Department of Materials Science and Engineering (archive)

• Ph.D. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
• M.S. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998
• B.S. Engineering (Mechanical), LeTourneau University, Longview, TX, 1996

• 2005-Present, Assistant Professor, Materials Sci. & Engr. Dept., Iowa State Univ.
• 2002-2005, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Tulsa

• Mechanics and Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites and Nanocomposites
• Biopolymers and Biologically Inspired Materials
• Experimental Solid Mechanics and Fracture
• Polymer Matrix Composites Used for Civil Infrastructure Repair
• Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP)
• Thermal Analysis
• Engineering Education

• Research thrusts include the development of new smart materials, the manufacturing of polymer matrix composites and nanocomposites, and the evaluation of these materials using experimental and computational solid mechanics techniques. These broad-based topics span the fields of organic chemistry, applied mechanics, and processing science.

• Principal Investigator “CAREER: Multifunctional Biorenewable Polymers” National Science Foundation, July 2010-June 2015, Funded $400,001.
• Principal Investigator with Richard Larock “Fiberglass Reinforced Polymers from Agricultural Oils”, The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research, 2010-2011 $205,000 plus $205,000 matching contribution from Iowa State and Ashland Performance Materials.
• Co-Principal Investigator with Xiaoli Tan (PI) and Zhiqun Lin “Design and Fabrication of Flexible Piezoelectric Composites for NDE Applications up to 150 C” Year 2, Air Force Office of Scientific Research (CNDE at ISU prime), 7/1/2009-6/30/2010, Funded $182,503.
• Principal Investigator with Nicola Bowler, Xiaoli Tan, Zhiqin Lin, and Olesya Zhupanska (Univ. of Iowa) “Multifunctional Polymer Matrix Composites” NASA EPSCoR, September 2009-August 2012, Funded, $700,708 (direct cost).
• Principal Investigator “Self-healing Polymer Composites Based on ‘Click-Chemistry’” U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, 2009-2010, Funded $152,281.
• Principal Investigator with Steve W. Martin “Rapid Heat Cool DSC for Polymer Composites and Mobile Cation Glass Transition” TA Instruments, 2008, Instrumentation Grant, Funded estimate $100,000 (not included in total below).
• Co-Principal Investigator with Xiaoli Tan (PI) and Zhiqun Lin “Design and Fabrication of Flexible Piezoelectric Composites for NDE Applications up to 150 C” Air Force Office of Scientific Research (CNDE at ISU prime), 2008-2009, Funded $71,974.
• Co-Principal Investigator with Richard Larock and Sriram Sundarajan “Development and Commercialization of Soy/Corn/Linseed Oil Bioplastics”, The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research, Inc. September 2008 to August 2009, Funded $54,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator with David Grewell (PI) and Krishna Rajan “Soy Protein Plastics Formulation Development to Reduce Water Solubility” United Soybean Board, September 2008 to August 2010, Funded $78,543.
• Principal Investigator with Richard Larock “Pultruded Window Frames from Agricultural Oils” Grow Iowa Values Fund, September 2008 to May 2010, Funded $78,400 including $40,000 from Grow Iowa Values Fund and the remaining as matching contribution from Pella Corp. and Cargill.
• Co-Principal Investigator with David Grewell, Krishna Rajan, William Graves, and Howard Van Auken “Protein Polymer Product Development” Grow Iowa Values Fund, July 2008 to May 2010, Funded $217,357 including $78,452 from Grow Iowa Values Fund and the remaining as matching contribution from Pella Corp., Soy Works Corporation, Global Protein Corp., Iowa State University, Creative Composites, and Vermeer Mfg.
• Principal Investigator, “Supplement for ROMP Healing Agent Development for Self-healing Materials” ACS PRF Supplement for Underrepresented Minority Research (SUMR), $5,000.
• Principal Investigator, “Viscosity Reduction in Monomer/Nano-particle Suspensions,” Ames Laboratory Seed Grant Program, June 2008-May 2009, Funded $15,000 (direct).
• Collaborating Faculty with Steve W. Martin (PI) et al. “REU Site: Materials Education and Research on Far-From-Equilibrium Materials, Structures, Properties, and Processes”, NSF, Summer 2009-Summer 2012, Submitted $273,000 (not included in total below).
• Principal Investigator “Travel Proposal to ICNP-2007 in Kerala, India”, Iowa State University Foreign Travel Grant Application, November 2007, Funded $1,633.
• Principal Investigator “Cyanate Ester Resins Modified with Nano-particles for Inclusion in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites” Young Investigator Research Program, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, January 2008 to December 2010, Funded $299,725.
• Principal Investigator, “ROMP Healing Agent Development for Self-healing Materials” ACS Petroleum Research Fund, January 2008 to August 2010, Funded, $100,000.
• Principal Investigator with Richard Larock, “Pultruded Window Frames from Agricultural Oils” The IPRT Company Assistance Seed Grant Program, October 2007-April 2008, Funded, $20,000 + $20,000 (company match).
• Co-Principal Investigator with Nicola Bowler, “Electromagnetic Nondestructive Evaluation Of Wire Insulation And Models Of Insulation Material Properties” NASA, January 2008-July 2010, Funded, $477,610.
• Principal Investigator with Richard Larock, “Biorenewable Composites Reinforced with Under-used Co-products from Ethanol Production,” Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center, University of Northern Iowa, July 2007-June 2009, Funded $30,000.
• Principal Investigator with Sriram Sundararajan and Richard Larock “Novel Renewable Bio-based Rubber Composites from Plant Oils and Agricultural Co-products” Plant Sciences Institute, Iowa State University, July 2007 to June 2009, Funded $60,000 (including $18,000 from MSE).
• Principal Investigator, “Testing the fracture toughness of a curved bi-material interface for composite pipeline repair applications,” Air Logistics Corporation, June 2007-August 2007, Funded $5,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator with Professors Martin (PI), Tan, Bowler, “Acquisition of a wide temperature, impedance, and frequency range impedance spectrometer system” The Roy J. Carver Trust Foundation, Funded. $472,896.
• Principal Investigator with co-PI Mufit Akinc “Environmentally Benign Repair of Composites Using High Temperature Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites” Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), Department of Defense, 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2009, Funded $640,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator with David Grewell and Howard Van Auken “Ultrasonic Assisted Exfoliation of Bio-Renewable Polymer Nanocomposites with Micro-Cellular Structures” Grow Iowa Values Fund, September 2006 to February 2008, Funded $143,182 including $72,682 from Grow Iowa Values Fund and the remaining as matching contribution from Trexel Inc., Branson Ultrasonics, Zein Corp., Iowa State University, Creative Composites, and Vermeer Mfg.
• Principal Investigator with co-PI Krishna Rajan “Informatics for Composites Design” Research Grant Development Award Competition, Iowa State University, 1 May 2006 to 30 April 2007, Funded $12,000.
• Principal Investigator with co-PI Steve W. Martin “Acquisition of a Thermal Analysis Suite for Self-healing Composites, Bulk Metallic Glass, and Ionically Conducting Glass” Department of Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007, Funded $176,835. (183 of 933 funded).
• Collaborator with John DiCesare (Univ. of Tulsa) “Polymer Nanocomposites: Property Enhancement with ROMP Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes”, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), August 2005-May 31, 2006, Funded $38,750.
• Principal Investigator “Thermal and Mechanical Evaluation of Cyanate Ester Resin Composites”, Oklahoma NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Grant, February 2005-July 2005, Funded $21,000.
• Principal Investigator “Thermal Expansion of CFRP for Extreme Temperature Applications”, Oklahoma NASA EPSCoR Travel Grant Award, Fall 2004, Funded $1,500. (pdf)
  Co-Principal Investigator with Shirley Pomeranz, William Potter, Peter LoPresti, and Jerry McCoy “Enhancing Interdisciplinary Interactions in the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences” National Science Foundation, 2004-2007, Funded, $99,242.
• Principal Investigator with co-PI Ram Mohan “Resin Transfer Molding Using Catalyzed-Fiber Reinforcement” SME Education Foundation, Research Initiation Grant, July 2004 to July 2005, Funded $15,000.
• Principal Investigator “Autonomic Healing of Damage in Polymer Matrix Composites” Young Investigator Program, Army Research Office, June 2004 to June 2007, Funded $150,000.
• Principal Investigator “Biomimetic Materials: Artificial Muscles and Self-healing Polymers”, Oklahoma NASA EPSCoR Travel Grant Award, Fall 2003, Funded $1,500.
• Principal Investigator “Resin Transfer Molding Applications Using Catalyzed Reinforcement”, Oklahoma NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Grant, Spring 2003, Funded $21,000.
• Principal Investigator with Roger Walker and Kim Stover “Non-metallic Structural Pipeline Repair Research & Testing”, Oklahoma Applied Research Support (OARS) Program, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST), January 2003-December 2005, Funded $249,000 plus $260,778 matching contribution from Citadel Technologies and T. D. Williamson, Inc.
• Principal Investigator “Polymer Matrix Composites: Processing and Characterization”, Oklahoma NASA EPSCoR Travel Grant Award, Fall 2002, Funded $1,500.
• Co-Principal Investigator with Steve M. Tipton “Thrust Reverser Structural Certification Sub-Component Testing”, Nordam Group, Nordam/Thrust Reverser Systems Division, September 2002-May 2003, Funded $143,790.

• G. C. Huang, J. K. Lee, M. R. Kessler: Adhesion Strength of Norbornene-based Self-healing Agents to an Amine-cured Epoxy, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, In Press 2011.
• L. Li, N. Bowler, P. R. Hondred, b M. R. Kessler: Influence of Thermal Degradation and Saline Exposure on Dielectric Permittivity of Polyimide, Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, In Press 2011.
• P. Hondred,b S. Yoon,b N. Bowler, E. Moukhina, M. R. Kessler a: Degradation Kinetics of Polyimide Wire Insulation, High Performance Polymers, In Press 2011.
• S. Bhuyan, S. Sundararajan, X. Sheng,b M. Kessler a: Influence of crosslink density on the tribological behavior of norbornene-based polymeric materials, Wear, 2011, 270, 550-554.
• E. A. Stefanescu,b X. Tan, Z. Lin, N. Bowler, M. R. Kessler a: Multifunctional Fiberglass-Reinforced PMMA-BaTiO3 Structural/Dielectric Composites, Polymer, 2011, 52, 2016-2024. (DOI).
• M. Thunga,b W. Y. Lio,b M. Akinc, M. R. Kessler a: Adhesive Repair of Bismaleimide/Carbon Fiber Composites with Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester, Composites Science and Technology. 2010, 71, 239-245. (DOI).  
• M. Valverde, S. Yoon,b S. Bhuyan, R. C. Larock, M. R. Kessler, S. Sundararajan: Rubbers Based on Conjugated Soybean Oil: Synthesis and Characterization, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. In Press 2011. (DOI). 
• E. A. Stefanescu,b X. Tan, Z. Lin, N. Bowler, M. R. Kessler a: Multifunctional PMMA-Ceramic Composites as Structural Dielectrics, Polymer. 2010, 51, 5823-5832.
• P. Badrinarayanan, K. B. Dowdy, M. R. Kessler: A Comparison of Crystallization Behavior for Melt and Cold Crystallized Poly (L- lactide) Revealed Using Rapid Scanning Rate Calorimetry, Polymer, In Press 2010. (DOI).
• P. Badrinarayanan,b J. Leonard,c M. R. Kessler a: Enhanced Reaction Kinetics and Impact Strength of Cyanate Ester Reinforced with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. In Press 2011. (DOI).
• T. C. Mauldin,b M. R. Kessler a: Self-healing Polymers and Composites, International Materials Reviews. 2010; 55(6), 317-346.
• D. Grewell, D. Fuchs,b K. Rajan, M. Schemme, P. Karlinger, M. R. Kessler: Vacuum Infusion Processing of Self-Healing Composites with Reinforcement Bound Microcapsules, Journal of Plastics Technology. 2011; 1, 2-16.
• X. Sheng, T. C. Mauldin, M. R. Kessler: Kinetics of Bulk Azide/Alkyne “Click” Polymerization, Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2010; 48, 4093-4102. (DOI).
• T. C. Mauldin, M. R. Kssler: Enhanced Bulk Catalyst Dissolution for Self-healing Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2010; 20, 4198-4206. (DOI).
• X. Sheng, M. Akinc, M. R. Kessler: Creep Behavior of Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester/Alumina Nanocomposites, Polymer Testing, 2010; 527, 5892-5899. (DOI).
• K. Lawler, M. R. Kessler, M. Akinc: Behavior of Shear Thinning Aqueous Alumina Nanoparticle Suspensions with Saccharides, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Submitted November 2009.
• P. Badrinarayanan, M. R. Kessler: A Laboratory to Demonstrate the Effect of Thermal History on Semicrystalline Polymers Using Rapid Scanning Rate Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Journal of Chemical Education, In Press 2010.
• L. Li, N. Bowler, M. R. Kessler, S. H. Yoon: Dielectric Response Dielectric Response of PTFE and ETFE Wiring Insulation to Thermal Exposure, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Submitted, October 2009.
• G. C. Huang, J. K. Lee, M. R. Kessler: Adhesion Strength of Norbornene-based Self-healing Agents to an Amine-cured Epoxy, Polymer International, Submitted, October 2009.
• K. Lawler, M. R. Kessler, M. Akinc: Cyanate Ester-Alumina Nanoparticle Suspensions: Effect of Alumina Concentration on Viscosity and Cure Behavior, Polymer Engineering and Science, In Press 2010.
• J. Vogel, K. Haubrich, M. R. Kessler, D. Grewell: Weldability of Polylactic Acid Films, Polymer Engineering and Science, In Press 2010.
• W. Jeong, T. C. Mauldin, R. C. Larock, M. R. Kessler: Bio-based Rubbers by Concurrent Cationic and Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Modified Linseed Oil, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2009; 294, 756-761 (DOI).
• X. Sheng, M. Akinc, M. R. Kessler: Rheology and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester/Alumina Nanocomposites, Polymer Engineering and Science, 2010; 50(2), 302-311 (DOI)
• W. Jeong, M. R. Kessler: Effect of Functionalized MWCNTs on the Thermo-mechanical Properties of Poly(5-ethylidene-2-norbornene)Composites Produced by Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization, Carbon; 2009; 47, 2406-2412 (DOI)
• D. D. Andjelkovic, Y. Lu, M. R. Kessler, R. C. Larock: Novel Rubbers from Cationic Copolymerization of Soybean Oils and Dicyclopentadiene, 2 – Mechanical and Damping Properties, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering; 2009; 294, 472-483 (DOI).
• X. Sheng, M. Akinc, M. R. Kessler: The Effects of Alumina Nanoparticles on the Cure Kinetics of Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester, Polymer Engineering and Science, 2010; 50(2), 302-311(DOI).
• K. Haman, P. Badrinarayanan, M. R. Kessler: Effect of Zirconium Tungstate Filler on the Cure Behavior of a Cyanate Ester Resin, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces; 2009; 1(6), 1190-1195 (DOI).
• P. Badrinarayanan, B. Mac Murray, M. R. Kessler: Thermal Characterization of Zirconium Tungstate/Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester Composites, Journal of Materials Research, 2009; 24(7), 2235-2242 (DOI).
• K. Haman, P. Badrinarayanan, M. R. Kessler: Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of a Modified Linseed Oil with Varying Levels of Crosslinking II: A Study of Cure Behavior, Polymer International, 2009; 58(7), 738-744 (DOI).
• X. Sheng, J. K. Lee, M. R. Kessler: The Influence of Cross-link Density on the Properties of ROMP Thermosets, Polymer; 2009; 50, 1264-1269.
• F. Chao, N. Bowler, X. Tan, G. Liang, M. R. Kessler: Influence of adsorbed moisture on the properties of BaTiO3/cyanate ester composites, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2009; 40, 1266-1271.
• T. C. Mauldin, M.R. Kessler: Latent Catalytic Systems for Ring-Opening Metathesis-Based Thermosets, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2009; 96, 705-713 (DOI).
• P. H. Henna, M. R. Kessler, R. C. Larock: Fabrication and Properties of Vegetable Oil-Based Glass Fiber Composites by Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2008; 293, 979-990.
• P. Badrinarayanan, Y. Lu, R. C. Larock, M. R. Kessler: Cure Characterization of Soybean Oil-Styrene-Divinylbenzene Thermosetting Copolymers, Journal of Applied Polymer Science; 2009; 113, 1042-1049 (DOI).
• W. Jeong, M. R. Kessler: Toughness Enhancement in ROMP Functionalized Carbon Nanotube / Polydicyclopentadiene Composites, Chemistry of Materials; 2008; 20 (22), 7060-7068. (DOI).
• S. H. Yoon, Y. E. Hwang, J. S. Kim, H. J. Yoon, M. R. Kessler: Durability of Carbon/Epoxy Composites for Train Carbody under Salt Water Environment Journal of the Korean Society for Railway. Volume 11, no 4, 1-7, 2008.
•  T. C. Mauldin, K. Haman, X. Sheng, P. Henna, R. C. Larock, M. R. Kessler: Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of a Modified Linseed Oil with Varying Levels of Crosslinking, Journal of Polymer Science A: Polymer Chemistry; 2008; 46, 6851-6860. (DOI)
• S.W. Hong, W. Jeong, V. Tsukruk, M. R. Kessler, Z. Lin: Directed Self-Assembly of Gradient Concentric Carbon Nanotube Rings, Advanced Functional Materials; 2008; 18, 2114-2122. (featured on inside front cover (issue 14)). (DOI)
• X. Sheng, M. Akinc, M. R. Kessler: "Cure Kinetics of Thermosetting Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry; 2008; 1, 77-85. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen, M. R. Kessler: "Three-phase Cyanate Ester Composites with Fumed Silica and Negative-CTE Reinforcements", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry; 2008; 1, 87-93. (DOI)
• X. Liu, X. Sheng, M. R. Kessler, J. K. Lee: "Rheokinetic Evaluation of Self-healing Agents Polymerized by Grubbs Catalyst Embedded in Various Thermosetting Systems", Composites Science and Technology (for SMN-2007 special issue); In Press. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen, X. Sheng, M. Akinc, and M. R. Kessler: "Rheology and Curing Kinetics of Fumed Silica/Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites", Polymer Engineering and Science; 2008; 48, 875-883. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen and M. R. Kessler: "Thermal Expansion of Fumed Silica/Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites", Journal of Applied Polymer Science; 2008; 109, 647-653. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen and M. R. Kessler: "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Fumed Silica/Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing; 2008; 39, 761-768. (DOI)
• M. R. Kessler: "Self-healing: A new paradigm in materials design", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part G, Journal of Aerospace Engineering; 2007; 221(4), 479-495 (Invited Review Article). (DOI)
• Shirley Pomeranz, Donna Farrior, Leslie Keiser, Michael Kessler, Peter LoPresti, Jerry McCoy, William Potter, and Bryan Tapp: "Interdisciplinary Lively Application Projects in Calculus Courses, Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research"; 2007; 8(3-4), 1-13. (PDF)
• David Grewell, Michael Kessler, and William Graves, “Protein-based Plastics and Applications” Bioplastics Magazine, Issue 02/2007 (June).
• Xia Sheng, M. R. Kessler, J. K. Lee: "The Influence of Cross-linking Agents on Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerized Thermosets", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry; 2007; 89, 459-464. (DOI)
• X. Liu, Xia Sheng, M. R. Kessler, J. K. Lee: "Isothermal Cure Characterization of ROMP Healing Agents for Autonomic Damage Repair: The Glass Transition Temperature and Conversion", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry; 2007; 89, 453-457. (DOI)
• J. K. Lee, X. Liu, S. H. Yoon, M. R. Kessler: "Thermal Analysis of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerized Healing Agents", Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics; 2007; 45, 1771-1780. (DOI)
• J. M. Duell, J M. Wilson, and M. R. Kessler: "Analysis of a Carbon Composite Overwrap Repair System", International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping; 2008; 85, 782-788. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen and M. R. Kessler: "Thermal and Mechanical Evaluation of Cyanate Ester Composites with Low Temperature Processability", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing; 2007; 38, 779-784. (DOI)
• G. E. Larin, M. R. Kessler, N. Bernklau, and J. C. DiCesare:  "Rheokinetics of Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Norbornene Based Monomers Intended for Self-healing Applications", Polymer Engineering and Science; 2006; 46:12, 1804-1811. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen and M. R. Kessler: "Creep Behavior of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Matrix Composites", Materials Science & Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing. 2006; A421, 217 -225. (DOI)
• W. K. Goertzen and M. R. Kessler: "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Carbon/Epoxy Composites for Structural Pipeline Repair", Composites Part B: Engineering; 2007; 38, 1-9. (DOI)
• R. Palakodeti, M. R. Kessler: "Influence of Frequency and Residual Strain on the Mechanical Efficiency of Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Actuators", Materials Letters; 2006; 60, 3437-3440. (DOI)
• M. R. Kessler, G. E. Larin, and N. Bernklau: "Cure Characterization and Viscosity Development of Ring-opening Metathesis Polymerize d Resins", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. In Press. (DOI)
• X. Liu, Jong Keun Lee, Sung Ho Yoon, M. R. Kessler: "Characterization of Diene Monomers as Healing Agents for Autonomic Damage Repair", Journal of Applied Polymer Science; 2006. (DOI)
• M. R. Kessler, ed., Advanced Topics in Characteri zation of Composites, Trafford Publishing, Victoria, BC, Canada, ISBN 1-4120-3639-9, 2004. (AMAZON)
• E. N. Brown, M. R. Kessler, N. R. Sottos, J. S. Moore, and S. R. White: "In Situ Poly(urea-formaldehyde) Microencapsulation of Dicyclopentadiene", Journal of Microencapsulation. Nov-Dec 2003; 20:6, 719-730. (DOI) (EBSCO)
• M. R. Kessler, N. R. Sottos, and S. R. White: "Self-healing Structural Composite Materials", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 2003; 34:8, 743-753. (DOI)
• M. R. Kessler and S. R. White: "Cure Kinetics of Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Dicyclopentadiene", Journal of Polymer Science A: Polymer Chemistry. 2002; 40 2373-2383 (cover issue). (DOI)
• Sungho Yoon, Heewon Park, Sunji Hong, Jongkeun Lee, M. R. Kessler, and S. R. White: "Manufacturing Process of Microcapsules for Autonomic Damage Repair of Polymeric Composites", Journal of the Korean Society for Composite Materials. 2002; 15(2) 4, 32-39.
• S. R. White, N. R. Sottos, P. H. Geubelle, J. S. Moore, M. R. Kessler, S. R. Sriram, E. N. Brown, and S. Viswanathan: "Autonomic healing of polymer composites", Nature. 2001 409, 794-797. (DOI)
• K. Haman, P. Badrinarayanan, M. R. Kessler: Effect of Zirconium Tungstate Filler on the Cure Behavior of a Cyanate Ester Resin, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces; 2009; 1(6), 1190-1195. (DOI)
• D. D. Andjelkovic, Y. Lu, M. R. Kessler, R. C. Larock: Novel Rubbers from Cationic Copolymerization of Soybean Oils and Dicyclopentadiene, 2 – Mechanical and Damping Properties, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering; 2009; 294, 472-483. (DOI)
• X. Liu, X. Sheng, M. R. Kessler, and J. K. Lee: Synthesis and Characterization of Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde Microcapsules Containing ENB-based Self-healing Agents, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering; 2009; 294, 389-395. (DOI)
• M. R. Kessler and S. R. White: "Self-activated Healing of Delamination Damage in Woven Composites", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 2001; 32:5, 683-699. (DOI)

2011

• M. R. Kessler, T. C. Mauldin,b P. R. Hondred,b R. Ding,b “Biorenewable Polymers and Composites with Self-healing Functionality” 18th International Conference on Composite Materials, August 21-26, 2011, Jeju Island, Korea, Pages: 2.
• T. C. Mauldin,b J. Leonard,c K. Earl,b J. K. Lee, M. R. Kessler “A Rheokinetic Technique Designed to Identify the Properties of Liquid Self-healing Agents” 3rd International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, June 27-29, 2011, Bath, UK.
• N. Bowler, E. A. Stefanescu,b L. Li, W. Sun, X. Tan, Z. Lin, and M. R. Kessler “Dielectric properties of PMMA-MMT nano-composites” Dielectrics 2011, April 13-15, 2011, The University of Kent, UK.
• T. C. Mauldin,b E. F. Spiegel,b and M. R. Kessler “Block copolymers derived from the acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) polymerization of a modified vegetable oil” 241st ACS National Meeting, Division of Polymer Chemistry, March 27-31, 2011, Anaheim, CA, POLY-94.  (Selected for the Excellence in Graduate Polymer Research Symposium).
• T. C. Mauldinb and M. R. Kessler “Self-healing Polymers and Composites Derived from Renewable Resources” Proceedings of 2011 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Jan. 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA, Pages: 3.
  

2010

• J. E. De León,b E. A. Stefanescu,b M. R. Kessler “Catalytic behavior of surface functionalized BaTiO3 on the cure of bisphenol E cyanate ester” 2010 MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2010, Boston, MA.
• Mahendra Thunga, Ying Xia, Uwe Gohs, Gert Heinrich, Richard C. Larock, Michael R. Kessler “Influence of electron beam irradiation on mechanical properties of vegetable oil-based biopolymers” 1st International Symposium on POLYmer modification With High Energy Electrons (POLYWHEEL 2010), Nov. 24-26, 2010, Dresden, Germany, Invited.
• J. Eliseo De León, Eduard A. Stefanescu, Michael R. Kessler “Catalytic behavior of surface functionalized BaTiO3 on the cure of bisphenol E cyanate ester” 2010 MRS Fall Meeting, Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2010, Boston, MA.
• Sung Ho Yoon, Gil Hyung Lee, Michael R. Kessler “Characterization of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Self-healing Microcapsules under Various Isothermal Conditions” 7th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-7), Nov. 15-18, 2010, Teipei, Taiwan.
• Li Li, N. Bowler, P. R. Hondred, and M. R. Kessler “Dielectric Response of Polyimide to Thermal and Saline Degradation” Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, October 17-20, 2010. West Lafayette, IN, 1-4 (peer reviewed).
• Michael R. Kessler “The Path from an Engineering Student to a Professor: Pursuing a Career in Academia” Materials Science & Technology MS&T 2010 Conference, Oct. 17-21, 2010, Houston, TX, Invited by the President’s Council of Student Advisors (PCSA).
• Katherine Lawler, Laura Van Steenhuyse, Michael R. Kessler, Mufit Akinc “Viscosity of Alumina Nanopowder Suspensions in the Presence of Saccharides” Materials Science & Technology MS&T 2010 Conference (The American Ceramic Society Annual Meeting), Oct. 17-21, 2010, Houston, TX, Invited.
• E. A. Stefanescu, J. E. De León, X. Tan, Z. Lin, N. Bowler, M. R. Kessler “PMMA-Matrix Ternary Systems for Multifunctional Capacitors” SAMPE 2010 Fall Technical Conference, October 11-14, 2010. Salt Lake City, UT (peer reviewed) Invited.
• D. Gottschalk, E. A. Stefanescu, X. Tan, N. Bowler, Z. Lin, M. R. Kessler “Polydicyclopentadiene Matrix Composites for Multifunctional Capacitors” SAMPE 2010 Fall Technical Conference, October 11-14, 2010. Salt Lake City, UT (peer reviewed) Invited.
• M. R. Kessler, P. B. Badrinarayanan “Laboratory Experiments in Thermal Analysis of Polymers for a Senior/Graduate Level Materials Science Course” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference, June 20-23, 2010. Louisville, KY. (peer reviewed).
• M. R. Kessler, R. Larock, Y. Lu “Polymer and Composites from Agricultural Oils” 68th Annual Technical Conference for the Society of Plastics Engineers, May 16-20, 2010. Orlando, FL. Bioplastics Technical Program—Invited Keynote Lecture.
• Li Li, N. Bowler, Sungho Yoon, and M. R. Kessler “Dielectric Response of PTFE Wiring Insulation to Thermal Exposure” Joint DoD/NASA/FAA Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment Conference, May 10-13, 2010, Austin, TX.
• Peter R. Hondred, Sungho Yoon, Nicola Bowler, and Michael R. Kessler “Degradation Kinetics of Polyimide Insulation Material” Joint DoD/NASA/FAA Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment Conference, May 10-13, 2010, Austin, TX.
• Josh C. Leonard, P. Badrinarayanan, M. R. Kessler “Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Cyanate Ester: Thermal and Mechanical Characterization” Iowa Academy of Science 122nd Annual Meeting, April 16-17, 2010, Lamoni, IA.
• Diana Gottschalk, Eduard Stefanescu, Xiaoli Tan, Nicola Bowler, Zhiqun Lin, M. R. Kessler “Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization-based Composites for Multifunctional Capacitors” Iowa Academy of Science 122nd Annual Meeting, April 16-17, 2010, Lamoni, IA.
• J. Eliseo De León, Eduard Stefanescu, Xiaoli Tan, Zhiqun Lin, Nicola Bowler, M. R. Kessler “Improvement of Dielectric Properties of Bisphenol E cyanate Ester Matrix Composites with Nano- and Micro-scale Filler for Multifunctional Applications” Iowa Academy of Science 122nd Annual Meeting, April 16-17, 2010, Lamoni, IA.
• Mahendra Thunga, Wilber Lio, Mufit Akinc, M. R. Kessler “Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester as a Novel Resin for Repairing High Temperature Advanced Aircraft Composites” Iowa Academy of Science 122nd Annual Meeting, April 16-17, 2010, Lamoni, IA.
• Michael Kessler, “Thermal Analysis and Rheology of Thermosetting Polymers” NATAS Short Course on Thermal Analysis of Polymers, August 14-15, 2010, Philadelphia, PA, Invited.
• Michael Kessler, “Toughness Enhancement in Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization Based Nanocomposites” Toughness in Polymers Workshop, Sponsored the University of Minnesota’s IPrime and MRSEC, January 14, 2010, Minneapolis, MN 55455,  Invited.
• Michael Kessler, “Multifunctional Composite Materials” Iowa State University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate Seminar Series, January 28, 2010, Ames, IA,  Invited.

2009

• Michael Kessler, “Self-healing fiber-reinforced polymers: A new paradigm in the design of composite materials” Cornell University Department of Fiber Science Seminar Series, March 12, 2009, Ithaca, NY, Invited.
• Michael Kessler, “Multifunctional Composite and Autonomic Materials” NASA Glenn Research Center, December 16, 2009, Cleveland, OH.
• Michael Kessler, “New Directions and Chemistries in Self-healing Structural Polymers” Drake University Chemistry Colloquium Series, November 6, 2009, Des Moines, IA, Invited.
• Michael R. Kessler, “Cyanate Ester Resins Modified with Nano-Particles for Inclusion in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites” AFOSR 2009 Low Density Materials Program Review, October 8-9, 2009. Arlington, VA. Invited.
• Michael Kessler, “Thermal Analysis of  Thermosetting Polymers” TA Instruments Thermal Analysis Seminars, October 1-2, 2009, New Castle, DE,  Invited.
• Michael Kessler, “Thermal Analysis and Rheology of Thermosetting Polymers” NATAS Short Course on Thermal Analysis of Polymers, September 19-20, 2009, Lubbock, TX,  Invited.
• Michael Kessler, Mufit Akinc “High Temperature Resin Injection Repair for Composites” 9th Annual DoD Advanced Composite Maintainers Conference, June 9-11, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL,  Invited.
• Michael Kessler, “Self-healing fiber-reinforced polymers: A new paradigm in the design of composite materials” Oklahoma State University, May 11, 2009, Stillwater, OK, Invited.
• N. Bowler, L. Li, P. Hondred, T. Chen, M. R. Kessler, “Investigation of Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Wire Insulating Polymers for Development of Capacitive Nondestructive Evaluation” Inter-agency S&T Wiring Review, NASA Kennedy Space Center, December 8-10, 2009, Merritt Island, FL.
• M. R. Kessler, M. Akinc, X. Sheng, W. Lio, K. Lawler, M. Thunga, J. Henson “Environmentally Benign Repair of Composites Using High Temperature Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites: Repair System Evaluation” The Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium and Workshop (Sponsored by SERDP and ESTCP), December 1-3, 2009, Washington D.C. Poster Presentation, Invited.
  J. Trovillion, X. Sheng, T. Mauldin, M. R. Kessler “Design and Synthesis of Monomers for Self-healing Composite Materials” 2009 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Research and Development Conference, November 17-19, 2009.  Memphis, TN .
• Li Li, Nicola Bowler, Sungho Yoon, and Michael Kessler “Dielectric Properties of ETFE Wiring Insulation Materials as a Function of Thermal Exposure” Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, October 18-21, 2009. Virginia Beach, VA.
• Josh Leonard, Prashanth Badrinarayanan, and Michael R. Kessler “Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites” Great Midwestern Regional Space Grant Consortia Meeting, Sept. 24-25, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH.
• Sung Ho Yoon, Nicola Bowler, and Michael R. Kessler “Thermal Analysis of PTFE Electrical Wiring Insulation Material Subjected to Heat Treatments” Proceedings of the Seventh Japan-Korea Joint Symposium on Composite Materials, September 25, 2009. Kanazawa, Japan.
• P. Badrinarayanan and M. R. Kessler “Rapid Heating/Cooling DSC for Polymer Characterization” Proceedings of the North A me rican Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2009). Sept. 21-23, 2009. Lubbock, TX.
• P. R. Hondred, S. H. Yoon, N. Bowler, M. R. Kessler “Onset Degradation Kinetics of Poly(ethylene-alt-tetrafluoroethylene)” Proceedings of the North A me rican Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2009). Sept. 21-23, 2009. Lubbock, TX. CD-ROM. Paper XX-XX: p 1-10. Invited.
• P. Badrinarayanan and M. R. Kessler “Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites with Enhanced Dimensional Stability” Proceedings of the Joint American Society for Composites and Canadian Association for Composite Structures and Materials Conference, Sept. 15-17, 2009. Newark, DE, XX-XX. Invited.
• T. C. Mauldin and M. R. Kessler “On the Kinetics of Self-healing Polymers” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure (IRF’2009), Porto, Portugal, July 20-24, 2009. Invited.
• Guang Chun Huang, Jong Keun Lee, Michael Kessler “Adhesion Strength of Norbornene-based Self-healing Agents to an Amine-cured Epoxy” Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering. July 8-11, 2009, Weihai, China. (peer reviewed)
• Xing Liu, Jong Keun Lee, Michael Kessler “Norbornene-based Self-healing Agents and Their Microencapsulation” Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering. July 8-11, 2009, Weihai, China. (peer reviewed)
• Xing Liu, Jong Keun Lee, Michael Kessler “Microencapsulation of self-healing agents with melamine-urea-formaldehyde by the Shirasu Porous Glass (SPG) Emulsification Technique” Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering. July 8-11, 2009, Weihai, China. (peer reviewed)
• D. Grewell, K. Rajan, D. Fuch, and M. Kessler “VARTM Processing of Self-healing Composites with Reinforcement Bound Microcapsules” Second International Conference on Self-healing Materials, Chicago, IL, June 28-July 1, 2009. Invited.
• T. C. Mauldin and M. R. Kessler “Improving Bulk Dissolution of Grubbs’ Catalysts in Ring-Opening Metathesis-based Healing Agents” Second International Conference on Self-healing Materials, Chicago, IL, June 28-July 1, 2009. Invited.
• X. Sheng, T. C. Mauldin, and M. R. Kessler “Design and Synthesis of Next-generation Monomer Healing Agents” Second International Conference on Self-healing Materials, Chicago, IL, June 28-July 1, 2009. Invited.
• P. Badrinarayanan and M. R. Kessler “Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites with Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion” Proceedings of the 67th Annual Technical Conference for the Society of Plastics Engineers, June 22-24, 2009. Chicago, IL. (peer reviewed)
• W. Lio, X. Sheng, K. Lawler, M. Akinc, M. R. Kessler “Effect of alumina nanoparticles on the properties of bisphenol E cyanate ester adhesive resin for composite repair” Proceedings of the 67th Annual Technical Conference for the Society of Plastics Engineers, June 22-24, 2009. Chicago, IL. (peer reviewed)
• Michael R. Kessler, William K. Goertzen “Polymer Nanocomposites for Infrastructure Rehabilitation” Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, May 31-June 2, 2009, Prague, Czech Republic, p. 1-11.  (peer reviewed). Invited. (pdf)
• Michael R. Kessler, Richard Larock, Yongshang Lu “Polymers and Composites from Agricultural Oils” 100th AOCS Annual Meeting and Exposition, May 3-6, 2009, Orlando, FL, Invited. (pdf)
• Marlen Valverde, Sungho Yoon, Wonje Jeong, Richard Larock, and Michael R. Kessler “Rubber Composites From Plant Oils” The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology, Inc. Symposium, February 9-11, 2009.  Washington, D.C. Poster Presentation. (pdf)
• Daniel Pfister, Rafael Quirino, Richard C. Larock and Michael Kessler “Biocomposites from Renewable Oils and Ag Co-Products” The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology, Inc. Symposium, February 9-11, 2009.  Washington, D.C. Poster Presentation. (pdf)     

2008

• Michael Kessler, “Self-healing: A new paradigm in the design of composite materials” University of Iowa Department of Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, October 9, 2008, Iowa City, IA, Invited.
• Tim Mauldin and Michael Kessler, “Structural Composites with Self-Healing Functionality: Healing Agent Development,” Composite Durability and Multifunctional Materials for Facilities, Workshop sponsored by the ERDC-CERL, June 25, 2008. Champaign, IL, Invited.
• Michael R. Kessler, “Cyanate Ester Resins with Negative Thermal Expansion Nano-Fillers for Inclusion in Fiber Reinforced Composites” AFOSR 2008 Polymer Chemistry Program Review, May 5-9, 2008. College Park, MD. Invited. (pdf)
• Li Li, Nicola Bowler, Sungho Yoon, and Michael Kessler “Dielectric Properties of Polymeric Wiring Insulation Materials as a Function of Thermal Stress” 2008 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, October 26-29, 2008. Quebec City, Canada.
• N. Bowler, L. Li, S.-H. Yoon and M. R. Kessler “Dielectric and Thermal Analysis Properties of PTFE Wiring Insulation for Nondestructive Evaluation and Lifetime Prediction” NASA Aviation Safety Technical Conference, October 21 - 23, 2008, Denver, CO.
• Fen Chao, Nicola Bowler, Xiaoli Tan, Michael R. Kessler “Three-Phase Composites for Multifunctional Structural Capacitors” Proceedings of the SAMPE 2008 Fall Technical Conference, September 8-11, 2008, Memphis, TN.
• Michael R. Kessler, Wilber Lio, Xia Sheng, Mufit Akinc “High Temperature Cyanate Ester Adhesives Reinforced with Functionalized Nanoalumina” Proceedings of the SAMPE 2008 Fall Technical Conference, September 8-11, 2008, Memphis, TN.
• Sungho Yoon, Wonje Jeong, Marlen Valverde Salazar, Richard C. Larock, Michael R. Kessler “Thermal Analysis of Bio-based Rubber Composites from Plant Oil” SAMPE 2008 Fall Technical Conference, September 8-11, 2008, Memphis, TN.
• David Grewell, Gowrishankar Srinivasan, Maria Baboi, Michael R. Kessler, William Graves, Matt Helgeson “Plant Based Plastics and Applications” Proceedings of the SAMPE 2008 Fall Technical Conference, September 8-11, 2008, Memphis, TN.
• Sung Ho Yoon, Nicola Bowler, and Michael R. Kessler “Thermal Analysis Properties of PTFE Electrical Wiring Insulation Material” Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2008). Aug. 18-20, 2008.
• P. Badrinarayanan, B. Mac Murray, and M. R. Kessler “Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites” Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2008). Aug. 18-20, 2008. Atlanta, GA.
• T. C. Mauldin, M. R. Kessler “Latent Catalytic Systems for Ring-Opening Metathesis-Based Thermosets” Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2008). Aug. 18-20, 2008. Atlanta, GA.
• Katherine Lawler, Lisa Nielsen, Mufit Akinc, M.R. Kessler "Viscosity Reduction in Aqueous Alumina Nano-particle Suspensions" 2nd International Congress on Ceramics (ICC2), July 2, 2008. (manuscript ID 885). Verona, Italy.
• Michael Kessler and Richard C. Larock “Fiberglass Reinforced Polymers from Agricultural Oils” The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology, Inc. Symposium, February 11-13, 2008.  Washington, D.C. Poster Presentation.
• M. R. Kessler, Emily Merrick, and Larry Genalo “Material Advantage at Iowa State: A Case Study for Student Pre-professional Society Success” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, June 22-25, 2008. Pittsburgh, PA. AC 2008-2531.
• David Grewell, Gowrishankar Srinivasan, Maria Baboi, Michael R. Kessler, William Graves, Matt Helgeson, “Plant Based Plastics and Applications”, ICIPC (Research Institute for Plastics and Rubber) International Colloquium 2008, Medellin, Colombia, February 27-29, 2008, 1-8.
• Amber L. Shipman, Michael R. Kessler, and John C. DiCesare “Strength Enhancement Through Carbon Nanotube Functionalization Using a Pendant Norbornene” 235th ACS National Meeting, Division of Chemical Education, April 6-10, 2008, New Orleans, LA,  CHED-338
• David Grewell, Gowrishankar Srinivasan, Michael Kessler, and Nancy Kieffer “Case Study of Color Variation of Thermal Formed Automotive Body Components” Proceedings of the 66th Annual Technical Conference for the Society of Plastics Engineers, May 4-8, 2008. Milwaukee, WI.

2007

• M. R. Kessler, M. Akinc, X. Sheng, W. K. Goertzen “Environmentally Benign Repair of Composites Using High Temperature Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites: Resin Development” The Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium and Workshop (Sponsored by SERDP and ESTCP), December 4-6, 2007, Washington D.C. Poster Presentation, Invited.
• Michael R. Kessler, Richard Larock, David Grewell “Structural Composites From Agricultural Oils and Proteins” International Conference on Natural Polymers, Bio-Polymers, Bio-Materialas, their Composites, Blends, IPNs, and Gels: Macro to Nano Scales (ICNP – 2007). November 19-21, 2007, Kottayam; Kerala, India. Invited.
• Xia Sheng, Mufit Akinc, Michael R. Kessler “Cure Kinetics of Thermosetting Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester” Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2007). Aug. 26-29, 2007. East Lansing, MI.
• William K. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler “Three-phase Cyanate Ester Composites with Fumed Silica and Negative-CTE Reinforcements” Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2007). Aug. 26-29, 2007. East Lansing, MI.
• Xing Liu, Xia Sheng, Michael R. Kessler, Jong Keun Lee “5-Ethylidene-2-norbornene and its crosslinkers as a self-healing agent. part I: thermal and rheological analysis” Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering. July 1-4, 2007, Harbin, China.
• Xing Liu, Xia Sheng, Michael R. Kessler, Jong Keun Lee “5-Ethylidene-2-norbornene and its crosslinkers as a self-healing agent. part II: manufacture of microcapsules” Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering. July 1-4, 2007, Harbin, China.
• M. R. Kessler “Effective Tools for Student Engagement and Research Group Management” Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference, June 24-27, 2007. Honolulu, HI. 
  Gowrishankar Srinivasan, Michael Kessler, and David Grewell “Casting of Zein Protein Polymers” Proceedings of the 65th Annual Technical Conference for the Society of Plastics Engineers, May 6-10, 2007. Cincinnati, OH.
• Amber L. Shipman, Michael R. Kessler, Christopher J. Peeples, and John C. DiCesare “Synthesis of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Polymer Strength Enhancement” ACS National Meeting, Division of Chemical Education, March 25-29, 2007, Chicago, IL.
• Michael R. Kessler “Materials with Structural and Power Roles: Challenges and Opportunities in Multifunctional Composites” Annual Meeting of the Technical Cooperation Programme (TTCP-MAT-TP1-TP8), March 6, 2007, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Invited Keynote Lecture.

2006

• Xia Sheng, Michael R. K essler, Jong Keun Lee. The Influence of Cross-linking Agents on Ring-Opening Met athesis Polymerized Thermosets. Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analys is Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2006). Aug. 6-9, 2006. Bowling Green, KY.
• Xing Liu, Xia Sheng, Michael R. Kessler, Jong Keun Lee. Isothermal Cure Characterization of ROMP Healing Agents for Autonomic Damage Repair: The Glass Transition Temperature and Conversion. NATAS 2006. Aug. 6-9, 2006. Bowling Green, KY.
• Wonje Jeong and Michael R. Kessler, . Processing and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube/Dicyclopentadiene Composites. NATAS 2006. Aug. 6-9, 2006. Bowling Green, KY.
• M. R. Kessler, J. K. Lee, X. Liu, L. H. Charles, X. Sheng. Cure Development and Adhesive Fracture Toughness of ROMP Healing Agents. 15th U.S. National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM '06). June 25-30, 2006. Boulder, CO.
• M. R. Kessler. Enhancing Student Motivation by Publishing a Class Textbook. A New Engineering Educator's Perspective. 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, June 18-21, 2006. Chicago, IL.
• M. R. Kessler, .Opportunities for Materials Informatics in Polymers and Composites. NSF Workshop on Materials Informatics (CoSMIC-IMI), May 5, 2006.  Des Moines, IA.
• M. K. Kiker, C. J. Peeples, M. R. Kessler, and J. C. DiCesare. Synthesis of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization Reactions. ACS National Meeting, Division of Chemical Education, March 26-3 0, 2006, Atlanta, GA.
• M. R. Kessler. Self-healing Composites at Iowa State University. Department of Defense Sponsored Workshop on Self-Healing Materials, January 4-5, 2006. Research Triangle Park, NC.

2005

• M. R. Kessler and G. E. Larin "Bio-Inspired Composites: The Influence of Polymerization Kinetics on Self-healing" 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, November 5-11, 2005. Orlando, Florida.
• M. R. Kessler and R. Palakodeti "Bio-Inspired Elastomers: The Effect of Prestrain on the Efficiency of Electroactive Polymer Actuators" 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, November 5-1 1, 2005. Orlando, Florida..
• J. M. Wilson, M. R. Kessler, R. H. Walker, J. M. Duell, D. Kadakia, N. Sousa "Fatigue Testing of Steel Pipes Repaired with Carbon/ Epoxy Composites" Proceedings of the 2005 Rio Pipeline Conference and Exposition. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 2005.
• M. R. Kessler "Cure Characterization and Viscosity Development of Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerized Thermosets" Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Annual Conference (NATAS 2005). Universal City, CA, Sept. 19-21, 2005.
• M. R. Kessler "Recent Research Trends in the US: Multifunctional Composites and Autonomic Materials" Distinguished Scholar Seminar sponsored by Korea's New University for Regional Innovation (NURI) Fund and Brain Korea 21 (BK21). Kumoh National Institute of Technology. June 7 and 8, 2005 Gumi, Gyungbuk, Korea.
• M. R. Kessler and G. E. Larin "Rheokinetics of Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization with Applications to Self-healing Composites " Proceedings of McMat 2005, The 2005 Joint ASME/ASCE/SES Conference on Mechanics of Materials, June 1-3, 2005. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Paper 409.
• Shirley Pomeranz, Peter LoPresti, Michael Kessler, William Potter, Jerry McCoy, Leslie Keiser, and Donna Farrior "Enhancing Interdisciplinary Interactions in the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences: Year I" Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, June 12-15, 2005. Portland, OR. CD-ROM, Paper 007.
• M. R. Kessler "Air Rocket Thrust Experiment Involving Computerized Data Acquisition, Calibration, and Uncertainty Analysis" Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, June 12-15, 2005. Portland, OR. C D-ROM, Paper 585: p 1-12. Nominated for Best Paper Award.
• S. J. Miska, M. R. Kessler, and J. M. Wilson, "Cure Kinetics, Workability, and Glass Transition of an Epoxy Resin Used in Pipe Repair Applications" 25th Oklahoma AIAA/ASME Symposium, February 12, 2005. Stillwater, OK.
• G. E. Larin and M. R. Kessler "Autonomic Healing System Optimization: ROMP Rheokinetics" 25th Oklahoma AIAA/ASME Symposium, F ebruary 12, 2005. Stillwater, OK.
• W. K. Goertzen and M. R. Kessler "Heating Rate and Frequency Dependence of the Glass Transition Temperature for an Epoxy Matrix Composite" 25th Oklahoma AIAA/ASME Symposium, February 12, 2005. Stillwater, OK.
• J. M. Roman, J. M. Wilson, and M. R. Kessler "Flame Testing of Intumescent Coatings Applied to Composite Repair Systems" 25th Oklahoma AIAA/ASME Symposium, February 12, 2005. Stillwater, OK.

• Intumescent substrate coating, J. Wilson, M. Kessler, R. Walker, (U. S. Patent Pending, 2006)
• Composite plug system and process for high pressure pipeline leaks, J. Wilson, M. Kessler, R. Walker, (U. S. Patent Pending, 2006)
• Multifunctional autonomically healing composite material, S. White, N. Sottos, P. Geubelle, J. Moore, S. Sriram, M. Kessler, E. Brown, U. S. Patent No. 6858659 B2, (February 2005).
• Catalyzed reinforced polymer composite, M.R. Kessler, S.R. White, B. Myers, U. S. Patent No. 6750272, (June 2004).
• Multifunctional autonomically healing composite material, S. White, N. Sottos, P. Geubelle, J. Moore, S. Sriram, M. Kessler, E. Brown, U. S. Patent No. 6518330, (February 2003).

• NSF CAREER Award 2010-2015
• Elsevier Young Composites Researcher Award from the American Society for Composites, 2009 – awarded to “a member of the composites community who early in their career has made a significant impact on the science and technology of composite materials through a sustained research effort.”
• Akinc Excellence in Teaching Award, Materials Science and Engineering Department, 2007-2008, (includes $2,500 professional development grant).
• Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award, 2008-2010.
• Akinc Excellence in Teaching Award, Materials Science and Engineering Department, 2007-2008.
• Army Research Office Young Investigator Award, 2004-2007.
  Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa, 2006.
• Best Paper Award, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)  in Instrumentation Division at the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
• Ph.D. thesis research on autonomic healing plastic was selected by Popular Science as one of their Top Ten Science Stories of 2001.
• Best Paper Award, American Society for Composites (ASC) in Polymer Matrix Composites Division at 16th Annual ASC Technical Conference 2001.
• Beckman Institute Graduate Fellow, 2001, 2002.
• The Tech Museum Award, Finalist, The Tech Museum of Innovation. San Jose, CA. 2001.
• Louis J. Larson Graduate Award - Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Spring 2001.

Thesis M.S. Degree Students (Date Awarded or Dates in Residence):

• Katherine Lawler, ISU, MSE, June 2009
• Wilber Lio, ISU, MSE, June 2007-October 2009
• Louis Charles (NDSE Graduate Fellowship Awardee), ISU, MSE, August 2005-present
• Gabriel Larin, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, August 2004-June 2005
• Nate Bernklau, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, August 2005
• Shanti Kumar Vemuri, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, April 2005
• William Goertzen, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, March 2005
• Syed Ahmed, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, December 2004
• Joshua Duell, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, November 2004
• Roja Palakodeti, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, November 2004

Ph.D. Degree Students (Date Awarded or Dates in Residence):

• Wonje Jeong, ISU, MSE, August 2005-present
• Tim Mauldin, ISU, Chemistry,  August 2006-present
• Xia Sheng, ISU, MSE, December 2008
• William Goertzen (NSF Graduate Fellowship Awardee), ISU, MSE, August 2007
• Jeffrey Wilson, Univ. of Tulsa, ME, November 2006
• Peter Hondred, ISU, MSE, August 2008-present
• Hongyu Cui, ISU, expected 2012
• Eliseo De Leon, expected 2012
• Diana Gottschalk, expected 2013.