STEM / applied
Composite materials · Graduate · Engineering
Topics
Manufacturing and applications
- Hand layup, autoclave, and RTM processes
- Automated fiber placement and tape laying
- Additive manufacturing of composites
- Process-induced defects and quality control
- Automotive carbon fiber body structures
- Wind turbine blade composite design
- Sports equipment and consumer composites
- Ceramic matrix composites for high temperature
- Nanocomposites and CNT reinforcement survey
- Capstone laminate design and analysis project
Advanced research topics
- Multiscale modeling from fiber to structure
- Progressive damage and cohesive zone models
- Self-healing and smart composites
- Structural health monitoring with embedded sensors
- Recycling and sustainability of composite waste
- Out-of-autoclave processing advances
- Machine learning for composite property prediction
- Journal club on composite materials papers
- Industry collaboration on composite testing
- Qualifying exam composites preparation
Pricing
Graduate-level rates are set on consultation. See the pricing page for K–12 and undergraduate rates.