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Stephen Kampe

Stephen L. Kampe

Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
604 M&M Building
Shipping/Mailing Address

906.487.2036
906.487.2934 Fax
kampe@mtu.edu

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Education

PhD, Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1987
MS, Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1983
BS, Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1981

Professional Experience

2006-2008 Professor and Associate Department Head of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
2005-2006 Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, VT
1998-2005 Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, VT
1992-1998 Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, VT
1987-1992 Senior Scientist, Martin Marietta Laboratories, Baltimore, MD

Research and Teaching Interests

Research and teaching activities focus on the structure/property/processing relationships in metals, alloys, ceramics, and composites. Particular emphasis in the area of high performance aerospace materials such as titanium, titanium alloys, and composites; in situ materials processing strategies, and processing as a means to modify structure and mechanical behavior. Specific research interests have recently included microstructural mapping in laser additive manufactured titanium, modeling and characterization of Nextel® reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites, reactive synthesis processes, thermomechanical processing, co-deformation of multiphase alloys, and mechanisms of strengthening.

PUBLICATIONS

Recent Courses

MY 2100 Intro Matls Science & Engg
MY 4901 MSE Senior Design Project I
MY 4990 Undergraduate Research
MY 5990 MS Thesis Research
MY 6990 PhD Thesis Research

Previous Courses

Materials Selection and Design
Senior Design Laboratory
Advanced Composite Materials
Composite Materials
Strength and Fracture
Elements of Materials Science & Engineering
Materials & Manufacturing for Aero and Ocean
Mechanical Behavior of Materials Laboratory
Environmental Material Selection & Life Cycle Analysis
and more

Synergistic Activities, Honors and Memberships

  • ABET Evaluator Training, October 2006
  • Nominated participant in Virginia Tech’s New Department Head and Academic Leaders Workshop, 2006
  • Nominee for COE Pete White Award for innovations and excellence in teaching; 2003, 2004
  • Faculty Advisor, Student Chapter of TMS/ASM (Materials Advantage)
  • 1994 Sporn Award; for teaching excellence in The College of Engineering, VPI & SU
  • Martin Marietta Outstanding Achievement Award, June 1991
  • Martin Marietta Laboratories Director’s Discretionary Award, December 1989
  • The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
    • Public and Governmental Affairs Committee (nominated position); 2005 - 2007.
    • Board of Review, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions; Vice Chair, 2006
  • American Society for Materials (ASM International)
  • Materials Research Society (MRS)
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)