Dr. Stephan Bless

Professor

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Biography

Stephan Bless holds a doctorate in Earth and Planetary Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a Research Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and has published extensively in the fields of shock wave physics, dynamic behavior of materials, and impact engineering. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society, specifically for his contributions to the Shock Compression of Condensed Matter Topical Group. In addition, he is a member of the International Ballistics Society. Since joining NYU in 2012, he has been the Chief of the Hypervelocity Impact Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin. Bless has authored and edited several books, including a recent work titled 'Rapid Penetration of Granular Materials,' published by Elsevier in 2015, co-authored with M. Iskander and M. Omidvar.

Research Interests

Shock Wave Physics Dynamic Behavior of Materials Impact Engineering

Experience

Research Professor

— Present

NYU Tandon School of Engineering • New York

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.