![Dr. T. David Burleigh](/academics/mtls/images/faculty/tdburleigh.png)
T. David Burleigh, PhD, PE
Professor, Department Chair
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- thomas.burleigh@yngangcaiw.com
- 575 - 835 - 5831
- Jones 114
Research Areas
- Corrosion and prevention
- Electrochemistry
- Anodizing of steel
- Corrosion resistant magnesium alloys
- Corrosion of roll bonded aluminum
- Microbial influenced corrosion of copper alloys
Education
Ph.D. in Metallurgy Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1981-1985
M.Sc. in Metallurgy Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1978-1980
B.Sc. in Mineral Engineering-Physics Colorado School of Mines, 1974-1978
Plain Language Summaries of Recent Research
Rapid Anodizing of Steel for Corrosion Resistance
Bioabsorbable Magnesium Alloys for Medical Implants