Changhong Ke
Ph.D., 2006

Thesis abstract:

• Development of a feedback-controlled carbon nanotube-based nanoelectromechanical device

Currently:

Center for Biologically Inspired Materials and Material Systems
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708-0303
e-mail: changhong.ke@duke.edu

Francois Barthelat
Ph.D., 2005

Thesis abstract:

• The mechanical performance of nacre from seashells: superior toughness through microstructural design

Currently:

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Macdonald Engineering Building, Room 351
817 Sherbrooke Street West
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2K6
phone: (514) 398-6296
e-mail: francois.barthelat@mcgill.ca

Dr Yong Zhu
M.Sc., Dec. 2001
Ph.D., Dec. 2005

Keun-Ho Kim
Ph.D., June 2006

Sungsoo Lee
Ph.D., Dec. 2005

Michele Panico
M.Sc., July 2005

Projects:

• Nanoindentation Testing of Nanomaterials
  

Currently:

University of California at Irvine
6300 Adobe Cir.
Irvine, CA 92612
phone: (949)294-6221
e-mail: nwuwang@yahoo.com
e-mail: rwang@northwestern.edu

Pablo D. Zavattieri
Ph.D., Dec. 2000

Thesis abstract:

• Computational Modeling for Bridging Size Scales in the Failure of Solids

Projects:

• Modeling of Finite Deformation Plasticity and Fragmentation Micromechanical Simulations of Advanced Materials
• Energy Dissipation in Ballistic Penetration of Fiber Composites
• Mechanical Characterization of MEMS

Currently:

General Motors
GM Research and Development Center
Mail Code 480-106-256
30500 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48090-9055
phone: (586) 864-2451
fax: (586) 986-0446
e-mail: pablo.zavattieri@gm.com
web: http://www.gmresearch.com

Maximiliano Fischer
M.Sc., Dec. 1999

Thesis abstract:

• MEMS Material Testing

Projects:

• Mechanical Characterization of MEMS
• In-Situ AFM/SEM testing of Nano and Biological Materials

Currently:

Grupo MEMS - CNEA - U.A. Fisica
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica
Centro Atomico Constituyentes
Av. Gral. Paz 1499 (y Av. de los Const.)
1650 San Martin - Pcia. de Buenos Aires
Argentina
Office: Unidad de Actividad Fisica
Interno 7079
phone: +54 (011) 6772-7079
fax: +54 (011) 6772-7121
e-mail: fischer@tandar.cnea.gov.ar
web: http://www.e-nose.com.ar
web: http://www.tandar.cnea.gov.ar/grupos/mems

Hernan Victor Arrieta
M.Sc., Jul. 1999

Thesis abstract:

• Dynamic Testing of Advanced Materials at High and Low Temperatures

Projects:

• Low and High Temperature Dynamic Testing of Materials
• Dynamic Fracture of Layered and Nano-materials

Currently:

MTU Aero Engines GmbH
Schaufeln und Gehäuse Strukturmechanik (TES)
Structural Mechanics, Turbines(TES)
Dachauerstr. 665
80976, Muenchen
Germany
phone: +49 (0)89 1489 9044
fax: +49 (0)89 1489 95578
e-mail: Victor.Arrieta@muc.mtu.de
web: http://www.mtu.de

Alejandro J. Patanella
M.Sc., Dec. 1998

Thesis abstract:

• Mechanics of Friction and Wear of Nano-materials

Currently:

Departamento de Aeronautica
Facultad de Ingenieria
Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Calle 116 s/n e/47 y 48
(1900) La Plata
Buenos Aires
Argentina
phone: 54 221 424-4851
fax: 54 221 424-4851
e-mail: ajpatane@ing.unlp.edu.ar
Calle 11 Nº 4338
(1884) Berazategui
Buenos Aires
Argentina
home: 54 11 4226-3730

Hung-Cheng Lu
Ph.D., Dec. 1998

Thesis abstract:

• Ballistic Penetration of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Currently:

Senior Engineering Specialist
BorgWarner Automotive Company
306 Siena Drive
Ithaca, New York, 14850
phone: 607-266-2019
fax: 607-257-5033
e-mail: HLu@Morse.bwauto.com

Yueping Xu
M.Sc., May. 1997

Thesis abstract:

• Failure Mechanisms in Glasses and Glass Ceramics

Currently:

Chief Technical Officer
Intelligent MEMS Design Inc.
790 Turnpike St.(Rte.114),suite 202
North Andover, MA 01845
phone: (978)884-2558
fax: (419) 831-3422
e-mail: yueping@imemsdesign.com
web: http://www.imemsdesign.com

Gordon L. Emore
M.Sc., Dec. 1996

Thesis abstract:

• Computational Modeling of Geometric and Material Nonlinearities with Applications to Impact Dynamics

Currently:

School of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Purdue University
Grissom 350 #26
315 N. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907 - 2023
phone: (765) 494-5154
e-mail: gemore@purdue.edu

Dr. Bin Wu

• Patterning Nanoparticles with AFM-Nanofountain Probes

Currently:

Post-Doctoral Scholar
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Stanford University
e-mail: bwu2@stanford.edu

Dr. Huang Tang

• Discrete Dislocation Dynamics

Currently:

Post-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208-3111 e-mail: h-tang@northwestern.edu

Dr. Brian Hyde

• Multiscale Modeling

Currently:

Senior Test Engineer
Ball Systems Engineering Solutions
2201 Buena Vista SE, Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87106-3157 e-mail: bhyde@ball.com

Dr. Chun-Ming Li

Currently:

Pechiney, Inc.
e-mail: Chun-Ming.Li@pechiney.com

Dr. Stephane Berbenni

Currently:

Research Scientist
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
France

Dr. Gang Yuan

• Enhanced Ballistic Performance of Confined Multi-Layered Ceramic Targets Againts Long Rod Penetrators Through Interface Defeat

Currently:

DPG CPU/Q&R
RA1-329
Intel Corp.
5200 NE Elam Young Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
phone: (503)613-8717
fax: (503)613-7933
e-mail: gang.yuan@intel.com

Dr.Raghuram V. Pucha

• Pressure-Shear Recovery of Ceramics Simulations

Currently:

Computer-Aided Simulation for Packaging Reliability (CASPaR) Lab.
The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
813 Ferst Drive, MARC 360
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0405
phone: 404-894-6598
fax: 404-894-9342
e-mail: raghuram.pucha@me.gatech.edu
web: http://www.me.gatech.edu/caspar

Dr. Sunil Kumar Dwivedi

Projects:

• Dynamic Crack Propagation in Bi-materials and Fiber Composites
  Delamination and Visco-plasticity Modeling of Composites
  Modeling of Finite Deformation Plasticity and Fragmentation
  Energy Dissipation in Ballistic Penetration of Fiber Composites

Currently:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Shock Physics
Washington State University
P.O. Box: 642816
Pullman; WA 99164-2816
phone: 509-335-7045
fax: 509-335-6115
home: 1630 NE Valley Rd., Apt. E-107
Pullman, WA 99163
home phone: 509-332-0273
e-mail: dwivedi@mail.wsu.edu

Dr. Benjamin Gailly

Currently:

Service de la Maintenance Aeronautique
Atelier Industriel de l'Aeronautique de Cuers-Pierrefeu
B.P 80-83390 Cuers, France
home:
Le Pega
83 210 Sollies Ville
France
e-mail: bengailly@yahoo.fr

Dr. Zhu Wu

Projects:

• Nano and Multilayered Materials

Currently:

Packaging & Reliability Engineer
Schott Optovance
phone: 508-764-0342
fax: 508-764-0346
e-mail: zhu.wu@us.schott.com

Dr. Barton C. Prorok

Projects:

• Nanoscale Manipulator/Nanolithography
• Design of In-Situ TEM/AFM Testing Devices
• Nano and Multilayered Materials
• Biomaterials: Ultrananocrystalline Diamond for Prosthetic Devices
• Small Scale Plasticity in MEMS and Nanodevices
• Wireless Communication for Aircraft Condition Monitoring:
• Reliability of RF-MEMS Switches

Currently:

Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering
Materials Research and Education Center
201 Ross Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama 36849-5341
phone: (334) 844-4733
fax: (334) 844-3400
e-mail: prorobc@eng.auburn.edu