BSE General Engineering
University of Alabama in Birmingham • 1974
MSE Materials Engineering
University of Alabama in Birmingham • 1975
PhD Materials Science & Engineering
Vanderbilt University • 1979
Registered Professional Engineer - Alabama
Professional Engineer — Arkansas
Professional Engineer — South Carolina
Professional Engineer — Mississippi
Professional Engineer — Tennessee
Certifications
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI 21099-12077)
- Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI 21099-12077v)
- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (Record 66378)
Professional Memberships & Activities
- Fellow - American Welding Society
- Member - ASM International
- Active in national committees in engineering
- Reviewer for technical publications in science and engineering
Ceramics Engineering Department
Clemson University
1978-1981
Materials Engineering Department
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1981-2002
Civil Engineering Department
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2008-Present
Core Expertise
- Engineering design
- Strength of materials
- Mechanics of materials
- Fracture mechanics
- Materials testing
- Manufacturing practice
Selected Publications
Forensic Engineering: Metallurgical Analysis of PTO Air Compressor Rupture and Fire
Clemson University
Microstructure and Properties of Nickel-Base Alloy 718
Materials Science and Engineering
Nano Diamond Coating Applications
Materials Science and Engineering
Research & Consulting
Dr. Thompson continues to be active in research through contracts with the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and National Institute of Health. In his private professional practice, he has acted as a consultant for industry in the selection and use of many materials. He has led various national and international committees in materials science and manufacturing processing.