James Lucas

James Lucas
Associate Professor
Research Biography

Microstructure evolution/characterization of Pb-free solders alloys and their composites. Nanoindentation characterization of deformation in small-volumes and thin films. Moisture effects in resin matrix composites. Metal matrix composite.

Research Interests
  • alloys
  • metal
  • solder
Selected Publications
  • Nanoindentation and OIM Investigation Crystal Anisoptropy in Pb-Free Solder Materials and Solder Joints, (with A.U. Telang and T.R. Bieler) in preparation.
  • Creep Behavior of Thin 50-Microns-Thick Sn Based Solder Joints, (with H. Rhee) in preparation.