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Recent Materials Science Ph.D. Dissertations

2007

BOHNSACK, Tiffany Eva, (Advisor: Michael Mackay) “The Study of Single Nanoparticle and Molecule Physics”
Previous degree granting institution: University of Florida

DRAZKOWSKI, Daniel B., (Advisor: Andre Lee) “Characterization of the Therodynamics and Deformation Behavior of Styrene-Butadient-Styrene Grafted with Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes”
Previous degree granting institution: Winona State University

SMITH, Ian Orland, (Advisor: Melissa Baumann) “The Effect of Grain Size, Microcracking and Grain Boundary Grooving on Osteoblast Attachment in Hydroxyapatite”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

ZHANG, Jiaming, (Advisors: Martin A. Crimp and Jun Nogami) “HRTEM and EELS Studies of Nanoscale Structured Electronic Materials”
Previous degree granting institution: Dalian University of Technology

2006

COWEN, Christopher John, (Advisor: Carl Boehlert) “The Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy of Advanced 0+BCC Titanium Alloys”
Previous degree granting institution: Alfred University

DO, In-Hwan, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal) “Metal Decoration of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets (xGnP) For Fuel Cell Application”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

YE, GANGFENG, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp) “Rare-Earth Silicide nanostructure Epitaxial Growth and Crystallography”
Previous degree granting institution: Fudan University

2005

LEE, Jong-Gi, (Advisor: Prof. K.N. Subramanian) “Investigation of Thermomechanical Fatigue (TMF) Behavior in Tin-Silver Based Solder Joints”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

NG, Boon-Chai, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler) “Studies of Crack Propagation and Microcrack Initiation in a Near-Gamma TIAL Alloy”
Previous degree granting institution: Western Michigan University

RHEE, Hongjoo, (Advisor: Prof. K.N. Subramanian) “Roles of Service Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of Lead-Free Solder Joints”
Previous degree granting institution: Inha University, Korea

2004

FUKUSHIMA, Hiroyuki, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal) “Graphite Nanoreinforcements in Polymer Nanocomposites”
Previous degree granting institution: Osaka University

NI, Wangyang, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon) “Indentation and Tribological Behavior of NiTi Alloys and Study of Instrumented Spherical Indentation.”
Previous degree granting institution:University of Science and Technology, Beijing

TELANG, Adwait U., (Advisor, Prof. Thomas R. Bieler) “Characterization of Deformation in SN-AG Lead-Free Solder During Thermomechanical Fatigue Using Orientation Imaging Microscopy”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

2003

GENG, Hong, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp) "Structural Studies of GMR Magnetic Multilayers and Spin-valves Grown by DC Sputtering."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing Polytechnic University

GHOSH, Biman, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp) "Dislocation Generation and Motion in B2 NIAL Single Crystals.”
Previous degree granting institution: University of Calcutta

SIMKIN, Benjamin Andrew, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp) "Tensile Crack Initiation in -TiAl."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

ZENG, Liang, (Advisor: Profs. Martin A. Crimp and Thomas R. Bieler) "Processing and Characterization of Phase Boundaries in Ceramic and
Metallic Materials."
Previous degree granting institution: Sichuan Institute of Technology

2002

GENG, Haiping, (Advisor: Prof. André Lee), “Structure/Property Relationships of Polymers Containing Hybrid Nano-FillerPolyhedral Oligomeric Silesesquioxanes (POSS).”
Previous degree granting Institution: Beijing University of Chemical Technology.

GUO, Fu, (Advisor: Prof. James P. Lucas), “Studies on Lead-Free Solders Reinforced with Mechanically-Incorporated Cu, Ag, and Ni Particles.”
Previous degree granting Institution: Beijing Polytechnic University.

2001

CHEN, Hua-Tang, (Advisor: Prof. André Lee), "Techniques and Applications of Sem Moiré and AFM Moiré."
Previous degree granting Institution: Michigan State University.

CHOI, Sunglak, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler, Co-Advisors: K.N. Subramanian and J. P. Lucas), “Studies on In-Situ Particulate Reinforced Sn-Ag Composite Solders Relevant to Thermomechanical Fatigue Issues.”
Previous degree granting Institution: Michigan State University.


LINCOLN, Jason E., (Advior: Roger J. Morgan), “Structure-Property-Processing Relationships and the Effects of Physical Stsrsucture on the Hygrothermal Durability and Mechanical response of Polyimide.”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

2000

CAI, Zhiwei, (Advisor:  Prof. David S. Grummon), "Diffusion Barriers for Silicon Carbide Particle Reinforcements by Ion-Beam Assisted Deposition:  Effects on Interphase Stability in SiCp/beta-NiA1 and SiCp/gamma-Ni3Al Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

HU, Yiping, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Laser Direct Fabrication of 3-D Components."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

OPPERMANN, Dean Alan, (Advisor, Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "P(dl)A/PGA/FE and P(dl)A/PGA/SmCo5 Composites for Use as a Delivery Mechanism for Magnetically Directed Chondrogenesis."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

LOLOEE, Reza, (Advisor, Martin A. Crimp), "Growth and Characterization of Epitaxial Films and Magnetic Multilayers Grown by DC Sputtering."
Previous degree granting institution:  Michigan State University.

PARK, Jong-Kook, (Advisor, Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Maskless Patterning on CVD Diamond FIlms by Excimer Laser."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

1999

SMITH, Lorenzo, (Advisors, Profs. Ronald C. Averill and James P. Lucas), "Solid Finite Elements for Sheet Metal Forming Simulation."
Previous degree granting institution: Wayne State University.

1998

HOU, Li, (Advisor, Prof. David S. Grummon) "Processing, Microstructure and Thermomechanical Behavior of Superelastic Nickel-Titanium Thin Films Sputter-Deposited at Elevated Temperatures."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China.

LEE, Ki-Yong, (Advisor, Prof. Eldon D. Case), "Microwave Processing of Ceramics and Ceramic Composites Using a Single-Mode Microwave Cavity."
Previous degree granting institutions: Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea; Michigan State University.

SEO. Dong Yi, (Advisor, Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "The Effect of Heat Treatments on Microstructures and Primary Creep Deformation of Investment Cast Titanium Aluminide Alloys and Polysynthetically Twinned (PST) Crystals."
Previous degree granting institutions: Sung Kyun Kwan University, Suwon, Korea; Michigan State University.

WILSON, Brett, (Advisor, Prof. Eldon D. Case), "Environmental Effects on Crack Healing and Static Fatigue Behavior of Glass and Polycrystalline Ceramics."
Previous degree granting institutions: University of Illilnois at Urbana-Champaign; Michigan State University.

ZHANG, Mingli, (Advisor, Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Colloidal Processing of SiCw/Al2)3 Ceramic Matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institutions: Shanghai Institute of Mechanics.

1997

WILENSKI, Mark S., (Advisor, Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "The Improvement of the Hygrothermal and Mechanical Properties of Bismaleimide and K3B/IM7 Carbon Fiber Composites Through a Systematic Study of the Interphase."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Dayton.

YIN, Heyun, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon) "Modification of Mechanical Properties of Sapphire Fibers by Energetic Ion Implantation."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China.

1996

CHEN, Xiaolu, (Advisor: Prof. Gary Cloud), "Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry, Electronic Shearography, and their Applications."
Previous degree granting institutions: Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China; Michigan State University.

KUDAPA, Satyanarayana, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Laser Beam Processing of Metal Matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Bombay, India.

SCHALEK, Richard, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Effects of Nickel, Niobium, and Titanium Fiber Coatings on the Interfacial Properties of NiA1-A1203 Composites."
Previous degree granting institutions: Angelo State University; Michigan State University.

ZHOU, Jiming, (Advisor: Prof. James P. Lucas), "Hygrothermal Effects of Epoxy Resins and Graphite/Epoxy Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Sichuan University, Sichuan, China.

1995

NAM, Seungho, (Advisor: Prof. David. S. Grummon), "Effect of Ion Sputtered Thermoelastic NiTi Coatings on Fatigue Crack Initiation in Copper."
Previous degree granting institution: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

OH, Il-Sung, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Texture Formation in Superconducting BSCCO 2212/AG Composite Tapes; Effects of Thermomechanical Processing and Laser Float Zone Melting."
Previous degree granting institutions: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea; Michigan State University .   

ZHANG, Yu, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "HREM Examination of Core Structures of Dislocation in B2 Intermetallic Compound Co-A1."
Previous degree granting institution: China Textile University, Shanghai, China.

1994

JIN, Zhe, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "Mechanical Twin Nucleation, Propagation and Mechanical Twinning During Creep Deformation in TiA1."
Previous degree granting institution: Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China.

YOO, Jaimoo, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Optimized Fabrication of Highly Textured BSCCO/AG Superconducting Tape Through Mechanical Deformation and Controlled Melt Processing."
Previous degree granting institution: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

1993

CHANG, Liuwen, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Phase Transformations in Thin Films of TiNi Thermoelastic."
Previous degree granting institution: National Sun Yat Sen University, Taiwan.

CHEN, Chung-Wen, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Use of Nd:YAG Laser for Processing of High Temperature Superconductors."
Previous degree granting institutions: Taipei Institute of Technology, Taiwan; New Mexico Institute of Mining.

LEE, Jae Chul, (Advisor: Prof. K.N. Subramanian) "Mechanical Working of (Al203)p/Al Composite"
Previous degree granting institution: Korea University, Seoul, Korea

LEE, Taekoo, (Advisor: Prof. K.N. Subramanian), "Optimization of Metal-ceramic Bonding to Enhance Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Matrix Composite."
Previous degree granting institution: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

1992

JANG, Gun-Eik, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Physical and Mechanical Properties of Hipped Ag Fibers Reinforced YBa2Cu307-x Superconductor Composite."
Previous degree granting institution: Han-Yang University, Seoul, Korea; University of Utah.

LEE, Chen Sheng, (Advisor: Prof. Gunter Gottstein), "High Temperature Behavior of Ni3Al Under Compressive Stress: Creep and Diffusion Bonding."
Previous degree granting institution: Cheng-Kung University; New Mexico Tech.

NOKES, James Phillip, (Advisor: Prof. Gary L. Cloud), "The Use of High Frequency Dynamic Information for the Evaluation of Damage in Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

TAYAL, Motilal J., (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Surface Treatment of Steel using Nd:YAG Laser."
Previous degree granting institution: Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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