John M. Rice, Ph.D.

Professor

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Rhode Island, 1984
• M.S. in Applied Mechanics, Stanford University, 1977
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, 1974

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Contact Information:

• E-Mail: jrice@umassd.edu
• Phone: 508.999.8498
• Fax: 508.999.8881
• Office: Modular 5, Room 6

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Biography:

John M. Rice is a Professor, with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University (1974), a M.S. degree in Applied Mechanics from Stanford University (1977), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics from the University of Rhode Island (1984).

He has taught at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMD) since 1984, primarily in the area of Solid Mechanics and Computer-Aided Engineering. His research interests include Finite Elements, Boundary Elements, Composite Materials, Acoustics, and Vibrations.

He has had engineering experience before his appointment at UMD, including, working as a Mechanical Engineer for Failure Analysis Associates, Palo Alto, California, (1977-1978), and working as a Mechanical Engineer for the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center as a Mechanical Engineer in Newport, Rhode Island, (1975-2001), Consultant for Albany International, (1993-1996), and Expert Legal Witness for more than 20 cases, (1986-1998).

Currently, Dr. Rice is the director of graduate studies. For more information about the program or research in the mechanical engineering department please contact Dr. Rice at (508) 999-8498.

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Areas Of Interest:

• Composite materials
• Computer-Aided Design
• Finite Element Analysis
• Solid Mechanics

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