Dennis Coon

Dennis Coon is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wyoming, affiliated with the Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering (Alfred University, 1980), M.S. (Pennsylvania State University, 1984), and Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University, 1986) in Ceramic Science. His research focuses on advanced materials' structure-processing-property relationships, mechanical behavior under harsh environments, stochastic modeling of material performance, and continuous process improvement in materials production.

Key research areas include ceramic matrix composites, crack path modeling, creep failure analysis, and numerical simulations of material degradation. His work integrates computational methods like Monte Carlo simulations to predict material behavior under extreme conditions. Notable publications span from 2000 to 2009, emphasizing stochastic approaches to composite reliability and thermal-chemical stability.

No scientific awards or student advising records are explicitly mentioned. Professional experience includes roles as Professor (1999-present), Associate/Assistant Professor (1988-1999), Senior Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (1985-1988), and Ceramic Engineer at Mobay Chemical (1980-1981).