Faculty
Marek-Jerzy Pindera
Professor
Structural and Solid Mechanics
Contact
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The University of Virginia
Thornton Hall, Office: D214
351 McCormick Road
PO Box 400742
Phone: 434-924-1040
FAX: 434-982-2951
Email: mp3g@virginia.edu
Research and Teaching Interests
Current research is focused on the development of efficient computational and homogenization techniques for the analysis, design and optimization of heterogeneous materials & structures with different microstructural architectures, and the analysis of underlying theoretical issues. Mixed boundary-value problems in anisotropic layered materials & structures,
including contact and crack problems, are also a focus.
Currently taught courses at the undergraduate level include statics, linear algebra and ordinary differential equations. The graduate level courses include theory of elasticity, mechanics of composite materials, inelastic solid mechanics
and micromechanics of heterogeneous media.
And the nonlinear dynamics of transition to turbulence
Education
PhD, Virginia Polytechinc Institute & State University (Virginia Tech)
M. Sci., University of Waterloo
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Engineered Materials Concepts