Benjamin Boesl

Benjamin Boesl is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). His research focuses on advanced materials engineering, including solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and in situ mechanical testing. He investigates high strain rate material response, processing-structure-property relationships, and dynamic material behavior. His work emphasizes developing novel composites and nanomaterials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and functional properties.

Boesl's research includes the synthesis and characterization of ultra-high-temperature ceramics, carbide foams, and nanocomposites. He employs advanced techniques like in situ mechanical testing, computational modeling, and non-destructive evaluation to study material behavior under extreme conditions. His contributions span fields such as additive manufacturing, plasma spraying, and smart materials, with applications in aerospace, energy, and structural engineering.

His recent work explores machine learning for predicting material degradation, bioinspired materials, and graphene-based composites. He has published extensively on topics like boron nitride nanostructures, cold-sprayed coatings, and spark plasma sintering. Boesl collaborates with industry partners through the Center for Excellence in Materials (CELL-MET) and the PATHS-UP Engineering Research Center, advancing translational research in materials science and engineering.