Mike Hurley

Mike Hurley is an Associate Professor at Boise State University's Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, specializing in environmental degradation of materials through applied electrochemistry. His research focuses on corrosion prediction, materials characterization, and sensor development for structural health monitoring.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Engineering Science, University of Virginia (1999)
• M.S. in Materials Science, University of Virginia (2002)
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia (2007)

Dr. Hurley's research centers on corrosion mechanisms in complex environments, utilizing electrochemical testing, predictive modeling, and advanced sensor development. His work spans materials characterization of alloys, stainless steel, and carbon steel, with applications in infrastructure durability and environmental impact assessment. Recent studies emphasize localized corrosion mapping, additive manufacturing corrosion performance, and electrolyte behavior in energy storage systems.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on advanced characterization techniques like Kelvin probe force microscopy and scanning electrochemical methods, with growing focus on nuclear materials, magnetic shape memory alloys, and sustainable materials engineering.

Dr. Hurley actively secures major research funding:

• National Science Foundation CAREER award (2020-2025) for microgalvanic corrosion research
• Nuclear Energy University Program grant (2020-present) for 3D metal printing in nuclear applications
• NSF MRI grant (2017-2021) for atomic force microscopy infrastructure

He maintains extensive collaborations across Boise State's materials science ecosystem and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmentally conscious materials research.