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Computational Manufacturing and Design - Postdoctoral Fellow
Name:Donald Ward
Position:Postdoctoral Fellow
Email: dward@cavs.msstate.edu
Office:Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems 2143
Office Phone:(662) 325-9252
Supervisor:Philip Gullett

Biography:Donald started working at CAVS in Decemeber '07 after receiving his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering/Solid Mechanics from Brown University under the guidance of W.A. Curtin. The title of his dissertation was "Atomistic modeling of nanoscale deformation". Donald received his B.S. in engineering from the Colorado School of Mines ('01).
Research Interest:

Donald's research interests include atomistic modeling and multiscale modeling of materiels. His current research focuses on atomistic modeling of void nucleation at triple junctions in metallic systems. He is also beginning to work with molecular and coarse-grain modeling of polymers.

Hobbies:

Golf, fishing, hunting, cycling, food and wine.
Publications:
  • Bouvard, J.-L., Ward, D. K., Hossain, D., Nouranian, S., Marin, E., & Horstemeyer, M. (Oct 2009). Review of Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling to Describe the Mechanical Behavior of Amorphous Polymers. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 131(4), 041206-(1-15). [Abstract][Document Site]
  • Bouvard, J.-L., Marin, E., Horstemeyer, M., Ward, D. K., & Bammann, D. (Aug 2009). Experimental testing and numerical model of thermoplastics: PC, PP, and ABS. , Marseille, France: CFM09.
  • Bouvard, J.-L., Ward, D. K., Hossain, D., Nouranian, S., Marin, E., & Horstemeyer, M. (Jun 2009). Review of Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling to Describe the Mechanical Behavior of Amorphous Polymers. Internal report for Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS), MSU.CAVS.CMD.2009-R0002.
  • Bammann, D., Ward, D. K., Groh, S., & Bouvard, J.-L. (Jun 2008). A Consistent Theory for Internal State Variable Theory. American Academy of Mechanics, New Orleans, La. [Abstract]
    • Total Publications by this Author: 4