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Associate Professor & Associate Department Head

225-A Norris Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540/231-6651
scase@exchange.vt.edu

http://www.esm.vt.edu/mrg

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Interests:

Professor Case's current research interests are focused in the area of life prediction techniques for composite materials, as well as in the experimental characterization of elevated temperature polymeric composites. In support of the life prediction techniques, he has worked heavily in the area of micromechanical modeling of composite behavior. In the past, Professor Case has also been involved in the modeling of "smart" material systems.

Education:

1996	Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
1993	M.S., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
1992	B.S., Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Honors & Awards:

2007	College of Engineering Dean's Award for Research
2006	ABET IDEAL Scholar
2006	Virginia Tech Scholar of the Week
2004	College of Engineering Faculty Fellow.
2004	Best Marine Technical Paper Award for "Post-curing Effects on Marine VARTM FRP Composite Material Properties for Test and Implementation," presented at Composites 2004, American Composites Manufacturers Association, Tampa, FL, October 5-8, 2004.
2004	Best Fire Protection Technical Paper Award for "Composite Life Under Sustained Compression and One-Sided Fire Exposure: Characterization and Prediction" presented at Composites 2004, American Composites Manufacturers Association, Tampa, FL, October 5-8, 2004.
2002	College of Engineering Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Professor.
2000	Best Paper Award by Polymer Matrix Division within American Society for Composites for “Fatigue Damage Mechanism Characterization and Modeling of a Woven Graphite/Epoxy Composite,” presented at the American Society for Composites 16th Annual Technical Conference, Blacksburg, VA, September 9-12, 2001.

Professional Service:

August 2005-present	Associate Head, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
April 2005-present	Affiliate Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
July 2003-present	Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
December 1998-June 2003	Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
April 1997-December 1998	Research Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
July 1996-March 1997	Post Doctoral Research Assistant, Materials Research Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Recent Publications:

1. M.W. Hyer and S.W. Case, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, 11th Ed., E.A. Avallone, T. Baumeister, III, and A.M. Sadeg, Section 5-6, 5-71 – 5-91, 2007
2. S.E. Boyd, J.V. Bausano, S.W. Case, and J.J. Lesko, Compression Creep Rupture Behavior of a Glass/Vinyl Ester Composite Subject to Isothermal and One-sided Heat Flux Conditions, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, accepted for publication, in press, 2006
3. S.E. Boyd, J.J. Lesko, and S.W. Case, The Thermo-Viscoelastic, Viscoplastic Characterization of Vetrotex 324/Derakane 510A-40 Through Tg, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 128, 586-594, October, 2006
4. J.V. Bausano, J.J. Lesko, S.W. Case, Composite life under sustained compression and one sided simulated fire exposure: Characterization and prediction, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 37(7), 1092-1100, July, 2006
5. D. Liu, M.A. Hickner, S.W. Case, J.J. Lesko, Relaxation of Proton Conductivity and Stress in Proton Exchange Membranes Under Strain, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 128, 503-508, October, 2006

Full listing

Facilities:

Composite Fabrication Laboratory
Center for Composite Materials and Structures
Materials Response Group

CoursesTaught:

ESM 4044	Mechanics Composite Materials	Fall 2009
ESM 6104	Composite Strength	Spring 2009
ESM 4044	Mechanics of Composite Matls	Fall 2008
ESM 5994	Research and Thesis	Spring 2008
ESM 7994	Research and Dissertation	Spring 2008
ESM 4044	Mechanics Composite Materials	Fall 2007
ESM 5994	Research and Thesis	Fall 2007
ESM 7994	Research and Dissertation	Fall 2007
ESM 5994	Research and Thesis	Spring 2007
ESM 6104	Composite Strength	Spring 2007
ESM 7994	Research and Dissertation	Spring 2007
ESM 4044	Mech of Composites	Fall 2006
ESM 4044	Mech of Composites	Fall 2005
ESM 6104	Composite Strength	Spring 2005
ESM 3054	Mechanical Behavior Materials	Fall 2004
ESM 4044	Mech of Composites	Fall 2004
ESM 2204	Mech of Deform Bodies	Spring 2004
ESM 4044	Mech of Composites	Fall 2003