2010, April, 50.
Clancy, S. O., “Non-destructive test methods.” EMPFasis, 2009, October, 3.
Clancy, S. O., “Five types of conformal coatings.” EMPFasis, 2009, May, 3.
Clancy, S. O., “Method of detecting contamination.” EMPFasis 2008, November, 3.
Trade Magazine Articles
Clancy, S. O. “Competitive analysis of Parylene coatings based on metrology.” Printed Circuit Design & Fab/Circuits Assembly 2015, November, 28.
Clancy, S. O. “Avoid the BGA voids.” Printed Circuit Design & Fab/Circuits Assembly 2010, November, 40.
Credited as ACI Technologies; reprint of an EMPFasis article as mentioned above.
Clancy, S. O. “Cleanliness and corrosion mitigation.” Printed Circuit Design & Fab/Circuits Assembly 2010, April, 50.
Credited as ACI Technologies; reprint of an EMPFasis article as mentioned above.
Patent Applications
Clancy, S. and Tosh, J. “Fixtures for chemical vapor deposition gradient coatings.” United States Patent Application: US20240093359A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 15 Sep. 2023.
Askin, R. and Clancy, S. “Increased deposition efficiency via dual reactor system .” United States Patent Application: US20210332261A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 23 Apr. 2021.
Askin, R. and Clancy, S. “Functional termination of Parylene in vacuum.” United States Patent Application: US20210138503A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 13 Nov. 2020. Abandoned.
Askin, R. and Clancy, S. “Plasma assisted Parylene deposition.” United States Patent Application: US20210340672A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 30 Apr. 2020. Abandoned.
Askin, R., Clancy, S., Janik, J., and Lawrence, B. “Plasma ashing of coated substrates.” United States Patent Application: US20200126769A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 23 Oct. 2019. Abandoned.
Baker, L., Clancy, S. O., and Hsueh, C.-L. “Hybrid Parylene-metal oxide interstacked coatings.” United States Patent Application: US20170130061A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 09 Nov. 2016. Abandoned.
Su, T., Clancy, S. O., Hsueh, C.-L., Yun, Y., and Cao, L. “Protective coatings for electronic devices and atomic layer deposition processes for forming the protective coatings.” United States Patent Application: US20150361551A1. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 15 Jun. 2015. Abandoned.
Patents
Janik, J., Clancy, S., and Lawrence, B. “In situ polymerization of para-xylene for production of Parylene F-like coating.” United States Patent Application: US11938512B2. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 04 Nov. 2019. Granted: 26 Mar. 2024.
Clancy, S., Lawrence, B., and Niebroski, A. “Plasma ashing for coated devices .” United States Patent Application: US11849543B2. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 29 Oct. 2020. Granted: 19 Dec. 2023.
Cox, B., Clancy, S. O., Yun, Y., Su, T., and Cao, L. “Incorporation of additives into protective coatings.” United States Patent: US10792700B2. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 24 Aug. 2015. Granted: 06 Oct. 2020.
Baker, L., Clancy, S. O., and Hsueh, C.-L. “Hybrid Parylene-metal oxide layers for corrosion resistant coatings.” United States Patent: US10553512B2. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 09 Nov. 2016. Granted: 04 Feb. 2020.
Askin, R., Clancy, S., Su, J., Melon, D., Anderson, A., Li, W., Liu, W.-W., and Chen, Z.-G. “Masking and de-masking system and processes.” World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): WO2018009893A1. WIPO PCT, Priority Filed: 07 Jul. 2016. Published: 11 Jan. 2018.
Su, T., Clancy, S. O., Hsueh, C.-L., Yun, Y., and Cao, L. “Protective coatings for electronic devices and atomic layer deposition processes for forming the protective coatings.” World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): WO2015192144A3. WIPO PCT, Priority Filed: 13 Jun. 2014. Published: 26 May 2016.
Stevens, B., Yun, Y., and Clancy, S. O. “Combining different types of moisture-resistant materials.” United States Patent: US9795989B2. US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Priority Application Filed: 24 Sep. 2015. Granted: 24 Oct. 2017.
Guest Blog Posts
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Your devices aren’t as protected as you think without corrosion resistant coatings.” VSI Parylene, 19 Oct. 2017.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene barrier properties: Why aren’t all my electronics waterproof?” VSI Parylene, 12 Dec. 2017.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene thickness – when a little goes a long way.” VSI Parylene, 29 Dec. 2017.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene thermal properties: How temperature extremes Affect Parylene.” VSI Parylene, 23 Jan. 2018.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene electric properties: How Parylene protects sensitive elements.” VSI Parylene, 14 Feb. 2018.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene biocompatibility – It does a body good.” VSI Parylene, 7 Mar. 2018.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene optical properties: Why your competitors see Parylene in a new light.” VSI Parylene, 6 Apr. 2018.
Clancy, S. O. and Clancy, M. L. “Parylene chemical properties: Product protection that may surprise you.” VSI Parylene, 26 Apr. 2018.
Doctoral Dissertation
Design and syntheses of polymeric materials for visible and near-infrared emitting applications.
PDF version
USC Qualifying Exam Documents
A nonviral gene transfer agent based on N-(carboxymethyl)-trans-4-hydroxyl-L-proline.
Manipulating the triplet state lifetime of fullerene-C60 derivatives with heterocycles.
Qualifying exam question from Dr. Bau and my answer.
Qualifying exam question from Dr. Prakash and my answer.
Qualifying exam question from Dr. Weber and my answer.
USC Qualifying Exam Presentations
A nonviral gene transfer agent based on N-(carboxymethyl)-trans-4-hydroxyl-L-proline.
Manipulating the triplet state lifetime of fullerene-C60 derivatives with heterocycles.
USC Screening Exam Presentation
Electron transport materials based on cyclodiborazane.
Other Documents
NRL proposal on electron deficient (n-type) conjugated polymers that was part of the ASEE postdoctoral fellowship application.
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 on while at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.