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
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.
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.
Professional Societies
- Microbeam Analysis 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.
