My areas of interest: Engineering (mechanical), physics, optics, x-ray, thermal sciences, thermal / structural analyses, optomechanical systems, x-ray optics, high heat flux engineering, advanced fabrication techniques (bonding, brazing, depositions), multilayers, numerical methods, fluid mechanics, radiative transfer, engineering and science education. Dr. Ali Khounsary Advanced Photon Source Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, IL 60439