Douglas E. Adams

Vice Dean of Engineering
Daniel F. Flowers Professor
Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Overview:

Research in the Adams lab is focused on developing new sensors and sensing systems that enable intelligent structures in energy, security, and manufacturing applications. For example, nanotechnologies coupled with advances in material processing, e.g., 3D printing, are being explored to develop photo luminescent materials that are self-aware of their state of stress and damage state.

Awards:

-Lazan Award, Society for Experimental Mechanics
-DeMichele Award, Society for Experimental Mechanics
-Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
-Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
-Fellow of the Society for Experimental Mechanics
-One of Most Cited Authors, Journal of Sound & Vibration
-Structural Health Monitoring Person of the Year Award
-Army Young Investigator Award
-Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
-American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dynamic Systems and Control Division Outstanding Young Investigator Award
-Technical Medal of Achievement, United States Army, Stryker Combat Brigade
-Commander’s Award from United States Navy Air Warfare Center
-Purdue Book of Great Teachers