Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

John Lesko

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Professor

106-D Norris Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540/231-5259
jlesko@vt.edu

http://www.esm.vt.edu/~jlesko/LeskoVita.htm

Interests:

Mechanics of polymer and composites, strength, life, and durability; Hygrothermal mechanical damage and structural fire response of materials; Composites structural design and reliability; Adhesion mechanics and bond design

Education:

1994 Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
1991 M.S., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
1987 B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland

Honors & Awards:

2006 Dean's Award for Service
2003 Fellow of the College of Engineering
1997 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
1997 Certificate of Teaching Excellence, College of Engineering

CoursesTaught:

ESM 5264 Mech of Adhes & Inter Fall 2009
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 5994 Research and Thesis Spring 2007
ESM 7994 Research and Dissertation Spring 2007
ESM 4015 Creative Design I, II Fall 2006
ESM 5984 SS: Compos/Adhes Infrastructure Spring 2005
ESM 4016 Creative Design I, II Spring 2004
ESM 4015 Creative Design I, II Fall 2003