Professional Appointments

University of Florida
Newton C. Ebaugh Professorship 2021 - current
Professor, August 2020 - current
Associate Professor, August 2015 - August 2020
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Affiliate Professor, August 2016 - Current
Department of Materials Science & Engineering

University of Arkansas
21st Century Professorship, October 2012 - August 2015
Associate Professor, August 2011 - August 2015
Interim Co-Director, Arkansas High Performance Computing Center, 2011-2012
Assistant Professor, August 2005 - July 2011
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology
Graduate Research Assistant, 1999 - 2005
Mechanics of Materials Research Group
G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Sandia National Laboratories / Livermore, CA
Intern, Engineering Sciences Summer Institute, summer 2001
Mentor: Dr. Jonathan A. Zimmerman, Science-Based Mathematical Modeling Department

Sandia National Laboratories / Albuquerque, NM
Visiting Scientist, August 2000
Mentor: Dr. Steven J. Plimpton, Parallel Computational Sciences

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, 2005
Dissertation: Atomistic Calculations of Nanoscale Interface Behavior in FCC Metals
Advisors: Dr. David L. McDowell and Dr. Karl I. Jacob

Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2001

University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1999

Selected Refereed Publications (Google Scholar)

  1. Upadhyay, K., Subhash, G., Spearot, D.E. (2020) Hyperelastic constitutive modeling of hydrogels based on primary deformation modes and validation under 3D stress states, International Journal of Engineering Science, 154, 103314.

  2. Luo, K., Wangari, C., Subhash, G., Spearot, D.E. (2020) Effect of loop defects on the high strain rate behavior of PEGDA hydrogels: A molecular dynamics study, The Journal of Physical Chemistry, 124, 2029-2039.

  3. Spearot, D.E., Taupin, V., Dang, K.Q., Capolungo, L. (2020) Structure and kinetics three-dimensional defects on the {10-12} twin boundary in magnesium: Atomistic and phase-field simulations, Mechanics of Materials, 143, 103314.

  4. Dang, K.Q., Bamney, D., Capolungo, L., Spearot, D.E. (2020) Mobility of dislocations in aluminum: Role of non-Schmid stress state, Acta Materialia, 185, 420-432.

  5. Bamney, D., Tallman, A., Capolungo, L., Spearot, D.E. (2020) Virtual diffraction analysis of dislocations and dislocation networks in discrete dislocation dynamics simulations, Computational Materials Science, 174, 109473.

  6. Spearot, D.E., Tucker, G.J., Gupta, A.,P Thompson, G.B. (2019) Perspective: Mechanical properties of stabilized nanocrystalline FCC metals, Journal of Applied Physics, 126, 110901.

  7. Demaske, B., Wen, P., Phillpot, S.R., Spearot, D.E. (2018) Atomic-level deformation of CuxZr100-x metallic glasses under shock loading, Journal of Applied Physics, 123, 215101.

  8. Spearot, D.E., Sangid, M.D. (2014) Insights on slip transmission at grain boundaries from atomistic simulations, Current Opinions in Solid State and Materials Science, 18, 188–195.

  9. Coleman, S., Spearot, D.E., Capolungo, L. (2013) Virtual diffraction analysis of Ni [010] symmetric tilt grain boundaries, Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 21, 055020.

  10. Rajgarhia, R.K., Spearot, D.E., Saxena, A. (2010) Plastic deformation of nanocrystalline copper-antimony alloys, Journal of Materials Research, 25, 411-421.

  11. Spearot, D.E., McDowell, D.L. (2009) Atomistic modeling of grain boundaries and dislocation processes in metallic polycrystalline materials, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 131, 041204.

  12. Capolungo, L., Spearot, D.E., Cherkaoui, M., McDowell, D.L., Qu., J. and Jacob, K.I. (2007) Dislocation nucleation from bicrystal interfaces and grain boundary ledges: Relationship to nanocrystalline deformation, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 55, 2300-2327.

  13. Spearot, D.E., Tschopp, M.A., Jacob, K.I. and McDowell, D.L. (2007) Tensile strength of <100> and <110> tilt interfaces in copper, Acta Materialia, 55, 705-714.

  14. Spearot, D.E., Jacob, K.I. and McDowell, D.L. (2005) Nucleation of dislocations from [001] bicrystal interfaces in aluminum, Acta Materialia, 53, 3579-3589.

Graduate Student Theses/Dissertations

Darshan Bamney, Ph.D. Materials Science & Engineering, 2021
Dissertation: Towards Physically Representative Dislocation Dynamics Models for Polycrystalline Plasticity

Doruk Aksoy, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2020
Dissertation: The Role of Grain Boundary Structure on Segregation Induced Embrittlement and Fracture in FCC Nickel

Lucas Luo, Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, 2020
Dissertation: Shockwave Propagation and High Strain Rate Loading of Hydrogels via Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Brandon Witbeck, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2020
Dissertation: Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Crystal Defects in Ni/Al Nanolaminates and their Influence on Combustion

Khanh Dang, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2018
Dissertation: Atomistic Simulation of Dislocation Properties and the Role of Stress State in Aluminum

Mehrdad Mirzaei, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2017
Dissertation: Characterization of Plastic Deformation Evolution in Single Crystal and Nanocrystalline Cu During Shock by Atomistic Simulations

James Stewart, Ph.D. Microelectronics/Photonics, 2016
Dissertation: Phase-Field Models for Simulating Physical Vapor Deposition and Microstructure Evolution of Thin Films

Wesley Barrows, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2015
Dissertation: Traction-Separation Relationships for Hydrogen-Induced Grain Boundary Embrittlement in Nickel via Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Shawn Coleman, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2014
Dissertation: Atomistic simulations of interface structure and sputtering deposition of alumina

Khanh Dang, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2014
Thesis: Phase Transformation in Monolayer Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) with and without Defects Under Tension Predicted by Atomsitic Simulations

James Stewart, M.S. Microelectronics/Photonics, 2012
Thesis: Atomistic simulations of defect nucleation and intralayer fracture in molydbenum disulphide (MoS2) during nanoindentation

Varun Ullal, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2012
Thesis: Molecular Dynamics study of diffusion of O2 penetrates in uncrosslinked polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), crosslinked PDMS and PDMS-based nanocomposites

Alex Sudibjo, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2010
Thesis: Molecular dynamics simulation of diffusion through PDMS-based nanocomposites

Rahul Rajgarhia, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2009
Dissertation: Grain boundary structure and mechanical properties in doped nanocrystalline Cu

Valliappa Kalyanasundaram, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2008
Thesis: Behavior of dielectric polymer chains with application to nano-machining processes

Nikhil Joshi, M.S. Microelectronics and Photonics, 2008
Thesis: The study of the melting of nanosized metallic particles

Teaching History

  • Fall 2021: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials
  • Spring 2021: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials (virtual)
  • Fall 2020: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials (virtual)
  • Spring 2020: EML 6934, Computational Nanomechanics and Nanomaterials
  • Fall 2019: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials
  • Spring 2019: EGM 6934, Dislocation Plasticity
  • Fall 2018: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials
  • Spring 2018: EGM 6570, Principles of Fracture Mechanics
  • Fall 2017: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials
  • Spring 2017: EML 6934, Computational Nanomechanics and Nanomaterials
  • Fall 2016: EGM 3520, Mechanics of Materials
  • Spring 2016: EGM 6570, Principles of Fracture Mechanics
  • Spring 2015: MEEG 4023, Composite Materials
  • Fall 2014: MEEG 4913, Intermediate Engineering Materials
  • Fall 2014: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2014: MEEG 5343, Computational Materials Science
  • Fall 2013: MEEG 5733, Advanced Numerical Methods
  • Fall 2013: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2013: MEEG 4023, Composite Materials
  • Fall 2012: MEEG 5033, Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Fall 2012: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2012: MEEG 5343, Computational Materials Science
  • Fall 2011: MEEG 4913, Intermediate Engineering Materials
  • Summer 2011: MEEG 2303, Introducation to Materials
  • Spring 2011: MEEG 4023, Composite Materials
  • Fall 2010: MEEG 5033, Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Fall 2010: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2010: MEEG 5343, Compuational Materials Science
  • Fall 2009: MEEG 5033, Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Fall 2009: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Summer 2009: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2009: MEEG 4023, Composite Materials
  • Fall 2008: MEEG 5033, Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Fall 2008: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2008: MEEG 5343, Computational Materials Science
  • Fall 2007: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Fall 2007: MEEG 2023, Introductory Mechanics
  • Summer 2007: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Spring 2007: MEEG 4023, Composite Materials
  • Fall 2006: MEEG 2303, Introduction to Materials
  • Fall 2006: MEEG 2023, Introductory Mechanics
  • Spring 2006: MEEG 5343, Multiscale Computational Modeling
  • Fall 2005: MEEG 2023, Introductory Mechanics

Honors and Awards

  • Newton C. Ebaugh Professorship, 2021-2026
  • UF Term Professorship, 2021-2024
  • Teacher of the Year, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, 2020
  • TMS MPMD Distinguished Service Award, 2020
  • Arkansas Alumni Association Rising Teaching Award, 2014
  • John L. Imhoff College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award, 2014
  • Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2012-2013
  • TMS Young Leader International Scholar Award, 2012
  • Most Outstanding Researcher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2011-2012
  • NSF CAREER Award, CMMI Materials and Surface Engineering, 2010
  • Most Outstanding Researcher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2009-2010
  • TMS Young Leader Professional Development Award, Materials Processing and Manufacturing Division, 2010
  • Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, 2007
  • Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2006-2007
  • Recipient of Georgia Institute of Technology Presidential Fellowship, Fall 2001
  • Recipient of AESF Graduate Scholarship, Fall 2001
  • Recipient of G.W. Woodruff Fellowship, Spring 2001
  • Inducted into Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, Fall 1997
  • Inducted into Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, Fall 1996
  • Eagle Scout, May 1990

Professional Socity Memberships

  • The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
  • International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM)