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School of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering Center, Room 301
115 Library Drive
Rochester ,
MI
48309-4479
(location map)
Dean's Office: (248) 370-2217
Academic Advising: (248) 370-2201
secsadvising@oakland.edu
J. David Schall, Ph.D.
![]() | Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Department 328 EC; (248) 370-2870; Fax: (248) 370-4416 schall2@oakland.edu secs.oakland.edu/~schall2 Ph.D., North Carolina State University |
Education
- Ph.D. North Carolina State University, Materials Science and Engineering
Teaching
- Electromechanical Systems
- Materials Properties and Processes
- Polymer Materials
- Polymer Processing
Research
- Molecular simulation of tribology
- Molecular simulation of diamond and diamondlike carbon films
- Experimental and theorectical measurement of thermal and tribological properties of nanofluids
- Hydrogen embrittlement of wind turbine bearings
- Nanoindentation of graphene and graphane films
- Development of interatomic potentials
Selected Publications
1. “The Effects of Interface Structure and Polymerization on the Friction of Model
Self-Assembled Monolayers,” Tribology Letters, 2011
2. “Interdisciplinary Sophomore Design at Oakland University,” ASEE North Central
& Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, 2011
3. “AERIM Automotive-themed REU Program: Organization, Activities, Outcome
and Lessons Learned,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2011
4. “Evaluation of Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of Water-based AI2O3
Nanofluids,” Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference, 2010
5. “Modeling Materials in Contact,” American Vacuum Society Annual Meeting, 2010
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, OU, 2009 to present
- Assistant Research Professor, Chemistry, United States Naval Academy, 2004-2009
- Materials Analyst - IBM-RTP 1996-1997
Memberships
- Member of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
- Secretary - Surface Engineering Committee, STLE