Department Head, James J. Ryan Professor, Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor
Department Head, James J. Ryan Professor, Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor
Susan Mantell's research focus is design and analysis of structures utilizing polymers, polymer composites, and anisotropic materials. Experimental, computational and analytic approaches are applied to solve problems related to energy efficiency (light weight composite structures, low cost solar systems, and energy efficient roof technology) and enhanced performance through structural health (sensors for health monitoring, stress corrosion cracking in polymers, and nondestructive evaluation of layered and bonded structures).
Lab
Polymer Materials and Mechanics Laboratory - ME2120
ME Research Areas
Materials & Mechanics
Sensing & Controls
ME Impact Areas
Next-Gen Manufacturing
Environment & Sustainability
Ph.D. 1991, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
M.S. 1987, Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University
B.S. 1981, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
James J. Ryan Professor and Head, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2019-Present
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2003-2019
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1998-2003
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1991-1998
Technical University Delft, the Netherlands; Aerospace Structures; 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Mechanical Engineering; 1996-1997
Design Engineer, CTI Cryogenics, Waltham, MA, 1982-1987
Mechanical Engineer, GTE Sylvania, Westboro, MA, 1981 - 1982