Patrick Ferro, Ph.D, P.E.
Professor, Mechanical EngineeringResearch interests: Atmospheric plasma treatment of thermoplastic composites for improved paint adhesion; hydrogen embrittlement of alloys
Materials Lab
Team
Faculty Researchers
Harman Khare, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical EngineeringResearch interests: Ultra-low wear polymer nanocomposites
Gary R. Weber, Ph.D., P.E.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical EngineeringResearch interests: Acrylate/epoxy interpenetrating polymer network composites; effects of noodle material changes on composite tee pull-off forces
Shannen Cravens, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry & BiochemistryResearch interests: Hardness changes in hydroxyapatite due to coffee saturation
Joshua Schultz, Ph.D., P.E., LEED A.P.
Associate Professor, Civil EngineeringResearch interest: Adhesive bonding of laminated glass, glass composites and mass timber composites
Brook O. Swanson, Ph.D.
Professor of BiologyResearch Interest: Mechanical testing of biological samples
