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Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, LSU, 1991
M.S. in Explosive Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST), 2014
Ph.D in Explosive Engineering, MST, 2019 (expected)

Work experience

2013-Present: Chief, Explosives R&D Division
- National Center for Explosives Training and Research
- Increased budget by 10 times, increased staffing by 5 times, lab capabilities: overpressure, VOD, Gurney Energy, arena testing, hazardous fragmentation distance, explosive synthesis, and explosive scale-up. Led the development of: Explosive Synthesis SOP, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Range Operations Plan, and Range Testing Plan.
- Co-Chair, Institute of Makers of Explosives Science Panel
- Board of Advisors, Blast Protection
- Referee, Journal of DoD Research & Engineering
2013-2014: Chief, Explosives R&D Branch
- National Center for Explosives Training and Research
- Stood-up Explosives R&D Division, developed new partnerships (funding) with outside partners (DHS S&T, USACOE, NCTC, and IME)
2012-2012: Chief, Advanced Explosives Training Branch
- National Center for Explosives Training and Research
- Managed the Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques, Postblast, and Homemade Explosives courses.
2009-2011: Chief, Technical Exploitation Group
- Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center
- Stood-up and staffed a new 12,000 sf laboratory, developed SOPs, processed 1000 IED/month, led the development of new exploitation technologies.
2005-2008: Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Engineer
- Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center
- Reverse Engineering IED’s
- Certified Electronics Technician (ISET)
2000-2005: Special Agent
- ATF
- Criminal enforcement of firearms, explosive, and tobacco laws. Specialized in the postblast investigation and bombings.
- Certified Explosive Specialist (2003)
1996-1999: Environmental Engineer
- United States Air Force
- Duties included: RCRA Cleanup, Hazardous Waste Disposal, and CAA Inventory
1991-1995: Mechanical Engineer
- United States Air Force
- Duties included: design, construction management

Skills

Python Programming
R Programming
Latex
Blast Parameters Data Analysis

Publications

Analysis of Explosive Magazine Padlock Breaching Techniques

McNeill, S. K. (2014). Analysis of Explosive Magazine Padlock Breaching Techniques. Journal of Physical Security, 7(1).

Assessment of the Fragmentation and Overpressure Hazards Due to TNT Detonations Inside a Type III Daybox

McNeill, S. K. (2017). "Assessment of the Fragmentation and Overpressure Hazards Due to TNT Detonations Inside a Type III Daybox." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Weaponizing Model Aviation Fuel

Shelley, T., & McNeill, S. K. (2017). "Weaponizing Model Aviation Fuel." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Literature Review of DHS Explosive Chemicals of Interest

McNeill, S. K. (2017). "Literature Review of DHS Explosive Chemicals of Interest." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

IMESAFR Science Panel

McNeill, S. K., Hsu, N., Tatom, J., & Evans, W. (2018). The IMESAFR Science Panel. In International Explosives Safety Symposium & Exposition: Explosives Safety & Munitions Risk Management. San Diego, CA: DTIC.

Iron Warrior 4 and Technical Paper 21

Tatom, J. W., McNeill, S. K., & Conway, R. (2018). Iron Warrior 4 and Technical Paper 21. In 2018 International Explosives Safety Symposium & Exposition. San Diego, CA: DTIC.

Harmonization without Loss

Tatom, J. W., & McNeill, S. K. (2018). Harmonization without Loss. In MSIAC 2018 Improved Explosives and Munitions Risk Management Workshop. Grandada, Spain: Munitions Safety Information Analysis Center.

Overpressure and Fragment Analysis of the Inspire 14 Improvised Hand Grenade

Ortel, M., Joa, W., & McNeill, S. K. (2018). "Overpressure and Fragment Analysis of the Inspire 14 Improvised Hand Grenade." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Investigation of Shock Propagation in Air from Sheet Explosive

Garcia, S., Joa, W., McNeill, S. K., & Johnson, C. E. (2019). Investigation of Shock Propagation in Air from Sheet Explosive. In 45th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Nashville, TN: ISEE.

Explosive Storage Regulations: A Comparison of the American Table of Distances to Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods

McNeill, S. K. (2019). "Explosive Storage Regulations: A Comparison of the American Table of Distances to Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods" Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Review of the American Table of Distances

McNeill, S. K. (2019). Review of the American Table of Distances. SAFEX International No. 70, 28–34.

Analysis of the Fire and Explosion at the Girard Point Refinery

McNeill, S. K. (2019). "Analysis of the Fire and Explosion at the Girard Point Refinery: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Risk Criteria for Quantitative Risk Assessment

Hoffman, S., & McNeill, S. (2019). "Risk Criteria for Quantitative Risk Assessment"e;. In 46th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Denver, CO: International Society of Explosives Engineers.

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