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Robert G. Kelly is the AT & T Professor of Engineering and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He serves as Associate Chair for Operations and Co-Director of the Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering. His research focuses on corrosion mechanisms in metals, particularly in aerospace and infrastructure applications. He has authored over 100 papers and advised 20 Ph.D. and 18 M.S. students. Key roles include technical advisory support for the Yucca Mountain Project, USAF Aging Aircraft Program, and the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial design team.
Education:
- B.E.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1984)
- M.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1986)
- Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1989)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (1988–1990)
Research Interests: Electrochemical corrosion science, surface/interface engineering, metallurgy, materials characterization, computational modeling, and advanced materials for transportation. His work emphasizes localized corrosion mechanisms, microfabrication for corrosion studies, and multi-scale modeling.
Awards:
- 1997 A. B. Campbell Award
- 1999 H. H. Uhlig Award (Young Corrosion Educator)
- 2004 All University Teaching Award
- 2001 Robert T. Foley Award
- Fellow of NACE International
Lab/Teams: Leads the Kelly Research Group and co-directs the Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering, focusing on corrosion mitigation technologies and electrochemical instrumentation development.
