Mary Brake--- College of Technology


Mary Brake Professor: Mechanical Engineering Technology PhD in Technology (734) 487-2040 16 Sill Hall College of Technology Ypsilanti, MI 48197 mbrake@emich.edu

Short Bio: Dr. Brake holds degrees in physics and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. She has 17 years experience directing doctoral students as well as over 20 years research experience in plasma physics. She also taught high school physics for three years.

Areas of Expertise: Modeling of chemically reacting flowing gases, optical diagnostics, plasma diagnostics, use of microwaves and radio waves to generate discharges.

Most Important/Recent Publications (More available upon request) Collard C. & M. Brake (2004) Optical Characterization of RF Carbon Plasmas. Submitted for publication. Brake, M.L. & Tessmer, A. E. (2004) Girls and Robots. Accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. Song S., Crimp M., Ayres V., Collard C., Holloway J., & M. Brake (2004). Formation of Hetero Silicon-Carbon Nanostructures by Growth/Etching. In press J. Nanoscience Nanotechnology 4. Anderson, S. & Brake M. L. (2002) Optical Imaging of a XeCl Microwave Plasma. IEEE Trans. On Plasma Science, 30, 196.

Mary Brake