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Kyriaki Kalaitzidou is a Rae S. Frank H. Neely Professor and Associate Chair for Faculty Development at the Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. She joined Georgia Tech as an Assistant Professor in November 2007 and has since held an adjunct appointment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Dr. Kalaitzidou obtained her Ph.D. in Manufacturing Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites from Michigan State University in 2006 and has worked as a post-doctoral researcher in Mechanics of Soft Materials at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research interests encompass Manufacturing and Mechanics of Materials, specifically focusing on multifunctional polymer nanocomposites, stimuli-responsive particles, and the study of residual stresses at polymer interfaces. Dr. Kalaitzidou's innovative work aims to develop advanced materials and processes that enhance energy efficiency through sustainable methods. She emphasizes training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in advanced polymeric material design and processing, equipping them with essential knowledge for successful careers in industry and academia.
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