Mr. David Rice

Manager
Advanced Materials Technology
Newport News Shipyard
4101 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607

E-mail: rice_dp@nns.com

Work Phone: 757.688.1762
Fax: 757.688.8032

As Manager of Advanced Materials Technology at Northrop Grumman Newport News (NGNN) David brings more than 25 years of experience to the MSE Advisory Board. In this capacity he is responsible for the NGNN R&D programs for metals, paints & coatings, composites/polymers, environmental issues, advanced fabrication methods and other related technologies. He has been involved in material research & development programs such as undermatched welding, welding electrode development, investigations of different coatings, fabrication of high-strength steels and many other material related technologies. He currently serves as the Co-Chairmen for Virginia's Advanced Materials Sector Steering Committee. He is also a member of the Executive Steering Committee for the Navy's MANTECH Composite Center, The Composite Consortium, and a member of the Industrial Advisory Board for Jefferson National Laboratory. By completing the NGNN Apprentice Program and graduating from Virginia Tech with a Material Engineering Degree, he has the unique combination of the "waterfront hands-on experience" and technical background of an engineer.

B.S. Materials Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,1983, Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, 1977.

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