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John Whitcomb is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1988), an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University (1976), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University (1973).
His research focuses on composite materials, with emphasis on damage prediction in cryogenic composites and foams, multiscale computational mechanics, and novel finite element analysis strategies. Specific areas include textile composite mechanics, electric double-layer supercapacitor simulation, and 3D woven composite analysis. His work integrates high-performance computing to address challenges in process-to-performance pipelines for advanced materials.
Whitcomb’s publications span over four decades, with recent contributions emphasizing 3D textile composites, shape memory alloy-based morphing radiators, and multiscale stress analysis. His research bridges computational modeling, experimental validation, and aerospace material applications.
He is affiliated with the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M, located in the Harvey R. Bright Building. His research group collaborates on projects involving composite design, structural analysis, and advanced material characterization.
