Education
- Northwestern University, Ph.D. 2004
- Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S.M.E. 1999
- Georgia Institute of Technology, B.M.E. 1995
Professional Experience
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stony Brook University,
2004 - Present
- Institute of Paper Science and Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1995-1997
Research Interests and History
Chad Korach’s research interests encompass the fields of tribology
and solid mechanics, both theoretical and experimental, specializing
in manufacturing wear processes, theoretical analysis of friction,
and wear properties of thin films. Contact mechanics, fracture mechanics,
mircromechanics and the experimental analysis of tribological materials
and processes at scales ranging from macro to nanoscopic are used
to model wear at the nano or asperity scale and bridging to the micro
and macro or component scale. Scratch testing, indentation, and surface
analysis are used for material characterization of thin films and
surfaces for wear applications. Areas of research involve thin films
for tools, dental materials, molecular scale friction, adhesive contact,
and engineered surfaces. Dr. Korach is a member of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, the Society for Lubrication and Tribological
Engineers, and the American Society for Engineering Education. |
