Professor Luke N. Brewer
Education
Ph. D. Materials Science and Engineering 2001
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Dissertation Title: “Solid Solution Directionally Solidified Eutectics: Model Systems for Structure-Property Relationships in Interfacial Fracture”
B.S.E., Materials Science and Engineering; Applied Mathematics 1996
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Dissertation Title: “Solid Solution Directionally Solidified Eutectics: Model Systems for Structure-Property Relationships in Interfacial Fracture”
B.S.E., Materials Science and Engineering; Applied Mathematics 1996
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Professional Experience
2021-present: Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2015-2021: Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2010-2015: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
2004-2010: Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM.
2001-2004: Technical Staff Member at the GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY.
2015-2021: Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2010-2015: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
2004-2010: Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM.
2001-2004: Technical Staff Member at the GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY.
Honors and Awards
University of Alabama Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award, 2021.
UA College of Engineering Faculty Excellence in Research and Innovation, 2021
Carl E. and Jessie W. Menneken Faculty Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, 2012.
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award, 2012.
K.F.J. Heinrich Award from the Microanalysis Society, 2011.
Macres Award from the Microbeam Analysis Society for Best Instrumentation/Software Paper, 2002.
Presidential Student Award, Microscopy Society of America, 2000.
W.A. Sanderson Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Materials Science & Engineering Department, Northwestern University,1998.
W.A. Sanderson Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Materials Science & Engineering Department, Northwestern University, 1997.
UA College of Engineering Faculty Excellence in Research and Innovation, 2021
Carl E. and Jessie W. Menneken Faculty Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, 2012.
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award, 2012.
K.F.J. Heinrich Award from the Microanalysis Society, 2011.
Macres Award from the Microbeam Analysis Society for Best Instrumentation/Software Paper, 2002.
Presidential Student Award, Microscopy Society of America, 2000.
W.A. Sanderson Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Materials Science & Engineering Department, Northwestern University,1998.
W.A. Sanderson Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Materials Science & Engineering Department, Northwestern University, 1997.
Professional Societies
Microbeam Analysis Society
Microscopy Society of America
The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society
American Welding Society
Microscopy Society of America
The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society
American Welding Society
Personal Life
In his free time, Dr. Brewer most enjoys fitness. Here he is pictured cycling at the Cheaha Challenge on May 14th & 15th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Alabama. He also is an avid runner and competed in the San Diego Half Marathon on March 26, 2023.