Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)
Brady Engle
Research Scientist III
bjengle@iastate.edu
(515) 294-7320
Ultrasonic Modeling
- Prediction of probe beam fields and flaw signals
- Microstructural noise modeling
Experimental Ultrasonics
- Measurements and data analysis for velocity, attenuation, and backscatter (figure-of-merit (FOM) )
Phased Array Ultrasonics
- Advanced imaging techniques such as SAFT and TFM
- Custom focal law generation
Materials Characterization
- Modeling and experimental work for determining microstructure properties including grain size, grain shape, and texture
Other Topics of Interest
- Hybrid modeling, or the combination of two or more distinct models
- Non-contact ultrasonics, such as laser or air-coupled
- High-performance computing
