Dean Blackburn

Dean Blackburn is an experienced R&D Engineer at Dimicron since April 2009, with a strong background as a Production/Process Engineer at Dymicron from 1997 to 2009, where contributions included developing the first prosthetic polycrystalline diamond hip joint and holding over ten patents related to Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts for prosthetic joints. Additional experience includes serving as a Staff Chemist at Geneva Steel from 1994 to 1997, analyzing materials in support of production, and working as a Chemist at Trojan Corp. from 1984 to 1992, specializing in high explosives and conducting physical tests. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Chemistry from Brigham Young University.