Garrett J. Pataky

Dr. Garrett J. Pataky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He joined Clemson in 2015 after earning his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2015)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida (2009)

His research focuses on bridging materials science and mechanical engineering to study material deformation and failure, particularly in experimental solid mechanics, material behavior under extreme conditions, and fatigue and fracture. His work addresses critical challenges in advanced materials for engineering applications.

Selected publications highlight his contributions to elastocaloric material analysis, high-temperature fatigue in superalloys, and anisotropic stress intensity factor measurements in fatigue. These studies emphasize practical applications in energy systems, aerospace materials, and structural integrity.

Dr. Pataky is a member of TMS (Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society) and SEM (Society for Experimental Mechanics), contributing as a journal reviewer. No advising or grant details are explicitly stated in the text, and no specific labs or teams are mentioned.