Craig Merrett

Craig Merrett serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, with additional affiliation at the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP). His academic credentials include advanced degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and foundational education at Carleton University, supporting his active role in aerospace engineering education and research.

His educational background comprises:

• Ph.D. in Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)
• M.S. in Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008)
• Bachelor's degree from Carleton University (2006)

Dr. Merrett's research centers on aero-servo-viscoelasticity, specifically investigating time-dependent structural instabilities in viscoelastic materials under extreme conditions. His portfolio spans aircraft flutter analysis, composite fracture mechanics, elevated-temperature material behavior for aerospace/nuclear applications, and unsteady aerodynamics for panel flutter and wind farm systems. This work bridges theoretical structural dynamics with practical engineering solutions for critical time-to-failure scenarios.

Analysis of his 2014-2016 publications reveals consistent focus on viscoelastic composite structures, with significant contributions to flutter prediction models, nuclear component stability, and flight data system innovation. His research integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to address real-world challenges in material degradation and structural performance.

Key recognitions include:

• GARDN II Turboprop Flight Advisory System projects (2016-2017)
• Partners in Research Virtual Researcher Award (2014)
• Carleton Student Engineering Society "Best Professor" Award (2014)

Dr. Merrett teaches core aerospace courses AE350 (Analysis of Aircraft Structures) and AE458 (Design of Aircraft Structures), while his research is supported through industry-academic collaborations like the GARDN II initiatives. His educational publications demonstrate commitment to innovative pedagogy in engineering design instruction.

He conducts experimental and theoretical research through Clarkson's Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), utilizing specialized facilities for materials testing under extreme thermal and mechanical loads relevant to aerospace and nuclear applications.