Christian Mathew | Engineering Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Christian Mathew, Engineering Mechanics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Summary:

Dr. Christian Mathew is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of engineering mechanics. With extensive experience in both theoretical and applied research, Dr. Mathew has contributed significantly to the understanding of solid mechanics, composite materials, and innovative manufacturing processes. He is currently an Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech and actively engages in cutting-edge research, teaching, and professional service.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

PhD (in view), Engineering Science and Mechanics (2021-current), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, US

  • Advisor: Dr. Yao Fu, Co-advisor: Dr. Jie Song

M.S. Engineering Science and Mechanics (2023), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, US

  • Advisor: Dr. Yao Fu, Co-advisor: Dr. Jie Song

M.S. Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies (2021), Technical University of Dresden, Germany

  • Advisor: Dr. Rainer Schlebusch

B.S. Civil (Structural) Engineering (2014), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Professional Experience:

Dr. Mathew’s professional journey is marked by a series of impactful academic and research appointments. At Virginia Tech, he serves as an Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering Mechanics since 2021. His role involves developing and refining multiphysics phase field models and finite element models, analyzing experimental data, and conducting large-deformation solid mechanics simulations.

Previously, at the Technical University of Dresden (2017-2021), Dr. Mathew contributed to modeling plasticity in anisotropic metallic materials, implementing models in finite element codes, and leading verification and validation efforts. His industry experience includes working as an engineer at CHRITZEC NIG LIMITED (2015-2017), where he was responsible for interpreting technical drawings, characterizing building materials, supervising construction sites, and managing procurement and materials.

Research and Innovations:

Dr. Mathew’s research interests lie at the intersection of solid mechanics, composite materials, and computational modeling. His specific areas of focus include:

  • Solid mechanics and composite laminates
  • Environment-assisted fracture and fatigue behavior
  • Computationally guided innovative materials and manufacturing design
  • Multi-scale simulation modeling of microstructural evolution in additive manufacturing processes
  • Phase field modeling

Publications Top Noted: 

Flexural Stability Analysis of Doubly Symmetric Single Cell Thin-Walled Box Column Based On Rayleigh-Ritz Method [RRM]

  • Authors: K.C. Nwachukwu, J.C. Ezeh, O.M. Ibearugbulem, U.C. Anya, F.K. Atulomah, et al.
  • Journal: International Journal of Recent Research in Thesis and Dissertation
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 79-90
  • Year: 2024

A Numerical Phase Field Model to Simulate Crack Initiation from Pitting Site

  • Author: C. Mathew
  • Platform: ResearchGate
  • Year: 2023

Optimization of Flexural Strength and Split Tensile Strength of Hybrid Polypropylene Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete (HPSFRC)

  • Author: C.M. Kingsley Chibuzor Nwachukwu
  • Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE)
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4
  • Pages: 18
  • Year: 2023

Investigation into the Failure Mechanism of Masonry under Uniaxial Compression Based on Fracture Mechanics and Nonlinear Finite Element Modelling

  • Author: C. Mathew
  • Journal: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications
  • Year: 2023

Advancements in Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM): A Comprehensive Literature Review

  • Author: C. Mathew
  • Platform: ResearchGate
  • Year: 2023