Mark Kachanov

Mark Kachanov is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University's School of Engineering. He has held academic positions since 1982, becoming a full professor in 1988. His research focuses on micromechanics of materials, including heterogeneous materials, microstructure-property relationships, and applications to coatings, geo-materials, and piezoelectrics. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Letters in Fracture and Micromechanics.

Education

• Ph.D., Brown University, United States (1981)
• Candidate of Sciences, Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, Russian Federation (1974)
• M.Sc., Leningrad State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia (1969)

Research Interests

Dr. Kachanov’s work emphasizes micromechanics of materials, exploring connections between material microstructure and macroscopic properties. Key areas include crack mechanics, effective properties of heterogeneous systems, and applications in advanced materials like ceramics and composites. His research often involves industry collaboration.

Grants & Advising

His extensive grants and industry partnerships support applied and theoretical studies. He advises graduate students in mechanical engineering and materials science. Notable contributions include modeling fracture behavior and developing methodologies for material property prediction.

Labs/Teams

He leads research teams focusing on material failure mechanisms and computational micromechanics within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts.