Robert Kukta

Robert Kukta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Stony Brook University. He has been affiliated with the university since 1999 and specializes in mathematical modeling and simulation of microstructural evolution in solids, particularly for thin film applications in microelectronics.

• Education: Brown University (PhD 1998 in Engineering, M.S. 1997 in Applied Mathematics, M.S. 1996 in Engineering), University of Pittsburgh (B.S. 1993)

His research emphasizes linking macroscopic observations to micro/nanomechanical processes, including studies on dislocations, interface steps, crystal growth, and stress-driven instabilities in thin films. He is actively involved in professional societies such as Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, and the Materials Research Society.

Scientific Awards

• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
• Materials Research Society