Alexander Idesman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
| Office: | ME 116 |
| Phone: | 806.742.3563 x234 |
| Fax: | 806.742.3540 |
| Email: | alexander.idesman@ttu.edu |
Mailing Address:
Texas Tech University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Box 41021
Lubbock, TX 79409-1021
Research Group Website:
Computational Mechanics Lab
Research Interests
- Computational Mechanics Including:
- Finite Element Method: Time−Integration Methods for Elastodynamics, Numerical Algorithms for Wave Propogation in Solids, and Numerical Algorithms for Nonlinear Problems
- Multiscale Approach: Inelastic Materials at Small & Large Strains (Metals, Rocks, Polymers, Composite Materials), Phase Transitions & Twinning, and Contact Interaction
- Metal Forming: Modeling of Technological Processes, Diamond Synthesis, and Design Optimization of High−Pressure Apparatuses
- Continuum Mechanics
- Constitutive Equations for Elastoplastic Materials at Finite Strains
- Phase Transformations in Elastic & Inelastic Materials
- Shape Memory Alloys
- Strength & Durability of Materials & Structures
- High−Pressure Mechanics
Personal Information
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Ph.D., Continuum Mechanics, Institute of Problems of Strength, Kiev, U.S.S.R., (1989)
- M.S. (Honors), Mechanical Engineering, Kiev Institute of Technology, Kiev, U.S.S.R., (1982)