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Professor Brian W. Sheldon specializes in Materials Science and Engineering. After earning his Sc.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989, he joined Brown University where he has held various research positions, including roles at Amoco Oil and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Sheldon has focused his research on the mechanical behavior and formation of advanced ceramic materials, with particular interests in thin films and coatings. His ongoing research explores electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries and the mechanical degradation mechanisms within composite electrodes. In addition to his research, he serves as an editor for the Journal of Materials Science and has chaired the Gordon Research Conference on High-Temperature Materials. His work involves interdisciplinary collaborations across different fields and institutions, contributing significantly to the understanding of material stresses and properties in various technological applications.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Engaged in research and teaching in materials science and engineering, specializing in ceramic materials and their mechanical properties.
Department: Department of Economics