Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson serves as an Associate Professor in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky, focusing on critical mechanical engineering phenomena including tribology, fracture mechanics, and material fragmentation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University
• M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Washington
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University

His research investigates stress concentrations in edge effects on contacts, crack propagation mechanisms in fracture dynamics, wear processes in tribological systems, and fragmentation patterns under extreme loads. This work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical applications in structural integrity and material failure analysis, contributing to aerospace, automotive, and civil infrastructure resilience.

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Details regarding graduate student mentorship and research funding sources were not disclosed in the available profile.