معرفی
Kevin Hemker is the Alonzo G. Decker Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering. He holds joint appointments in Materials Science and Engineering and Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on atomic-level mechanisms governing material behavior, including nanocrystalline materials, MEMS, and architected materials. Hemker leads the Johns Hopkins Center for Additive Manufacturing and Architected Materials (JAM2) and has secured grants from agencies like the U.S. Department of Defense and National Science Foundation (NSF). He serves as a Fellow of multiple scientific societies and received the TMS Oleg D. Sherby Award (2025).
Education:
- B.S. in Metallurgy, University of Cincinnati (1985)
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University (1987, 1990)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (1990–1993)
Research Interests: Hemker’s work spans nanomaterials characterization, architected materials design, and additive manufacturing. His group investigates deformation mechanisms in nanotwinned alloys, thermal barrier coatings, and metallic micro-lattices. Recent projects include developing high-performance MEMS devices and optimizing 3D-printed polymer structures through NSF-funded research.
Grants & Collaborations:
- Co-PI on a $1.6M NSF DMREF grant studying 3D-printed polymers.
- Collaborative efforts with Raytheon and DARPA on materials for extreme environments.
Awards & Leadership:
- 2018 President of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).
- Fellowships: AAAS, ASME, ASM International, and TMS.
- Recipient of the TMS Oleg D. Sherby Award and ASM Silver Medal.
Labs & Initiatives: Hemker founded JAM2, which explores advanced manufacturing techniques for next-generation materials. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications, emphasizing materials for aerospace, energy, and defense sectors.
