Eric Fahrenthold

Eric Fahrenthold is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, holding the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellowship No. 2. His research office is located in ETC 4.136, and he may be contacted via email at epfahren@mail.utexas.edu or phone at 512-471-3064.

Dr. Fahrenthold specializes in computational mechanics with expertise in system dynamics, impact dynamics, and thermodynamically consistent multiphysics modeling for nonlinear materials. His methodologies span Lagrangian, Eulerian, and Arbitrary-Lagrangian frameworks utilizing finite element, particle, and hybrid kinematics, coupled with parallel code development for supercomputer-based simulation of validation experiments. Current research emphasizes nanomaterials engineering for sensor applications.

Analysis of his 2019-2022 publications reveals dominant research trajectories in nanoscale sensing systems, particularly leveraging graphene and carbon nanotubes for explosives detection. Key themes include structural modifications (doping, functionalization, curvature engineering), conductance characterization in nanoribbons, and development of chemiresistive sensor arrays with applications in security and environmental monitoring.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellowship No. 2