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RICHARD J. GAMBINO
Pages 140-145

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From page 141...
... He was a beloved professor and revered advisor of students, a highly respected researcher and scientist, and a warm and devoted family man. His valued presence and contributions to Stony Brook Univer­ sity's Materials Science and Engineering Department, and in particular the Center for Thermal Spray Research, are integral to the university's history and standing.
From page 142...
... In 1993 he made a career shift and accepted a position as research professor of materials science at Stony Brook, supported by the IBM Technical Academic Career Program, which is designed to assist outstanding IBM employees' transition to university teaching and research. At Stony Brook he did research on materials for electronics and for magnetic, temperature, and strain sensors, initiated research programs, established a facility, and developed collaborations.
From page 143...
... He received the State University of New York Medallion of Distinction and, after his official retirement, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Stony Brook in 2013. To quote Jerry Cuomo, "Dick's work in material science has been so prolific that to view its depth and scope from the perspective of any one person would not do justice to its multifaceted content, which included notable contributions in magnetism, synthesis, processing, and applications, and involved collaborations with many prominent US and international scientists.
From page 144...
... Lisanne, Michelle, and Daniel. His daughter Donna said he was "doubly blessed to find true love once again." He is survived by Pamela and their blended family, including eight grandchildren.


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