Peter Gustafson

Peter Gustafson is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. His research spans Finite Element Modeling, Multi-Scale Methods, Machine Learning, Aerospace Structures, Composite Materials, Biomechanics, Tissue Mechanics, and Medical Devices. He works on integrating computational techniques with material analysis and structural simulations.

• Overarching affiliation: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Western Michigan University

Research Interests: Gustafson focuses on computational micromechanics and multiscale modeling, particularly applied to composite materials and aerospace structures. His work combines machine learning with traditional finite element methods to enhance predictive accuracy and efficiency. He also explores biomechanics and tissue mechanics, with applications in medical devices such as surgical tools and orthopedic implants.

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize multiscale modeling of composite materials, machine learning integration for structural analysis, and biomedical applications. Topics include thermal conductivity in aerospace composites, neural networks for material localization, and additive manufacturing simulations. His work bridges mechanical engineering, computational science, and biomedical innovation.

Contact Details: Office: (269) 276-3423 | Location: G-215 Floyd Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5343, USA.