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Dr. Heather P.H. Liddell is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Environmental & Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. Her interdisciplinary research bridges engineering disciplines to address critical challenges at the intersection of manufacturing sustainability and materials mechanics.
Dr. Liddell's educational background includes:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (2017-2020)
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, University of Rochester (2014)
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rochester (2010)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rochester (2008)
Her research program focuses on sustainable manufacturing systems and the mechanics of multilayered structures, with particular emphasis on industrial decarbonization strategies, environmental life cycle assessment, and fracture mechanics in complex material systems. Dr. Liddell's work integrates engineering fundamentals with environmental impact analysis to develop practical solutions for sustainable industrial practices.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward addressing industrial decarbonization challenges through both fundamental mechanics research and applied sustainability frameworks. The work spans from molecular-level adhesion studies to economy-wide carbon accounting methodologies.
Dr. Liddell has received numerous professional recognitions including:
- 2024 EnergyTech University Prize Faculty Explorer Award from the U.S. Department of Energy
- Multiple Above and Beyond Awards from Energetics (2015-2022)
- 2017 American Society for Engineering Education Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- DOE Secretary's Appreciation Award (2016)
- DOT Secretary's Honor Award (2014)
As an educator, Dr. Liddell mentors graduate and undergraduate students through formal coursework and research projects. She teaches ME 463 Engineering Design and EEE 595 Carbon Accounting & Sustainability, and supervises students working on sustainability-focused capstone projects. Her research group includes members from both Mechanical Engineering and Environmental & Ecological Engineering departments, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work.
Dr. Liddell's laboratory work focuses on sustainable manufacturing processes, with particular attention to the energy and environmental consequences of emerging technologies including electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced materials production.
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