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David Dillard

Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor
  • Focus Area: Mechanics
David Dillard
219-A Norris Hall
495 Old Turner St.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
dillard@vt.edu
(540) 231-4714

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David Dillard has worked extensively in the field of adhesive bonding, having experience in structural adhesives for aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure applications; adhesives and coatings for microelectronic applications; pressure sensitive adhesives; elastomeric adhesives and sealants; and polymeric membranes. He has authored or co-authored over 210-refereed publications and regularly teaches courses in adhesion science, polymer viscoelasticity, and sustainable energy solutions.

His research involves developing test methods and predictive models for understanding and estimating the performance and durability of polymeric materials, adhesives and bonded joints, using the principles of fracture mechanics and viscoelasticity. Over the past several years he has become active in applying these concepts to sustainable energy products including proton exchange membrane fuel cells and solar photovoltaic applications.

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  • 2019: Garth L. Wilkes Interdisciplinary Faculty Scholar
  • 2015: Elected ASME Fellow, American Society for Mechanical Engineers
  • 2013: Wake Medal, Society for Adhesion and Adhesives, The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
  • 2011: Dean's Award for Excellence in Research
  • 2010: Adhesion Society’s Award for Excellence in Adhesion Science
  • 2008: Professional Degree (awarded to distinguished alumnus), Missouri University of Science & Technology
  • 2006: Adhesive and Sealant Science Professorship conveyed through endowment supplied by the Adhesive and Sealant Council.
  • 2005: Best Paper Award for the Advanced Composite Materials and Systems Track of the Society for Experimental Mechanics
  • 2004: Robert L. Patrick Fellow of the Adhesion Society.
  • 2002: Dean's Award for Excellence in Research
  • 1981: Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Tech
  • 1978: M.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Missouri-Rolla
  • 1976: B.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Missouri-Rolla