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Thomas J. Pence is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, where he conducts research and supervises students in the area of nonlinear solid mechanics. His research interests encompass analytical computational modeling, highly deformable solids including rubbers, polymers, gels, tissues, biotissue, and complex soft media, as well as failure of composites and shape memory stents related to soft tissue biomechanics. With a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from the California Institute of Technology, Dr. Pence has contributed to significant advancements in the field. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and is a recipient of the Withrow Teaching Excellence Award from Michigan State University’s College of Engineering in 1991.
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