Sylvanus Wosu

  • (2012) 2012 NAMEPA Outstanding MEP Award.
  • (2011) 2011 NAMEPA Outstanding Minority Engineering Program Director.
  • (2004) University of Pittsburgh Chancellor's Affirmative Action Award.
  • (2001) University of Pittsburgh, Chancellor's Diversity Seminar Fellow.
  • (2000) Resolution and Recognition by NSF and Louisiana State for "Outstanding Achievement as an Advocate in the Promotion of Academic Excellence for Minorities - NSF-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation.
  • (1998) Kaleidoscope Faculty of 21st Century.
  • Recognized by NSF and AIChE for leadership and support of current and aspiring minority faculty in chemical engineering.
  • Recognized as a Member of Air Force FIVS Impact Physics Research Team.
  • Sigma Pi Sigma.
  • Sigma Xi.
  • Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Professor of Physics.

  • Ph.D., Engineering Physics; (Specialty: Experimental Nuclear Physics and Petroleum Geology), University of Oklahoma, 1988
  • M.S.E., Engineering Physics (Specialty: Quantum Electronics), University of Oklahoma, 1985
  • M.S., Industrial and Applied Physics (Specialty: Geophysics), Central Oklahoma State University, 1982
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 1980

  • Wosu, S.N., & Xie, Q. (2016). Analysis of mode II fractured surfaces of graphite/epoxy laminates using SEM and optical reflectivity methods. FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES, 39(3), 384-392.Wiley. doi: 10.1111/ffe.12386.
  • Xie, Q., & Wosu, S.N. (2016). The Effect of TaC Reinforcement on the Oxidation Resistance of CNTs/SiC CMCs. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE, 25(3), 874-883.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11665-016-1921-y.
  • Xie, Q., & Wosu, S.N. (2016). Spark plasma sintering of TaC and/or CNTs reinforced SiC CMCs. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 50(6), 739-749.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/0021998315580832.
  • Xie, Q., & Wosu, S.N. (2015). Dynamic Fracture Toughness of TaC/CNTs/SiC CMCs Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering. ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 2015(1).Hindawi. doi: 10.1155/2015/510356.
  • Wosu, S.N., & Xie, Q. (2014). The Effect of Penetrator Geometry on the Dynamic Response of Woven Graphite/Epoxy Composites. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE, 23(3), 833-842.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11665-013-0824-4.
  • Wosu, S.N., & Xie, Q. (2014). Dynamic Behavior of Laminated Graphite Epoxy Composite Under High Strain Rate Perforation Loading. Journal of Materials Science Research, 3(1), 30-42.
  • Allazadeh, M.R., & Wosu, S.N. (2012). High Strain Rate Compressive Tests on Wood. STRAIN, 48(2), 101-107.Wiley. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-1305.2010.00802.x.
  • Allazadeh, M.R., & Wosu, S.N. (2012). Characterization of Compressive Damage Behavior of Steel and Aluminum. Journal of Materials Science Research, 1(1).
  • Turan, F., Allazadeh, M.R., & Wosu, S.N. (2012). Effects of the Loading Direction on High Strain Rate Behavior of Woven. Journal of Materials Science Research, 1(2).
  • Turan, F., Allazadeh, M.R., & Wosu, S.N. (2012). Effect of the Contact Geometry on High Strain Rate Behavior of Woven Graphite/Epoxy Composites. Journal of Materials Science Research, 1(1).
  • Wosu, S.N., Hui, D., & Daniel, L. (2012). Hygrothermal Effects on the Dynamic Compressive Properties of Graphite/Epoxy Composite Material. Composites Part B, 43(2012), 841-855.
  • Wosu, S.N., Hui, D., & Daniel, L. (2012). Hygrothermal effects on the dynamic compressive properties of graphite/epoxy composite material. COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING, 43(3), 841-855.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.11.045.
  • Allazadeh, M.R., & Wosu, S.N. (2011). High Strain Rate Compressive Tests on Woven Graphite Epoxy Composites. APPLIED COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 18(4), 311-325.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s10443-010-9159-6.
  • Deshmukh, P.V., Wosu, S.N., & Daniel, L. (2008). Finite Element Modeling Of The Effects Of Delamination Damage On The Natural Frequency. J. ASTM International, 5(5).
  • Deshmukh, P.V., Wosu, S.N., & Daniel, L. (2008). Finite Element Modeling of the Effects of Delamination Damage on the Natural Frequencies of Composite Panels. Journal of ASTM International, 5(5), 1-11.ASTM International. doi: 10.1520/jai101156.
  • Ojo, O.B., Wosu, S.N., Slaughter, W., & Onipede, O.O. (2007). Effect of Penetrator Size on Dynamic Failure Response of Woven Graphite Epoxy Composites around the Critical Perforation Energy. Journal of ASTM International, 4(4), 1-11.ASTM International. doi: 10.1520/jai100271.
  • Wosu, S.N. (2007). Anodic oxidation of tantalum in water and biological solutions using current limiting constant voltage method. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 42(11), 4087-4097.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s10853-006-1114-4.
  • Wosu, S.N., & Hoy, D. (2006). Digital imaging and fractographical analyzes of perforation-induced delamination of laminated graphite-epoxy composite. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 40(17), 1577-1602.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/0021998306060163.
  • Wosu, S.N. (2005). Determination of inverse electric field strength of Ta1218O5 film produced in biological electrolytes using 18O(p, ¿)15N nuclear analysis. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, 237(2005), 631-646.
  • Wosu, S.N. (2005). Determination of inverse electric field strength of Ta218O5 film produced in biological electrolytes using 18O(p, α) 15N nuclear reaction analysis. NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION B-BEAM INTERACTIONS WITH MATERIALS AND ATOMS, 237(3-4), 631-646.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.nimb.2005.02.030.
  • Wosu, S.N., Hui, D., & Dutta, P.K. (2005). Dynamic Mixed-Mode I/II Delamination Fracture and Energy Release Rate of Unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy Composites. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 72(2005), 1531-1558.
  • Wosu, S.N., Hui, D., & Dutta, P.K. (2005). Dynamic mixed-mode I/II delamination fracture and energy release rate of unidirectional graphite/epoxy composites. ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS, 72(10), 1531-1558.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2004.08.008.
  • Wosu, S.N., Hui, D., & Dutta, P.K. (2003). Dynamic Mode II delamination of Unidirectional graphite/epoxy. Composite Part B, 34, 303-316.
  • Omojola, J.O., Thibodeaux, L.J., Novitsky, M., & Wosu, S.N. (1996). Effect Of Thin Layer Caps on Cesium Contaminated Bed Sediment Remediation. Division of Environmental Chemistry Preprints of Extended Abstracts, 36(1), 161-165.
  • Smith, D.H., Wosu, S.N., & Johnson, G.K. (1992). Morphologies of emulsions of conjugate phase pairs of amphiphile/oil/water. Langmuir, 81(4).
  • Wosu, S.N. (1991). Assessment of Nuclear Reaction Analysis for the measurement of O18 Concentration in Organic Samples. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, 62(B), 147.
  • (1989). Assessment of O18 Enriched Water as a Marker of Total Body Water. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, (B40/41), 833.
  • Wosu, S.N. (1989). Analysis of Ta2O5 Films Prepared in Biological Solutions by Nuclear Reactions. Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc., 33(8), 1736.
  • Wosu, S.N., Fischbeck, H.J., & Menzie, D.E. (1989). Measurement of Oil Reservoir Dispersivity by Nuclear Reaction Analysis. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, (B40/41), 857.

  • Gau, D., Sinex, D., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Abramowitch, S., & Wosu, S. (2020). Implementation of a Future Faculty Development Program: Impact and Evaluation of Years 1 & 2. In 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings, 2020-June.American Society for Engineering Education. doi: 10.18260/1-2--34769.
  • Sinex, D., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Carter-Veale, W., Yohe, D., Abramowitch, S., & Wosu, S. (2020). The Pitt STRIVE Program: Adopting Evidence-Based Principles "The Meyerhoff and PROMISE Way”. In 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings, 2020-June.American Society for Engineering Education. doi: 10.18260/1-2--35355.
  • Sinex, D.C.E., Besterfield-Sacre, M.E., Mena, I., Bilec, M., Abramowitch, S.D., & Wosu, S.N. (2020). The Development and Perceived Impact of Mentor-Mentee Retreats on the Long-Term Development and Enhancement of Mentor-Mentee Relationships. In 2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 00, (pp. 1-9).Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/fie44824.2020.9274055.
  • Wosu, S.N., Abramowitch, S., & Gau, D. (2019). Early Lessons in Changing Engineering Culture for the Success of URM Doctoral Students in Engineering: PITT STRIVE. In 2019 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 00, (pp. 287-294).Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/isecon.2019.8882024.
  • Sandekian, R., Amadei, B., Brown, A., Jesiek, B.K., Lu, S.Y., Wosu, S.N., & Via, J.W. (2016). Panel discussion: Global engineering - What does that mean?. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June.
  • Wosu, S.N. (2013). Impact of Academic Performance Improvement (API) skills on math and science achievement gains. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
  • Wosu, S.N., & Pai, D.M. (2012). A model for Diversity and Equity: Diversity in engineering graduate education. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
  • Wosu, S.N., & Pai, D.M. (2012). A model for Diversity and Equity: Diversity in engineering graduate education. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
  • Wosu, S.N., & Daniel, L. (2008). Delamination and penetration damage detection and the effect of natural frequency on composite panels. In International Astronautical Federation - 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008, 9, (pp. 5549-5559).
  • Wosu, S., & Lovell, M. (2007). Project care: The effect of enrichment of academic impact skills on Academic Performance Improvement (API) for stem careers. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
  • Wosu, S., & Lovell, M. (2007). Project care: The effect of enrichment of academic impact skills on Academic Performance Improvement (API) for stem careers. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
  • Wosu, S., Lovell, M., & Goldbach, R. (2004). Pitt engineering career access program: Building a pipeline for success through project CARE. In ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, (pp. 11043-11065).
Research Interests
Materials engineering Mechanical engineering Aerospace engineering Civil engineering Nanotechnology
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