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Students Supervised15 Ph.D.’s granted6 Masters of Science granted8 Doctoral Students Currently in GroupSTUDENT YEAR/Degree DEPT GRAD DATE Co-AdvisorRobert S. Kody PhD PSE Sept. 1998Kelyn A. Arora PhD PSE April 1999 McCarthyEmmett Crawford PhD PSE April 1999Gregory Schueneman PhD PSE June 1999 NovakEdward Kung PhD PSE August 1999 McCarthyAmiel A. Sabbagh PhD ChemE June 2000Terry Hobbs PhD PSE June 2000Nicole Karttunen PhD PSE May 2001Kathryn J. Wright PhD PSE April 2002Adam S. Zerda PhD PSE June 2002Terrence C. Caskey PhD PSE Dec. 2002 McCarthyRamasamy Sankar PhD ChemE Dec. 2003Gregory Constable PhD PSE June 2004 CoughlinManuel Garcia PhD PSE July 2004Nathan Jones Post Doc 1999-2001Shuiyuan Luo Post Doc 2001-2002Xian bo Hu Post Doc 2004-currentChristopher Comeaux MS PSE 1997Cheryl Jacks MS PSE 1998Christopher Buck MS PSE 2000Kishore Indukuri PhD PSE Dec. 2005Donna Wrublewski 6 PSEKevin Calzia 5 PSEMelissa Light MS PSE Dec. 2005Peter Walsh 4 PSEPaul Miska MS PSE Dec. 2005Mohit Mamodia 3 PSEAnne Forcum MS PSE Dec. 2005Scott Eastman 2Joonsung Yang 2Jarad Archer 1Andrew Detwiler 13

17. Molecular Parameters Governing the Yield Response of Epoxy-based Glassy Networks,with K. Calzia, Poly. Sci., Part B: Poly. Phys., 42(11), 2050-2056 (2004).18. CO 2 -Assisted Polymer Processing: A New Alternative for Intractable Polymers, with M.Garcia-Leiner, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 93(4), 1501-1511 (2004).19. Morphological and Mechanical Evaluation of Hybrid Organic-Inorganic ThermosetCopolymers of Dicyclopentadiene and Mono or Tris-Norbornenyl Substituted PolyhedralOligomeric Silsesquioxanes, with G.S. Constable and E.B. Coughlin, Macromolecules, 37(4)1276-1282 (2004).20. Preparation and Studies of Polymer/Polymer Composites Prepared Using SupercriticalCarbon Dioxide, with E. Kung and T.J. McCarthy, Green Chemistry Using Liquid andSupercritical Carbon Dioxide, edited by J.M. DeSimone, Oxford University Press, Chapter 10,164-173 (2003).21. Effect of Silicate Filler on the Crystal Morphology of Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate)(PTT)/Clay Nanocomposites, with X. Hu, J. of Polym. Sci. Pt. B, Polym. Phys., 41(19), 2275-2289 (2003).22. Generic Crack Patterns in Rubber-Modified Polymers Under Biaxial Stress States, with S.Ramaswamy, J. of Polym. Sci. Pt. B, Polym. Phys., 41(19), 2248-2256 (2003).23. Highly Concentrated, Intercalated Silicate Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Characterization,with A.S. Zerda and T.C. Caskey, Macromolecules, 36 (5), 1603-1608 (2003).24. In-situ Polymerization and Nano-templating Phenomenon in Nylon Fiber/PMMAComposite Laminates, with T. Caskey and T. J. McCarthy, J. of Appl. Polym. Sci., 88, 1600-1607 (2003).25. Drawing of UHMWPE Fibers in the Presence of Supercritical CO 2 , with M. Garcia-Leiner,J. Song, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys., 41, 1375-1383 (2003).26. Evaluating the Mechanical Performance of SC CO 2 Fabricated Polyamide 6,6/PMMA, FiberReinforced Composites, with T.C. Caskey, Polymer Composites, 24(4), 545-554 (2003).27. An Ultrasonic Spectroscopic Evaluation of the Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization ofDicyclopentadiene, with G. S. Constable and E. B. Coughlin, J. of Polym. Sci. Pt. B, Polym.Phys., 41, 1323-1333 (2003).28. Microscopic Damage and Macroscopic Yield in Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)Resins Tester Under Multiaxial Stress States, with S. Ramaswamy, Polymer, in press29. The Effect of Stress State and Polymer Morphology on Environmental Stress Cracking inPolycarbonate, with A. Raman, J. of Appl. Poly. Sci., 88, 550-564 (2003).30. Evaluation of Microcellular Model to Describe the Deformational CharacteristicsDynamically Vulcanized EPDM/iPP Blends, with K. J. Wright and K. Indukuri, Poly. Sci. &Eng., 43 (3), 531-541 (2003).31. Fatigue Resistance of Silane-bonded Epoxy/Glass Interfaces Using Neat and RubbertoughenedEpoxies, with J.R. Pelch, J.E. Ritter, T.P. Russell, and T.J. Lardner, J. Matl. Sci.,37 (5), 3269-3276 (2002).5

32. Organophosphorous Additive for Fortification, Processibility and Flame Retardance ofEpoxy Resins, with A. S. Zerda, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 84, 302-309 (2002).33. Intercalated Clay Nanocomposites: Mechanics, Morphology, and Fracture Behavior, with A.S. Zerda, J. Polym. Sci. Part B: Polym. Phys. 39, 1137-1146 (2001).34. Supercritical CO 2 Welding of Laminated Linear Low Density Polyethylene Films, with T.Caskey, Polym. Sci. & Eng., 41 (12), 2259-2265 (2001).35. Crystallization and Mechanical Behavior Evolution in Ethylene-Propylene RandomCopolymers, with K. J. Wright, Macromolecules, 34 (11), 3626 (2001).36. Initial Development of Structure-Property Relationships for Dynamically VulcanizedEPDM/iPP Elastomers, with K. J. Wright, Rubber Chem. & Tech., 74 (4), 677-687 (2001).37. Evaluating the Energetics of Dilatational Band Growth Under Biaxial Loading Conditions,with A. B. Sabbagh, J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys., 42, 2627-2636 (2001).38. Drawing in High Pressure CO 2 - A New Route to High Performance Fibers, with T. Hobbs,Polym. Eng. Sci., 41, 2 (2001).39. Yield Envelopes of Micro-voided Epoxies, with R. S. Kody, E. D. Crawford, ACSSymposium Series: Toughening of Plastics, edited by Raymond A. Pearson, 759, 159-170(2000).40. Composites Prepared by the Anionic Polymerization of Ethyl 2- Cyanacrylate withinSupercritical Carbon Dioxide- swollen Poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-hexafluoropropylene),with E. Kung, T. J. McCarthy, Macromolecules, 33, 22, 8192-8199 (2000).41. Modeling the Yield Behavior of an Aliphatic Polyketone in multi-axial stress states, with N.Karttunen, Polym. Eng. Sci., 40(11), 2317-2323 (2000).42. Preparation of High Performance Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Fibers: Two-Stage drawingusing high pressure CO 2 , with T. Hobbs, Polymer, 41, 6223-6230 (2000).43. Yield Behavior and Failure Response of an Aliphatic Polyketone Terpolymer subjected tomulti-axial stress states, with N. Karttunen, J. Matl. Sci., 35, 2507-2515 (2000).44. Mechanics of Rubber Particle Cavitation in Toughened Polyvinylchloride (PVC), with E.,Crawford, Polymer 41, 5865-5870 (2000).45. In-situ Orientation During Fracture of Linear Low Density Polyethylene Films Under ModeI Fracture, with N. Jones and A. Sabbagh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 76, 771 – 777 (2000).46. Expansion of Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: FoamFormation at ~100 C Below T m , with T. McCarthy and K. Arora, Macromolecules, 32, 2562(1999).47. The Use of Etching Techniques to Investigate the Morphology of Mechanically InducedTransformations in an Aliphatic Polyketone, with N. Jones, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys., 37,3246 – 3255 (1999).48. Fracture Behavior of Dynamically Vulcanized Thermoplastic Elastomers, with N. Jones, J.Appl. Polym. Sci., 76, 763-770 (1999).6

49. Evaluation of Short Term – High Intensity Thermal Degradation of Carbon FiberReinforced Laminates via Ultrasonic Spectroscopy, with G. T. Schueneman, T. R. Hobbs, J.Appl. Polym. Sci., 37, 18, 2601-2610 (1999).50. On the Phenomena of Deformation and Neck Formation in LLDPE Films Subjected toUniaxial and Biaxial Loading Conditions, with A.B. Sabbagh, J. Polym Sci., Polym Phys, 37,2651-2663, (1999).51. Synthesis Characterization and Expansion of Poly(tetrafluoroethylene-cohexafluoropropylene)/PolystyreneBlends Processed in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide, withKelyn A. Arora and Thomas J. McCarthy, Macromolecules, 32, 8, 2562-2568 (1999).52. In-situ Drawing of High Molecular Weight Poly(ethylene terephthalate) in Subcritical andSupercritical CO 2 , with T. Hobbs, J. Polym Sci., Polym. Phys., 37, 1881-1891 (1999).53. Compressive Behavior of Microcellular Polystyrene Foams Processed in SupercriticalCarbon Dioxide, with K. A. Aurora and T. J. McCarthy, Polym. Eng. Sci., 38 (12), 2055-2062(1999).54. On the Crystalline Structure and Morphology of Aliphatic Ketone Terpolymer, with A. J.Waddon and N. R. Karttunen, Macromolecules, 32 (2), 423-428 (1999).55. Brittle to Ductile: Fracture Toughness Mapping on Controlled Epoxy Networks, with E.Crawford, Polym. Eng. Sci., 39 (2), 385-392 (1999).56. Evaluation of the Yield Behavior and Energy Absorbing Mechanisms in Rubber ModifiedEpoxies subjected to multi-axial stress states, with R. Kody, Polymer Comp., 20 (2), 250-259(1999).57. Effect of Network Architecture on the Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Resins,with E. Crawford, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys., 36, 1371-1382 (1998).58. The Morphology and Mechanical Performance of Polystyrene/Polyethylene CompositesPrepared using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide, with E., Kung and T. J. McCarthy,Macromolecules, 31 (13), 4160-4169 (1998).59. Preparation and Characterization of Microcellular Polystyrene foams Processed inSupercritical Carbon Dioxide, with K. Aurora and T. J. McCarthy, Macromolecules, 31 (14),4614-4620 (1998).60. Effect of Particle Morphology on the Emulsion Stability and Mechanical Performance ofPolyolefin Modified Asphalts, with A. Sabbagh, Polym. Eng. Sci., 38 (5), 707-715 (1998).61. Effect of Resin Crosslink Density on the Impact Damage Resistance of LaminatedComposites. Polym. Composites, 18, 16-27 (1997).62. The Role of Network Architecture on the Glass Transition Temperature of Epoxy Resins,with E. Crawford, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 66, 387-395 (1997).63. A Generalized Model for the Yield Behavior of Epoxy Networks in Multi-axial Stress States,with R. Kody, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys., 35, 1611-1619 (1997).7

64. Deformation and Yield of Epoxy Networks in Constrained States of Stress, with R. Kody, J.Mat. Sci., 32, 5637-5643, (1997).65. Effective Volume Changes during Fatigue and Fracture of Polyacetal, Polym. Eng. Sci., 36,18,2366 - 2373 (1996).66. Changes in Mechanical Behavior during Fatigue of Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics, J. Appl.Polym. Sci., 58, 869-879 (1995).67. Mechanisms Governing the Damage Resistance of Laminated Composites Subjected to LowVelocity Impacts, with A. Filippov, Int. J. of Damage Mechanics, 3, 408 – 432 (1994).Conference Proceedings1. “Post-Yield Deformation of Glassy Networks: Effects of Molecular Architecture,” with K.Calzia and A. Forcum, 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference ANTEC, Charlotte, NC,2006.2. “A Refraction Technique for Measuring Three Phase Contact Angle Used to CharacterizeLiquid-Polymer Interfaces” Peebles Award Final, with P. Walsh, Extended Abstract3. “Effect of Substrate Stress on Interfacial Energies,” with P. Walsh, ACS Fall 2005 NationalMeeting, Washington D.C., (2005).4. “Improved reinforcement of nano-silicate composites with antiplasticizers,” with K. Calziaand A. Forcum, ACS Fall 2005 National Meeting, Washington D.C. (2005).5. “Deformational characteristics of SEBS Thermoplastic Elastomers,”Gordon Research Conference on Elastomers, Colby Sawyer College, NH, July 17-22 (2005).6. “Comparative deformational characteristics of SEBS TPEs and vulcanizednatural rubber,” with K. Indukuri, Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC, Boston, May 2-5(2005).7. “Molecular reinforced nano-silicate composites,” with K. Calzia, Society of Plastics EngineersANTEC, Boston, May 2-5 (2005).8. “Molecular scale reinforcement of glassy networks,” with K. Calzia, Society of Plastics EngineersANTEC, Boston, May 2-5 (2005).9. “ESCR Thresholds Evaluated by Observation of Interfacial Surface Energies,” with P.Walsh, Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC, Boston, May 2-5 (2005).10. “Continuous processing long-range order in SEBS block copolymer TPEs,” with K.Indukuri, Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC, Boston, May 2-5 (2005).11. ‘Structural changes at different length scales caused by mechanical deformation of SEBSTriblock Copolymers,” with K. Indukuri and E. Atkins, MRS Spring 2005 Meeting, March 28-April 1, San Francisco, CA (2005).12. “Comparative deformational response of poly (styrene ethylene-butylene8

styrene) TPEs and vulcanized elastomers,” with K. Indukuri, ACS Fall 2004 NationalMeeting, Aug 22-25, Philadelphia, PA (2004).13. “Investigating Environmental Stress Cracking with in-situ Contact Angle Measurements,”with P. Walsh, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 4062-4066 (2004).14. “Evaluation of a Molecular Based Yield Model for Glassy Networks,” with K. Calzia, M.Marks, and N. Verghese, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 2258-2262(2004).15. “Cutting and Tear Resistance of PET Films,” with M. Light, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2004, May16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 2040-2044 (2004).16. “Effect of Annealing on the Yield and Fracture Behavior of Bisphenol-A and 4,4’-Dihydroxydiphenyl Copolycarbonate,” with D. Wrublewski, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2004, May16-20, Chicago, Illinois 4039-4043 (2004).17. “Mechanical Properties of Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate via Controlled Crystallization andOrientation in the Presence of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” with X. Hu, Conf. Proc.ANTEC 2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 1902-1906 (2004).18. “Yield and Fracture of Polymers and Nanocomposites in Multiaxial Stress,” Conf. Proc.ANTEC 2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 3971-3975 (2004).19. “Drawing of Nylon 6,6 Fibers in the Presence of SC CO 2 ,” with X. Hu, Conf. Proc. ANTEC2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 1831-1835 (2004).20. “Modeling the Yield Behavior of Glassy Networks Using Molecular-Based Parameters,” withK. Calzia Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 2263-2266 (2004).21. “Polymer Clay Nanocomposites Prepared in SC CO 2 ,” with M. Garcia, Conf. Proc. ANTEC2004, May 16-20, Chicago, Illinois, 1528-1532 (2004).22. “Measuring Small Contact Angles of Sessile Drops on Low Energy Substrates byRefraction,” with P. Walsh, ACS, Spring 2004, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 90,827-828 (2004).23. “Post-treatment of Poly-p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole (PBO) Fibers Using SupercriticalCarbon Dioxide,” with X. Hu, ACS, Spring 2004, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 90,820-821 (2004).24. “The Effect of Molecular Architecture on the Yield Behavior of Glassy Networks,” with K.Calzia, ACS, Spring 2004, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 90, 818-819 (2004).25. “Melt Intercalation in Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites Promoted by Supercritical CarbonDioxide,” with M. Garcia-Leiner, ACS, Fall 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89,649-650 (2003).26. “Non-isothermal Crystallization of Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT)/ClayNanocomposites,” with X. Hu, ACS, Fall 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89,733-734 (2003).27. “Enhanced Crystallization of Polycarbonate by Nano-scale Clay in Supercritical CarbonDioxides,” with X. Hu, ACS, Fall 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89, 647-6489

(2003).28. “Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Thermoset Copolymers of Dicyclopentadiene and Mono or TriNorbornenyl Substituted Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquixanes,” with G. Constable and E.B.Coughlin, ACS, Fall 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89, 641-642 (2003).29. “Controlled Solid-State Foaming of Elastomeric Systems,” with K. Indukuri, ACS, Fall2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89, 767-768 (2003).30. “Process Zone Evolution During Compression and Tensile Experiments with LLDPE,”with M.E. Light, ACS, Fall 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89, 675-676 (2003).31. “Yield Behavior of Polycarbonate- Effects of Rate, Temperature, and Stress State,” with S.Ramaswamy, ACS, Fall 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 89, 772-773 (2003).32. “Drawing of High Performance Fibers in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” SEM ConferenceProceedings, October 7-11, 2003, Lake Placid, New York.33. “Modeling Damage Patterns in Polymeric Materials,” with S. Ramaswamy, Conf. Proc.ANTEC 2003, May 4-8, Nashville.34. “Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers,” Institute of Materials International Conference,Churchill College, Cambridge, April 7-10, 2003.35. “Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites Prepared in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” with M. Garcia-Leiner, ACS, Spring 2003, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering.36. “Macroscopic Pseudo-Ductile Response of Polymers Under Multiaxial Stress States-GenericCrack Patterns,” with S. Ramaswamy, ACS, Fall 2002, Polymeric Materials: Science &Engineering.37. “Thermally Induced Color Change in Electrospun Fiber Mats,” with A. Pedicini, ACS, Fall2002, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering.38. “Ultrasonic Spectroscopic Evaluation of the Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization ofDicyclopentadiene,” with G.S. Constable and E.B. Coughlin, ACS, Fall 2002, PolymericMaterials: Science & Engineering.39. “A Microcellular Model Evaluation for Dynamically Vulcanized EPDM/iPP Blends,” withK. J. Wright and K. Indukuri, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200240. “Morphological Influences on Density and Deformation of Ethylene-PropyleneCopolymers,” with K. J. Wright, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200241. “Drawing of UHMWPE Fibers in the Presence of Supercritical CO 2 ,” with M. Garcia-Leinerand J. Song, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200242. “A Study of the Foaming Process of Polyethylene with High Pressure CO 2 in a ModifiedExtrusion System,” with M. Garcia-Leiner, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200243. “Energy Absorption Mechanisms in Rubber Modified Polymers Tested under MultiaxialStress States,” with S. Ramaswamy, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200244. “Routes to and Properties of Intercalated Silicate Nanocomposites,” with A. S. Zerda and T.10

Caskey, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200245. “Effects of Additive and Polymer Architecture on Antiplasticization of Model EpoxyNetworks,” with A. S. Zerda, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200246. “Morphological Studies on Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate) (PTT)/ClayNanocomposites,” with X. Hu, Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2002 Conf. Proc. ANTEC 200247. “Micromechanisms of Deformation and Fracture in EPDM/iPP Dynamic Vulcanizates,”with K. J. Wright, ACS, Spring 2002, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering48. “Supercritical CO 2 Welding of Semi-Crystalline Laminated Polymer Films,” with T. Caskey,Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2001, 2235 (2001).49. “Molecular Fortification of Crosslinked Networks,” with A. S. Zerda, Conf. Proc. ANTEC2001, 2683-2687 (2001).50. “Compositional Investigation of the Solid-State Rheological Behavior of DynamicallyVulcanized EPDM/iPP Elastomers,” Conf. Proc. ANTEC 2001, 2931 (2001).51. “Crystallization Kinetics in Ethylene-Propylene Random Copolymers, with K. J. Wright,”Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 84, 411 (2001).52. “Interface Studies on CO 2 Welded Semi-Crystalline Polymers,” with T. Caskey, PolymericMaterials: Polymer Science & Engineering, 84, 134 (2001).53. “Environmental Stress Cracking in Polycarbonate- Developing a Theory,” with A. Ramanand R.J. Farris, Polymeric Materials: Polymer Science & Engineering, 84, 632-633 (2001).54. “Relating Composition and Morphology to the Solid-State Rhelogical Behavior ofDynamically Vulcanized EPDM/I-PP Elastomers,” with K. J. Wright, Conf. Proc. ANTEC2001, 2931, (2001).55. “Multifunctional Molecular Additive for Processing and Fortification of CrosslinkedEpoxies,” with A. S. Zerda, ACS, Spring 2001, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, 84,100-1002 (2001).56. “Mechanical Properties of Intercalated Clay-epoxy Nanocomposites,” with A. S. Zerda,Materials Research Soc. Symp. Proc.: Filled and Nanocomposite Polym. Matl., 661 (2000).57. “Drawing on Nylon 6,6 and Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fibers in SupercriticalCO 2 ,” with T. Hobbs, Society of Plastic Engineers, ANTEC 2000, 957, Orlando Fla. May7 th – 11 th58. “Evaluating the Energetics of Heterogeneous Deformation in LLDPE Films under BiaxialLoading Conditions,” with A. Sabbagh, Society of Plastic Engineers, ANTEC 2000, 386,Orlando Fla. May 7 th – 11 th59. “Effects of Processing Conditions on the Failure Mode of an Aliphatic PolyketoneTerpolymer,” with N. Karttunen, Society of Plastic Engineers, ANTEC 2000, 367, OrlandoFla. May 7 th – 11 th60. “Heterogeneous Deformation in LLDPE Under Various Loading Conditions,” Society ofPlastics Engineers, ANTEC 1999, May 2-611

61. “The use of etching techniques to investigate the morphology of mechanically inducedtransformations in an aliphatic polyketone terpolymer,” with N. A. Jones, Inst. of Physics,Polymer ’98, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK, Sept. 9-11, CP 6, 41-4362. “Sol-Gel Synthesis of Silicon Dioxide Nanotubes and Their Utilization in Short FiberReinforced Polymer Matrix Composites,” G.T. Schuenemen, B.M. Novak, A.J. Lesser,American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, August 199863. “Fracture Behavior of Dynamically Vulcanized Thermoplastic Elastomers,” with N. Jones,American Chemical Society, PMSE, 111-112, Boston (1998)64. “Evaluation of Thermally Induced Degradation of the Fiber-Resin Interface using UltrasonicSpectroscopy,” with G. Schuenemen, T. Hobbs, Society of Advanced Materials and ProcessEngineering, Conference Proceedings, Anaheim, CA, (1998)65. “Yield and Fracture Behavior of Porous Epoxy,” with E. D. Crawford, R. S. Kody,American Chemical Society, PMSE, 143-144, Boston (1998)66. “Morphological Study of Fatigue induced Damage in Semi-crystalline Polymers,” with N.Jones, ANTEC 1998, V III, M32, No. 5 (1998)67. “Evaluation of a Yield Criteria and Energy Absorbing Mechanisms of Rubber ModifiedEpoxies in Multi-axial Stress States,” with R. Kody, SPE/ANTEC, V II, M8, No. 1 (1998)68. “Yield Response of Glassy Networks in Multi-Axial Stress States,” with R. Kody, ANTEC97, Society of Plastics Engineers, 1479, (1997)69. “Ultrasonic Spectroscopy of Heterogeneous Polymeric Materials,” with G. Schueneman,B.M. Novak, and A.J. Lesser, Materials Research Society, Fall Meeting, December, 199770. “Preparation and Characterization of Microcellular Foams Processed in SC-CO 2 ,” with K.Aurora, and T. J. McCarthy, Polym. Prepr. (Am. Chem. Soc. div. Polym. Chem.) 1997, 38(2),44671. “Mechanical Properties of Polystyrene/Polyethylene Blends Prepared using SC-CO 2Processing,” with E. Kung, and T. J. McCarthy, Polym. Prepr. (Am. Chem. Soc. div. Polym.Chem.) 1997, 38(2), 46272. “Impact Behavior of Veil-Interleaved Laminated Composites,” Proceedings of the ThirdInternational Conference on Composites Engineering ICCE/3, July 21-26, New Orleans,LA, 507, (1996)73. “Effect of Resin Crosslink Density on the Impact Damage of Laminated Composites,”Proc. ANTEC 96, Society of Plastics Engineers, 1665, May 6-10, (1996)74. “Evaluation of Impact Damage Resistance in Laminated Composites using Resins withDifferent Crosslink Densities,” Materials Research Society, Symp. Proc. (1996) V. 434, 293-29875. “High-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Engineering Thermoplastics,” Proc. ANTEC 95, Society ofPlastics Engineers, 1925 - 1929, May 7-11, (1995), Boston MA.76. Kinetics of Damage Mechanisms in Laminated Composites, with A. Filippov, 36 th12

International SAMPE, Vol. 36, pp 886-900, April 15-18, 1991.77. Effect of Resin Properties on Damage Tolerance of Laminated Composites, with A.Filippov, Proceedings of Verbenverk 1992, pp. 82-96, Frankfurt, Germany.78. Mechanical Performance of Single and Multiphase Resin Systems under Constrained StressStates, with P. M. Puccini, and M. J. Modic, Society of the Plastics Industry, ERF, pp 120-127, March 9-11, 1992.13