Damian Stoddard

Dr. Damian Stoddard is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi's School of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Graphene Research and Innovation, located in 201C Carrier Hall. His research focuses on blast/impact dynamics, high strain-rate material characterization, and experimental techniques for dynamic testing, with applications in composite materials, functionally graded systems, and bio-inspired armor designs.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi (department unspecified in text).

Key research areas include armor design for force protection, crashworthiness testing, and extreme loading scenarios. He holds expertise in dynamic material characterization for composites, ceramics, metals, and polymers. Dr. Stoddard's work intersects engineering mechanics and advanced materials science.

No specific articles or awards are listed in the provided text, though his affiliation with the Center for Graphene Research suggests involvement in nanomaterials applications.