David Marshall

David Marshall is a Research Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering. He holds adjunct roles at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has extensive industry experience with Teledyne Scientific and Rockwell International. His research focuses on high-temperature structural materials, ceramic composites, and advanced material characterization techniques. Marshall has pioneered work in oxide-oxide composites, thermal barrier coatings, and morphing ceramic components for aerospace applications.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, Monash University, Australia (1975)
• BSc (Hons. I) in Physics, Monash University, Australia (1971)

Research Interests:

• Design of materials for extreme thermal environments
• Modeling mechanical responses of ceramic composites
• Development of aerospace-grade ceramic matrix composites (CMC)
• In-situ X-ray tomography for material failure analysis
• High-temperature oxidation and thermal protection systems

Awards:

• Member, National Academy of Engineering (2007)
• World Academy of Ceramics (2004)
• Fellow of the American Ceramic Society (1990)

Grants & Labs:

• Director, Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMREC) at CU Boulder
• Leader of projects in hypersonic materials and morphing structures
• Collaborations with NASA, DoD, and industry partners on advanced propulsion systems

Key Contributions: Pioneered integral textile ceramic composites, developed flash sintering techniques, and advanced understanding of ceramic interphases for high-temperature applications.