Michael Kessler
Associate Professor
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering
Office: 3053B Gilman Hall
Phone: 515 294-3101
E-mail: mkessler@iastate.edu
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Michael Kessler is an expert in the mechanics, processing, and characterization of polymer matrix composites. His research thrusts include the development of multifunctional materials (including the development of self-healing structural composites), polymer matrix composites for extreme environments, bio-renewable polymers and composites, composites for wind turbine blades, and the evaluation of these materials using experimental mechanics and thermal analysis. These broad-based topics span the fields of organic chemistry, applied mechanics, and processing science.