Professor Henshaw teaches courses and performs research in the areas of materials science, engineering design, and sustainable energy technology. He also writes books about science and technology for a general audience.

Specific research interests in materials science include automotive composite materials, and in particular the durability of those materials, the use of composites to repair steel pipe and other metallic structures, and the fracture mechanics of very thin metal structures. In the area of engineering design, research interests include the decision-making process in design, teamwork, and design education. Related to sustainable energy, research interests include novel wind turbines, hybrid-electric vehicles, and human-powered vehicles.

Education and Degrees Earned

• Ph.D., Materials Science, University of Delaware (1990)
• B.Eng., Materials Engineering and Mathematics, Vanderbilt University (1979)
  

Areas of Research Focus

• Composite Materials
• Engineering Design
• Sustainable Energy
• Alternate-Fuel Transportation

Previous Teaching Experience

• Visiting Professor, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995-6)
• Invited Professor, The University of Picardie-Jules Verne, Saint-Quentin, France (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007)
  

Previous Relevant Work Experience

• Metallurgical Engineer, Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Lab (1979-80)
• Materials Engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company (1980-86)
  

Professional Affiliations

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering