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Elijah Israel

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville


Contact Information

  • E-mail: Eisrael2@vols.utk.edu
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  • Biography

    Conducts research in advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace applications. Research focuses on fiber surface treatment, polymer coating, and sizing processes for boron-tungsten fibers, as well as materials characterization. Support the experimental development of fiber-matrix interface modifications and composite manufacturing methods to enhance material performance and manufacturability. Collaborate with graduate researchers and faculty on multidisciplinary projects, contributing to experimental design, data analysis, and the advancement of innovative composite technologies.


    Research Interests

    • Advanced Composite Materials
    • Aerospace Structures
    • Finite Element Analysis
    • Fiber Surface Engineering and Interfacial Adhesion
    • Materials Processing and Design

    Education

    • B.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    (Expected 2028)

     


    Professional Service

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant- Fiber & Composite Manufacturing Facility (May 2026 - Present)