Paul D. Funkenbusch

Paul D. Funkenbusch is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Rochester's Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He also serves as Associate Dean for Education and New Initiatives. His research focuses on the relationships among microstructure, properties, and processing of materials, with applications in biomaterials and experimental design methods.

His primary research interests include:

• Quantification of microstructure through electron, atomic force, and optical microscopy
• Study of microstructure-property relationships to understand material behavior
• Processing studies for fabricating materials with improved microstructures
• Biological materials mechanics and variability in biological systems
• Experimental and robust design methods

Professor Funkenbusch's publications demonstrate expertise across multiple domains including biomaterials processing, experimental design, and engineering materials. His recent work focuses on dental tool performance and implant surface modifications, while earlier research explored machining technology for sapphire wafers and metal-diamond composites.