Dr. Garrett Melenka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Garrett Melenka received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in September 2016. He joined the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at York University in July 2017. His research focuses on the design, manufacture, mathematical modeling, and experimental analysis of advanced tubular braided composite structures. Additionally, Garrett's expertise in composite materials translates to experimental analysis and modeling of additive manufactured structures. He specializes in the experimental analysis of composite structures using measurement techniques such as dimensional digital image correlation (3D DIC) and micro-computed tomography (µCT).

Research Interests

Braided Composites Composite Materials Mechanical Testing Optical Strain Measurement Digital Image Correlation (3D DIC) Micro-computed Tomography (µCT) Additive Manufacturing

Experience

Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director

2017-07-01 — Present

York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and directing graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.