Dr. William E. Frazier

Biography

 Dr. William E. Frazier has been an active member of ASM International joining the society as a student in 1977. He received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Engineering from Drexel University in 1981, 1984, and 1987 respectively. He is a graduate of the Naval Aviation Executive Institute's Senior Executive Management Development Program, and the Defense Systems Management College's Advanced Program Management Curriculum. Dr. Frazier is a Navy executive with 35 years of experience in naval aviation materials science and engineering. His position is that of the Navy Senior Scientist for Materials Engineering and serves as the Chief Scientist of the Air Vehicle Engineering Department at the Naval Air Systems Command. In that capacity, he provides technical direction and develops strategic plans for the research, development, and transition of naval aviation technologies. Dr. Frazier has also been the technical architect and driving force behind several thrust areas. He developed cross disciplinary, multi-organizational program and R&D roadmaps in the following areas: (1) Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Structurally Critical Metallic Components, (2) Nano-materials and Meta-materials Technology, (3) Durable Aircraft Materials and Structures, (4) Corrosion Resistant Alloy Development, (5) Erosion Resistant Rotor Blade Materials, and (6) Integrated Structural Health Management. Dr. Frazier is a recognized expert in (i) materials selection, qualification and certification, (ii) failure analysis, (iii) light alloy development, (iv) materials processing and manufacturing technology. He has authored more than 90 technical publications, edited 6 books, and holds two U.S. Patents.    

Research Interest

 Naval air Air Vehicle Engineering system  naval aviation materials science and engineering Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Structurally Critical Metallic Components, Nano-materials and Meta-materials Technology, Durable Aircraft Materials and Structures,  Corrosion Resistant Alloy Development, Erosion Resistant Rotor Blade Materials, Integrated Structural Health