Needleman Top-cited Researcher In Engineering
In a study conducted by Stanford University, Dr. Alan Needleman, university distinguished professor and holder of the Royce E. Wisenbaker ‘39 Chair II, was recognized as one of the most highly cited researchers. Needleman is a preeminent leader in the area of mathematical modeling of materials. His has contributed to research in ductile fracture computational methodology, methods for fracture analysis and computational frameworks using discrete dislocation plasticity to solve general boundary value problems. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Hands-on Research Despite Pandemic
This year, the online Research Experiences for Undergraduates (O-REU) program received over 200 applications from a diverse set of students from around the country. The 58 students who were selected for the program gained research experience under the guidance of a mentor and participated in numerous enrichment activities, such as online lectures, professional development seminars in technical communication and workshops on preparing graduate school applications. They also received a stipend of $5,000 for their work over the summer.
Castaneda to Serve as Expert
Dr. Homero Castaneda, associate professor and director of the National Corrosion and Materials Reliability Lab, has been selected as one of 12 experts to serve on the Corrosion of Buried Steel at New and In-Service Infrastructure committee that is a part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. This committee will focus on technical issues related to steel corrosion in ground stabilization, pipelines and infrastructure foundations in unconsolidated rock, among other settings.
Radovic Awarded Global Star Award
Dr. Miladin Radovic, professor and director of the Materials Characterization Facility, has been awarded the prestigious Global Star Award by the Engineering Ceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society. The award recognizes active volunteers and their contributions to the Engineering Ceramics Division and the International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, and has been given to distinguished individuals annually since 2010.
Students Win Prestigious Fellowships
Two doctoral students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering won prestigious graduate fellowships this spring. Rebeca Gurrola received a National Science Foundation graduate research fellowship, while Ciera Cipriani won a NASA space technology graduate research fellowship.