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Jeffrey W. Kysar is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, where he conducts research focusing on the mechanical behavior of materials at small scales and extreme conditions. His work emphasizes understanding defects in materials that lead to failure. Kysar leads a research group at Columbia Engineering that showcased graphene as the strongest material ever characterized. His team develops new materials with unique properties, including nanoporous metal films and graphene-containing composites. He also works closely with surgeons to develop surgical tools that allow access to the inner ear. Recent projects include experiments and theoretical development on the mechanical response of graphene and other 2D materials and the fabrication of high-strength graphene and crack-free films. Kysar has received several awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University (1987), a Master of Science (1992), and a Ph.D. in engineering sciences from Harvard University (1998).
Columbia University • New York, NY
Held the position of Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Served as an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Currently serving as Chair of the Mechanical Engineering department.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)