George Hawthorn
- Mechanical Engineer
- MS, Mech.
Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2004
- BS, Mech. Engineering, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, 2000
- Commercial Diver and Welder, UK and USA, 1982-1995
Research Interests:
Corrosion behavior of metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are studied in aqueous
and atmospheric environments. Particles that are used to reinforce MMCs may have significant effects on corrosion
behavior.
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Recent
and Current Projects:
Outdoor and Laboratory Testing of Metal Matrix Composites.
Pacific Rim Corrosion Research Program (PRCRP):
Metal Matrix Composites and Corrosivity Mapping
Contact Information:
Hawaii Corrosion Laboratory
University of Hawaii
Department of Mechanical
Engineering
2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall Room 302
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-5554
Fax: (808) 956-2373
Email: ghawthorn@hawthorn-engineering.com
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Selected Presentations:
- R.P.I.
Adler, D.J. Snoha, L.H. Hihara and G.A. Hawthorn, "Characterization of Corrosion Products
on SiC Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites after
Outdoor Environmental Exposures," U.S. Army Corrosion Summit
2005, February 15-17, Clearwater, Florida
- G. A. Hawthorn, L.H. Hihara, "Out-Door & Laboratory
Corrosion Studies of Aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites," U.S. Army Corrosion Summit 2004, February 10-12, Cocoa
Beach, Florida
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