Research Statement |
| Professor Brinson's research interests lie in the study of advanced material systems including high performance composites and intelligent materials, and developing new methods to characterize and to model material behavior. Current research investigations involve studies of aging in polymeric based systems, nanomechanics of nano-reinforced polymers, characterization of titanium foams for bone implants, and experiments and modeling of shape memory alloys. Investigations span the range of molecular interactions, micromechanics and macroscale behavior. Projects encompass analytical, numerical and experimental techniques. |
Education |
| 1986-1990 |
Ph. D., Applied Mechanics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
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| 1985-1986 |
M.S., Applied Mechanics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
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| 1981-1985 |
B.S., Engineering Science and Mechanics (summa cum laude), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Positions |
| 2000-2001 |
Visiting Professor, Universistaet der Bundeswehr, Hamburg, Germany
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| 1998- |
Associate Professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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| 1992-1998 |
Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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| 1991-1992 |
Visiting Research Scientist, DLR - German Air and Space Agency, Goettingen, Germany
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Selected Honors |
| 2000-2001 |
Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship
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| 1999 |
President of the Society of Engineering Science
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| 1998-2000 |
Defense Science Study Group, Institute for Defense Analysis
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| 1997- |
Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Engineering Materials & Technology
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| 1996-2002 |
Associate Editor, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
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| 1996-1998 |
Board of Directors of the Society of Engineering Science
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| 1995-1999 |
NSF CAREER Award
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| 1995 |
ASEE New Mechanics Educator
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| 1993 |
ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship, NASA-Langley
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| 1992-1994 |
June and Donald Brewer Junior Professor, endowed chair, Northwestern University
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| 1991-1992 |
AAUW (American Association of University Women Educational Foundation) Postdoctoral Fellowship
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