Brian Wisner

Brian Wisner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology, where he is affiliated with the Center for Advanced Materials Processing. His research focuses on noncontact Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT&E) methodologies for material characterization across multiple scales.

Dr. Wisner's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University (2017)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University (2013)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Widener University (2011)
• B.S. in Physics, Widener University (2011)

His research centers on developing and applying Acoustic Emission (AE) and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) techniques to investigate material response under external loading, spanning from microstructure effects in metallic alloys and composites to full-scale part qualification. He has pioneered methods coupling AE/DIC with microscale damage using AI tools for aluminum alloys, extending this work to additively manufactured metals, ceramic particle reinforced polymers, and composite systems including Glare and IM7/8552. His current focus involves integrating NDT&E methods within an Internet of Things (IoT) framework to improve data handling and material response analysis for manufacturing processes and external loads.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent emphasis on NDT&E applications for damage evolution studies across diverse materials. Key trends include multiscale analysis of aluminum alloys and composites, development of signal processing frameworks for fracture identification, IoT integration for data handling, and qualification methodologies for aerospace and industrial components. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical engineering applications in additive manufacturing and sustainable materials.

Dr. Wisner's recognition includes:

• Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems 2018 Outstanding Paper Award
• White Teaching Award 2020

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Manufacturing Processes, Nondestructive Evaluation, and Micromechanics. His research is funded through significant collaborations with Sandia National Labs, TRI-Austin, Dupont, Army Research Labs (ARL), and the Department of Energy (DOE), supporting projects on additively manufactured aluminum/nickel alloys, ceramic particle reinforced polymers, and composite systems.

Dr. Wisner leads the Mechanical Behavior of Materials Group (MBMG), which specializes in material characterization and advanced manufacturing process development. The group utilizes conventional and novel NDT&E methods to predict remaining useful life of material systems and identify defects during manufacturing processes like extrusion and additive manufacturing.