Jay Oswald
Faculty, Arizona State University
Spring 2021
Jonathan Scott Christen
Mechanical engineering
Effect of Impurities on Shock-Induced Phase Transformations in Silica Glasses
Discovering how glass can form new structures during ballistic impact will protect the lives of warfighters with molecular dynamics.
Program: MORE
Jesus Pena
Mechanical engineering
The Effectiveness of Hands-On Demonstrations on Understanding Statics Principles
Using 3D models and presentations will lead to a higher comprehension level of fundamental concepts for engineers.
Program: FURI
Fall 2020
Dylan Thomas Quarenghi
Aerospace engineering
A Novel Use of GAN’s to Efficiently Simulate Fracture in Polymer Composites
Developing machine learning solutions for materials science will allow the faster production of better materials in all applications.
Program: FURI
Paul Parker
Mechanical engineering
The Role of Pressure During Quenching on Shock-Induced Phase Transformations in Silica Glass
Investigating the shock-compression behavior of silica glass will improve the development of plate glass in armor applications.
Program: FURI
Summer 2020
Dylan Thomas Quarenghi
Aerospace engineering
A Novel Use of GAN’s to Efficiently Simulate Fracture in Polymer Composites
Developing machine learning solutions for materials science will allow the faster production of better materials used everywhere.
Program: FURI
Jonathan Scott Christen
Mechanical engineering
Molecular Dynamic Simulations on Shocked Silica Glass
Discovering the optimal cooling rate for silica glass to absorb energy under high-pressure shock will protect the warfighters of tomorrow.
Program: FURI
Spring 2020
Cole Truitt
Mechanical engineering
Analysis of PMMA Plastic Zone Size
Understanding a material's ability to deform plastically is fundamental in creating secure structures.
Program: FURI
Joseph de la Vara
Aerospace engineering
Analysis of Fracture Speed Under Changing Temperatures
Studying the fracture speed in a glassy polymer as a function of electric resistance and temperature can improve a variety of products.
Program: FURI
Anirudh Ranganathan
Aerospace engineering
Fracture Propagation in Glassy Polymers Due to Temperature Differentials
Mapping the behavior of glassy material fractures allows us to build materials and mechanisms over time that are sustainable, safe and efficient.
Program: FURI
Molly Victoria Rhodes
Mechanical engineering
Analyzing the Effect of Contact Resistance on the Temperature Field Evolution During Resistance Spot Welding
Investigating the temperature field evolution during resistance spot welding can improve the durability of electric car batteries.
Program: MORE
Spring 2019
Brandon Kwan
Mechanical engineering
Behavior of Acrylic Plastic at Glass Transition Temperature: Thermal Gradient, Crack Speed
Examining properties like temperature resistance, strength and toughness in plastics will increase the potential for developing stronger materials.
Program: FURI
Isaiah Edward Wall
Aerospace engineering
Structural Optimization of CubeSat Housing for Pulsed Plasma Thruster (PPT) Modules
Studying the effect of materials and design on alignment of small satellite thrusters will help improve mission success and accessibility.
Program: FURI
Spring 2018
Brandon Kwan
Mechanical engineering
Jun An
Mechanical engineering
Thermal Conductivity of Crystalline Polypyrrole
Program: FURI