Dr. Ding's research is focused on (1) fundamental understanding of structure and dynamics of polymers in bulk and under confinements, and (2) on applying surface patterning and self-assembly techniques to create functional polymer nanostructures and nanocomposites for emerging applications such as smart materials and separation applications.
MCEN 1024 - Chemistry for Energy and Materials Science
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018
Covers the basic physical and chemical fundamentals underlying the disciplines of energy and materials, with a focus on topics relevant to your mechanical engineering education. These fundamentals include atomic structure, stoichiometry, the periodic table, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry and chemical reactions. Recommended prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEN 1201, CHEN 1211, or CHEM 1113.
MCEN 2024 - Materials Science
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2024
Provides an overview of the structure, properties and processing of metallic, polymeric and ceramic materials. Specific topics include perfect and imperfect solids, phase equilibria, transformation kinetics, mechanical behavior and material degradation. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering components. Degree credit not granted for this course and GEEN 3024.
MCEN 4228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2024
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours. Same as MCEN 5228.
MCEN 5024 - Materials Chemistry and Structures
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Spring 2022
Provides graduate level students with a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and structure of material systems, with a focus on chemical bonding., the resulting material structures and their properties. This course is intended to become one of the four core courses offered in the new Materials Science curriculum. Course topics include: bonding in solids, crystalline and amorphous states, basic group theory, diffraction, metals and alloys, ceramics, and an intro to mat. characterization.
MCEN 5228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2024
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.
MCEN 5298 - Introduction to Polymers
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Spring 2023
Polymers represent a major class of engineering materials that are used by mechanical engineers. In this class, we will discuss the most fundamental concepts regarding polymeric materials. Topics include synthesis/manufacturing and chemical properties of polymers, statistical properties of polymer chains, multiphase polymers including polymer solutions and polymer blends, crystallization and glass transition of polymers, and viscoelastic properties of polymers. Recommended prerequisite: knowledge comparable to that gained through MCEN 2024. Same as MCEN 4298.
MCEN 6184 - Structure and Properties of Polymers
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2024
Emphasizes the relationships between molecular structures and macroscopic properties of polymers. Structural aspects include chain conformation, configuration, and the crystalline and amorphous states. Discusses physical, mechanical and dynamic properties with a focus on solution and phase behavior, transitions of bulk polymers, and rubber and viscoelastic behavior. Recommended prerequisite: an intro-level polymer course.
