Faculty Profiles
Eann Patterson
Professor
Research Interests
- aerospace
- biomechanics
- photoelasticity
Research Biography
Research interests in experimental mechanics with applications in aerospace, biomechanics, and structural integrity.
Selected Publications
- Christopher, C.J., James, M.N., Patterson, E.A., Tee, K.F., 2008, "A quantitative evaluation of fatigue crack shielding forces using photoelasticity," Engng. Fract. Mechanics, doi:10.1016/j.engfracmech.2008.03.013.
- Carmody, C.J., Burriesci, G., Howard, I.C., Patterson, E.A., 2006 "An approach to the simulation of fluid-structure interaction in the aortic valve," J. Biomechanics, 39(1):158-169.
- Patterson, E.A., Hack, E., Brailly, P., Burguete, R.L., Saleem, Q., Seibert, T., Tomlinson, R.A., Whelan, M., 2007, "Calibration and evaluation of optical systems for full-field strain measurement," Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 45(5):550-564 (invited contribution).
- Patterson, E.A., Whelan, P., 2008, "Tracking nanoparticles in an optical microscope using caustics," Nanotechnology, 19(10):105502.
Selected Achievements and Awards
- Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Fellow of the Society for Experimental Mechanics