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Teaching

Undergraduate and graduate-level courses

undergraduate courses

atoms

MSE 200 Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials

An introduction to the atomic and grain structure of structural materials, emphasizing the mechanical properties. Effects of mechanical and heat treatments on structure and properties. Fatigue and creep of materials, fracture toughness, mechanical and non-destructive evaluation, and effects of environment.

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crystal lattice

MSE 370 Microstructure of Inorganic Materials

Structure-property relationships in metallic and ceramic materials. Crystal structures of important metallic and ceramic elements, alloys, and compounds. Binary and ternary phase diagrams for notable systems will be presented.

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Graduate and Undergraduate courses

foundry

MSE 440/540 Processing of Metallic Materials

Fundamental concepts of solidification and their application to foundry and welding practices; metal forming concepts applied to forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, and sheet forming operations; machining mechanisms and methods; powder metallurgy; and advanced processing methods, including rapid solidification and mechanical alloying.

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Past Teaching

NSF REU Site: Materials Research with Data Science

  • Since 2023: Dynamic Interplay between Phase Transformation and Material Degradation in Extreme Environments
    • Materials exposed to extreme environments: heat, stress, radiation, corrosion, undergo complex interactions between phase transformation and degradation. These processes can alter microstructure, weaken durability, or accelerate wear. This project investigates how thermo-mechanical phase transformations influence corrosion resistance, intending to design more reliable, long-lasting materials for aerospace, energy, and defense applications

Engineering Better Stuff with Materials Science High School Summer Camp

  • Since 2023:
    • Melting and casting
    • Friction stir processing and extrusion
    • Microfabrication using focused ion beam

additional education

Faculty Advisor for Material Advantage NC State Chapter

Material Advantage is the premier national organization for students in materials science and engineering. The NC State chapter arms students with professional development opportunities, bolstered by the nearby Research Triangle and strong alumni base. 

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