David P. Field

David P. Field is a Professor at Washington State University's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, where he serves as Director of the Institute of Materials Research and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education. His expertise spans physical metallurgy, materials characterization, and microstructure engineering.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Yale University, 1991
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1988
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1987

Research focuses on metal deformation, recrystallization mechanisms, and advanced microscopy techniques, particularly addressing texture evolution and grain boundary engineering. Key article trends include computational modeling of microstructural heterogeneity, additive manufacturing of titanium, and thermomechanical processing of uranium-molybdenum alloys.

Scientific recognitions include:

• 2024 Plenary Lecture at ICOTOM 20
• 2023 Fellow of ASM International
• 2015 MLK Distinguished Service Award
• 2011 Best Paper in Physical Sciences, Microscopy and Microanalysis

Field has advised 15+ graduate researchers and led international collaborations at institutions like Universite de Lorraine and IISC Bangalore. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to solve materials challenges in energy and manufacturing sectors.