Faculty

Thierry A.Blanchet, Professor and Associate Head for Graduate Studies

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General Areas of Research:

· Tribology
· Thin Film
· Radiation
· Polymers
· Nanotechnology
· Materials Processing
· Composite Materials
· Biomaterials

Research Activities:


Dr. Blanchet's research areas include:
  • Wear-resistant nanoparticle-filled polymer composites
  • Control of melt wear under extreme sliding conditions
  • Coupled evolution of wear and loading in machine elements
  • Oxidation and wear of radiation-sterilized polymeric hip replacement bearing surfaces
  • Solid lubrication