Expertise

Dr. Luke N. Brewer performs research in the manufacture and repair of metallic structures. He is generally interested in processing-microstructure-mechanical property relationships in metallic alloys and ceramics.

He also studies residual stresses and corrosion of welded structures.

Our research group works in the broad area of advanced manufacturing and repair methods for metallic structures.

Current projects include:

  • Cold Spray Deposition
  • Atomization of Metallic Powders
  • Rapid Solidification
  • Friction Stir Deposition and Welding
  • Resistance Welding
  • Materials Characterization Technique Development
Communities
Mechanical Engineering
Degrees
PhD, Northwestern University, Materials Science and Engineering, 2001
BSE, Northwestern University, Materials Science and Engineering, 1996
BSE, Northwestern University, Applied Mathematics, 1996