Laboratory Director – Pacific Testing Laboratories, Inc.

Hans Shin is the Laboratory Director at an independent materials testing laboratory, with over 26 years of experience in materials testing and failure analysis across a diverse range of materials (metallic and non-metallic materials, printed circuit boards and assemblies). His comprehensive expertise encompasses materials characterization, failure analysis, metallurgical evaluation, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and contamination and outgassing studies. In addition to his laboratory work, Hans has a strong commitment to education, having served as an adjunct lecturer at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and College of the Canyons (COC) for over a decade. He has taught courses in materials engineering and manufacturing processes, sharing his knowledge and passion with the next generation of engineers. Hans earned his B.S. in Environmental Toxicology (emphasis in Analytical Chemistry) from the University of California, Davis, followed by an M.S. in Materials Engineering from CSUN. He actively contributes to the field as a member of the Industry Advisory Council for the Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management program at CSUN, where he helps bridge the gap between academia and industry. Company Affiliation: Pacific Testing Laboratories, Inc. |