David Fullwood

Dr. David T. Fullwood is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU), with a focus on composites/nano-composites, microscopy, and computational methods in materials science. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics (1991) and MS in Mechanical Engineering (2005) from BYU, alongside advanced degrees in Mathematics from the University of Utah (1989) and University of York (1987). His 25+ year career at BYU has produced 150+ peer-reviewed publications and patents, including a 2015 US patent for composite strain gauges and a 1994 flywheel patent.

• Education: 2005 MS (BYU), 1991 PhD (Applied Mathematics, London University)
• Employment: 2007–present (BYU Professor), 2006–07 (Drexel Research Assistant Professor)

His research spans microstructure-sensitive design, twin transmission modeling in magnesium alloys, dislocation characterization via EBSD, and innovative sensor development using piezoresistive nanocomposites for biomechanical applications. He serves on technical committees for SAMPE and ICOTOM conferences, with 2016–2017 roles as General Chair.

Recent work (2024–2025) explores strain gradient effects in aluminum alloys, viscoelastic modeling of nanocomposite sensors, and environmental factors influencing sensor drift. His 2025 publications include percolation theory for conductive composites and slip system identification in titanium alloys using coupled EBSD/HRDIC.

• Scientific Awards: SAMPE Best Paper (2011), CAMX Student Symposium 1st Place (2016), ICOTOM Keynote (2017)

Dr. Fullwood teaches ME courses on composites, materials design, and computational methods while mentoring 13+ graduate students. His lab develops tools for EBSD-based dislocation analysis and contributes to the MagNET Research Network (2013) and multiscale mechanics studies in hexagonal metals.