Christopher Barrett

Christopher (Kip) Barrett is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University. He holds a Ph.D. (2014) and B.S. (2010) in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on computational materials science, particularly using machine learning and molecular dynamics to model material behavior in magnesium alloys, polycarbonate composites, and magnetic materials.

He has received notable awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2022) and the Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award (2022, 2018). His service roles include ABET Coordinator and Undergraduate Program Coordinator. His work emphasizes predictive modeling of material properties and overcoming challenges in twin nucleation and deformation mechanisms.

Key research themes include developing neural network potentials for interatomic interactions, understanding magnesium alloy ductility, and mitigating twinning effects in manufacturing processes.