Paul Labossiere - Assistant Professor
University of Colorado at Boulder (PhD 2000)Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing Group
Courses
ME 478: Finite Element AnalysisContact Information
Phone: 206-543-5710Fax: 206-685-8047
Email: labossie@u.washington.edu
Biography
Professor Labossiere's interests include theoretical and experimental mechanics and finite element modeling. His current research involves the study of the deformation and failure of solids and structures in general as applied to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microelectronics.Specifically, he is examining reliability issues for MEMS using fracture mechanics methodologies. MEMS refers to the miniaturization and integration of mechanical systems with electrical components at the micron level. Examples of MEMS devices include accelerometers used as automobile airbag deployment sensors and pressure sensors and gas analyzers smaller than the head of a pin. Other past research projects include the study of single crystal NiTi shape memory alloys and damage mechanics of fiber reinforced composite structures.
Selected Publications
Labossiere, P.E.W. and Dunn, M.L., 2000, "Fracture Initiation at Three-Dimensional Bimaterial Interface Corners," Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, in press.Dunn, M.L., Hui, C.Y. Labossiere, P.E.W., and Lin, Y.Y., 2000, "Small Scale Geometric and Material Features at Geometric Discontinuities and Their Role in Fracture Analysis," International Journal of Fracture, in press.
Dunn, M.L., Cunninghanm, S.J. Labossiere, P.E.W., 2000, "Initiation Toughness of Silicon/Glass Anodic Bonds," Acta Materialia, Vol. 48, pp. 735-744.
Labossiere, P.E.W. and Dunn, M.L., 1999, "Stress Intensities at Sharp Notches in Anisotropic Bimaterials," Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 62, pp. 555-575.
