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Harry Millwater is the Samuel G. Dawson Endowed Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. With over three decades of academic and research experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in structural mechanics and computational methods.
Dr. Millwater's primary research focuses on fracture mechanics, probabilistic structural analysis, sensitivity analysis, and computational mechanics. His work bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in structural reliability, fatigue analysis, and digital twin technologies. He has pioneered methods using hypercomplex variables for sensitivity analysis, which have significantly advanced the field of computational mechanics and structural engineering.
His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work in probabilistic structural analysis to cutting-edge research in hypercomplex automatic differentiation applied to structural mechanics. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing arbitrary-order sensitivity analysis methods using hypercomplex mathematics, with applications spanning structural dynamics, fracture mechanics, additive manufacturing, and uncertainty quantification.
His scientific recognition includes multiple U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowships awarded in consecutive years (2005-2007). These prestigious awards reflect the practical impact of his research on aerospace engineering applications.
Dr. Millwater's research has been supported by significant funding from defense and aerospace sectors, particularly the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. His work on probabilistic methods for risk assessment of airframe digital twin structures represents a major contribution to modern structural integrity assessment. He has also contributed to educational initiatives focused on improving STEM education at Hispanic-serving institutions.
His laboratory work centers on computational mechanics, with emphasis on developing and implementing advanced numerical methods for structural analysis. The ZFEM (Complex Variable Finite Element Method) framework appears to be a cornerstone of his research program, enabling high-precision sensitivity calculations that have broad applications across engineering disciplines.
