Dr. Ashley Bucsek

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashley Bucsek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the mechanical behavior of materials, including micromechanical modeling, in situ and operando characterization, and X-ray imaging diffraction techniques. She specializes in lightweight structural metals, shape memory alloys, and phase transformations, contributing to advancements in energy conversion technologies. Bucsek has been recognized for her research with several awards, including the William N. Findley Award and the NSF CAREER Award, which support her current work on understanding the origins of mechanical hysteresis in martensitic phase transforming materials. Her innovative studies aim to enhance the performance and durability of functional materials under various conditions, making significant contributions to both academic and practical applications in engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering focusing on the mechanical behavior and characterization of materials.

Awards

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William N. Findley Award

2023-02-20
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Young Investigator Research Program Award

2022-12-19
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NSF CAREER Award

2022-06-13

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science