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T. Osswald is Hoeganaes Professor of Materials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. Osswald received the PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1987, the MS in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1982, and the BS in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1981. Before joining the UW-Madison faculty, Osswald was a Humboldt Fellow at the Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen. Osswald’s research interests are in the areas of processing-structure-property relationships for metals and composites, with a focus on powder metallurgy and metal injection molding. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the US Army Research Office, and industry. Osswald is a Fellow of ASM International and the American Academy of Mechanics, and he has received the Extrusion Division Award, the Powder Metallurgy Division Award, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from TMS.

Baidurya Bhattacharya is a highly accomplished and respected civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in the field. He was born in Kolkata, India and completed his B.Tech (hons.) in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 1991. He then went on to pursue his PhD in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, which he completed in 1997. After completing his PhD, Bhattacharya started his academic career as a Visiting Professor at the University of Delaware. He then moved on to become an Assistant Professor at the same university, where he taught for several years and mentored numerous students. In 2005, he returned to his alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. He has been a valuable member of the faculty and has made significant contributions to the department through his research and teaching. Bhattacharya's research interests lie in the areas of structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and soil dynamics. He has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has also presented his work at various international conferences. His research has been recognized and funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Aside from his academic career, Bhattacharya is also actively involved in consulting and has worked on various projects in collaboration with government agencies and private firms. He is known for his expertise and has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of civil engineering. Bhattacharya is a dedicated educator and mentor, and he continues to inspire and guide young engineers through his teaching and research. His passion for the field and his dedication to his students make him a highly respected figure in the academic community.

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