Greg Dillon, Ph.D.

Greg Dillon, Ph.D.
Chair, Polymer Engineering and Science
Professor, Polymer Engineering and Science
213B Burke

Mailing Address:
PENN STATE BEHREND
242 BURKE CENTER
ERIE PA 16563

Professor and Chair of Polymer Engineering & Science. Previously Associate Director of Engineering for Research & Technology Transfer at Behrend and Deputy Composites Division Head at the Applied Research Laboratory.

Advanced Composites, Polymer Science, Cost Modeling, Structure-Property-Processing Relationships, Material Characterization, Manufacturing, Processing Science, Sustainable Manufacturing

Processing Characterisitcs of Out-Of-Autoclave Pre-Impregnated DISCOTEX™ Composites - May 22, 2017
Collaborators: Carl Patten, Co-Author; Kevin Koudela

Correlating bonded joint deformation with failure using a free surface strain field mining methodology, Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures - March 29, 2016
Collaborators: James Collins, Co-Author; Eric Strauch, Co-Author; Wade Lanning, Co-Author; Christopher Muhlstein, Primary Author

Improved Fastener Filling Technology for Cost Reduction on F-35
Collaborators: Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Rance Maruszewski, Co-Author; Clark Moose, Co-Author; Donald Stiver

Ultrasonic Insertion Tool for Low Cost F-35 Fastener Filling (Mega Rapid Response)
Collaborators: Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Rance Maruszewski, Co-Author; Clark Moose, Co-Author; Donald Stiver

Influence of mixed soft segments on microphase separation of polyurea elastomers, Polymer - January, 2014
Collaborators: Autchara Pangon, Co-Author; James Runt, Primary Author

Effect of Thermal History on the Microstructure of a Poly(tetramethylene oxide)-Based Polyurea, Macromolecules - August 16, 2013
Collaborators: Alicia Castagna, Primary Author; Autchara Pangon, Co-Author; James Runt, Co-Author

Coarse-grained molecular level analysis of Polyurea properties and shock mitigation potential, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance - July, 2013
Collaborators: Mica Grujicic, Primary Author; J Snipes, Co-Author; S Ramaswami, Co-Author; R Yavari, Co-Author; James Runt, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author

The Role of Soft Segment Molecular Weight on Microphase Separation and Dynamics of Bulk Polymerized Polyureas, Macromolecules - October, 2012
Collaborators: Alicia Castagna, Co-Author; A Pangon, Co-Author; Taeyi Choi, Co-Author; James Runt, Primary Author

Concept-Level Analysis and Design of Polyurea for Enhanced Blast-Mitigation Performance, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance - October, 2012
Collaborators: M Grujicic, Co-Author; B d'Entremont, Co-Author; B Pandurangan, Co-Author; James Runt, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author

Potential Improvements in Shock-Mitigation Efficacy of a Polyurea-Augmented Advanced Combat Helmet, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance - August, 2012
Collaborators: A Grujicic, Co-Author; M LaBerge, Co-Author; M Grujicic, Co-Author; B Pandurangan, Co-Author; James Runt, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author

Molecular-level computational investigation of shock-wave mitigation capability of polyurea, Journal of Material Science - July 18, 2012
Collaborators: Mica Grujicic, Primary Author; R Yavarim, Co-Author; Array Snipes, Co-Author; J Ramaswami; James Runt, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author

Reduced Cost Impeller - Blade Segment Fabrication Report
Collaborators: Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Eric Strauch

Reduced Cost Impeller - Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
Collaborators: Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Eric Strauch

Reduced Cost Impeller - Unit Assembly Report
Collaborators: Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Eric Strauch

Reduced Cost Impeller - Manufacturing Technology Development Document
Collaborators: Kevin Koudela; Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Donald Stiver; Stephen Struble

A study of the blast-induced brain white-matter damage and the associated diffuse axonal injury, Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures - February, 2012
Collaborators: Mica Grujicic, Co-Author; B d’Entremont, Co-Author; B Pandurangan, Co-Author; A Grujicic, Co-Author; M LaBerge, Co-Author; James Runt; James Tarter

Development and parameterization of a time-invariant (equilibrium) material model for segmented elastomeric polyureas, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications - 2011
Collaborators: Mica Grujicic, Primary Author; T He, Co-Author; B Pandurangan, Co-Author; James Runt, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author

Multi-length scale modeling and analysis of microstructure evolution and mechanical properties in polyurea, Journal of Material Science - 2011
Collaborators: Mica Grujicic, Primary Author; B Pandurangan, Co-Author; A King, Co-Author; James Runt, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author

Testing and Analysis of Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber (SBCF) Stiffened Panels Subjected to In-Plane Shear Loading - October, 2010
Collaborators: David Dreese, Primary Author; Dennis Wess, Co-Author; Kevin Koudela; Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Donald Stiver, Co-Author; Adam Nadel, Co-Author

Reduced Cost Impeller Bumper Impact and Material Erosion Report
Collaborator: Christopher Rachau, Co-Author

Development of Enabling Automated Forming Technology for Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber (SBCF) Materials - May, 2009
Collaborator: Donald Stiver, Co-Author

Strain Distribution and Rearrangement in a Cracked and Uncracked Composite Laminate - May, 2009
Collaborators: James Collins, Primary Author; Christopher Muhlstein, Co-Author

Strain Mapping for Performance and Failure Prediction in Composites Using Digital Image Correlation - September, 2008
Collaborators: James Tarter, Co-Author; Eli Byrne; Christopher Rachau, Co-Author; Christopher Muhlstein, Co-Author; James Collins, Co-Author

Forming Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber Composites into Complex Shapes - June, 2007
Collaborator: Donald Stiver, Co-Author

Process and Performance Characterization of Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber Materials - June, 2007
Collaborator: Gunther Jacobsen, Co-Author

Application of Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber Materials to Rotorcraft Structures - May, 2006
Collaborator: Donald Stiver, Co-Author

New Materials Technologies for Advanced Forming Processes, Institute for Manufactuirng and Sustainment Technologies Quarterly - January, 2006

Acoustic Tailoring of the Mantech Pump Impeller
Collaborators: Stephen Hambric, Co-Author; James Tarter, Co-Author; Kevin Koudela, Co-Author; Dennis Wess, Co-Author

Characterization of Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber Materials for Automated Forming Processes - May, 2005
Collaborator: Magdy Barsoum, Co-Author

Comparison of Continuous Fiber and Stretch Broken Carbon Fiber (SBCF) Materials in Forming Processes - May, 2005
Collaborator: Daniel Walczyk, Co-Author

Manufacturing Technology Development for Composite Marine Impellers - May, 2005
Collaborators: Piet VanDine, Primary Author; Jeffrey Hall, Co-Author; Kevin Koudela, Co-Author

Advanced Forming Processes for Composite Materials - October, 2003

Influence of Prepreg Microstructure on Structural Performance - October, 2003
Collaborator: Bryan Mayrides, Co-Author

The Autoclave Processing of Composites - 1997
Collaborators: Patrick Mallon, Co-Author; Martin Monaghan, Co-Author

The Elastic Deformation of Fiber Bundles - 1997
Collaborator: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author

A Kinematic Approach for the Diaphragm Forming of Advanced Composites - 1995
Collaborators: Haorong Li, Co-Author; Sukyoung Chey, Co-Author; Tmothy Gutowski, Co-Author

Laminate Wrinkling Scaling Laws for Ideal Composites, Composites Manufacturing - 1995
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Primary Author; Sukyoung Chey, Co-Author; Haorong Li, Co-Author

Damage Development During Flexural Fatigue of Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK, Composites - May, 1995
Collaborator: Martin Buggy, Co-Author

Development of a Theoretical Cost Model for Advanced Composite Fabrication, Composites Manufacturing - 1994
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Primary Author; David Hoult; Einteck Neoh, Co-Author; Stuart Muter, Co-Author; Eric Kim, Co-Author; Mawuli Tse, Co-Author

Kinematic Observations for the Forming of Advanced Thermoset Composites - November, 1994
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author; Sukyoung Chey; Haorong Li

Diaphragm Forming of Complex Shaped Advanced Composite Parts - January, 1994
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Primary Author; Sukyoung Chey, Co-Author; Haorong Li, Co-Author; Julie Chen, Co-Author; M Strong, Co-Author

Development of a Theoretical Cost Model for Advanced Composite Fabrication - June, 1993
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Primary Author; David Hoult, Co-Author; Stuart Muter, Co-Author; Eric Kim, Co-Author; Mawuli Tse, Co-Author; Einteck Neoh, Co-Author

Forming Continuous Fiber Composites into Complex Shapes - January, 1993
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author; Sukyoung Chey, Co-Author

Elastic Deformation of Lubricated Aligned Carbon Fibers: Comparison of Theory and Experiments, Journal of Composite Materials - 1992
Collaborator: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author

Forming Continuous Fiber Composites into Complex Shapes - January, 1992
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author; Sukyoung Chey, Co-Author

Overview of the Deformation Behavior of Aligned Fiber Composites During Processing - December, 1991
Collaborator: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author

Differential Geometry and the Forming of Aligned Fibre Composites, Composites Manufacturing - 1991
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author; David Hoult, Co-Author; Javier Gonzalez-Zugasti, Co-Author

Forming Aligned Fiber Composites into Complex Shapes, CIRP Annals - 1991
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Co-Author; Albert Tam, Co-Author; Steven Stoller, Co-Author

Forming Aligned Fiber Composites: Geometry and Experiments - July, 1991
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Primary Author; Albet Tam, Co-Author; Steven Stoller, Co-Author

Geometry Constraints on the Forming of Aligned Fiber Composites - July, 1991
Collaborators: Timothy Gutowski, Primary Author; David Hoult, Co-Author; Javier Gonzalez-Zugasti, Co-Author

Flexural Fatigue of Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK Laminates, Composites - May, 1991
Collaborator: Martin Buggy, Co-Author

Ph D, Materials Engineering, The University of Limerick

BE, Materials Engineering, The University of Limerick