Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

David Dillard

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Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor

219 A Norris Hall
MC: 0219
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540/231-4714
dillard@vt.edu

http://courseware.vt.edu/users/dillard/public/home.html

Interests:

Professor Dillard's expertise is in the area of failure and time dependence of polymeric materials. He specializes in studies dealing with fracture mechanics, viscoelasticity, fatigue, environmental degradation, durability predictions, and test method development. Although his work has spanned a variety of polymeric material systems, his special emphasis for many years has been on adhesives and sealants. A major thrust of his work has been the development of appropriate test methods for evaluation of adhesive bonds, analysis and design procedures for adhesive joints, and studies of the durability of such systems when exposed to a variety of environmental conditions. Recent efforts include durability of fuel cell materials and studies of soft matter, such as hydrogels.

Education:

1981 Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
1978 M.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Missouri-Rolla
1976 B.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Missouri-Rolla

Honors & Awards:

2008 Professional Degree (awarded to distinguished alumnus), Missouri University of Science & Technology
2006 Adhesive and Sealant Science Professorshipconveyed through endowment supplied by the Adhesive and Sealant Council.
2005 Best Paper Award for the Advanced Composite Materials and Systems Track of the Society for Experimental Mechanics
2004 Robert L. Patrick Fellow of the Adhesion Society.
2002 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research
1999 GenCorp Signature University Award
1995 George G. Marra Award of Excellence, The Society of Wood Science and Technology
1995 Best Presentation Award, ASTM D-30
1991 George G. Marra Award of Excellence, The Society of Wood Science and Technology

Professional Service:

Member and past president of the Adhesion Society; Member of ASEE; Member of ASME; Editorial Board for the Journal of Adhesion

Facilities:

Adhesion Mechanics Laboratory
Creep Laboratory
Georgia Pacific Adhesion Science Laboratory
Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute

CoursesTaught:

ESM 4984 SS: Sustainable Energy Solution Fall 2009
ESM 4404 Fund of Prof Engr Spring 2009
ESM 5174 Polymer Viscoelasticity Spring 2009
ESM 5134 Adv Mech of Matls Fall 2008
ESM 4404 Fund of Prof Engr Spring 2008
ESM 5174 Polymer Viscoelasticity Spring 2008
ESM 5654 Adhesion Science Spring 2008
ESM 5994 Research and Thesis Spring 2008
ESM 7994 Research and Dissertation Spring 2008
ESM 5994 Research and Thesis Fall 2007
ESM 7994 Research and Dissertation Fall 2007
ESM 4404 Fund of Prof Engr Spring 2007
ESM 5654 Adhesion Science Spring 2007
ESM 5994 Research and Thesis Spring 2007
ESM 7994 Research and Dissertation Spring 2007
ESM 4404 Fund of Prof Engr Spring 2006
ESM 5174 Polymer Viscoelasticity Spring 2006
ESM 5654 Adhesion Science Spring 2006
ESM 5264 Mech of Adhes & Inter Fall 2005
ESM 4404 Fund of Prof Engr Spring 2004
ESM 5174 Polymer Viscoelasticity Spring 2004
ESM 5654 Adhesion Science Spring 2004
ESM 5264 Mech Of Adhes & Inter Fall 2003