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David Veazie is a Professor at Kennesaw State University's Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, leading the Center for Advanced Materials Research and Education (CAMRE). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech (1993) and has extensive industry experience with roles at AT&T Bell Laboratories, Georgia Tech Research Institute, and NASA Langley. His research focuses on advanced composites, polymer materials, and structural analysis for aerospace and naval applications. He has secured over $25 million in research funding from agencies like the DoD, NASA, and industry partners, including Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 1993
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 1987
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Southern University, 1986
Research interests emphasize fabrication, characterization, and durability of polymeric composites, including rheology, thermochemical analysis, and fatigue life assessment. His work spans MEMS, aerospace structures, and lightweight materials. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and serves on editorial boards for journals like AIAA Journal and Experimental Mechanics.
Recent projects include developing bio-sustainable nanocomposites for food packaging and investigating adhesive joint durability under thermal aging. His research has direct applications in defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.
Grants and collaborations include $1.6M from the Army Research Lab for MEMS structural design and $18M from NASA for advanced polymer composites. He also oversees industry partnerships for materials testing and certification.
Led the CAMRE since joining SPSU in 2008, fostering interdisciplinary research in materials science and engineering innovation.
