- 1004B Bevill
- Phone (205) 348-4004
- Fax (205) 348-2164
- Faculty Website
Dr. Luke N. Brewer
MTE Professor, ME Adjunct Professor, Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies, Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Design Integration
Contact
- 1004B Bevill
- phone (205) 348-4004
- fax (205) 348-2164
- Faculty Website
Research Areas
Education
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, 2001
B.S.E. Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, 1996
B.S.E. Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, 1996
Dr. Luke N. Brewer performs research in the manufacture and repair of metallic structures. He is generally interested in processing-microstructure-mechanical property relationships in metallic alloys and ceramics.
He is currently developing cold spray deposition for additive manufacturing and repair of complex structures. He also studies residual stresses and corrosion of welded structures.
Affiliated Areas
Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Design Integration, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Dr. Brewer's Impact

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