Dongyeon Lee, Ph.D. dl159d950@westpost.net Home: 659 Kalypso Circle Auburn, AL 36830 (334) 332-7328 Office: Dept.

Mechanical Engineering Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 (334) 844-3464 Academic Preparation: * Ph.D. in Polymer and Fiber Engineering, Auburn University (Auburn, AL), 2005 Concentrations: Fracture/solid mechanics of fabric- and fiber-reinforced composi tes * MS in Fibrous Materials Science, Philadelphia University (Philadelphia, PA), 2 000 Concentrations: Hygro-thermal Fatigue Behavior of Fabric-Reinforced Composites * BS in Textile Engineering, Pusan National University (Pusan, S. Korea), 1997 Concentrations: Textile chemistry Primary Research Interests and Expertise: * Mechanical material characterization of graphite/epoxy fiber-reinforced compos ites * Fracture behavior of graphite/epoxy fiber-reinforced composites * Strain rate effects on composite laminates containing a notch * Fracture characterization of a wide range of materials including IPC (interpen etrated phase composite), SFC (synthetic foam composite), FGM (functionally grad ed material) * Development and performing testing techniques such as Digital Image Correlatio n (DIC), shearing interferometry (CGS), tensile/compressive split Hopkinson pres sure bar and strain gage method * Post-test finite element analysis * Development of in-house software suite on a MATLAB platform for DIC and CGS Published papers in peer reviewed journals: * Lee, D., Tippur, H., B.J. Jensen, and Bogert, P., "Tensile and Fracture Charac terization of PETI-5 and IM7/PETI-5 Graphite/Epoxy Composites Under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions," ASME Journal of Engineering Materials and Tech nology, 133, [MATS-10-1186] 003102JYT (2011) * Lee, D., Tippur, H., and Bogert, P., "Strain-Rate Effects in Unidirectional G raphite/Epoxy Composites Using Digital Image Correlation Method and High-Speed P hotography," Composites Part B: Engineering, 41(6), 462 (2010) * Lee, D., Kirugulige, M., Tippur, H., and Bogert, P., "Experimental Study of Dy namic Crack Growth in Unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy Composite Using Digital Imag e Correlation Method and High-Speed Photography," Journal of Composite Materials , 43(19), 2081 (2008) * Lee, D. and Gowayed, Y., "Mode-I Fracture Behavior of Carbon/Epoxy Plain-Weave

Composites Containing Double-Edge Through-The-Thickness Cracks," Polymer Compos ites, 27(2), 213 (2006) * Abdel-Hady, F., Baaklini, G., Gowayed, Y., Creighton, R. Lee, D. and Trudell, J., "Manufacture and NDE of Multi-Direction Composite Flywheel Rims," Journal of Reinforced Plastics & Composites, 24(4), 413 (2005) Published in conference proceedings: * Lee, D., and Tippur, H., "Tensile and Fracture Characteristics of PETI-5 and I M7/PETI-5 Graphite/Epoxy Composites under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading Condi tions," Proceedings of 51st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynami cs, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, April 10-13, 2010 * Lee, D., and Tippur, H., "Tensile and Fracture Characteristics of PETI-5 and I M7/PETI-5 Graphite/Epoxy Composites under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading Condi tions," NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Program, 3rd Annual Technical Conference, A tlanta, Sep. 29-Oct. 1, 2009 * Lee, D. and Tippur, H., "Stress-Wave Induced Fracture of Unidirectional Compos ites: An Experimental Study using Digital Image Correlation method," 12th Intern ational Conference on Fracture, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2009 * Lee, D., Kirugulige, M., Tippur, H., "Experimental Study of Dynamic Crack Grow th in Unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy Using Digital Image Correlation Method and H igh-Speed Photography," Proceedings of 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, S tructural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 7-10, 2008 * Lee, D. and Gowayed, Y., "Determination of Mode-I Stress Intensity Factor of E dge Notched Fabric Reinforced Composites," Proceedings of SECTAM XXII, Tuskegee, AL, Aug. 15-17, 2004 Contributed Presentations: * "Tensile and Fracture Characteristics of PETI-5 and IM7/PETI-5 Graphite/Epoxy Composites under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions," 51st AIAA/ASME/AS CE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, F L, April 10-13, 2010 * "Tensile and Fracture Characteristics of PETI-5 and IM7/PETI-5 Graphite/Epoxy Composites under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions," 3rd Annual Techn ical Conference, Atlanta, Sep. 29-Oct. 1, 2009 * "Dynamic Crack Growth of Graphite/Epoxy Unidirectional Composites with an Edg e Crack," 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Mater ials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 7-10, 2008 * "Nesting Effect on Mode-I Fracture Toughness of Fabric-Reinforced Composites with through-the-thickness cracks," 13th Annual National Textile Center (NTC) Fo rum, Raleigh, NC, March 20-22, 2005 * "Determination of Mode-I Stress Intensity Factor of Edge Notched Fabric Reinf orced Composites," 22nd Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mecha nics (SECTAM XXII), August 15-17, 2004 Proposal: * Choe, S.-Y., Lee, D., and Kim, D.-J. "Survey of Demands of Korean Automotive Vendors with Respect to Measurement/Testing Equipments and Technical Trainings," Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (2010)

* Lee, D., Lim, A., and Scientic, Inc. "Conducting Stress-Strain Analysis by Re mote Sensing," US Army, Proposal #A11A-003-0168 (2011) Honors and Distinctions: * 2005: Recognized as the second-place winner of student speaking contest on 13t h Annual National Textile Center (NTC) Forum at Raleigh, North Carolina * 2005: Recognized as the first-place winner on graduate student research paper competition, held by Auburn University; Granted travel award to attend 13th Annu al NTC Forum at Raleigh, North Carolina * 2000 and 2001: Honored as the Distinguished Outstanding Doctoral Students for two consecutive years by the College of Engineering, Auburn University * 2000 through 2005: Named as a recipient of the Auburn University Presidential Fellowship for five consecutive years Professional Affiliations: * American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) since 2008 Research Experience: Post-doctoral fellow at Failure Characterization & Optical Technique Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, funded by NASA Langley Research Cent er (2005 - Present) * Dynamic/static fracture behavior of T300/epoxy composite tested by means of co herent gradient sensing (CGS) technique, a laser-utilized interferometry * Dynamic/static fracture behavior of T800/3900-2 composite by digital image cor relation (DIC) * Dynamic/static fracture behavior of IM7/PETI-5 composite by digital image corr elation (DIC): PETI-5 is a toughened matrix newly developed by NASA Langley Rese arch Center * Mechanical/fracture characterization of pure PETI-5 under static and dynamic l oading conditions * Effects of stiffening strip, commonly practiced in an air craft body, in IM7/P ETI-5 composite system * Assessment of residual stress, caused by irregular shape and/or lay-up in a co mposite body during manufacturing, using compliance slitting method and incremen tal hole-drilling method * Interlaminar fracture of nano-fiber Z-reinforced (T300/epoxy) composite * Pre- and post-experiment finite element analysis Research Assistant at AU Flywheel Center, Polymer and Fiber Engineering, Auburn University, funded by NASA Glenn Research Center (2000-2005) * Fabrication of a flywheel system made of multi-directional graphite/epoxy comp osite * Computer interface design using LabVIEW for flywheel manufacturing * Material characterization of fabric-reinforced composites in terms of solid me chanics * Development of an analytical method that evaluates stress intensity factor of anisotropic media * Pre- and post-experiment finite element analysis Research Assistant at Advanced Textiles and Composites Laboratory, Fibrous Mater ials Science, Philadelphia University, funded by Lockheed Martin Corp, King of P

russia, PA (1998-2000) * Fabrication of carbon fiber/polybutylene-based resin composites * Mechanical response of Kevlar-based fabric reinforced composites under hygro-t hermal fatigue loading External Activities: * Consulting (August through November, 2010) Conducted a survey regarding launch of technical support center for Hyundai/Kia automotive parts suppliers: personal on-site interview with corporation spokespe rsons from each of 32 firms including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Mobis , Hanhwa, etc., which led to a follow-up writing "Survey of demands of Korean au tomotive vendors with respect to measurement and testing equipments and technica l trainings (co-authored)" * Design of a bed frame (January through May, 2010) Engineering structural design and CAD drawings of a collapsible bed frame for So utheastern Furniture Corp. Research Skills: * MatLAB, Mathematica: Image processing and computation * ANSYS: Finite element analysis * Solid Edge: Computer-aided design and modeling * ARAMIS: Digital image correlation and post analysis * High-speed camera: Rotary-mirror type (Cordin) and image-relay type (Phantom) * Hands-on experience of lay-up composite laminate fabrication * Proficient in a wide range of lab-scale testing techniques/devices: ASTM stand ard tension/bending test, strain gage instrumentation, optical testing methods s uch as digital image correlation, coherent gradient sensing, high-speed photogra phy, tensile split Hopkinson bar apparatus, laser gun and optical instruments, a nd ultrasonic pulse-echo transducers * Proficient in a wide range of lab-scale machining * Fluent in English and Korean Visa Status * Green card holder References * Hareesh Tippur (Alumni Professor) Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering 262 Ross Hall Auburn University, AL 36849 Tel: (334) 844-3327 Email: htippur@eng.auburn.edu * Phillip Bogert (Associate Principal Investigator) Address: Fundamental Aeronautics Program NASA Langley Research Center

Hampton, VA 23681 Tel: (757) 864-3188 Email: philip.b.bogert@nasa.gov * Chris Pastore (Professor) Address: School of Engineering and Textiles Philadelphia University Philadelphia, PA 19144 Tel: (215) 951-2683 Email: pastorec@philau.edu Desired Salary Range: 65,000-85,000 USD/year