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Biography
Alexis R. Abramson is an assistant professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. She also holds a secondary appointment in Electrical Engineering.
Alexis obtained her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002 and her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Tufts University in Medford, MA. She is a recent recipient of a prestigious National Science Foundation's faculty early career development (CAREER) award. Her research focus has spanned from investigating micro/nanoscale radiation effects during the processing of microelectronics components to understanding and manipulating nanoscale energy transport in materials. Currently, the nanoEngineering laboratory, which she directs, is exploring the design, synthesis and characterization of various nanostructures and nanocomposites. Alexis has also been involved in biomimetic and bio-inspired research to explore how the natural world has taken advantage of specific small scale phenomena. Moreover, she has also been engaged in economic development activities as well as various engineering education outreach programs and has a dedicated interest in improving science and engineering education for all ages. Dr. Abramson is the author of a number of research and education outreach publications in her field.
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