EricTaleff

About

Taleff specializes in the mechanical behavior and the thermo-mechanical processing of structural materials, with emphasis on processing-microstructure-property relationships. His current research interests include the ductility of Al-Mg alloys at elevated temperatures, including superplasticity and superplastic alloys, and processing-microstructure-property relationships in hypereutectoid steels, particularly for high-strength wire applications.

The Taleff Research Group works in these and other areas related to structural materials. Taleff was a member of the faculty of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from 1995 until 1998, and since 1998 has been a member of the faculty of the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering.

He is an active member of the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, ASM International, and the American Society of Professional Engineers. Taleff is also a member of the University of Texas Materials Institute.

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1995
• M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 1991
• B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Rice University, 1989

Select Awards & Honors

• Charlotte Maer Patton Centennial Fellowship in Engineering (2005)
• Texas Excellence Teaching Award, Cockrell School of Engineering, Ex-Students’ Association and Cabinet of College Councils (2001)
• Cockrell School of Engineering Award for Outstanding Engineering Teaching by an Assistant Professor, sponsored by Lockheed Martin (2001)
• Faculty Excellence Award, AEEM Department (1998)
• Young Leader Internship, Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (1998)
• National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (1997)

Related Websites

• Texas Materials Institute

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