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L. Catherine Brinson

Sharon C. and Harold L. Yoh, III Distinguished Professor
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
3379 Fciemas Building, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708
3379 Fciemas Building, Duke Campus, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Sharon C. and Harold L. Yoh, III Distinguished Professor · 2018 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2018 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering
Donald M. Alstadt Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2019 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Visiting Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2017 - 2018 Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering

Academic Positions Outside Duke


Associate Dean for Academic and Professional Initiatives, McCormick School of Engineering · 2015 - 2017 Northwestern University
Jerome B. Cohen Professor of Engineering · 2004 - 2017 Northwestern University
Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering · 2007 - 2013 Northwestern University
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · 1998 - 2003 Northwestern University
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering · 1992 - 1997 Northwestern University
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering · 2003 - 2017 Northwestern University