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Claudia Rawn is a Research Professor and Joint Faculty Member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering. She is also a Senior Research Staff Member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Her research focuses on neutron and X-ray diffraction techniques, ceramic synthesis, crystal structure analysis, and thermophysical properties of materials, with notable contributions to gas hydrates, biomaterials, and phase transition studies.
Education:
- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Arizona (1995)
- MSc in Chemistry, George Mason University (1991)
- BSc in Materials Engineering, Virginia Tech (1986)
Research Interests: Dr. Rawn’s work integrates experimental and computational methods to explore material behavior. Key areas include:
- Neutron/X-ray diffraction for in-situ structural analysis
- Phase transitions in ceramics and metallic alloys
- Biomimetic synthesis of nanomaterials (e.g., hydroxyapatite composites)
- Gas hydrate formation/decomposition mechanisms
- Thermal expansion and microstructural evolution in additively manufactured materials
Awards:
- 2019, 2013, 2012 MSE Excellence in Service Award
- 2017 TCE Outstanding Faculty Advisor
- 2006 UTK Outstanding Young Researcher (Materials Science)
- ASM International Fellow
Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students in materials science and collaborates on projects funded by DOE, NASA, and NSF. Leads educational outreach through the UT Materials Advantage Chapter and co-organizes ASM’s annual Materials Camp for K-12 students.
Labs & Collaborations: Active in ORNL’s Materials Science and Technology Division, focusing on neutron scattering and advanced characterization. Serves on editorial boards for crystallography journals and professional committees.
