Experts on surface engineering

Christopher A. Brown
  • Professor Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Professor Brown teaches grad courses on axiomatic design and on surface metrology, and undergraduate courses on manufacturing and on the technology of alpine skiing. He also consults and teaches courses for industry on axiomatic design and on surface
Nancy A. Burnham
  • Professor Physics
Nancy Burnham is a physicist who specializes in understanding materials at the nanoscale, which is far smaller than what the eye can see. She uses advanced tools such as atomic force microscopy to study the surfaces and mechanical properties of a wide
Brajendra Mishra
  • Kenneth G. Merriam Distinguished Professor, Director, MPI & Donald M. Zwiep Distinguished Fellow Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Professor Mishra focuses on the improvement in resource productivity and environmental stewardship through process and product development of materials using recovery and recycling, introducing advanced alloys and life-extension by corrosion and surfaceThe...