In Mr. Glazoff’s professional journey, he has held key roles in groundbreaking research and cutting-edge projects. ​As a Distinguished Staff Scientist at INL (Idaho Falls) in Materials Science and Engineering since 2011, Michael has delved into multi-scale studies of material degradation processes in energy systems. His expertise spans applied mathematics, equilibrium thermodynamics, kinetics, and research on the atomic structure of matter. Before this role, he served as a Sr. Staff Research Engineer at INL’s Advanced Process & Decision Systems from 2009 to 2011.​

During his tenure as an Adjoint Professor of Physics at Vanderbilt University (TN) from 2000 to 2009, Michael allocated resources and led an international team of scientists in groundbreaking research. This culminated in the development of a patented catalytic support, Ga-200L, in 2004, yielding significant annual sales.​

At Alcoa Technical Center (Western PA), Michael held various roles including Scientific Associate and Senior Staff Scientist, contributing to cutting-edge projects such as the design of a hyper-high resolution LIBS (Laser-Induced Break Down Spectroscopy) complex and the development of innovative water treatment processes.​

His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Idaho, where he also earned his M.S. in the same field. Additionally, Mr. Glazoff holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Moscow Institute of Metallurgy, USSR Academy of Sciences. His foundational education includes a B.Sc. in Physics and a B.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University.​ In 2025, he was appointed as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at the West Virginia University.

Michael is proud to be a member of Sigma Xi (Scientific Honor Society) and the American Society for Metals ASM International since 1994. His service extends to organizing symposiums for prestigious conferences such as MRS Fall 2000 and MRS Fall 1998.​

Throughout his career, Michael has authored numerous publications including monographs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles. He has also secured grants and patents, notably serving as a recipient and industrial Co-PI of an NSF GOALI Grant focused on the optical properties of aluminum alloys.​

He has been honored with awards such as the Sigma Xi Best Internal Alcoa Paper Award and the Metallurgical Society Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award.​

Michael has delivered invited talks at esteemed conferences including the MS&T Conference, International Plasticity Symposium, and the Int. Conference on Aluminum Alloys.​

Publications or Significant Accomplishments:

1. Distinguished Staff Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory since 2011.
2. Conducted multiscale studies of material degradation in energy systems.
3. Former Senior Staff Research Engineer in INL’s Advanced Process and Decision Systems.
4. Former Adjoint Professor of Physics at Vanderbilt University.
5. Helped develop a patented catalytic support with significant annual sales impact.
6. Worked at Alcoa Technical Center on advanced spectroscopy and water treatment projects.
7. Holds Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Physical Chemistry.
8. Appointed Adjunct Professor at West Virginia University in 2025.
9. Author of monographs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed publications.
10. Recipient of Sigma Xi and Metallurgical Society honors.