Sophia Santillan | Scholars@Duke

Sophia Santillan
Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Current Research Interests

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

Current 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

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
Recognition
In the News
- AUG 24, 2017 Pratt School of Engineering
  
  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 awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 2003 - 2007
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - 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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- Conference Papers
  - 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
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
Service to the Profession
- Participant. Faculty Curriculum on Anti-Racism. Duke Office of Faculty Advancement. January 11, 2021 - January 14, 2021 2021

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Education, Training, & Certifications

In the News

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

Recent Courses

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

Service to the Profession