Jahan Rasty

Dr. Jahan Rasty serves as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University's Whitacre College of Engineering, where he holds a faculty position and practices as a licensed Professional Engineer (Texas #71689) in forensic engineering consulting for corporate clients.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University (1987)
• M.B.A., Texas Tech University (1999)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University (1984)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University (1981)

Research spans materials behavior under extreme conditions including high-strain-rate deformation, explosive detonation effects, and high-velocity impact scenarios. He specializes in failure analysis, metallurgy, and manufacturing process modeling (tube drawing, extrusion, rolling, forging), with significant contributions to forensic engineering education through TTU's graduate certificate program. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in slip-resistance safety and residual stress measurement.

Dr. Rasty's laboratory focuses on Residual Stress Measurement & Analysis, directly supporting forensic investigations for industrial clients while advancing safety standards for walkway surfaces to prevent slip-and-fall incidents.