Dr. James F. Stubbins

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• Dr. James F. Stubbins
• Department Head and Professor
• 211 Talbot Lab, MC-234
• 217/333-2295 (dept.), 217/333-6474 (voice mail)
• jstubbin@illinois.edu
• http://materials.ne.uiuc.edu/

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Nuclear materials
• Irradiation damage and effects
• Mechanical properties
• High-temperature corrosion and stress corrosion cracking
• Electron microscopy

EDUCATION

• B.S. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, 1970
• M.S. Nuclear Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 1972
• Ph.D. Materials Science, University of Cincinnati, 1975

ACADEMIC POSITIONS HELD

• Assistant Professor, 1980 -1985
• Associate Professor, 1985 - 1991
• Faculty Appointee, Northwest College and University Association for Science (NORCUS), Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, WA, 1987-present.
• Faculty Appointee, Division of Educational Programs, Argonne National Laboratory, 1989 - present
• Professor, 1991 - present
• Associate Head, 1991- 1998
• Adjunct Professor, Chemical Engineering, The Ohio University, 1991 -1998
• Head, 1999 - present

MAJOR CONSULTING ACTIVITIES

• Department of Energy
• Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Battelle's Pacific Northwest Laboratory
• International Atomic Energy Agency
• Argonne National Laboratory
• The Ohio State University

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Engineer, State of Illinois (062-040835)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Tau Beta Pi - Eminent Engineer
• Alpha Sima Mu (Metallurgical Engineering Honor Society)
• Alpha Nu Sigma (Nuclear Engineering Honor Society)
• Who's Who in Technology Today
• American Men and Women of Science
• International Scientist of the Year (International Biographical Centre), 2004
• Fellow, American Nuclear Society, 2007

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

• Rawlins, C.B., J. Tanaka, D.J. Barta, C.A. Harper, J.F. Stubbins, D.E. Lyon. "Properties of materials," Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, D.G. Fink, H.W. Beatty, eds. Fourteenth Edition, McGraw-Hill, (1999).

ARTICLES IN JOURNALS

• Li, M. and J. F. Stubbins, "Room temperature creep-fatigue response of selected copper alloys for high heat flux application," J. Nucl. Mater 329-333, 865-869 (2004).
• Pan, Xiao, X. Wu, M. Li and J. F. Stubbins, "Modeling tensile response and flow localization effects in selected copper alloys, " J. Nucl Mater 329-333, 1088-1092 (2004).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, M. Li and J. F. Stubbins, "Modeling tensile response and flow localization effects in 316SS after exposure to spallation and fission irradiation environments," J Nucl Mater 343, 302-307 (2005)
• Singh, B. N., M. Li, J. F. Stubbins and B. S. Johansen, "Creep-Fatigue Deformation Behaviour of OFHC-Copper and CuCrZr Alloy with Different Heat Treatments and with and without Neutron Irradiation," Riso National Laboratory, Riso-R-1528(EN), 55 p. (Roskilde, DK, August, 2005).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, J. C. Mabon, M. Li and J. F. Stubbins, "The role of deformation mechanism in flow localizationof 316L stanless steel." Journal of Nuclear Materials, 356:1-3, 70-77 (Sep. 15, 2006).
• Okuniewski, M.A., D.P. Wells, F.A. Selim, S.A. Maloy, M.R. James and J.F. Stubbins, C.S. Deo, S.G. Srivilliputhur, and M.I. Baskes, "Positron annihilation spectroscopy of proton irradiated single crystal BCC iron," Journal of Nuclear Materials, 351:1-3, 149-154 (Jun. 1, 2006).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, J. C. Mabon, M. Li and J. F. Stubbins, "The role of deformation mechanisms in flow localization of 316L stainless steel," 356:1-3, 70-77 (15 Sept. 2006).
• Wu, X., X. Pan and J. F. Stubbins, "Analysis of notch strengthening of 316L stainless steel with and without irradiation-induced hardening using EBSD and FEM," Journal of Nuclear Materials, 361:2-3, 228-238 (15 Apr. 2007).
• Deo, C. S., M. A. Okuniewski, S. G. Srivilliputhur, S. A. Maloy, M. I. Baskes, M. R. James and J. F. Stubbins, "Helium bubble nucleation in bcc iron studied by kinetic Monte Carlo simulation," Journal of Nuclear Materials, 361:2-3, 141-148 (15 Apr. 2007).
• Deo, C. S., M. A. Okuniewski, S. G. Srivilliputhur, S. A. Maloy, M. I. Baskes, M. R. James, and J. F. Stubbins, "The effects of helium on irradiation damage in single crystal iron," Journal ofNuclear Materials, 367-370, Part 1, 451-456 (1 Aug. 2007).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, B. N. Singh, M. Li and J. F. Stubbins, "Hold-time effects on the fatigue life of CuCrZr alloys for fusion applications," Journal of Nuclear Materials 367-370, Part 2, 984-989 (1 Aug. 2007).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, J. C. Mabon, M. Li and J. F. Stubbins, "An EBSD investigation on flow localization and microstructure evolution of 316L stainless steel for Gen IV reactor applications," Journal of Nuclear Materials, 371:1-3, 90-97 (15 Sept. 2007).
• Stubbins, J. F., A. M. Bolind and X. Chen, "The electrical impedance response of steel surface oxide layers in molten lead-bismuth eutectic," Journal of Nuclear Materials, 377:1, 243-252 (Jun 30, 2008).
• Xianglin, W., Pan, X., and James F. Stubbins, "Notch Strengthening and Its Impact on the Deformation and Fracture of 316L Stainless Steel," ASTM Special Technical Publication, 1492, Effects of Radiation on Materials: 23rd International Symposium, 134-148 (Nov. 2008).
• Deo, C.S., Srinivasan, S. G., Baskes, M.I., Maloy, S. A., James, M.R., Okuniewski, M. and J. Stubbins, "Kinetics of the Migration and Clustering of Extrinsic Gas in bcc Metals," ASTM Special Technical Publication, 1492, Effects of Radiation on Materials: 23rd International Symposium, 177-189 (Nov. 2008).

ARTICLES IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Li, M. and J. F. Stubbins, "Fatigue Response and Life Prediction of Selected Reactor Materials," 21st International Symposium, ASTM STP 1447, M. L. Grossbeck, T. R. Allen, R. G. Lott, and A. S. Kumar, Eds., ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2003
• LI, M. and J. F. Stubbins, "Creep-fatigue behavior in high strength copper alloys," Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on the Effects of Radiation on Materials , Boston, MA (Jun 2004).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, M. Li, J. F. Stubbins, "Flow localization processes in austenitic alloys," Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium of the Effects of Radiation on Materials, Boston, MA (Jun. 2004).
• Wu, X., X. Pan, J. F. Stubbins, "Flow localization modeling for face-centered cubic (FCC) metals after exposure to radiation," American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting (Washington, D.C., Nov. 2004).
• Deo, C., P. Blas, B. P. Uberuaga, S. G. Srinivasan, S. A. Maloy, T. Patten and J. F. Stubbins, "Multiscale Simulations of Defects in Hyperstoichiometric Uranium Di-Oxide," MMSNF-4, American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, (Washington, D.C., 2005).
• Srivilliputhur, S. G., C. S. Deo, M. Okuniewski, M. I. Baskes, M. R. James, S. A. Maloy and J. F. Stubbins, "Multiscale Modeling of Radiation Damage in Reactor Materials," American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, (Washington, D.C., 2005).
• Stubbins, J. F., A. M. Bolind and X. Chen, "The Electrical Impedance Response of Steel Surface Oxide Layers in Molten Lead--Bismuth Eutectic," Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Spallation Materials Technology (2008).

SERVICE

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY:

• American Nuclear Society (member since 1987), Fellow, 2007
• ANS-Vice Chair, Fusion Energy Division, 2000-2001
• ANS-Chair, Fusion Energy Division, 2001-2002
• ANS-Executive Committee, Materials Science and Technology Division, 1996-present
• Vice Chair, Materials Science and Technology Division, 2001-2002
• Chair, Materials Science and Technology Division, 2002-2003
• Chair, Honors and Awards, Materials Science and Technology Division, 1998-present
• Nuclear Engineering Department Heads Organization (NEDHO) - Member 1999-present; Vice-Chair 2001-2002; Chair 2002-2003
• American Society of Engineering Education - Member, 1990 - present

CAMPUS:

• Radiation Hazards Committee 1985-present, Chair 1987-present
• Senate, 1989-90, 1997-1999; General Education Board, 1992-1999
• Campus Area Emergency Safety Advising Committee (CAESAC) 1999-present
• General Education Board, 1992-1999

COLLEGE:

• COE Executive Committee, 1989-1991; Vice Chair, Executive Committee, 1989-1990; Secretary, Executive Committee, 1980-1989
• Steering Committee for the Materials Engineering Research Laboratory (MERL) and Advanced Materials Testing and Evaluation Laboratory (AMTEL), 1980-present
• Various course review committees

DEPARTMENT:

• Nuclear Engineering Curriculum Committee 1980-1983, 1986-present
• Nuclear Engineering Advisory Committee 1986-present
• Nuclear Engineering Honors and Awards Committee, 1985-present, Chair 1988-present
• Nuclear Engineering Student Committee, 1989-present, Chair 1989-present

PUBLIC:

• ASM International, Sangamon Valley Chapter, Executive Committee 1982-present, Vice Chair 1986-87, Chair 1987-present
• ASM International, Video Programs Committee, 1989-present
• American Nuclear Society, Student Chapter-Faculty Advisor 1982-1987, 1993-present
• Alpha Nu Sigma Honorary Society - Faculty Advisor 1982-1987, 1993-present
• University of Illinois EXCEL Program, 1985-present
• University of Illinois Apple Seedlings Program 1988-present