Jeremy Schaffer
About Jeremy Schaffer
Jeremy Schaffer serves as the Director of Research and Development at Fort Wayne Metals, where he focuses on creating advanced materials for solid state actuator engines and absorbable devices. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science from Purdue University.
Current Role at Fort Wayne Metals
Jeremy Schaffer serves as the Director of Research and Development at Fort Wayne Metals, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads the development of next-generation products, focusing on lightweight and nickel-free shape memory alloys specifically designed for orthopedic applications. His leadership in research and product development contributes to the company's innovation in materials science.
Previous Experience at Fort Wayne Metals
Prior to his current role, Jeremy Schaffer worked at Fort Wayne Metals as a Research Engineer from 1999 to 2017, accumulating 18 years of experience. During this time, he gained extensive knowledge in materials science and engineering, which laid the foundation for his later work in research and development.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Schaffer holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University, which he earned from 2008 to 2012. He also obtained a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MSME) from Purdue University between 2005 and 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in cell biology, statistical modeling of materials, and the development of high-strength nutrient metals for absorbable devices.
Research Contributions
Jeremy Schaffer has contributed to the field of materials science through various research initiatives. He co-authored a paper titled 'Engineering characteristics of drawn filled nitinol tube' with Richard Gordon, which was presented at the SMST-2003: Proceedings of the International Conference on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies. His work often involves analytical materials science techniques, including transmission electron microscopy.
Graduate Research Experience
Before his tenure at Fort Wayne Metals, Jeremy Schaffer was a Graduate Researcher at Purdue University from 2008 to 2012. This role provided him with valuable research experience that contributed to his expertise in biomedical engineering and materials science, further enhancing his capabilities in developing innovative materials.