Sophia Santillan | Scholars@Duke

Sophia Santillan
Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Current Research Interests

Engineering education, nonlinear systems, structural mechanics and numerical methods.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2021

Contact Information

187 Hudson Hall, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708
187 Hudson Hall, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0302
sophia.santillan@duke.edu (919) 660-5339

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Duke University 2007
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2017 - 2021
Recognition
In the News
- APR 1, 2021 DukEngineer Magazine
  
  “Engineering While Black” creates a series of important conversations
- MAY 19, 2020 Duke Engineering News
  
  To Shrink the Gender Gap in STEM, Start with Girls’ Math Identity
- APR 3, 2019 Duke Engineering News
  
  Wary of the wire cutter? Clueless about the drill press? These Duke Engineering First-Year Design students have you covered
- MAY 29, 2018 DukEngineer Magazine
  
  A new first-year student experience is catching positive reviews
- AUG 24, 2017 Duke Engineering News
  
  New First-Year Design Course, Space Debut
Research
Selected Grants
- Duke Girls Exploring Math (DukeGEM) awarded by Mathematical Association of America 2021 - 2022
- High-Frequency Broadband Energy-Intensity Boundary Element Method Applied to Aircraft Panels Excited by a Turbulent Boundary Layer 2003 - 2007
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Cervi, C., S. T. Santillan, and L. N. Virgin. “Interrogating the Configuration Space of Postbuckled Beams (Accepted).” Journal of Engineering Mechanics 149, no. 3 (March 1, 2023). https://doi.org/10.1061/JENMDT.EMENG-6839.
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  - Santillan, S. T., and L. N. Virgin. “Numerical and experimental analysis of the static behavior of highly deformed risers.” Ocean Engineering 38, no. 13 (September 1, 2011): 1397–1402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2011.06.009.
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  - Watkins, R. J., S. Santillan, J. Radice, and O. Barton. “Vibration response of an elastically point-supported plate with attached masses.” Thin Walled Structures 48, no. 7 (July 1, 2010): 519–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2010.02.005.
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  - Santillan, S. T., L. N. Virgin, and R. H. Plaut. “Static and dynamic behavior of highly deformed risers and pipelines.” Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering 132, no. 2 (May 1, 2010): 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000555.
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  - Santillan, S. T., R. H. Plaut, T. P. Witelski, and L. N. Virgin. “Large oscillations of beams and columns including self-weight.” International Journal of Non Linear Mechanics 43, no. 8 (October 1, 2008): 761–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2008.04.007.
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  - Virgin, L. N., S. T. Santillan, and R. H. Plaut. “Vibration isolation using extreme geometric nonlinearity.” Journal of Sound and Vibration 315, no. 3 (August 19, 2008): 721–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2007.12.025.
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  - Santillan, S. T., L. N. Virgin, and R. H. Plaut. “Static and dynamic behavior of highly-deformed risers and pipelines.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering Omae 3 (December 21, 2007): 143–49. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2007-29180.
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  - Virgin, L. N., S. T. Santillan, and D. B. Holland. “Effect of gravity on the vibration of vertical cantilevers.” Mechanics Research Communications 34, no. 3 (April 1, 2007): 312–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechrescom.2006.12.006.
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  - Santillan, S. T., L. N. Virgin, and R. H. Plaut. “Post-buckling and vibration of heavy beam on horizontal or inclined rigid foundation.” Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions Asme 73, no. 4 (July 1, 2006): 664–71. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2165237.
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  - Santillan, S., L. N. Virgin, and R. H. Plaut. “Equilibria and vibration of a heavy pinched loop.” Journal of Sound and Vibration 288, no. 1–2 (November 22, 2005): 81–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2004.12.016.
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  - Akin, Victoria, Sophia Santillan, and Lauren Valentino. “Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Women: An Interdisciplinary Model for Improving Math Identity (Accepted).” Primus, no. Special Issue Promoting Women in Mathematics (n.d.).
- Conference Papers
  - Tantum, S., S. T. Santillan, L. Temiquel-McMillian, and J. Ganley. “WIP - 360 Coaching to Support Whole-Student Advising in the First-Year.” In Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2022.
  - Cunningham, P., H. M. Matusovich, C. Carrico, R. M. C. Ellestad, S. Tantum, S. T. Santillan, and R. Simmons. “Supporting Students' Skillful Learning: Lessons Learned from a Faculty Development Workshop.” In Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2021.
  - Tannebaum, A., S. T. Santillan, and R. Simmons. “Women in Engineering: 3D Printing Interests, Habits, and Persistence.” In Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2021.
  - Gray, M., A. Saterbak, S. T. Santillan, M. Rizk, and J. Sperling. “Work-In-Progress: Engineering self-efficacy in first-year design.” In Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2020-June, 2020.
  - Santillan, S. T. “Correlation between homework solution website use and course performance.” In Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2011.
  - Santillan, S. T., L. N. Virgin, and R. H. Plaut. “Nonlinear two-dimensional elastica analysis of subsea risers.” In 7th European Conference on Structural Dynamics, Eurodyn 2008, 2008.
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Education, Training, & Certifications

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In the News

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

Recent Courses

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship