Matt Cullin

Education History

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Research

BP Asset Integrity and Corrosion Lab

Director, 2012 – Present

Investigation of corrosion mechanisms in inhibited mono ethylene glycol (MEG) systems

PI, 2011 – Present

• Perform chemical analysis of used MEG samples

• Determine corrosion rates and mechanisms for steel in MEG solutions

Department of Energy EPSCoR: Making Wind Work for Alaska

Sub-task PI, 2010 – Present

Wind Turbine Icing:

• Quantify the effects of icing on wind turbines operating in cold climates

• Develop novel sensors for in situ ice detection

• Investigate the feasibiltiy of commercially available deicing and anti-icing systems.

Lehigh University, Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics

NSF IGERT Fellow, Research Assistant, December 2005 – 2009,

DARPA-SIPS (Structural Integrity Prognosis System) program:

• Develop material damage prediction methods for aging aircraft.

Thesis: Modeling Constituent Particle Microstructure in 7075-T6 Aluminum

• Performed particle counts using an optical microscope (9 specimens).

• Performed damage analysis on corroded 7075 Al specimens.

• Obtained distributions for various particle attributes.

• Performed controlled electrochemical corrosion of fatigue specimens.

• Designed simulation algorithm for 2D particle microstructure.

National Science Foundation (NSF), Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program in Materials Lifetime Science and Engineering:

•Support major research efforts with emphases on the environmental/mechanical synergistic interactions that often control materials lifetimes.

•Encourage advanced, computer-based research technologies.

Dissertation:

Modeling Three-dimensional Particle Microstructure and Pitting Corrosion In Rolled 7075-T651 Aluminum Alloys

• Performed particle counts using an optical microscope (12 specimens).

• Obtained distributions for various particle attributes.

• Performed stereological analysis of particles.

• Developed model for 3D particle microstructure.

• Designed simulation algorithm for 3D particle microstructure.

• Developed particle-based model for 3D pitting corrosion.

• Designed simulation algorithm for 3D pitting corrosion.

Lehigh University, Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics

Teaching Assistant (Engineering Reliability)

September 2008 - January 2009

• Assisted students with homework and project assignments.

• Graded assignments.

• Provided supplemental lectures when primary instructor was traveling.

Lehigh University, College of Engineering

Volunteer Tutor

November 2007 - September 2008

• Tutored college students in engineering, math, and science courses.

• Provided test prep services.

Integrated Product Development, Lehigh University

Knoll’s Atomic Power Labs

Design Team Member

September 2004 - May 2005

• Designed pressure vessel penetration device.

• Performed finite element analysis (ALGOR) of final design.

Lehigh Energy Research Center

Research Assistant, Bethlehem, PA, December 2004 - April 2005

• Performed cost analysis of coal drying process.

• Investigated burner temperature of various soot blowing sequences.

Teaching Responsibilites

Courses:

ME A414: Thermal Systems Design (HVAC)

ENGR A251: Engineering Practices III

ME A664: Corrosion Processes and Engineering

ME A453: Renewable Energy Systems Engineering

ES A208: Engineering Mechanics

Other Responsibilities:

Member, and School of Engineering representative to, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

Faculty adviser for NACE student chapter

Co-chair of Academic Computing Distance Learning and Informational Technology (ACDLITe) Committee

Volunteer / Mentor FIRST Robotics (FRC and FTC)