Stony Brook Experts

Prof. Kedar Kirane is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, New York. His research in solid mechanics combines experimental, computational, and analytical approaches to characterize, understand, and predict damage, fracture, fatigue, and scaling in a wide range of conventional and advanced heterogeneous materials. These include brittle materials, fiber-reinforced composites, polymers, nanocomposites, geological and cementitious materials, soft materials, and various bio- and bio-inspired systems. His work also spans computational geomechanics, hydraulic fracturing, polycrystal plasticity, probabilistic mechanics, and multiscale modeling. The overarching goal is to establish reliable predictive capabilities and sound scientific foundations that enable safer, more efficient engineering designs. His research has been supported by DOD ARO, DOD ONR, NSF NRT, and ASME.