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Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering School of Engineering

Manoj K. Mahapatra

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Associate Professor mkmanoj@uab.edu
Education and Engineering Complex 358E
(205) 975-4666

Research and Teaching Interests: Ceramics and Glass, Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Materials Degradation

Office Hours: By appointment only

Education:

  • B. Tech., University of Calcutta, Ceramics Technology
  • M. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Ceramics Engineering
  • Ph.D., Virginia Tech., Materials Science and Engineering

Manoj K Mahapatra is an Assistant Professor in the department of Materials Science and Engineering since Fall 2015. He was an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut prior to joining UAB. He was a scientist for two years in the Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), India working in the area of body armor.

Dr. Mahapatra’s research encompasses the structure-processing-property of ceramic and glass materials for energy and high temperature applications. His research focuses on low-cost processing of metallic and ceramic coatings, functional ceramics and glasses, and mechanistic understanding of materials degradation processes and prevention strategies.

Ph.D. Position Available

A position for a Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Mahapatra's lab is available for Fall 2022. Self-motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic students with positive attitudes and excellent academic records are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Dr. Mahapatra at mkmanoj@uab.edu.