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Education

  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2008

Teaching Interests

Professor Torello’s teaching interests include foundational and advanced topics in mechanical engineering, with emphasis on materials science and engineering principles. He is committed to engaging students at both undergraduate and graduate levels through coursework that bridges theory and practical application, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in engineering materials and processes.

Research Interests

Professor Torello’s research focuses on the characterization and mechanical behavior of advanced materials. His work involves understanding material properties, deformation mechanisms, and the influence of microstructural features on performance. The research aims to improve material design and processing techniques through experimental and analytical approaches in mechanical behavior and materials engineering.

Recent Publications

  • DE Torello, Determination of absolute material nonlinearity using noncontact detection, Ph. D. dissertation, Georgia Inst. Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA, 2017.
  • D Torello, N Selby, JY Kim, J Qu, LJ Jacobs, Determination of absolute material nonlinearity with air-coupled ultrasonic receivers, Ultrasonics 81, 107-117, 2017.
  • N Selby, D Torello, JY Kim, L Jacobs, Calibration of Air-Coupled Transducers for Absolute Nonlinear Ultrasonic Measurements, 2016.
  • D Torello, N Selby, JY Kim, J Qu, L Jacobs, Determination of Absolute Material Nonlinearity in Aluminum and Fused Silica with Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Receivers, 2016.
  • DE Torello, JY Kim, J Qu, LJ Jacobs, Characterization of air-coupled ultrasonic receivers for nonlinear Rayleigh wave nondestructive evaluation, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 138 (3_Supplement), 1837-1837, 2015.