Keith J. Bowman

Keith J. Bowman is an Adjunct Professor at Purdue University's School of Materials Engineering. His research focuses on texture and microstructure effects on material properties, particularly in ceramics and piezoelectrics.

• Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Michigan.

Prof. Bowman's work centers on quantifying crystallographic texture and its influence on mechanical and functional properties of ceramics, including fracture mechanics and domain orientation in piezoelectrics. He uses neutron and synchrotron radiation to study these phenomena, with applications in structural and electronic materials. His research spans materials processing, property anisotropy, and failure analysis, supported by collaborations in Germany and Australia.

His publications (2005–2008) emphasize texture analysis, ferroelectric materials, and processing techniques like tape casting. Key subfields include X-ray and neutron diffraction, domain switching, and thermal effects on piezoelectrics.