{"id":47,"date":"2022-08-04T20:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/FredericSansoz\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:43:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:43:21","slug":"people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/FredericSansoz\/people\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Frederic Sansoz, Professor and Research Director<\/strong>
Curriculum vitae<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tara Nenninger, Graduate Student<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2021)
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2019)
BS Mathematics, University of Vermont (2019)
Research:<\/strong> <\/em>Solute interactions and clustering at grain boundaries in Ag-Ni and Ag-Cu polycrystals. Atomistic spectral analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chris Kombo, Graduate Student<\/strong>
BS Physics, Saint Michaels College (2023), minor in Mathematics
BA French, Saint Michaels College (2023)
Research:<\/strong> Microstructures and mechanical behavior in refractory high-entropy alloys. Hybrid Monte-Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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JJ White, Graduate Student<\/strong>
BS Engineering Management, University of Vermont (2025)
Research:<\/strong> Atomic-scale deformation mechanisms in nanoparticle-embedded copper films. Molecular dynamics simulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emmett Cline Lucey, Senior Honors thesis<\/strong>
BS student in Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (present)

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Grain-Boundary Segregation and Tensile Behavior in Sputtered Ag\u2013Ni Alloys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Pavel Nikitin, Postdoctoral Research Associate (2023-2026)<\/strong>
PhD, Materials Physics, Nat. Res. Tomsk State University, Russia (2021)
MS, Technical Physics, Nat. Res. Tomsk State University, Russia (2019)
BS, Technical Physics, Nat. Res. Tomsk State University, Russia (2017)
Research:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Grain-boundary segregation and mechanical behavior in nanocrystalline and ultrafine-grained Ag-Cu alloys. Magnetron sputtering. Atomistic simulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luke Randall<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2026)<\/strong>
BS Engineering, University of Vermont (2025)
Thesis:<\/strong> Influence of Silicon Powder Addition to Oxidation Behavior and Microstructure in Laser-Powder-Bed-Fusion Printable Niobium-Based C103 Alloy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ethan Rubin<\/strong>
Senior Honors Thesis (2024)<\/strong>
BS Mechanical Engineering student, University of Vermont (2024)
Research:<\/strong> Size effects in 3D-printed 316L stainless steel.
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Advanced additive manufacturing engineer, Vermont Manufacturing Collaborative, Vermont State University in Randolph VT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luc Capaldi<\/strong>
Senior thesis (2022)<\/strong>
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2022)
Research:<\/strong> Reactive molecular dynamics simulation of high-temperature oxidation in nanocrystalline silicon-carbide
Last sighted as: <\/strong>PhD student, mechanical engineering, Univ. of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Rodrigo Penide-Fernandez<\/strong>
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Vermont (2021)<\/strong>
PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2020)<\/strong>
Engineer Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2015)
Escola de Enxenaria Industrial, Universidad de Vigo, Spain
Research:<\/strong> Microscale heat transfer and micromechanics
Last sighted as: <\/strong>R&D scientist at Intel, Chandler, AZ (USA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Khaoula Chougag<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University (2020)
BS Aerospace Engineering, International University of Rabat, Morocco (2019)
Research:<\/strong> In-situ SEM tensile micromechanics
Last sighted as: <\/strong>Graduate student, Univ. of Central Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eve-Audrey Picard<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2021)
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2020)<\/strong>
Research:<\/strong><\/strong> Ni solute segregation and plasticity in nanocrystalline alloys
Last sighted as:<\/strong> R&D Engineer, EVNA Engineering, Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ryan Pringle<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2021)<\/strong>
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2020)
Research:<\/strong> Atomistic simulation of plasticity in Ag-Ni nanolaminates
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Mechanical Engineer at General Dynamics – Electric Boat, Groton, CT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Akiva Gopalkrishnan<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2021)<\/strong>
BS Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Research:<\/strong> Finite-element modeling of deformation of random nanowire networks
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Mechanical Engineer at Husky IM, Milton, VT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jacob Williams<\/strong>
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2021)<\/strong>
BS Mechanical Engineering, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Research:<\/strong> Peridynamics simulation of repeated impact on a metal plate
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Mechanical Engineer at General Dynamics, Burlington, VT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Qiongjiali Fang<\/strong>
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2020)
MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2015)<\/strong>
B.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Central South University (2013)
Research:<\/strong> Understanding grain boundary and stress concentration effects on strengthening mechanisms in nanotwinned metals<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Zhiliang Pan <\/strong>
Postdoctoral Research Associate (2016-2019)<\/strong>
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte (2012)
B.Eng (2003) and M.Eng (2006) in Solid Mechanics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Research:<\/strong> Atomistic simulation studies of segregation and plasticity mechanisms in nanocrystalline Ag-Ni and Ag-Cu alloys
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Professor, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Xing Ke<\/strong>
PhD, Materials Science, University of Vermont (2018)<\/strong>
M.S. Materials Physics & Chemistry, Dalian Univ. of Tech., China (2014)
B.S. Materials Physics, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China (2010)
Research:<\/strong> Segregation and strengthening mechanisms in nanotwinned Ag-Cu alloys
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Engineer, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, China.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Daniel Merkel<\/strong>
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming (2018)
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2014)<\/strong>
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2012)
Research:<\/strong> Fabrication and electrical testing of flexible In-Sb nanowire polymer composites
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Materials Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – PNNL
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Dr. Erin L. Wood<\/strong>
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2014)
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Thesis:<\/strong> AN ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY NANOINDENTATION STUDY OF SIZE EFFECTS IN FACE-CENTERED CUBIC METAL AND BIMETALLIC NANOWIRES
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Senior scientist at US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Jessie Gu<\/strong>
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2013)
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Thesis:<\/strong> ROLES OF SURFACE AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES IN THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF CARBON NANOFIBERS
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Lecturer, Miami University, Ohio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Chuang Deng<\/strong>
PhD, Materials Science, University of Vermont (2009)
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Thesis:<\/strong> Yielding and Plasticity of Twinned Nanowires in Face-Centered Cubic Metals Studied by Atomistic Simulations
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Professor, University of Manitoba, Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Virginie Rollin (formerly Dupont)<\/strong>
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (2008)
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Thesis:<\/strong> MULTISCALE MODELING OF CONTACT PLASTICITY AND NANOINDENTATION IN NANOSTRUCTURED FCC METALS
Last sighted as:<\/strong> Design Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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