Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Professor of Materials Science
Office: 222 Hopeman Hall
Phone: (585) 275-4074
Fax: (585) 256-2509
paul.funkenbusch@rochester.edu
PhD, Michigan Technological University, 1984
Areas of Interest
My primary research interest is in the relationships among the microstructure, properties, and processing of materials. Quantification of microstructure (through techniques such as electron, atomic force, and optical microscopy) is the essential link in understanding how materials behave. Study of microstructure-property relationships tells us how materials "work" and how they can be improved. Processing studies allow this information to be put to practical use in fabricating materials with improved microstructures and, therefore, properties. Areas of research interest include quantification of the surface microstructure of engineering materials, thermal and mechanical behavior in dental applications, experimental and robust design, precision grinding of optical materials; composite material fabrication by powder, deformation, and rapid thermal processing. In teaching I am active in both materials science and mechanical engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Areas of special emphasis include material processing, experimental design/robust design, and experimental methods.
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| Materials Science and Engineering | DOE (Design of Experiments) methods | |
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“Machining processes for sapphire wafers: a literature “Erosion and surface structure development of metal- “The microstructure and mechanical properties of |
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“Erosion and surface structure development of metal-diamond “Sensitivities of Medial Meniscal Motion and Deformation to Practical Guide to Designed Experiments; a Unified Modular |
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Oldies but Goodies |
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"In vitro comparison of the cutting efficiency and "Effect of subgingival depth of implant placement on the "Sensitivities of Medial Meniscal Motion and Deformation |
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"On the Strength of Heavily Cold Worked in Situ Composites", "Solidification of YBa2Cu3O7-d from the Melt", A. Goyal, K.B. "Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Powder Mixtures and Composites:
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