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Dr. W. Steven Johnson has over thirty years of experience in studying failure mechanisms across a wide range of material systems applied in aeronautical, space, and naval applications. He pioneered life predictive methodologies for metallic and bonded structures, as well as metal matrix composites. After earning his Ph.D. from Duke University in 1979, he joined Georgia Tech in June 1994, following a tenure as a Senior Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center. During his time at NASA, he led research teams for four years and was the principal investigator for the Material Durability Program for the High-Speed Civil Transport, developing life-prediction methodologies for materials used in advanced aircraft. He has directed the Georgia Tech Composites Education Research Center since 1997. His research focuses on mechanics of materials, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and the durability of materials and structures used in extreme environments. His work has received sponsorship from prestigious organizations including NASA, Lockheed-Martin Corporation, and the National Science Foundation. He has also contributed to high-profile national programs such as the F-22 stealth fighter and the futuristic High-Speed Civil Transport.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Employed as a professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and served as Director of the Composites Education Research Center.
NASA Langley Research Center • Hampton, VA
Led various research teams focused on material durability and predictive methodologies for aerospace applications.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.