NEWS: Zikry appointed as advisor to the U.S. State Department, see at NCSU's News or U.S. State Department's website. Tarek Hatem defended his Ph.D. in March, 2009, is currently Research Associate, NCSU Jibin Shi defended Ph.D. in February, 2009, is currently a Research Scientist, Smith International James Pearson defended his Ph.D. in February, 2009, is currently a Research Scientist, Applied Research Associates William Lee has been awarded a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, see at NDSEG website |
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Computational Modeling and Mechanics: hierarchical models spanning the nano to the macro scales; prediction of material and structural response based on physically based material models Failure models for heterogeneous ductile and brittle systems: fracture mechanics; plasticity; microstructural effects due to grain-boundaries, cell walls, sub-grains and grain morphology Dynamic behavior of structures and materials: stress waves in solids; structural dynamics; mechanical behavior of composite structures subjected to high impact velocities; grain-boundary and interfacial effects Experimental Solid Mechanics: AFM, TEM, and SEM quantitative measurements of nano and micro failure surfaces; universal scaling laws, dynamic failure Micromechanics: strengthening and toughening mechanisms in composites; mechanical behavior and structural integrity; mechanical response of ceramics, intermetallics, and polymers; interfacial fracture mechanics Active materials: structural stability and design of smart structures and materials; integration of embedded devices within host systems |