About the Book
Introduction: Definitions, Sense of Field, Diversity, Applications, Systems.- Background Definitions: Key Phrases.- Analysis Techniques: Testing Approaches, Instruments, Data Types, Standards, Data Treatments, Errors, Typical Results.- Property Models: Properties, Porosity, Ratio Rules, Connectivity, Calculations, Simulations.- Constituents: Candidates, Common Phases, Why Used Frequently, Contrast, Compare, Monolithic Options, Maps, Reactions, Solubility, Thermodynamics.- Selection: Particles, Size, Shape, Ratio, Agglomeration, Dispersion, Homogeneity, Coating, Mixing, Packing.- Fabrication: Options, Decision Tree, Shaping Approaches, Densification, Models, Interplay of Powder Size, Composition, Pressure, Temperature, Time.- Microstructures and Interfaces: Interfaces, Grain Size, Shape, Spacing, Connectivity, Wetting, Dihedral Angle, Coarsening, Property Degradations, Defects.- Design: Constituents, Combinations, Components, Particles, Fabrication, Properties, Costs, Quality Requirements, Specifications, Inspection, Acceptance.- Optimization: Search Range, Materials, Compositions, Selection, Fabrication, Microstructure, Interface, Costs, Demonstrations.- Applications: Requirements, Size, Shape, Quantity, Quality, Properties, Costs.- Prospects: Trends, Designs, Applications, Modeling Approaches, Materials, Raw Ingredients, Cost Factors, Opportunities.
About the Author: Professor German's research and teaching deal with the net-shape fabrication of engineering materials for applications ranging from wire drawing dies to jet engine bearings. He is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University, having previously served as Associate Dean, Chaired Professor, and Center Director at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Pennsylvania State University, and Mississippi State University. In addition he was Director of Research for two companies, and staff member at Sandia National Laboratories.
Rand obtained his PhD from the University of California at Davis, MS from The Ohio State University, and an honor's BS degree from San Jose State University. He completed management development programs at Hartford Graduate Center and Harvard.
He has an honorary doctorate from the Universdad Carlos III de Madrid, and is a Fellow of three professional organizations. His awards include the Tesla Medal, Nanyang Professorship, Japan Institute for Materials Research Lectureship, Penn State Engineering Society Premiere Research Award, University of California at Davis Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, The Ohio State University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award, San Jose State University Award of Distinction, and Honorary Member of Alpha Sigma Mu. He served on three National Academy review boards and helped form a dozen start-up companies.
Rand has supervised more than 100 theses and 200 postdoctoral fellows. These efforts have resulted in 1,025 published articles, 25 patents, and 18 books, including Sintering Theory and Practice. He has edited 19 books and co-chaired 30 conferences. His publications have been cited more than 22,000 times.
