Wenwen Du

Dr. Wenwen Du is a Professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics at Glenville State University. He joined the faculty in 2014 and teaches a wide range of mathematics courses, from introductory to advanced levels. His research focuses on continuum mechanics, polycrystalline materials, and micromechanics of advanced materials with notable contributions to orientation distribution functions, crystallographic texture, and material behavior analysis. In 2022, he was honored with the Glenville State University Faculty Award of Excellence.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Kentucky
• M.A. in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky
• M.S. in Materials Science, University of Kentucky
• M.E. in Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, China
• B.E. in Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, China

Research Interests: His work integrates advanced mathematical techniques with materials science, addressing challenges in material deformation, texture analysis, and anisotropic behavior. Recent studies emphasize tensorial analysis of orientation distributions and mechanical behavior of polycrystalline systems.

Publications: Dr. Du's research spans over two decades, with contributions to journals like Journal of Elasticity, Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society A, and Materials Science and Engineering. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., tensor analysis) with applied materials science (e.g., aluminum alloys).

Awards:

• 2022 Glenville State University Faculty Award of Excellence

Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses ranging from introductory mathematics to specialized topics like Abstract Algebra and Discrete Mathematics. While no formal advisees are listed, his interdisciplinary expertise supports student research in mathematics and materials science.