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Marcias Martinez, Ph.D.
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A Holistic Structural Integrity Approach to Aerospace Structures
Welcome to my personal webpage. The purpose of this page is to document some of my academic and industrial experiences, publications, and provide a means to communicate with you. I enjoy working with other researchers and scientists in the field of Smart Materials, Structural Health Monitoring of Aerospace Structures, and Computational Modelling. I truly believe this to be a fantastic field of research, and every day I feel blessed to be part of it.
Thank you for your visit,
Marcias Martinez
education
Prof. Marcias Martinez, obtained all his degrees from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
B.Sc. (Mechanical)
January 2000 - October 2006
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Research: Developed an in-house finite element analysis code to study the behavior of piezoelectric structures in composites materials.
Thesis title: Finite Element Model of Structures with Piezoelectric Elements.
M.Eng. (Mechanical)
September 1997 - November 1999
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Research: Numerical modeling of the formation of dendrites during the solidification of tertiary alloys composed of Aluminum, Copper and Silicon. The computer model is based on the finite difference method and concentration differences of the three elements to calculate the morphology of the dendrite.
Thesis title: Three Dimensional Computer Modeling of Dendrite Growth in Tertiary Al-Cu-Si Alloys.
Services
Material Characterization
The lab specializes in material characterization and testing of both, metalllic, composites and polymers following ASTM standards
Non Destructive Evaluation
The HolSIP lab is capable of performing ultrasonic NDE of a variety of components
Finite Element Modeling
ABAQUS CAE, Salvus, Pogo, are some of the tools in our laboratory
Research & Development
Our team performs both fundamental and applied research for the benefit of our sponsors.
Experimental Mechanics
We make use of experimental mechanics techniques, i.e. Fiber Optics, Digital Image Correlation, Distributed Sensing Fiber Optics, in order to validate our models.
Continuing Education
Prof. Martinez, specializes in developing short term courses in support of our students and sponsors.
HolSIp laboratory at
UT space Institute
Dr. Martinez is working on the development of a Holistic Structural Integrity Process, known as HolSIP. This process is physics-based and founded upon the primary idea that all failure mechanisms involved in the degradation of the structure are interconnected and should not be analyzed as merely the sum of individual mechanisms. In reality, many failure mechanisms interact synergistically and are much more complex and challenging to understand, and thus the requirement for a holistic physics based analysis and design approach to structural integrity problems. In order to achieve such a goal, HolSIP combines research fields such as: Health Usage Monitoring (HUMS), Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Adaptive Structures, Machine Learning Algorithms, initial and current structural conditions, Flight Load and Condition Monitoring. As part of his research, Dr. Martinez, focuses on advancements in the field of SHM, Load Monitoring and fatigue of metallic and composites structures.
Digital Image Correlation System (VIC3D)
Strain Field measurement + IR Camera capable of reaching 3000°C
LUNA ODISI 7 - Rayleigh Backscattering Systems
Temperature and Strain measurement system
LUNA Hyperion System
FBG measurement system with a DAQ rate of 5000 Hz.
TestResource Electromechanical Test Frame (10-50kN)
With an environmental chamber capable of reaching 350°C
MTS - Hydraulic Test Frame (100 kN)
Variable Amplitude, Constant Amplitude and Static Loading + Environmental chamber + Furance capable of reaching 1000°C
TecScan - NDT System
Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Evaluation for A, B and C-Scans
Software:
ABAQUS CAE, MATLAB, Salvus,
Computational Resources
4 HPC - Computers with 24-60 Cores, 128 GB of RAM and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU Cards.
current graduate students
We are alway looking for new students at the MS and Ph.D. level to join our group. If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact us.
Todd Mull
Ph.D. Candidate
Ph.D. Research: NDE of Composite Structures
Evan Miller
MSc. (Mechanical)
M.S. Research: Machine Learning for a Production Process
Leila Sauvage
Ph.D. Candidate
Ph.D. Research: 17th Century Pastel Painting Transportation
PAST GRADUATE STUDENTS
Ph.D.
Dr. Cornelis de Mooij (October 2026) - TU Delft, Netherlands
Dr. Alessandro Baldassarre, Ph.D. (December 2021) - Clarkson University, USA
Dr. Christian Garcia Ph.D. (May 2015) - Carleton University, Canada
Dr. Shashank Pant, Ph.D. (June 2014) - Carleton University, Canada
M.Sc.
Mr. Dor Yacobi (August 2026) - Clarkson University, USA
Mr. John Erdmann (July 2026) - Clarkson University, USA
Mr. John Onafowokan, M.S. -(Project Based) - Terminal degree (Clarkson University) (December 2025)
Mr. Tyler Hill, (September 2025), M.S., - Clarkson University
Mr. Andrew Lally (June 2024), M.S., - Clarkson University
Miss Jannatul Ferdaussi, M.S., (Dec. 2023) - Clarkson University
Mr. Minhaz Morshed, M.S., (August 2023) - Clarkson University
Mr. Todd Mull (July 2023), M.S., - Clarkson University
Miss Juliana Garcia, M.S., (July 2023) - Clarkson University
M.Sc.
Mr. Johsua Alamo, M.S. (May 2023) - Clarkson University
Mr. David Mackey, M.S. (July 2021) - Clarkson University
Mr. Brian Pfeil, M.S. (July 2020) - Clarkson University
Mr. Prem Annand, M.S. (May 2017) - Carleton University
Mr. Jacob Miller, M.S. (May 2017) - Clarkson University
Mr. Ewould Aaij, M.S. (April 2016) - TU Delft
Mr. Alexandru Vargalui, M.S. (May 2015)- TU Delft
Mr. Rutger Stottelaar, M.S. (January 2015) - TU Delft
Mr. Maurice Boon, M.S. (July 2014) - TU Delft
Miss Patricia Martinez, M.S. (March 2014) - TU Delft
Mr. Tom Lotz, M.S. (January 2014) - TU Delft
Mr. Darun Barazanchy, M.S. (August 2013) - TU Delft
Mr. Ghazi Alsoruji, M.S. (May 2013) - Carleton University
Mr. Fady Habib, M.S. (December 2011) - Carleton University
Mr. Robert Kernaghan, M.S. (December 2011) - Carleton University
Mr. Terrence Cheung, M.Eng. (December 2011) - Carleton University
Dr. Martinez has co-supervised over 10 graduate students at other institutions who have spent time at the HolSIP lab..
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Contact Information
Office Phone: 931-393-7290
Email: mmart220 @ utsi.edu