Shane Brauer

Shane Brauer is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mississippi State University (MSU). He holds a B.S. (2010) and Ph.D. (2017) in Mechanical Engineering from MSU. His research focuses on integrated computational materials engineering, process-microstructure-property relationships, and high-rate deformation mechanics. Brauer has contributed to studies on gray cast iron behavior, magnesium alloy deformation, and nickel alloy modeling.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 2017
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 2010

Research interests include damage/fracture mechanics, finite element analysis, and thermal storage systems. His work bridges computational modeling and experimental validation in materials science. Notable publications explore strain rate effects, twinning in magnesium, and multiscale nickel modeling.

Scientific Awards:

• 2013 MSU Graduate Student Publication Award

Advising and Grants: While specific grants are not listed, Brauer has served as a research assistant in the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects. His advising roles involve mentoring students in materials engineering research.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering Department at MSU Gulf Coast Campus and contributed to the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems.