William Reynolds

William Reynolds is a Professor and Graduate Program Chair in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on physical metallurgy, phase transformations, thermodynamics, and microscopy. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (1981, 1982, 1988).

Education:

• B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1981
• M.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1982
• Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1988

Research Interests:

• Physical metallurgy: Investigating microstructural evolution and material behavior under extreme conditions.
• Phase transformations: Studying kinetics and thermodynamics of phase changes in metals and alloys.
• Thermodynamics: Developing quantum-inspired frameworks to model non-equilibrium systems.
• Microscopy: Advanced characterization techniques for nanomaterials and interfaces.

Publications: His work spans energy materials, nanocomposites, and computational thermodynamics, emphasizing entropy-driven processes and material design. Recent studies include graphene oxide-based photocatalysts and polymer brush behavior modeling.

Awards:

• Member of the Recondite Circle (2002)

Labs/Teams: Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations on energy materials, structural alloys, and advanced characterization techniques.