Positions

Overview

  • Prof. Kinsey is the chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Prof. Kinsey joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department in the 2001-02 academic year. After working three years in the automotic industry, he began his work at Northwestern University where he received his Master's and Ph.D. degrees. For his doctoral work, he successfully devised, analyzed, and implemented a modification to the sheet metal forming process to alleviate tearing failures.

    • Publications

    Academic Article

    Year Title
    2019 The transient force profile of low-speed droplet impact: measurements and model.  Journal of Fluid Mechanics.  867:300-322. 2019
    2017 Numerical investigation of CP-Ti & Cu110 impact welding using smoothed particle hydrodynamics and arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian methods.  Journal of Manufacturing Processes.  28:558-564. 2017
    2016 Shear instability of plastically-deforming metals in high-velocity impact welding.  Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids.  95:351-373. 2016
    2016 Residual Ductility and Microstructural Evolution in Continuous-Bending-under-Tension of AA-6022-T4..  Materials.  9:130-130. 2016
    2015 Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian finite element simulation and experimental investigation of wavy interfacial morphology during high velocity impact welding.  Materials and Design.  88:345-358. 2015
    2015 Formability Enhancement in Titanium Tube-Flaring by Manipulating the Deformation Path.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  137:051006-051006. 2015
    2015 Investigation of thermal and mechanical effects during electrically-assisted microbending.  Journal of Materials Processing Technology.  221:1-12. 2015
    2015 Analysis of Fiber Optic Sensor to Measure Velocities During High Deformation Rate Material Forming Processes.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  137:031013-031013. 2015
    2015 Analytical design and experimental validation of uniform pressure actuator for electromagnetic forming and welding.  Journal of Materials Processing Technology.  215:251-263. 2015
    2014 Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Key Assumptions in Analytical Failure Models for Sheet Metal Forming.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  136:011013-011013. 2014
    2014 Spatial stability analysis of emergent wavy interfacial patterns in magnetic pulsed welding.  CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology.  63:245-248. 2014
    2013 Development of a biaxial loading frame for sheet metal.  Journal of Manufacturing Processes.  15:580-585. 2013
    2013 Effect of specimen planar area on electromagnetic flanging.  Journal of Manufacturing Processes.  15:194-200. 2013
    2013 Investigation of electroplastic effect at high deformation rates for 304SS and Ti-6Al-4V.  CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology.  62:279-282. 2013
    2013 Preface for Advances in Materials Forming Special Issue.  Journal of Manufacturing Processes.  15:181-182. 2013
    2012 Investigation of Strain Gradients and Magnitudes During Microbending.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  134:041011-041011. 2012
    2011 Advances in Plastic Forming of Metals.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  133:060301-060301. 2011
    2011 Effect of Element Types on Failure Prediction Using a Stress-Based Forming Limit Curve.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  133:061002-061002. 2011
    2011 Effect of Severe Prior Deformation on Electrical-Assisted Compression of Copper Specimens.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  133:064502-064502. 2011
    2011 Electromagnetic forming-A review.  Journal of Materials Processing Technology.  211:787-829. 2011
    2010 Experimental Investigation of Grain and Specimen Size Effects During Electrical-Assisted Forming.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  132:021004-021004. 2010
    2010 Deformation Size Effects Due to Specimen and Grain Size in Microbending.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  132:011018-011018. 2010
    2010 Effect of current density and zinc content during electrical-assisted forming of copper alloys.  CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology.  59:299-302. 2010
    2010 Prediction of Strain Gradient Hardening During Microextrusion.  Materials and Manufacturing Processes.  25:769-776. 2010
    2009 Improvements in Spatial Ability as a Result of Targeted Training and Computer-Aided Design Software Use: Analyses of Object Geometries and Rotation Types.  Journal of Engineering Education.  98:157-167. 2009
    2008 Analysis of self-efficacy and ability related to spatial tasks and the effect on retention for students in engineering.  International Journal of Engineering Education.  24:488-494. 2008
    2006 Effect of yield criterion on numerical simulation results using a stress-based failure criterion.  Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Transactions of the ASME.  128:436-444. 2006
    2004 Wrinkling behavior of laminated steel sheets.  Journal of Materials Processing Technology.  151:133-140. 2004
    2004 A methodology to reduce and quantify wrinkling in Tailor Welded Blank forming.  International Journal of Materials and Product Technology.  21:154-168. 2004
    2003 An analytical model for tailor welded blank forming.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.  125:344-351. 2003
    2003 Experimental implementation of neural network springback control for sheet metal forming.  Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Transactions of the ASME.  125:141-147. 2003
    2000 A novel forming technology for tailor-welded blacks.  Journal of Materials Processing Technology.  99:145-153. 2000
    2000 Consistent and minimal springback using a stepped binder force trajectory and neural network control.  Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Transactions of the ASME.  122:113-118. 2000
    2000 Rapid design of corner restraining force in deep drawn rectangular parts.  International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture.  40:113-131. 2000
    Response of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Ply Subjected to a Pulsed Magnetic Field

    Conference Proceeding

    Year Title
    2017 Analytical model and experimental investigation of electromagnetic tube compression with axi-symmetric coil and field shaper.  CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology. 273-276. 2017
    2016 Numerical studies on high-velocity impact welding: smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE).  Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 376-381. 2016
    2016 Closed-loop control of product properties in metal forming.  CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology. 573-596. 2016
    2007 Investigation of deformation size effects during microextrusion.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME. 690-697. 2007
    2007 Comparison of analytical model to experimental and numerical simulations results for tailor welded blank forming.  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME. 211-215. 2007
    2001 Next generation stamping dies - controllability and flexibility.  Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. 49-56. 2001

    Principal Investigator On

  • EPSCoR RII-Track 1 NH Center for Multiscale Modeling and Manufacturing  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2018 - 2023
  • Next Generation of Deep Drawing Using Smart Observers, Closed-Loop Control, and 3D-Servo-Press  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2017 - 2020
  • RET SITE: Rise UP  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2017 - 2020
  • GOALI: Fundamental Studies and Modeling of High Impact Pressure, Supersonic Water Droplets (HIP-SWaD) for Material Deformation and Removal  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2015 - 2020
  • High Velocity Forming of Micro-Truss Structures  awarded by Oregon State University 2018 - 2019
  • Collaborative Research-GOALI: Fundamental Studies on Interface Structures and Properties from Impact Welding Across Varying Length Scales  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2015 - 2019
  • University of New Hampshire Planning Grant: I-UCRC for Metal Deformation Processes  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2016 - 2018
  • RET Site: Research to Inspire Student in Engineering (RISE) through Inquiry  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2011 - 2017
  • GOALI: Continuous-Bending-Under-Tension Studies to Enhance the Formability of Advanced Steels and Aluminum Alloys  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2013 - 2017
  • Data Center Airflow Optimization Through Measurements and Modeling  awarded by A S H R A E 2015 - 2017
  • NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships 2016  awarded by US DOC, National Institute of Standards and Technology 2016
  • Characterization, Modeling, and Optimization of Magnetic Pulsed Welding Processes  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2009 - 2013
  • Department of Energy Intergovernmental Personnel Agreement  awarded by US DOE, Department of Energy 2013
  • Development of Hyperplastic and Superplastic Microforming Processes and Related Educational Activities  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2007 - 2013
  • NIST SURF Nguyen and Normandeau  awarded by US DOC, National Institute of Standards and Technology 2011
  • Exploitation of an Experimentally Characterized Stress Based Failure Criterion to Advance Sheet Metal Forming  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2007 - 2011
  • MRI: Acquisition of Digital Imaging Correlation System to Advance Research, Teaching, and Education in Engineering  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2008 - 2011
  • Microforming Processes Fundamental Studies & Developments  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2004 - 2008
  • Spatial Ability STEM Undergraduate Students  awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF) 2004 - 2008
  • An Innovative Approach to Fabricate and Functionalize Block Copolymer Templates  awarded by University of Massachusetts at Lowell 2005 - 2007
  • Devising & Implementing a CAD Integrated Physical Model  awarded by American Society for Engineering Education 2002 - 2003
  • Marty Richmond Lecture Series  awarded by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

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    Teaching Activities

  • Doctoral Research Taught course 2019
  • Innovation Scholars Taught course 2019
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2019
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2019
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2019
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2019
  • Projects Taught course 2019
  • Senior Design Project I Taught course 2019
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2019
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2019
  • CEPS Industrial Experience Taught course 2018
  • Doctoral Research Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Doctoral Research Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Master's Project Taught course 2018
  • Projects Taught course 2018
  • Rsrch Exp/Mechanical Engr Taught course 2018
  • Solid Mechanics Manufacturing Taught course 2018
  • Solid Mechanics Manufacturing Taught course 2018
  • Solid Mechanics Manufacturing Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2018
  • Doctoral Research Taught course 2017
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2017
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2017
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • CEPS Industrial Experience Taught course 2017
  • Doctoral Research Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2017
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2016
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Master's Project Taught course 2016
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2016
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2016
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2016
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2016
  • Engineering Internship Taught course 2015
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2015
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Solid Mechanics Manufacturing Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2015
  • Engineering Internship Taught course 2014
  • Intro Eng Design & Solid Model Taught course 2014
  • Introduction to Solid Modeling Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Engineering Internship Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Machine Shop Training Taught course 2014
  • Solid Mechanics Manufacturing Taught course 2014
  • Engineering Internship Taught course 2013 - 2014

    • Education And Training

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University
  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University

    • Full Name

  • Brad Kinsey