About
Michael Keller’s research interests focus on the experimental characterization of complex materials and the synthesis of new polymers and composites with inherent multifunctionality. Keller received an National Science Foundation CAREER award, and his research has been supported by a wide range of federal, state, and private sources.
Awards and Honors
- College of Engineering & Computer Science teaching award
- The University of Tulsa Outstanding Teacher Award
- College of Engineering & Computer Science research award
- The University of Tulsa Outstanding Researcher Award
- Society of Automotive Engineers Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award
- Society of Experimental Mechanics M.M. Frocht Award
Education
- Ph.D., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois, 2007
- M.S., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois, 2003
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tulsa, 2001
Research interests and areas of expertise
- Solid mechanics
- Experimental mechanics
- Fatigue
- Elastomers
- Self-healing
- Self-sensing
- Polymer processing
- Composites processing
- Multifunctional materials