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Pierre Mertiny is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, with a dual appointment as Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) in the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced polymer composites and energy storage systems, particularly in filament-winding manufacturing and structural health monitoring.
Dr. Mertiny specializes in:
- Mechanical behavior of composite materials
- Damage mechanisms and failure prediction
- Nanocomposite formulation
- Adhesively bonded joints
- Flywheel energy storage design
His recent publications emphasize machine learning integration in composite design, microwave processing of graphene composites, and additive manufacturing optimization. Research projects often target energy sector applications like piping systems and storage flywheels.
Scientific honors include:
- Fellow of ASME (2019)
- Vargo Teaching Chair (2016-2019)
- SAE Ralph R. Teetor Award (2012)
- Summit Award (APEGA) (2015)
He leads the Advanced Composite Materials Engineering Group and has held visiting professorships at Technical University Munich.
