Peter Creveling, PhD
About Peter Creveling, PhD
Peter Creveling, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories, focusing on mesoscale modeling of thermal protection systems. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, where he also earned his MS and BS degrees.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Peter Creveling, PhD, currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2020. His current research focuses on mesoscale modeling of thermal protection systems, contributing to advancements in protective technologies.
Previous Experience at University of Utah
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Peter Creveling worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Utah from 2015 to 2020. During this period, he investigated and quantified the microstructure of fiber-reinforced composites using X-ray computed tomography, providing valuable insights into material properties and behaviors.
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from University of Utah
Peter Creveling earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah from 2015 to 2020. His doctoral research included studying the microstructure of fiber-reinforced composites with advanced techniques such as X-ray computed tomography.
Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering
Peter Creveling also holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, completed between 2015 and 2018. Prior to undertaking his graduate studies, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2015 after four years of rigorous academic work.
Research Interests and Specializations
Peter Creveling’s research interests span several advanced topics in mechanical engineering. These include polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, finite element analysis, image processing, computer vision, and X-ray computed tomography. His work in these areas contributes to the development of new materials and technologies.