Ioannis Mastorakos

Ioannis Mastorakos is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Clarkson University. He is also affiliated with the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP). His academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Physics (1994) and a Ph.D. in Engineering (2004) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Prior to his current position, he held roles such as Visiting Assistant Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor at Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering before joining Clarkson in 2014 as an Assistant Professor.

His research focuses on nanomaterials science, particularly the mechanical properties and applications of nanoscale composite nanofoams and high entropy alloys. He employs molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, dislocation dynamics, and finite element analysis to study deformation mechanisms across length scales. Recent work includes multiscale modeling of nanofoams, dislocation patterning in aluminum, and the mechanical behavior of bivalve shells under predation.

Key research trends in his articles emphasize multiscale modeling of metallic systems, high entropy alloys, nanofoam mechanics, and bio-inspired materials. His studies bridge atomic-scale phenomena with macroscopic material behavior, addressing challenges in energy absorption, structural resilience, and alloy design.

• Awards/Grants: Co-PI on NSF-CMMI-MEP 1634640 (2016-2019) for strengthening metallic nanofoams via ligament-scale design.

Mastorakos advises on graduate research in materials science and collaborates on grants focusing on irradiation effects, nanocomposites, and additive manufacturing. His lab, part of Clarkson’s CAMP, integrates computational and experimental approaches to advance next-generation materials.