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Lucien N. Brush is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, where he also serves as the Associate Chair and Undergraduate Program Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and has a background in applied computational mathematics, having completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. His research expertise encompasses computational theoretical materials processing, focusing on mathematical modeling and material behavior in processes such as phase transitions and interfacial phenomena. Brush’s work investigates dynamics stability of metallic foams and their applications in transportation, along with the mechanics of spin-coating processes for thin films in photovoltaic devices. He has also explored self-assembly in colloidal suspensions for environmental sensing applications and the growth of crystals from melt solutions, emphasizing the influence of external forces on crystal morphology. Throughout his academic career, Brush has received multiple honors, including Faculty of the Year awards from the UW Materials Science and Engineering department.
National Institute of Standards and Technology • Gaithersburg, Maryland
Conducted research in the Applied Computational Mathematics Division.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Taught and conducted research in the Department of Materials Science Engineering.
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