Jointly appointed in materials science and engineering and engineering science and mechanics

Research Interests:

• Fatigue, fracture and deformation of structural components and materials, including the effects of notches, cracks, and plasticity                               
  
• Combined statistical and deterministic characterization of mechanical loading                      
  
• Life prediction for complex loading histories
• Biomechanics and biomaterials

Education:

• B.S., Clemson University, 1967                 
• M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana, 1968      
• Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana, 1972

Honors and Awards:

• Dean's Award for Service, 2004
• ASTM Award of Merit and honorary title of Fellow in ASTM, May 1990

Professional Affiliations:

• ASTM - Member - Committee E8 on Fatigue and Fracture. Elected Member-at-Large of E8 Executive Subcommittee, 1993-present                
• SAE - Member - Fatigue Design and Evaluation Committee  
• ASM International - Member                 
• Sigma Xi - Member