Vlado A. Lubarda

Prof. Vlado A. Lubarda holds dual roles at the University of California, San Diego: Full Professor of Teaching in the Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering and Adjunct Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is a Faculty Fellow of Revelle College and a Research Affiliate at the Center for Memory and Recording Research. Lubarda's academic journey includes degrees from the University of Montenegro (Dipl. Ing., 1975) and Stanford University (M.S. and Ph.D., 1977–1979). His research spans elasticity, plasticity, biomechanics, and nanomechanics, with over 130 journal publications and five authored books. Notable awards include the Barbara and Paul Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award and multiple Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Teacher Awards. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to advancements in materials science and mechanics.

• Affiliations:
  • Full Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Fellow of Revelle College
  • Research Affiliate, CMRR
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Engineering, University of Montenegro (1975)
  • M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (1977–1979)
• Research Interests: Elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, dislocation mechanics, damage mechanics, and biomechanics.
• Key Contributions:
  • Author of Strength of Materials, Elastoplasticity Theory, and other seminal texts.
  • Editorial board member of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids.

His research articles explore topics like dislocation dynamics, material fracture mechanics, and biomedical applications. Lubarda’s awards reflect his dedication to teaching and research excellence. He collaborates with institutions globally and actively contributes to academic governance through roles such as Chair of the NanoEngineering Undergraduate Affairs Committee.