Dr. Gregory Odegard
Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Dr. Odegard’s research is focused on the computational
modeling of advanced engineering materials. His research group
uses computational chemistry simulation techniques to design
new materials with improved mechanical, thermal, and electrical
properties. One area of his research addresses the design of
improved lightweight composites for aerospace applications. By
simulating the molecular-level behavior of nano-particle
reinforced polymer composites, new materials can be developed
that are stronger and longer lasting. These models have been
experimentally validated with the help of
Dr. Julie King's
research group.
Another area of research is focused on the modeling of Li-ion
battery materials. By simulating the lithiation process of
different battery cathode materials, new materials can be
designed with optimal Li-ion charging capacity. The
simulations also provide physical insight into the direct
observations made by
Dr. Reza Shahbazian Yassar's
research group using advanced imaging techniques.
Finally, his research is also addressing the design of new
aluminum alloys with improved mechanical and electrical
properties. In conjunction with
Dr. Paul Sanders,
molecular simulations are being used to examine different
levels of various alloying elements to optimize electrical
conductivity for the power-transmission industry and
mechanical properties for improved compressed natural gas
tanks for the automotive industry.
For more information, please visit Dr. Odegard's
Computational Mechanics & Materials Research Laboratory.
Recent publications
| 01 |
Predicting Mechanical Response Of Crosslinked Epoxy Using ReaxFF G. M. Odegard, B. D. Jensen, S. Gowtham, J. Y. Wu, J. Y. He, Z. L. Zhang American Society for Composites 29th Technical Conference/16th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, La Jolla, CA. September 2014 |
| 02 |
Predicting Thermo-mechanical Response Of Crosslinked Epoxy Using ReaxFF G. M. Odegard, B. D. Jensen, S. Gowtham, J. Y. Wu, J. Y. He, Z. L. Zhang AIAA SciTech, National Harbor, MD. January 2014 |
| 03 |
Predicting Mechanical Response Of Crosslinked Epoxy Using ReaxFF G. M. Odegard, B. D. Jensen, S. Gowtham, J. Y. Wu, J. Y. He, Z. L. Zhang Chemical Physics Letters, vol. 591, p. 175 (2014) |
