Kenneth M.Liechti

Kenneth Liechti
Professor EmeritusZarrow Centennial Professor Emeritus in Engineering

Research Areas
Research Interests

Adhesion mechanics of graphene and other 2D materials; Thin film transfer; Mechanics of adhesion and friction; Viscoelasticity; Composite materials; Microelectronics packaging; Interfacial fracture mechanics; Nano indentation of ultra-thin films and self-assembled monolayers

About

Kenneth Liechti has served on the Cockrell School of Engineering faculty since 1982. He has two and a half years of industrial experience and has published more than 100 articles in archival journals. He is a co-author of the book Mechanics of Materials with Marc Bedford.

Liechti’s research focuses on the deformation and failure mechanisms in multilayered materials and structures using a combination of experimental and numerical stress analytical techniques.

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D., California Institute of Technology

Select Awards & Honors

  • Adhesion Society/3M Award for Excellence in Adhesion Science, 2015
  • B.J. Lazan Award, Society for Experimental Mechanics, 2003

Select Publications

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