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Pranesh Aswath Ph.D.
Professor
Education: Ph.D. Brown University,
1990 ~ M.S. Brown University, 1987~ B.E. Indian Institute of Science,
1985 ~ B.S. Bangalore University, 1982
Areas of Expertise: Synthesis, processing and
characterization of ceramics, intermetallics and composites. Deformation,
creep, fatigue and environmental degradation of materials. Analytical
electron microscopy, Auger spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, EPMA.
Processing and properties of ceramic matrix composites and Ceramic
coatings for Biological applications. Tribology and Lubrication.
Background: Dr. Aswath has over ten years of experience
in the area of processing of advanced materials that include monolithic
and composite materials. In addition he has over 15 years of experience
in the area of deformation, fatigue and fracture of specialty engineering
materials. His work in the area of synthesis of materials involves
the design of new materials using fundamental concepts in chemistry,
thermodynamics and material science. Currently in a major new initiative,
Dr. Aswath is examining the processing and evaluation of a new generation
Bioglass/Alumina composite for orthopedic application. In addition
he is examining new methods to coat hydroxyapatite and Bioglass
on Ti substrates for improved fixation with bone. In the past he
has been involved in the development and evaluation of a new generation
of titanium aluminides for jet engine applications. He has worked
extensively in synthesis, phase transformations and mechanical properties
of in-situ Si3N4 reinforced barium aluminosilicate in collaboration
with Loral Corp. A research program evaluating the role of processing
variables on the electrical and mechanical properties of Blackglas
matrix composites with Nicalon and Nextel fibers was completed in
collaboration with Allied Signal and Vought Aircraft Company. He
has also completed a NSF sponsored project to study the effects
of silica additions on the creep and fracture properties of alumina
based ceramics. In addition he has worked in microstructural stability
and oxidation characteristics of high temperature intermetallics.
Dr. Aswath has worked closely with McDonnell Douglas Research Labs,
Oak Ridge National Labs, ALCOA Research Labs, Vought Corp., Loral
Vought Corp., MCI Telecommunications, National Oilwell, General
Dynamics, Lockheed Fort. Worth Company, Allied Signal and MULCOA
Research Labs on research projects. He has also worked on research
projects with faculty in Ohio State University, Brown University
and Indian Institute of Science among others.
E-mail: aswath@uta.edu
Web:
mse.uta.edu/aswath
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