Regular biography
Maarten de Boer is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He has been a faculty member since 2010 and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on the processing and nanomechanical behavior of new materials, including the design, fabrication, testing, and characterization of micromachined test platforms. His work explores the interplay between processing, environment, and properties such as strength, fracture, fatigue, and adhesion. De Boer has published over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and holds seven US patents. His research is funded by the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the Army Research Laboratory.
Scholar-generated biography
Maarten de Boer is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in thin film materials, nanotribology, mechanical behavior, and microsystems. His research focuses on understanding adhesion mechanisms, surface interactions, and material properties at micro and nanoscales. He has published extensively on topics such as van der Waals forces, capillary adhesion, and the tribology of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). His work includes developing methods for adhesion control, analyzing the mechanical behavior of microcantilevers, and exploring the impact of surface roughness and humidity on MEMS performance. De Boer's research has significant implications for improving the reliability and functionality of microscale devices.