Charles “Stephen” Sumerlin joined Noria Reliability Solutions (NRS) as an Associate Technical Consultant in June 2007. In his current role with NRS, Stephen is working on Phase II deliverables for the Lubrication Process Design (LPD) for clients such as Alcoa and Holcim.

Stephen is a certified Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML).

Stephen graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of South Alabama. Prior to commencing his degree program, he owned and operated his own auto body restoration business and has a strong interest and background in mechanical maintenance. He also spent a summer as a coop student at Weyerhaeuser Paper mill where he developed strong project management skills.

Publications
Articles and Technical Papers Published Conference Proceedings

• J. Gou, Z.F. Zhao, X.Y. Ji, S. Sumerlin, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Structural Damping Enhancement of Fiber Reinforced Composites via Carbon Nanopaper Sheets," Proceedings of the 52th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Baltimore, Maryland, June 3-7, 2007.
• J. Gou, S. Sumerlin, H. Gu, G. Song, "Damping Enhancement of Hybrid Nanocomposites Embedded with Engineered Carbon Nanopaper," Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE'06), Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
• J. Gou, S. O'Braint, S. Sumerlin, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Mechanical Properties of Fiber Resinforced Composites Enhanced with Vapor Grown Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Proceedings of the 51th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, April 30 - May 4, 2006.