Stephen J. Kalista, Jr.

Visiting Instructor of Physics and Engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), in progress
M.S. in Engineering Mechanics - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
B.S. in Physics-Engineering - Washington and Lee University

Selected Publications

Kalista, S.J., Ward, T.C., Oyetunji, Z., “Self-Healing of Poly(Ethylene-co-Methacrylic Acid) Copolymers Following Projectile Puncture,” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 14:5, 391-397, June 2007. doi:10.1080/15376490701298819 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15376490701298819)

Kalista, S.J., Ward, T.C., “Thermal Characteristics of the Self-Healing Response in Poly(Ethylene-co-Methacrylic Acid) Copolymers.” Journal of the Royal Society: Interface, 4:13, 405-411, April 22, 2007. doi:10.1098/rsif.2006.0169 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2006.0169)

Kalista, S.J. and Ward, T.C., “Self-Healing of Poly(Ethylene-co-Methacrylic Acid) Copolymers Following Ballistic Puncture,” Proceeding of the 1st International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, 2007.