Boesl, Benjamin
- Associate Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering , College of Engineering and Computing

Overview
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- Dr. Boesl received his PhD in 2009 and upon graduation he accepted a position as an ORAU post-doctorate scholar at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, MD. At ARL his research focused on material response and design through the development of novel experimental testing procedures and the implementation of computational methods for dynamic progressive failure analysis of protection systems for ballistic applications. Dr. Boesl joined the FIU MME Faculty in 2012 and is the director of the Composites Laboratory and the µStruct Laboratory. His research interests include solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, in situ mechanical testing, high strain rate/dynamic material response, and processing-structure-property relationships.
research interests
- solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, in situ mechanical testing, high strain rate/dynamic material response, and processing-structure-property relationships.
Scholarly & Creative Works
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2022In Situ Investigation of Deformation Mechanisms Induced by Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Nanointerphases in Ti-6Al-4V AlloyFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202200610 Web of Science: 000823111000001
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2021Unveiling enhanced oxidation resistance and mechanical integrity of multicomponent ultra-high temperature carbidesFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/jace.18281 Web of Science: 000733457200001
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2021A critical analysis of the parameters affecting the oxidation behavior of ultra-high-temperature diboride ceramicsFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/jace.18218 Web of Science: 000720681000001
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2021Role of in-situ splat sintering on elastic and damping behavior of cold sprayed aluminum coatingsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2021.114125 Web of Science: 000690402200013
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2021Spark plasma sintered porous aluminum oxide for filtration applicationsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.04.199 Web of Science: 000671187200004
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2021Engineering Graphene-Ceramic 3D Composite Foams by Freeze DryingFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202001546 Web of Science: 000644810700001
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2021In-situ synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotube reinforced aluminum oxide composites by molecular mixingFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.01.266 Web of Science: 000638268400002
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2021Electric field assisted solid-state interfacial joining of TaC-HfC ceramics without fillerFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/jace.17692 Web of Science: 000616797600001
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2020A perspective on challenges and opportunities in developing high entropy-ultra high temperature ceramicsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.066 Web of Science: 000575656500008
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2020Boron Nitride Nanotube-Reinforced Titanium Composite with Controlled Interfacial Reactions by Spark Plasma SinteringFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000702 Web of Science: 000555455900001
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2020Densification and oxidation behavior of spark plasma sintered Hafnium Diboride-Hafnium Carbide compositeFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.263 Web of Science: 000533511200034
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2020Ultralow Temperature Densification of a Titanium Alloy by Spark Plasma SinteringFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000076 Web of Science: 000544642400014
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2019Strain rate-dependent characterization of carbon fibre-reinforced composite laminates using four-point bending testsFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/0731684419879235 Web of Science: 000491371500001
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2019In-situ creep deformation of cold-sprayed aluminum splats at elevated temperaturesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.05.045 Web of Science: 000474676200037
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20193D Graphene Foam Reinforced Low-Temperature Ceramic with Multifunctional Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal PropertiesFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201900085 Web of Science: 000477974200026
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2019High-Temperature Mechanics of Boron Nitride Nanotube "Buckypaper" for Engineering Advanced Structural MaterialsFull Text via DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.9b00817 Web of Science: 000477917700042
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2019Unraveling the multiscale damping properties of two-dimensional layered MXeneFull Text via DOI: 10.1680/jnaen.18.00022 Web of Science: 000473353000011
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2019Multi-Scale Damping of Graphene Foam-Based Polyurethane Composites Synthesized by Electrostatic SprayingFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.25178 Web of Science: 000482171700089
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2019Stereolithography-based 3D printed photosensitive polymer/boron nitride nanoplatelets compositesFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.24662 Web of Science: 000455416900037
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2018In-situ mechanical investigation of the deformation of splat interfaces in cold-sprayed aluminum alloyFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2018.09.065 Web of Science: 000448493600034
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2018Integration of graphene in poly(lactic) acid by 3D printing to develop creep and wear-resistant hierarchical nanocompositesFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/pc.24422 Web of Science: 000452241300007
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2018In-situ mechanics of 3D graphene foam based ultra-stiff and flexible metallic metamaterialFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.05.063 Web of Science: 000440661700053
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2018Nacre-Inspired Graphene/Metal Hybrid by In Situ Cementation Reaction and Joule HeatingFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201800518 Web of Science: 000447631600034
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2018Strengthening in Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Aluminum Composites Prepared by Roll BondingFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201800122 Web of Science: 000440898100023
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2018Non-equilibrium wetting and capture of boron nitride nanotubes in molten aluminum during plasma sprayFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2018.03.037 Web of Science: 000432105100015
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2018Effect of graphene reinforcement on the mechanical properties of Ti2AlC ceramic fabricated by spark plasma sinteringFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2018.05.006 Web of Science: 000436222200006
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2018The mechanics of energy dissipation in a three-dimensional graphene foam with macroporous architectureFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.02.028 Web of Science: 000428233000007
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2018Bioinspired Nacre-Like Ceramic with Nickel Inclusions Fabricated by Electroless Plating and Spark Plasma SinteringFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201700782 Web of Science: 000433331400011
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2018Three-Dimensional Graphene Foam-Polymer Composite with Superior Deicing Efficiency and StrengthFull Text via DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b18346 Web of Science: 000424851600077
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2018Multi-scale tribological and nanomechanical behavior of cold sprayed Ti2AlC MAX phase coatingFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.11.067 Web of Science: 000423894700046
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2017In-situ deformation mechanism and orientation effects in sintered 2D boron nitride nanosheetsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2017.10.019 Web of Science: 000415770100046
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2017Oxidation resistance of tantalum carbide-hafnium carbide solid solutions under the extreme conditions of a plasma jetFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.07.227 Web of Science: 000413175300032
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2017Effect of 2D WS2 Addition on Cold-Sprayed Aluminum CoatingFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11666-017-0608-8 Web of Science: 000413682300016
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2017The effect of sintering parameters on spark plasma sintering of B4CFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.05.167 Web of Science: 000405158100074
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2017(Ta,Nb)C composites formed with graphene nanoplatelets by spark plasma sinteringFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2016.11.017 Web of Science: 000404205300014
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2017Effect of WS2 Addition on Tribological Behavior of Aluminum at Room and Elevated TemperaturesFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11249-017-0856-2 Web of Science: 000405488400002
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2017Thermal Analysis of Tantalum Carbide-Hafnium Carbide Solid Solutions from Room Temperature to 1400 degrees CFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/coatings7080111 Web of Science: 000408908800004
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2017Solid solution synthesis of tantalum carbide-hafnium carbide by spark plasma sinteringFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/jace.14778 Web of Science: 000400857600007
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2017Thermodynamic modeling and investigation of the oxygen effect on the sintering of B4CFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.12.315 Web of Science: 000393727500140
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2017Harnessing Three Dimensional Anatomy of Graphene Foam to Induce Superior Damping in Hierarchical Polyimide NanostructuresFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/smll.201603473 Web of Science: 000397616200007
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2017Reactive wetting and filling of boron nitride nanotubes by molten aluminum during equilibrium solidificationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.12.034 Web of Science: 000394918500012
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2017Tribological Behavior of Spark Plasma Sintered Aluminum-Graphene Composites at Room and Elevated TemperaturesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/technologies5010004 Web of Science: 000398904900004
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2016Effect of 2D Boron Nitride Nanoplate Additive on Tribological Properties of Natural OilsFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11249-016-0778-4 Web of Science: 000389604800009
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2016Directionally Aligned Ultra-Long Boron Nitride Nanotube Induced Strengthening of Aluminum-Based Sandwich CompositeFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.201600212 Web of Science: 000385667900007
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2016Deformation mechanism in graphene nanoplatelet reinforced tantalum carbide using high load in situ indentationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2016.07.110 Web of Science: 000383292800034
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2016Oxidative Unzipping and Transformation of High Aspect Ratio Boron Nitride Nanotubes into "White Graphene Oxide" PlateletsFull Text via DOI: 10.1038/srep29498 Web of Science: 000379768100001
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2016A facile approach to the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotube-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanohybridsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2015.12.149 Web of Science: 000369492700003
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2016TaC-NbC formed by spark plasma sintering with the addition of sintering additivesFull Text via DOI: 10.2109/jcersj2.15253 Web of Science: 000379610100018
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2016Improvement of aging kinetics and precipitate size refinement in Mg-Sn alloys by hafnium additionsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2015.11.043 Web of Science: 000367486800097
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2016In Situ Mechanical Testing Techniques for Real-Time Materials Deformation CharacterizationFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11837-015-1629-8 Web of Science: 000367102800021
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2016Structural and mechanical properties changes induced in nanocrystalline ZrC thin films by Ar ion irradiationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2015.11.012 Web of Science: 000367761700010
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2015In situ indentation behavior of bulk multi-layer graphene flakes with respect to orientationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2015.07.070 Web of Science: 000360294900103
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2015Analysis of thin films exhibiting large plastic deformation during nanoindentation: A modified Winkler approachFull Text via DOI: 10.1557/jmr.2015.171 Web of Science: 000358147600006
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2015Three Dimensional Graphene Foam/Polymer Hybrid as a High Strength Biocompatible ScaffoldFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201500876 Web of Science: 000357268900014
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2015Multi-scale intrinsic deformation mechanisms of 3D graphene foamFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2015.01.003 Web of Science: 000349724700033
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2014Direct observation of carbon nanotube induced strengthening in aluminum composite via in situ tensile testsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2013.11.061 Web of Science: 000331917900008
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2014Dry sliding wear behavior of cold sprayed aluminum amorphous/nanocrystalline alloy coatingsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.10.055 Web of Science: 000331028200013
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2011Insitu multiscale analysis of fracture mechanisms in nanocompositesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.03.009 Web of Science: 000291509200019
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2007Polymeric nanocomposites for tribological applicationsFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/mame.200600416 Web of Science: 000245859300001
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2006Epoxy, ZnO, and PTFE nanocomposite: friction and wear optimizationFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11249-006-9089-5 Web of Science: 000240852500008
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2018
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2016Investigations of Ar ion irradiation effects on nanocrystalline SiC thin films. 339-345.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.12.130 Web of Science: 000375937300052
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2015Ar ions irradiation effects in ZrN thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition. 129-132.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.10.032 Web of Science: 000351617600023
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2011Progressive failure micromechanical modeling of 3D woven compositesFull Text via DOI: 10.2514/6.2011-1796
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Other Scholarly Work
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2016Additive Manufacturing via Surface Engineering. 1759-1761.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11837-016-1955-5 Web of Science: 000379027100001
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Review
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2021Unconventional Materials Processing Using Spark Plasma Sintering. 20-39.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/ceramics4010003 Web of Science: 000717701200001
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2020Analytical Review of Reinforcement Addition Techniques during Ultrasonic Casting of Metal Matrix CompositesFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/adem.202000524 Web of Science: 000546054900001
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20183D graphene foam-reinforced polymer composites - A review. 52-71.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2018.04.024 Web of Science: 000436800100007
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Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
- Exime, Ana S, Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al6061 and composite 2017
- Watring, Dillon S, Development of Novel, Microscale Fracture Toughness Testing for Adhesives 2017
- Embrey, Leslie, Three-Dimensional Graphene Foam Reinforced Epoxy Composites 2017
- Fontoura, Luiza Da, Deposition of Copper Nanoparticles on 2D Graphene NanoPlatelets via Cementation Process 2017
- Zhang, Cheng, High Temperature Oxidation Study of Tantalum Carbide-Hafnium Carbide Solid Solutions Synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering 2016
- Moshaie, Roozbeh Nikkhah, Novel In Situ Study of Magnetocaloric Heusler Alloy 2016
- Rudolf, Christopher Charles, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Nanofiller Reinforced Tantalum-Niobium Carbide Formed by Spark Plasma Sintering 2016
- Yang, Kao Z, MENs Doped Adhesive and Influence on Fracture Toughness 2016
- Adluru, Hari Kishore, A Novel Hip Implant Using 3D Woven Composite Material – Design and Analysis 2015
- Behdad, Sadegh, Novel Ternary Magnesium-Tin Alloys by Microalloying 2015
- Rengifo, Sara, A Comparison Between Graphene and WS2 as Solid Lubricant Additives to Aluminum for Automobile Applications 2015
Research
principal investigator on
- Partnership for Research and Education Consortium in Ceramics and Polymers (PRE-CCAP) awarded by U.S. Department of Energy 2021 - 2026
- Advanced Materials Response and Design through an Understanding of Manufacturing Science awarded by Army Research Laboratory 2015 - 2020
- Acquisition of an In Situ Nanoindenter for Studying Deformation and Damage Mechanisms in Nanocomposites and Small Scale Features awarded by Office of Naval Research 2016 - 2017
- 2015-16 Hybrid Rocket Competition-ASME Student Team for Maximum Altitude Competition awarded by National Aeronautics & Space Administrat 2015 - 2016
- Graphene Nano Platelet Reinforced Tantalum Carbide for Improved Strength and Toughness awarded by U.S. Air Force 2012 - 2015
co-principal investigator on
- FIU-2D Crystal Consortium Partnership for Research and Education in Materials awarded by National Science Foundation 2021 - 2027
- Hybrid 2D Foam and its Composites awarded by Clarkson Aerospace Corp 2021 - 2023
- Processing-Microstructure-Properties Maps for Metal Matrix Composites Developed by Ultrasonic Cavitation awarded by Army Research Office 2019 - 2023
- Advancing High Deposition Rate Additive Manufacturing Materials and Technologies awarded by Army Research Laboratory 2020 - 2022
- Multifunctional MENs doped adhesives for bond quality evaluation awarded by Office of Naval Research 2018 - 2021
- Effect of Surface Contamination on Composite Bond Integrity and Durability awarded by Federal Aviation Administration 2012 - 2021
- Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM) awarded by U.S. Army 2019 - 2021
- Partnership for Research and Education Consortium in Ceramics and Polymers awarded by U.S. Department of Energy 2018 - 2021
- Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Titanium Matrix Composites awarded by Office of Naval Research 2017 - 2021
- Corrosion Behavior of 3D Printed Stainless Steels awarded by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Techno 2020
- Acquisition of Low Load Acquisition of a Low-Load Mechanical Testing Platform with a Non-Contact Extensometer for Studying Deformation Mechanisms in Fibers, Foams and Nanocomposites awarded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research 2017 - 2018
- Development of a Novel Health Monitoring System for Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints Using Electro-Magnetic Nanoparticles awarded by Office of Naval Research 2015 - 2017
subproject principal investigator on
- Effect of Surface Contamination on Composite Bond Integrity and Durability awarded by Federal Aviation Administration 2012 - 2021
- Development of a Novel Health Monitoring System for Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints Using Electro-Magnetic Nanoparticles awarded by Office of Naval Research 2015 - 2017
investigator on
- Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM) awarded by U.S. Army 2018 - 2019
- AFRL Collaboration Program - Materials and Manufacturing Research awarded by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory 2013 - 2018
- Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM); Cold Spray, NU Y3 awarded by U.S. Army 2017 - 2018
- Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM) awarded by U.S. Army 2016 - 2018
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- Benjamin Boesl
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- https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9265-4762 (confirmed)
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