Veronica Eliasson


2025

Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Email: eliasson@mines.edu
Phone: +1 303-384-2509
WWW: http://eliasson.mines.edu

Current stats

46
papers published
131
conference talks given
7
awards received
9
PhD students graduated
11
thousand shock waves produced

Personal information


Research interests: Experimental mechanics within areas of explosives engineering, shock wave focusing, shock wave dynamics, high strain rate impact, fluid-structure interaction. Non-invasive high-speed visualization techniques in both fluids and solids.

Education

Fellowships and Awards

Professional & Visiting Appointments

7/2020—presentAssociate Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
8/2020—presentAssociate Professor, Joint Appointment with Mining Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
7/2020—9/2021Associate Adjunct Professor in Structural Engineering
University of California, San Diego
7/2016—6/2020Associate Professor in Structural Engineering
University of California, San Diego
7/2016—6/2018Adjunct Research Associate Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
4/2016—6/2016Associate Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
8/2009—4/2016Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
10/2007—8/2009 Postdoctoral Scholar. Advisors: Prof. Paul E. Dimotakis and Prof. Ares J. Rosakis
Graduate Aerospace Laboratories, California Institute of Technology
7/2006—10/2007Visiting Scholar at Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley. Advisor: Prof. Andrew J. Szeri

Research Activity

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications (Published or in print)

• Eliasson's Graduate Advisee*, Eliasson's Undergraduate Advisee**
• Senior Author(s) are underlined. In all instances, senior author(s) provided financial support and/or led/supervised the design of the experiments, data collection and analysis and manuscript writing.
• V. Eliasson as first author means that VE assisted with design of the experiments, collected data, analyzed data and wrote the manuscript (eg: 1–5).
  1. F. Wilson*, K. Harke, A.J. Hardy, D.J. Kline, K.T. Sullivan, J. Tringe, V. Eliasson, An Analysis of Input Parameters for Film-Based Flash X-Ray Radiography, Experimental Techniques, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-025-00836-y, 2025
  2. M.J. Sevcik*, D.J. Kline, M.F. Villena, E. Penczek*, A. Escobar, A. Goff, K.T. Sullivan, V. Eliasson, Development of a Printable Prill Formulation Technique and Demonstration of Monomodal Prill Size on Compaction Density and Compressive Strength, Propellants, Explosives Pyrotechnics, https://doi.org/10.1002/prep.12092, 2025
  3. J.P. Verheyden*, B. Huffaker**, M.J. Sevcik*, I. Snyder**, F. Wilson*, G.I. Rabinowitz*, C. Watkins**, E. Caravaca, E.G. Tersine, V. Eliasson, Tool changing and tool sharing system for interconnected multi-material direct ink write 3D printers, HardwareX, (23), e00681, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2025.e00681, 2025
  4. D.J. Kline, M.J. Sevcik*, M.F.L. Villena, A. Escobar, D.K. Newton, A.A. Dobbs, I.A. Gamez, F. Zaka, A.S. Goff, E. Penczek, B.K. Brettmann, H.P. Martinez, V. Eliasson, K.T. Sullivan, Extrusion-Spheronization of Mock Energetic Materials, Propellants, Explosives Pyrotechnics, https://doi.org/10.1002/prep.70008, 2025
  5. F. Wilson*, K. Harke, A.J. Hardy, D.J. Kline, K.T. Sullivan, J. Tringe, C.P. Frick, & V. Eliasson, Quantitative Comparisons of Image Quality for Flash X-ray Detectors, Experimental Techniques, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-025-00783-8, 2025
  6. M.P. Hennessey, F. Wilson*, G.I. Rabinowitz*, M.J. Sevcik*, K.J. Tucker*, D.J. Kline, D.K. Amondson, H.K. Springer, K.T. Sullivan, V. Eliasson, J.L. Belof, Modification of Jet Velocities in an Explosively Loaded Copper Target with a Conical Defect, Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-024-00447-5, 2024
  7. M.J. Sevcik*, J. Golson*, G. Bjerke*, I. Snyder**, G. Taylor**, F. Wilson*, G.I. Rabinowitz*, D.J. Kline, M.D. Grapes, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, V. Eliasson, Dual feed progressive cavity pump extrusion system for functionally graded direct ink write 3D printing, HardwareX, 17, e00515, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2024.e00515, 2024
  8. G.I. Rabinowitz*, F. Wilson*, G. Bjerke*, K.J. Tucker*, R.R. Kustic**, J.G. Nederbragt**, M.P. Anderson, J. Golson*, R. Chaves Morales and V. Eliasson, Experimental investigation of cylindrical shock wave interactions, 7, 2635–2647, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41939-023-00360-9, 2024
  9. H. Liu* and V. Eliasson, Two-dimensional geometrical shock dynamics for blast wave propagation and post-shock flow effects, Aerospace, 10(10), 838, https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10100838, 2023
  10. M.J. Sevcik*, G. Bjerke*, F. Wilson*, D.J. Kline, R. Chavez Morales, H.E. Fletcher, K. Guan, M.D. Grapes, S. Seetharaman, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, and V. Eliasson, Extrusion parameter control optimization for DIW 3D printing using image analysis techniques, Progress in Additive Manufacturing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-023-00470-3, 2023
  11. D.J. Kline, M.D. Grapes, R. Chavez Morales*, G.C. Egan, J.D. Sain, Z.D. Doorenbos, H.E. Fletcher, E.A. Avalos, B.M. English, V. Eliasson, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, In situ laser profilometry for material segmentation and digital reconstruction of a multicomponent additively manufactured part, Additive Manufacturing, 56 102896, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2022.102896, 2022
  12. R. Chavez*, J. Baek, D. Sharp**, A. Aderounmu**, H. Wei, J.-S. Chen, and V. Eliasson, Mode-II Fracture Response of PMMA Under Dynamic Loading Conditions, Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, 8, 104–121, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-021-00320-9, 2022
  13. L. Zheng**, B. Lawlor**, B.J. Katko*, C. McGuire**, J. Zanteson** & V. Eliasson, Image processing and edge detection techniques to quantify shock wave dynamics experiments, Experimental Techniques,45, 483–495, 2021
  14. R. Chavez Morales & V. Eliasson, The Effect of Moisture Intake on the Mode-II Dynamic Fracture Behavior of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites, Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, 7, 21–33, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-020-00260-w, 2021
  15. J.C.A. Dela Cueva**, L. Zheng**, B. Lawlor**, K. Nguyen**, A. Westra**, J. Nunez**, J. Zanteson**, C. McGuire**, R. Chavez Morales*, B.J. Katko*, H. Liu* & V. Eliasson, Blast wave interaction with structures: an application of exploding wire experiments, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 3, 337–347, DOI: 10.1007/s41939-020-00076-0, 2020
  16. W. Mellor*, E. Lakhani*, J. C. Valenzuela, B. Lawlor**, J. Zanteson** & V. Eliasson, Design of a multiple exploding wire setup to study shock wave dynamics, Experimental Techniques, 44, 241–248, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-019-00354-8, 2020
  17. A. Ivanov**, N. Fassardi**, C. Scafidi**, T. Shemen** & V. Eliasson, Shock wave attenuation using rigid obstacles with large and small scale geometrical features, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 2, 269–279, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41939-019-00053-2, 2019
  18. Q. Wan*, R. Deiterding, V. Eliasson, Numerical investigation of shock wave attenuation in channels using water obstacles, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 2, 159–173, DOI: 10.1007/s41939-018-00041-y, 2019
  19. I.-C. Cheng, J.P. Kelly, E. Novitskaya, V. Eliasson, A.M. Hodge, and O.A. Graeve, Mechanical properties of an Fe-based SAM2x5-630 metallic glass matrix composite with tungsten particle additions, Advanced Engineering Materials, 20(9), 1800023, DOI: 10.1002/adem.201800023, 2018
  20. S. Koumlis*, H. Cheng, T.E. Morgan, C.E. Finch & V. Eliasson, Glial Model for Traumatic Brain Injury: network strain field and inflammation induced by repeated mechanical impacts in vitro, Experimental Mechanics, 58, 125–135, DOI: 10.1007/s11340-017-0338-3, 2018
  21. Q. Wan*, H. Jeon*, R. Deiterding & V. Eliasson, Numerical and experimental investigation of oblique shock wave reflection off a water wedge, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 826, 732-758, 2017
  22. H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, Shock wave interactions with liquid sheets, Experiments in Fluids, 58(24) DOI: 10.1007/s00348-017-2300-7, 2017
  23. T.Q. Phan, J.P. Kelly, M.E. Kassner, V. Eliasson, O.A. Graeve, & A.M. Hodge, Bulk Mechanical Properties Testing of Metallic Marginal Glass Formers, Journal of Metallurgy, Article ID 6508597, 8 pages, DOI: 10.1155/2016/6508597, 2016
    MEK and AMH were the main technical leads who designed the experiment; VE and OAG discussed experiments and results, and participated in writing the manuscript.
  24. O. Delpino Gonzales*, K. Luong**, H. Homma** & V. Eliasson, Experimental investigation of dynamic fracture initiation in PMMA submerged in water, Dynamic Behavior of Materials, 2, 391-398, DOI: 10.1007/s40870-016-0074-2, 2016
  25. S. Qiu*, K. Liu* & V. Eliasson, Parallel implementation of geometrical shock dynamics for two dimensional converging shock waves, Computer Physics Communications, 207 186-192, DOI: 10.1016/j.cpc.2016.06.003, 2016
  26. G.R. Khanolkar*, M. Raouls, J.P. Kelly, O.A. Graeve, A.M. Hodge & V. Eliasson, Shock Wave Response of Iron-based In Situ Metallic Glass Matrix Composites, Scientific Reports, 6, Article number:22568, Doi:10.1038/srep22568, 2016
    GK and VE conceived the shock compression experiments; GK and MR conducted the shock compression experiments; JPK and OAG designed and manufactured the samples; GK, AH, JPK and OAG characterized the samples; GK, VE, JPK and OAG analyzed the results. All authors reviewed the manuscript.
  27. O. Delpino Gonzales*, A.J. Nicassio** & V. Eliasson, Evaluation of the effect of water content on the stress optical coefficient in PMMA, Polymer Testing, 50, 119-124, DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.01.004, 2016
  28. J.P. Kelly, S.M. Fuller, K. Seo, E. Novitskaya, J.C. Farmer, V. Eliasson, A.M. Hodge, & O.A. Graeve, Designing In Situ and Ex Situ Bulk Metallic Glass Composites via Spark Plasma Sintering in the Super Cooled Liquid State, Materials and Design, 93, 26-38, 2016
    OAG was the main technical lead who designed the experiment; VE and AMH discussed experiments, results, and participated in writing the manuscript.
  29. H. Jeon*, J.R. Gross*, S. Estabrook**, S. Koumlis*, Q. Wan*, G.R. Khanolkar*, X. Tao*, D.M. Mensching**, E.J. Lesnick** & V. Eliasson, Shock wave attenuation using foam obstacles — does geometry matter? Aerospace, 2(2), 353-375, 2015
  30. S. Koumlis*, D. Buecker**, G. Moler**, V. Eliasson & P. Sengupta, HAMr: A mechanical impactor for repeated dynamic loading of in vitro neuronal networks, Experimental Mechanics, 55(8), 1441-1449, DOI: 10.1007/s11340-015-0052-y, 2015
    VE supervised data collection for the mechanical HAMr experiments presented in the manuscript; analyzed the data; PS designed the biological experiment and analyzed the biological data.
  31. C. Wang*, L. Grunenfelder, R. Patwardhan*, S. Qiu* & V. Eliasson, Investigation of shock wave focusing in water in a logarithmic spiral duct, Part 2: Strong coupling, Ocean Engineering, 102, 185-196, DOI:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2015.04.053, 2015
  32. G.R. Khanolkar*, S. Haghighat, A.M. Hodge, K.M. Flores & V. Eliasson, Effect of loading rate on dynamic fracture morphology of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass, Material Transactions, 56 (6), 2015
    VE designed the experiment and supervised the data collection and writing of the paper; KMF provided the samples and AMH characterized the samples before impact.
  33. O. Delpino Gonzales* & V. Eliasson, Influence of water uptake on dynamic fracture behavior of Poly(methyl methacrylate), Experimental Mechanics, 56 (1), 59-68, DOI:10.1007/s11340-015-0030-4, 2016
  34. Q. Wan* & V. Eliasson, Numerical study of shock wave attenuation in two-dimensional ducts using solid obstacles — How to utilize shock focusing techniques to attenuate shock waves, Aerospace 2, 203-221, DOI:10.3390/aerospace2020203, 2015
  35. O. Delpino Gonzales* & V. Eliasson, Effect of water content on dynamic fracture initiation of vinyl ester, Experimental Mechanics, 56 (4), 637-644, DOI: 10.1007/s11340-015-0028-y, 2016
  36. S. Qiu* & V. Eliasson, Interaction and coalescence of multiple simultaneous and non-simultaneous blast waves, 26 (3), 287-297, Shock Waves, DOI: 10.1007/s00193-015-0567-2, 2015
  37. M.E. Kassner, K. Smith, & V. Eliasson, Creep in Amorphous Metals, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 4 (1), 100-107, 2015
    MEK was the technical lead, KS collected data, VE participated in writing the manuscript
  38. C. Wang*, S. Qiu* & V. Eliasson, Investigation of shock wave focusing in water in a logarithmic spiral duct, Part 1: Weak coupling, Ocean Engineering, 102, 174-184, DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2014.09.012, 2015 (published online 2014)
  39. C. Wang*, S. Qiu* & V. Eliasson, Quantitative pressure measurement of shock waves in water using a schlieren-based visualization technique, Experimental Techniques, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-016-0036-6, 40, 323–331, 2016 (published online 2013)
  40. K. Balasubramanian* & V. Eliasson, Numerical investigations of the porosity effect on the shock focusing process, Shock Waves, 23 (6), 583-594, 2013
  41. C. Wang* & V. Eliasson, Shock wave focusing in water inside convergent structures, International Journal of Multiphysics, 6(3), 267-281, 2012
  42. V. Eliasson, M. Mello, A.J. Rosakis & P.E Dimotakis, Experimental investigation of converging shocks in water with various confinement materials, Shock Waves, 20, 395-408, 2010
    VE collected the data and wrote the manuscript. AJR and PED proofread the manuscript and offered suggestions
  43. V. Eliasson, N. Tillmark, A.J. Szeri & N. Apazidis, Light emission during shock wave focusing in air and argon, Physics of Fluids, 19 106106, 2007
  44. V. Eliasson, M. Kjellander & N. Apazidis, Regular versus Mach reflection for converging polygonal shocks, Shock waves, 17, 43-50, 2007
  45. V. Eliasson, N. Apazidis & N. Tillmark, Controlling the form of strong converging shocks by means of disturbances, Shock waves, 17, 29-42, 2007
  46. V. Eliasson, N. Apazidis & N. Tillmark, Shaping converging shock waves by means of obstacles, Journal of Visualization, 9(3), 240, 2006
  47. V. Eliasson, N. Apazidis, N. Tillmark & M. Lesser, Focusing of strong shocks in an annular shock tube, Shock waves, 15 205-217, 2006

Journal Publications (In Review)

  1. G. I. Rabinowitz*, M. K. Brown*, A. H. Nicholson**, L. Rockwell**, J. P. Verheyden*, & V. Eliasson, Small-scale exploding wire experiments of blast wave propagation in tunnels, In Review, 2025.

Journal Publications (In Preparation)

  1. D. Azbell and V. Eliasson, Ultra Low-Cost Resin Transfer Molding - in preparation, 2025
  2. Kathryn Harke, Anthony Hardy, James Hall, Maurice Aufderheide, Jerel Smith, Finnegan Wilson, Joseph Tringe, Veronica Eliasson, Kyle Sullivan. The 3-Ring Flash X-ray System: A Diagnostic for 3D Movies of Dynamic Events - in preparation for Review of Scientific Instruments, 2025
  3. Anthony Hardy, James Hall, Maurice Aufderheide, Jerel Smith, Kathryn Harke, Finnegan Wilson, Joseph Tringe, Veronica Eliasson, Kyle Sullivan. Characterization of Flash X-ray Source and Digital Detector using Monte Carlo Simulation Methods - in preparation for Journal of Instrumentation, 2025
  4. G.I. Rabinowitz, L. Rockwell, M. Brown, and V. Eliasson, Comparison of small-scale experiments and computations for blast wave propagation in tunnels - in preparation, 2025
  5. J Verheyden, Bryce Huffaker, Max Sevcik, and V. Eliasson, Tools for DIW - in preparation, 2025

Books & Book Chapters

  1. Book: "Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 2024 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics," Editors: Veronica Eliasson, Paul Allison, Phillip Jannotti, Ryan Berke, Garrett Pataky, John Kolinski, Kaitlynn M Fitzgerald, Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-85828-4, 2025
  2. Book: "Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 2023 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics," Editors: Veronica Eliasson, Paul Allison, Phillip Jannotti, Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-50645-1, 2024
  3. Book: "Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1," Proceedings of the 2022 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics," Editors: Steven Mates, Veronica Eliasson, Paul Allison, Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-17452-0, 2023
  4. Book: "Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 2021 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics," Editors: Steven Mates and Veronica Eliasson, Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-86561-0, 2021
  5. Book: "Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 2020 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics," Editors: Leslie Lamberson, Steven Mates, Veronica Eliasson, Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-59946-1, 2021
  6. Book chapter: "Moisture effect investigation on the dynamic fracture behavior of unidirectional and woven carbon fiber/epoxy materials" by R. Chavez* and V. Eliasson in "Advances in Experimental Impact Mechanics", edited by B. Song, Elsevier, Paperback ISBN: 9780128233252, 2021.
  7. Book: "Shock focusing phenomena: high-energy density phenomena and dynamics of converging shocks", N. Apazidis and V. Eliasson, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-75866-4, 2018.
  8. Book chapter: "Shock Wave Mitigation Using Liquids" by H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson in "Blast Mitigation Strategies in Marine Composite and Sandwich Structures", edited by S. Gopalakrishnan and Y. Rajapakse, Springer Nature, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-7170-6, ISBN: 978-981-10-7169-0, 2018.
  9. Book chapter: "Traumatic Brain Injury: Introduction to Anatomy of the Human Head and Basic Mechanical Principles" by S. Koumlis* and V. Eliasson in Biomechanical Principles and Applications in Sports, edited by J.M. Pallis, J.L. McNitt-Gray, and G.K. Hung, Springer Publishers, DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-13467-9, ISBN 978-3-030-13467-9, 2019.
  10. Book chapter: "Traumatic Brain Injury: Models and Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury" by S. Koumlis* and V. Eliasson in Biomechanical Principles and Applications in Sports, edited by J.M. Pallis, J.L. McNitt-Gray, and G.K. Hung, Springer Publishers, DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-13467-9, ISBN 978-3-030-13467-9, 2019.
  11. Book chapter: "Dynamic response of polymers subjected to underwater shock loading or direct impact" by V. Eliasson and R. Chavez, in Advances in Thick Section Composite and Sandwich Structure, edited by Y.D.S. Rajapakse and S.W. Lee, Springer International Publishing, DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-31065-3, ISBN 978-3-030-31065-3 2019.
  12. Book chapter: "Moisture effect investigation on the dynamic fracture behavior of unidirectional and woven carbon fiber/epoxy materials" by R. Chavez and V. Eliasson, in Advances in Experimental Impact Mechanics, edited by B. Song, Springer International Publishing, ISBN 9780128233252 2021.

Technical Reports

  1. Kathryn J. Harke, Finnegan Wilson, Seemeen Kairimi, Anthony Hardy, Vernoica Eliasson, Kyle Sullivan, Joe Tringe, Abstract for JOWOG 39/49th Weapons Agency Nondestructive Testing Organization Meeting, May 8, 2025.
  2. Kathryn J. Harke, Anthony Hardy, Finnegan Wilson, Chen Yee, Gabriel Balensiefer, Joseph Tringe, Veronica Eliasson, Kyle Sullivan, X-ray Test Object for Mock HE Prill, LLNL-TR-873017, April 2, 2025.
  3. Finnegan Wilson, Kathryn J. Harke, Veronica Eliasson, Joe Tringe, Contrast Evaluation for the DDT Cylinder Test Bed Shots, April 5, 2024.
  4. Finnegan Wilson, Brad Lovell, Ben English, Harold Levie, Kathryn J. Harke, Vernoica Eliasson, Joe Tringe, Seal Strength Calculations for Low Mass DDT Vessel, LLNL-TR-860445, February 17, 2024.
  5. Finnegan Wilson, Kathryn J. Harke, Joe Tringe, Veronica Eliasson, Kyle Sullivan, Integration of the 3-Ring Flash X-ray System into Mines Explosive Research Laboratory Infrastructure at Edgar Mine, LLNL-TR-860442, February 13, 2024.
  6. Kathryn J. Harke, Anthony Hardy, Finnegan Wilson, Joe Tringe, Veronica Eliasson, Kyle Sullivan, Mock High Explosive X-ray Radiography Test Object for Corner Turning, LLNL-TR-860150, Feb. 5, 2024

Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings

  1. M. P. Hennessey, F. Wilson, G. I. Rabinowitz, M. J. Sevcik, K. J. Tucker, D. J. Kline, D. K. Amondson, H. K. Springer, K. T. Sullivan, V. Eliasson, and J. L. Belof, "Investigation of the limiting case of Richtmyer-Meshkov instabilities in high-explosive driven experiments," 17th International Detonation Symposium, Kansas City, Missouri, Aug. 4-9, 2024
  2. B. Katko, C. McGuire, J. Zanteson, B. Lawlor, L. Zheng, J. Chan, Y. Kwon, J. Didozcak, and V. Eliasson, "Blast wave loading of CFRP plates in a compartmentalized setup and the structural health state of the plates post-blast," 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Singapore, July 14-19, 2019
  3. H. Liu, B. Katko, J. Zanteson, B. Lawlor, C. McGuire, L. Zheng, and V. Eliasson, "Experiments and GSD simulations of shock focusing behavior," 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Singapore, July 14-19, 2019
  4. S. Qiu, V. Eliasson, "Interaction of multiple cylindrical expanding shock waves," 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves, Nagoya, Japan, 2017
  5. Q. Wan, N. Amen, M. Nguyen, V. Eliasson, "A Comparison of numerical and experimental results of passive shock wave mitigation using obstacles in two-dimensional channels," 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves 1, G. Ben-Dor et al. (eds.), pp 703-707, 2017. DOI 978-3-319-46213-4_121
  6. H. Jeon, N. Amen, V. Eliasson, "Shock Wave Reflections over Newtonian and non-Newtonian Wedges: Experimental Investigation," 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves 1, G. Ben-Dor et al. (eds.), pp 631-634, 2017. DOI 978-3-319-46213-4_108
  7. S. Qiu, V. Eliasson, "Coalescence and interaction of blast waves using multiple munitions - effect of adiabatic index," 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves 2, G. Ben-Dor et al. (eds.), pp 1035-1039, 2017. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-44866-4_44
  8. G. Khanolkar, J. Kelly, O. Graeve, A. Hodge, V. Eliasson, "Response of an Fe-based bulk metallic glass and its partially amorphous composite to shock wave loading," 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves 2, G. Ben-Dor et al. (eds.), pp 913-915, 2017. DOI 978-3-319-44866-4_22
  9. V. Eliasson, J. Gross, "Experimental Investigation of Shock Wave Amplification Using Multiple Munitions," 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves 2, G. Ben-Dor et al. (eds.), pp 1017-1021, 2017. DOI 978-3-319-44866-4_41
  10. S. Qiu, V. Eliasson, "Numerical simulations of shock wave amplification using multiple munitions," 21st International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS21), August 3-8, Riga, Latvia, 2014, pp. 111-114, ISBN 978-9934-517-57-0
  11. R. Patwardhan, V. Eliasson, "Numerical simulations of shock wave propagation and fluid-structure coupling in water-filled convergent thin shells," 21st International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS21), August 3-8, Riga, Latvia, 2014, pp. 145-148, ISBN 978-9934-517-57-0
  12. V. Eliasson, Q. Wan, "Shock Mitigation in Ducts Using Obstacles Placed Along the Outline of Logarithmic Spiral," 21st International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS21), August 3-8, Riga, Latvia, 2014, pp 106-110, ISBN 978-9934-517-57-0
  13. G.R. Khanolkar, V. Eliasson, "Damage and deformation in an Iron-based amorphous alloy at high strain rates," 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW29), July 14-19, Madison, WI, USA, 2013
  14. C. Wang, V. Eliasson, "Interaction between shock waves in water and convergent structures of finite thickness," 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW29), July 14-19, Madison, WI, USA, 2013
  15. L. Lamberson, V. Eliasson and A. J. Rosakis, "In Situ Optical Investigations of Hypervelocity Impact Induced Dynamic Fracture", in Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, 1, 31-37, 2011
  16. V. Eliasson, W.D. Henshaw, D. Appelö, "On cylindrically converging shock waves shaped by obstacles", in Euler Equations: 250 Years On Proceedings of an International Conference, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, Volume 237, Issues 14–17, Pages 1825-2250, 15 August 2008
  17. V. Eliasson, "The production of converging polygonal shock waves by means of reflectors and cylindrical obstacles," AIP Conference Proceedings, 832, 445-449, 2006, The Second Conference of Flow Dynamics, 16-18 Nov 2005, Sendai, Japan

Unreviewed Conference Proceedings

  1. J. Verheyden*, B. Huffaker**, I. Snyder**, M.J. Sevcik*, V. Eliasson, "Interchangeable Tooling System for Modular Direct Ink Writing with Multi-Material Energetics," JANNAF Meeting, Charlotte, NC, December 9-13 2024.
  2. R. Chavez*, V. Eliasson, "Mode-II dynamic crack initiation and propagation behavior of carbon fiber/epoxy under elevated moisture content," 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM22), August 11-16, Melbourne, Australia
  3. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing in water in a convergent carbon fiber structure," 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM19), July 28-August 2, Montréal, Canada
  4. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock wave focusing in water," 20th International Shock Interaction Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden, August 21-24, pages 219-222, 2012
  5. D.H. Gally-Gonzalez*, V. Eliasson, "Shock wave loading of soft tissue surrogates," 20th International Shock Interaction Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden, August 21-24, pp 35-38, 2012
  6. G. Khanolkar*, V. Eliasson, "High-velocity impact of bulk metallic glass," 20th International Shock Interaction Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden, August 21-24, pp 81-84, 2012
  7. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Quantitative pressure measurements on a convergent composite structure during shock impact," 26th American Society for Composites Annual Technical Conference/2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites, Montreal, September 26-28, 2011
  8. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Fluid-solid interaction during a shock wave impact on a converging composite structure", 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM18), Jeju, Korea, August 22-28, 2011
  9. L.E. Lamberson, V. Eliasson, A.J. Rosakis, "Mechanics of hypervelocity impact induced damage," Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) International Congress & Exposition, June 1-4, Albuquerque, USA

Conference Presentations

  1. F. Wilson*, K. Harke, A. Hardy, D. Kline, K. Sullivan, J. Tringe, V. Eliasson, “A Quantitative Comparison of Digital Detector, Computed Radiography, and Film for Flash X-ray Radiography Detection,” Optica Imaging Conference: Radiographic Imaging and Tomography, Seattle, WA, August 18-21, 2025.
  2. F. Wilson*, K. Harke, A. Hardy, D. Kline, K. Sullivan, J. Tringe, C. Frick, V. Eliasson, “Quantitative Comparisons of Image Quality for Flash X-ray Detectors,” American Society for Nondestructive Testing Research Symposium, Indianapolis, IN, June 23-27, 2025.
  3. V. Eliasson, "Colorado School of Mines Explosives Research Program: Updates and X-ray adventures," CIE/IGUS-EPP conference, Perth, Australia, March 18-25, 2025.
  4. J. Verheyden*, B. Huffaker**, M.J. Sevcik*, V. Eliasson, "Interchangeable Tooling System for Direct Ink Writing with Multi-Material Inks," JANNAF Meeting, Charlotte, NC, December 9-13 2024.
  5. F. Wilson*, G.I. Rabinowitz*, M.J. Sevcik*, K.J. Tucker*, D.J. Kline, M.P. Hennessey, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, V. Eliasson, "Investigation of the limiting case of Richtmyer-Meshkov Instabilites in high-explosive driven experiments," The International Detonation Symposium, Kansas City, MO, August 4-9, 2024.
  6. F. Wilson*, G.I. Rabinowitz*, M.J. Sevcik*, G. Bjerke*, K.J. Tucker*, D.J. Kline, M.P. Hennessey, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, V. Eliasson, "Modification of Jet Velocities in an Explosively Loaded Copper Disk with a Conical Defect," SEM Annual Conference, Vancouver, WA, June 3–6, 2024.
  7. J. Gallaher*, B. Huffaker**, M.J. Sevcik*, E. Caravaca, E. Tersine, V. Eliasson, "Multi-Material Direct Ink Writing of Solids Loaded Viscous Materials for Layer-Wise Selective Material Deposition," SEM Annual Conference, Vancouver, WA, June 3–6, 2024.
  8. V. Eliasson, "Colorado School of Mines Explosives Research Program: Updates," CIE/IGUS-EPP conference, Manchester, UK, April 28-May 3, 2024.
  9. J. Gallaher*, G. Bjerke*, M. Erwin**, V. Eliasson, "Direct ink writing of solids loaded exotic materials for layer-wise variations in porosity within a part", Joint Meeting of the Combustion, Airbreathing Propulsion, Exhaust Plume and Signatures, and Energetic Systems Hazards, Salt Lake City, Utah, December 4-8, 2023.
  10. G.I. Rabinowitz*, F. Wilson*, J. Golson*, G. Bjerke*, R. Kustic**, M. Brown**, M. Blackburne**, L. Rockwell**, R. Chavez Morales*, V. Eliasson, "Shock Interactions with Planar Surfaces Through Small Scale Height of Burst Experiments," SEM Annual Conference, Orlando, June 5-8, 2023.
  11. M. Sevcik*, G. Bjerke*, F. Wilson*, D. Kline, R. Chavez Morales, H. Fletcher, M. Grapes, J. Belof, K. Sullivan, V. Eliasson, "Direct Ink Writing Fidelity Analysis to Achieve High Quality Full Density Parts," SEM Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, June 12-16, 2022.
  12. G. Rabinowitz*, F. Wilson*, K. Tucker**, M. Oliver*, J. Golson*, M. Lee**, R. Chavez Morales, V. Eliasson, "Experimental Investigation of Regular to Irregular Shock Reflection Transitions in 2D and 3D," SEM Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, June 12-16, 2022.
  13. V. Eliasson, "Colorado School of Mines Explosives Research Program: 2023 Updates," CIE/IGUS-EPP conference, in Madrid, Spain, April 16-21, 2023.
  14. R. Chavez*, D. Sharp**, A. Aderounmu**, V. Eliasson, "The hygrothermal aging effect on the Mode-II dynamic behavior of carbon fiber/epoxy," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Online, September 14-17, 2020.
  15. B. Lawlor**, B.J. Katko*, L. Zheng** (presenter), J. Zanteson**, C. McGuire**, J. Dela Cueva**, K. Nguyen**, V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing phenomena from the perspective of exploding wire arrays with varying temporal and spatial configurations," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Online, September 14-17, 2020.
  16. D. Sharp**, A. Aderounmu**, R. Chavez*, V. Eliasson, "Digital image correlation analysis of mode-II dynamic fracture mechanics in Poly (methyl methacrylate)," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Online, September 14-17, 2020.
  17. L. Zheng**, B.J. Katko*, B. Lawlor**, , C. McGuire**, J. Zanteson**, K. Nguyen**, V. Eliasson, " Image processing and edge detection techniques to quantify regular to irregular shock wave transition obtained from experiments," 72nd Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 23–26, Seattle, WA, 2019.
  18. H. Liu*, V. Eliasson, "3D point-blast geometrical shock dynamics with moving least squares surface reconstruction for point sets," 72nd Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 23–26, Seattle, WA, 2019.
  19. B. Lawlor**, L. Zheng**, C. McGuire**, J. Zanteson**, K. Nguyen**, B.J. Katko*, V. Eliasson, "Exploding Wire System for Use in Study of Two-Dimensional Shock Focusing," 72nd Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 23–26, Seattle, WA, 2019.
  20. J. Nunez**, V. Eliasson, "Combating shock waves: A study of shock wave cancellation mechanisms within linear turbine blade cascades," 72nd Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 23–26, Seattle, WA, 2019.
  21. R. Chavez* and V. Eliasson, “Mixed-Mode Dynamic Fracture of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Under the Effect of Moisture in Woven and Unidirectional Laminates,” IMECE2019-12249, IMECE, Salt Lake City, November 12, 2019.
  22. B.J. Katko*, L. Zheng**, C. McGuire**, B. Lawlor**, J. Zanteson**, K. Nguyen**, J. Chan**, and V. Eliasson, “Blast Wave Loading of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates in a Compartmentalized Setup and the Structural Health State of the Plates Post-Blast,” IMECE2019-13483, IMECE, Salt Lake City, November 12, 2019.
  23. A. Igna**, D. Sharp**, A. Aderounmu** and V. Eliasson, “High-velocity fracture of PMMA,” 2019 Summer Research Conference at UC San Diego (SRC), August 19, 2019.
  24. A. Aderounmu**, A. Igna**, D. Sharp** and V. Eliasson, “Dynamic Failure of Carbon Fiber Laminates,” 2019 Summer Research Conference at UC San Diego (SRC), August 19, 2019.
  25. L. Zheng**, B. Lawlor**, B.J. Katko*, C. Mcguire**, J. Zanteson**, K. Nguyen**, and V. Eliasson, “Small Scale Blast Wave Experiments and Tracking Shock Wave Properties,” 2019 Summer Research Conference at UC San Diego (SRC), August 19, 2019.
  26. K. Nguyen** and V. Eliasson, “Effects of shock wave impact onto a carbon fiber plate,” 2019 Summer Research Conference at UC San Diego (SRC), August 19, 2019.
  27. J. Coleen Dela Cueva**, D. Sharp**, A.A. Aderounmu**, A. Igna**, F. Amelie***, M. Perez***, R. Chavez*, and V. Eliasson, “Shear Dominated Polymer Crack Propagation,” 2019 Summer Research Conference at UC San Diego (SRC), August 19, 2019.
  28. R. Chavez*, V. Eliasson, "Mode-II dynamic crack initiation and propagation behavior of carbon fiber/epoxy under elevated moisture content," 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM22), August 11-16, Melbourne, Australia.
  29. H. Liu*, B. Katko*, J. Zanteson**, B. Lawlor**, C. McGuire**, L. Zheng** and V. Eliasson, "Experiments and GSD simulations of shock focusing behavior," The 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW32), Singapore, July 14-19, 2019.
  30. B.J. Katko*, L. Zheng**, J. Zanteson**, B. Lawlor**, C. McGuire**, J. Didoszak, Y. Kwon, and V. Eliasson, "Small scale blast wave experiments in compartmentalized setup with CFRP divider," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Reno, NV, June 3-6, USA, 2019.
  31. B. Lawlor**, L. Zheng**, C. McGuire**, J. Zanteson**, B.J. Katko*, J. Valenzuela and V. Eliasson, "Two-dimensional shock wave focusing," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Reno, NV, June 3-6, USA, 2019.
  32. R. Chavez* and V. Eliasson, "Mode-I dynamic fracture behavior of carbon fiber/vinyl ester under marine conditions," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Reno, NV, June 3-6, USA, 2019.
  33. C. McGuire**, B. Lawlor**, L. Zheng**, J. Zanteson**, and V. Eliasson, "Small-scale blast wave experiments and tracking shock wave properties," Southern California Flow Symposium XIII, Santa Barbara, CA, April 20, USA, 2019.
  34. H. Liu*, V. Eliasson, "Post-shock flow effect in geometrical shock dynamics model," 71st Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 18–20, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
  35. W. M. Mellor*, V. Eliasson, "Shock Wave Dynamics Explored: A Parametric Analysis of the 2-D Case," 71st Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 18–20, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
  36. R. Chavez and V. Eliasson, "Mode-II crack initiation of carbon fiber epoxy under marine conditions," International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Nov 11-14, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 2018.
  37. V. Gomez**, I. Delaney**, R. Chavez-Morales and V. Eliasson, "Dynamic Mode II Fracture Response of PMMA Within an Aquatic Environment," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC, June 4-7, USA, 2018.
  38. R. Chavez-Morales and V. Eliasson, "Mode II Crack Initiation and Propagation of Carbon Fiber Epoxy under Extreme Conditions," SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC, June 4-7, USA, 2018.
  39. T. Shemen**, C. Scafidi**, A. Ivanov**, T. Gokcay**, T. Spencer**, H. Jeon*, and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave attenuation by thin films," Southern California Flow Symposium XII, Los Angeles, CA, April 14, USA, 2018.
  40. H. Liu*, S. Qiu*, and V. Eliasson, "The interaction of shock waves with logarithmic spirals," Southern California Flow Symposium XII, Los Angeles, CA, April 14, USA, 2018.
  41. A. Ivanov**, C. Scafidi**, N. Fassardi**, B. Nawabi** and V. Eliasson, "The interaction of shock waves with logarithmic spirals," Southern California Flow Symposium XII, Los Angeles, CA, April 14, USA, 2018.
  42. B. Hall**, A. Valenze**, T. Hong** and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave dynamics and associated phenomenon as a result of mechanically induced cavitation - a recreation of the Alpheus heterochaelis (snapping shrimp) claw," Southern California Flow Symposium XII, Los Angeles, CA, April 14, USA, 2018.
  43. V. Eliasson, Q. Wan and R. Deiterding, "Shock wave attenuation by water droplets," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 70th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 19-21, USA, 2017.
  44. C. Scafidi**, A. Ivanov**, T. Shemen**, T. Gokcay**, T. Spencer**, H. Jeon*, and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave attenuation by thin films," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 70th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 19-21, USA, 2017.
  45. A. Ivanov**, C. Scafidi**, N. Fassardi**, T. Gokcay**, S. Dominguez**, I. Rivera**, and V. Eliasson, "Shock waves and obstacles: a tale of multiple reflections," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 70th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 19-21, USA, 2017.
  46. H. Liu*, S. Qiu*, and V. Eliasson, "Modified geometrical shock dynamics applied to 2D shock wave focusing," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 70th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 19-21, USA, 2017.
  47. S. Koumlis* and V. Eliasson, "Physical Model of TBI: Effect of Initial Transient Stress Pulse Versus Inertial Motion," SEM International Congress, Indianapolis, IN, USA, June 12-15, 2017.
  48. H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, "Investigation of Transmission of a Shock Wave through Thin Films," SEM International Congress, Indianapolis, IN, USA, June 12-15, 2017.
  49. S. Qiu*, V. Eliasson, "Interaction of multiple cylindrical expanding shock waves," 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves, July 9-14, Nagoya, Japan, 2017.
  50. N. Amen* and V. Eliasson, "Use of an Exploding Wire System to Study Blast Wave Interaction," Southern California Flow Symposium XI, San Diego, USA, April 22, 2017.
  51. S. Qiu* and V. Eliasson, "Numerical study of focusing effects generated by the coalescence of multiple shock waves," Southern California Flow Symposium XI, San Diego, USA, April 22, 2017.
  52. Q. Wan*, R. Deiterding and V. Eliasson, "Numerical study of the propagation of a planar shock wave through water droplet matrices," Southern California Flow Symposium XI, San Diego, USA, April 22, 2017.
  53. S. Qiu* and V. Eliasson, "Optimization on the focusing of multiple shock waves," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 69th Annual Meeting, Portland, November 20-22, USA, 2016.
  54. H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, "An experimental study of shock wave propagation through a polyester film," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 69th Annual Meeting, Portland, November 20-22, USA, 2016.
  55. Q. Wan, R. Deiterding and V. Eliasson, "Numerical Study of Shock Wave Attenuation Using Logarithmic Spiral Liquid Sheet," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 69th Annual Meeting, Portland, November 20-22, USA, 2016.
  56. S. Koumlis* and V. Eliasson, "Experimental Model of TBI: Dynamic Loading of Neuronal Networks," 2016 SEM XIII International Congress, Orlando, FL, USA, June 6-9, 2016.
  57. H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, "An Experimental Study of Liquid Sheet Breakup and Mitigation Effects Caused by Shock Waves," Southern California Flow Symposium X, Irvine, USA, April 9, 2016.
  58. N. Amen*, A. Cajal**, Q. Wan*, H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, "Shock Wave Attenuation Using Logarithmic Spiral," Southern California Flow Symposium X, Irvine, USA, April 9, 2016.
  59. Q. Wan*, R. Deterding, H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, "Numerical Study of Shock Wave Reflection off a Water Wedge," Southern California Flow Symposium X, Irvine, USA, April 9, 2016.
  60. S. Qiu* and V. Eliasson, "How to Optimize the Thermodynamic Outcome of Suddenly Releasing Constant Energy?," Southern California Flow Symposium X, Irvine, USA, April 9, 2016.
  61. J. Gross* and V. Eliasson, "Generation of Converging Shocks using a Circular Array of Exploding Wires," Southern California Flow Symposium X, Irvine, USA, April 9, 2016.
  62. S. Qiu*, and V. Eliasson, "Numerical investigation on optimizing blast wave focusing effects for multiple munitions," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 68th Annual Meeting, Boston, November 22-24, USA, 2015.
  63. Q. Wan*, H. Jeon*, and V. Eliasson, "Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Oblique Shock Wave Reflection from a Water Wedge," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 68th Annual Meeting, Boston, November 22-24, USA, 2015.
  64. H. Jeon*, N. Amen*, and V. Eliasson, "Passive Shock Wave Attenuation by Liquid Sheets," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 68th Annual Meeting, Boston, November 22-24, USA, 2015.
  65. N. Amen*, A. Cajal**, and V. Eliasson, "Mitigating Shock Waves Using Solid Obstacles with Semi-Circular Grooves," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 68th Annual Meeting, Boston, November 22-24, USA, 2015.
  66. J. Gross*, and V. Eliasson, "Experimental Investigation of the Interaction of Blast Waves Generated by Exploding Wires using Background Oriented Schlieren," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 68th Annual Meeting, Boston, November 22-24, USA, 2015.
  67. S. Koumlis*, V. Eliasson, "Mechanical and Biological Response of Brain Cell Cultures Due to Dynamic Loading: A Model of Repeated Blunt Impact Induced Traumatic Brain Injury," American Society of Mechanical Engineering 2015 Congress and Exposition, Houston, Texas, November 13-19, 2015.
  68. V. Eliasson, "Fracture initiation and propagation in marine polymers subjected to high strain rate impact," Indo-US Workshop on Recent Advances in Blast Mitigation Methodologies for Civil and Marine Structures, Bangalore, India, August 16-19, 2015.
  69. O. Delpino Gonzales, V. Eliasson, "Effects of humidity on the fracture behavior of polymeric matrix material under dynamic loading," The 20th Conference on Composites (ICCM20), Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2015.
  70. Q. Wan*, N. Amen*, M. Nguyen**, V. Eliasson, "A Comparison of numerical and experimental results of passive shock wave mitigation using obstacles in two-dimensional channels," The 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW30), Tel-Aviv, Israel, July 20-24, 2015.
  71. S. Qiu*, V. Eliasson, "Coalescence and interaction of blast waves using multiple munitions - effect of adiabatic index," The 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW30), Tel-Aviv, Israel, July 20-24, 2015.
  72. G. Khanolkar*, J.P. Kelly, O.A. Graeve, A.M. Hodge, V. Eliasson, "Response of an Fe-based bulk metallic glass and its partially amorphous composite to shock wave loading," The 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW30), Tel-Aviv, Israel, July 20-24, 2015.
  73. H. Jeon*, N. Amen*, V. Eliasson, "Shock Wave Reflections over Newtonian and non-Newtonian Wedges: Experimental Investigation," The 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW30), Tel-Aviv, Israel, July 20-24, 2015.
  74. H. Jeon*, C.J. Dougherty**, R.M. Miller**, V. Eliasson, "An Experimental Study of Shock Wave Reflections Over Liquid Wedges," SEM Annual Conference And Exposition On Experimental And Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, USA, June 8-11, 2015
  75. G.R. Khanolkar*, J.P. Kelly, O.A. Graeve, A.M. Hodge, and V. Eliasson, "Response of an Fe-based Bulk Metallic Glass to Shock Wave Loading," SEM Annual Conference And Exposition On Experimental And Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, USA, June 8-11, 2015
  76. S. Koumlis*, P. Sengupta, and V. Eliasson, "Blunt Impacts on In-vitro Neuronal Networks: Quantification of Mechanical Forcing, Deformation History and Biological Response," SEM Annual Conference And Exposition On Experimental And Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, USA, June 8-11, 2015
  77. O. Delpino Gonzales*, K. Luong**, H. Homma**, and V. Eliasson, "Effect of Solid-Fluid Interaction On Crack Propagation Of PMMA," SEM Annual Conference And Exposition On Experimental And Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, USA, June 8-11, 2015
  78. O. Delpino Gonzales*, M. Werner**, R. Mohan*, A. Nicassio**, and V. Eliasson, "Influence of Water Uptake on Dynamic Fracture Behavior of PMMA," SEM Annual Conference And Exposition On Experimental And Applied Mechanics, Costa Mesa, USA, June 8-11, 2015
  79. H. Jeon*, N. Amen*, and V. Eliasson, "Experimental Investigation of Shock Waves Attenuation by Liquid Sheets," Southern California Flow Symposium IX, San Diego, USA, April 18, 2015
  80. J. Gross* and V. Eliasson, "The Design and Validation of an Exploding Wire System for Shock Wave Experiments," Southern California Flow Symposium IX, San Diego, USA, April 18, 2015
  81. S. Qiu* and V. Eliasson, "A Numerical Study on Shock Wave Interaction using the Euler Equations and Geometrical Shock Dynamics," Southern California Flow Symposium IX, San Diego, USA, April 18, 2015
  82. Q. Wan*, S. Estabrook** and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave mitigation using cylindrical obstacles placed along logarithmic spiral curve - the effect of the arc length," Southern California Flow Symposium IX, San Diego, USA, April 18, 2015
  83. C. Dougherty**, R. Miller**, G.R. Khanolkar* and V. Eliasson, "The recreation of a unique shrimp's mechanically induced cavitation bubble," Southern California Flow Symposium IX, San Diego, USA, April 18, 2015
  84. H. Jeon*, C. Dougherty**, R. Miller**, and V. Eliasson, "An experimental study of shock wave reflection over non-Newtonian liquid wedges," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, November 23-24, USA, 2014.
  85. Q. Wan*, M. Nguyen**, and V. Eliasson, "A Comparison of Numerical and Experimental Results of Passive Shock Wave Attenuation in Two-Dimensional Ducts," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, November 23-24, USA, 2014
  86. B. Colvert*, X. Tao*, and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave control using liquid curtains," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, November 23-24, USA, 2014
  87. S. Qiu*, V. Eliasson, "Simulations on shock focusing effects of multiple munitions using Euler equations and geometrical shock dynamics," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, November 23-24, USA, 2014
  88. S. Koumlis*, V. Eliasson, P. Sengupta, "Development of an in-vitro Experimental Technique for Blunt Impact Brain Trauma," American Society of Mechanical Engineering 2014 Congress and Exposition, Montreal, Canada, November 14-20, 2014.
  89. O. Delpino Gonzales* and V. Eliasson, "Influence of Humidity On Fracture Behavior Under Dynamic Loading," American Society of Mechanical Engineering 2014 Congress and Exposition, Montreal, Canada, November 14-20, 2014
  90. S. Qiu*, V. Eliasson, "Numerical simulations of shock wave amplification using multiple munitions," 21st International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS21), August 3-8, Riga, Latvia, 2014
  91. R. Patwardhan*, V. Eliasson, "Numerical simulations of shock wave propagation and fluid-structure coupling in water-filled convergent thin shells," 21st International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS21), August 3-8, Riga, Latvia, 2014
  92. V. Eliasson, Q. Wan*, "Shock Mitigation in Ducts Using Obstacles Placed Along the Outline of Logarithmic Spiral," 21st International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS21), August 3-8, Riga, Latvia, 2014
  93. O. Delpino Gonzales*, V. Eliasson, "On the behavior of crack propagation in marine composites for different humidity levels," First International Conference on Mechanics of Composites (MECHCOMP-2014), Stony Brook University, NY, June 9-12, 2014, USA
  94. O. Delpino Gonzales*, V. Eliasson, "PMMA Fracture Behavior Under Dynamic Loading for Different Humidity Levels," SEM 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Greenville, SC, June 2-5, 2014, USA
  95. B. Colvert**, N. Foster**, T. Peaslee** and V. Eliasson, "Hydrodynamic blast mitigation in shock tubes," Southern California Flow Symposium VIII, University of California, Los Angeles, April 12, 2014, USA
  96. H. Jeon* and V. Eliasson, "Oblique shock wave reflections over liquid wedges," Southern California Flow Symposium VIII, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, April 12, 2014
  97. R. Mazumdar* and V. Eliasson, "Effect of transient shock wave interaction on flow through cylindrical obstacles," Southern California Flow Symposium VIII, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, April 12, 2014
  98. S. Qiu*, Z. Zhang* and V. Eliasson, "Numerical study on shock focusing effects using multiple munitions, Part I : Initial conditions and forcing term," Southern California Flow Symposium VIII, University of California, Los Angeles, April 12, USA
  99. Z. Zhang*, S. Qiu* and V. Eliasson, "Numerical study on shock focusing effects using multiple munitions, Part II : Simulation and result," Southern California Flow Symposium VIII, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, April 12, 2014
  100. Q. Wan* and V. Eliasson, "Numerical results of shock wave mitigation in two-dimensional ducts," Southern California Flow Symposium VIII, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, April 12, 2014
  101. Q. Wan* and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave mitigation using lessons learned from shock focusing," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 66th Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, USA, November 24-26, 2013
  102. S. Qiu*, Z. Zhang* and V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing using multiple micro-blast waves," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 66th Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, USA, November 24-26, 2013
  103. V. Eliasson, C. Wang* and S. Qiu*, "Experiments and simulations of shock focusing in thin water-filled convergent structures," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 66th Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, November 24-26, USA
  104. C. Wang*, S. Qiu* and V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing in water-filled convergent structures and material effects," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, San Diego, USA, November 15-21, 2013
  105. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing in water in a convergent carbon fiber structure," 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM19), July 28-August 2, 2013, Montréal, Canada
  106. G.R. Khanolkar*, V. Eliasson, "Damage and deformation in an Iron-based amorphous alloy at high strain rates" 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW29), July 14-19, 2013, Madison, WI, USA
  107. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Interaction between shock waves in water and convergent structures of finite thickness," 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW29), July 14-19, 2013, Madison, WI, USA
  108. S. Qiu*, C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Quantitative visualization of shock wave in water using Background Oriented Schlieren technique," Southern California Flow Symposium VII, April 13, 2013, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
  109. G.R. Khanolkar*, V. Eliasson, "Numerical Simulations of High-Strain-Rate Plate Impact of an Iron-Based Bulk Metallic Glass," The Minerals Metals and Materials Society (TMS) 2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, March 3-7, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2013
  110. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing in water by convergent shell structures," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) Meeting, San Diego, November 18-20, USA, 2012
  111. D.H. Gally*, V. Eliasson, "Shock wave loading of soft tissue surrogates," 20th International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS20), Stockholm, Sweden, August 20-24, 2012
  112. G.R. Khanolkar*, V. Eliasson, "High-velocity impact of bulk metallic glass," 20th International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS20), Stockholm, Sweden, August 20-24, 2012
  113. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock wave focusing in water," 20th International Shock Interaction Symposium (ISIS20), Stockholm, Sweden, August 20-24, 2012
  114. D.H. Gally*, V. Eliasson, "Shock wave transmission in soft tissue surrogates," Southern California Flow Symposium VI, Santa Barbara, April 14, USA, 2012
  115. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock focusing in water and its interaction with solid materials," Southern California Flow Symposium VI, Santa Barbara, April 14, USA, 2012
  116. G.R. Khanolkar*, V. Eliasson, "High-velocity impact of bulk metallic glass," Southern California Flow Symposium VI, Santa Barbara, April 14, USA, 2012
  117. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Underwater shock focusing by composite structures," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) Meeting, Baltimore, November 20-22, USA, 2011
  118. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Quantitative pressure measurements on a convergent composite structure during shock impact," 26th American Society for Composites Annual Technical Conference/2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites, Montreal, September 26-28, 2011
  119. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Numerical simulations of converging shock waves in water," 2nd Bay Area Overset Network Symposium, Stanford, September 8, USA, 2011
  120. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Fluid-solid interaction during a shock wave impact on a converging composite structure," 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM18), Jeju, Korea, August 22-28, 2011
  121. A. Hsu, B. Hardy, V. Eliasson, Z. Bernstein**, D. Campos**, "Non-Penetrative Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: Visualization of Representative Human Skull and Brain Response to Shock and Blast Loading," 41st American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fluid Dynamics Conference, June 27-30, 2011, Hawaii, USA
  122. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Converging shocks in water in a log-spiral duct," Southern California Flow Symposium V, University of Southern California, April 16, USA, 2011
  123. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Shock wave dynamics in a water-filled log-spiral duct," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) Meeting, Long Beach, November 21-23, 2010, USA
  124. C. Wang*, V. Eliasson, "Converging shocks in water in a log-spiral duct," Southern California Flow Symposium IV, University of California Irvine, April 17, 2010, USA
  125. L.E. Lamberson, V. Eliasson, A.J. Rosakis, "Dynamic optical investigations of hypervelocity impact damage," American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 13-19, 2009, Orlando, USA
  126. L.E. Lamberson, V. Eliasson, A.J. Rosakis, M. Adams, "Optical diagnostics applied to hypervelocity impact damage," American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Meeting, Oct 12-15, 2009, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
  127. L.E. Lamberson, V. Eliasson, A.J. Rosakis, "Mechanics of hypervelocity impact induced damage," Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) International Congress & Exposition, June 1-4, 2009, Albuquerque, USA
  128. V. Eliasson, W.D. Henshaw, P. Dimotakis, "Simulations of converging shocks in water," American Society of Acoustics (ASA) Meeting, May 18-22, 2009, Portland, USA
  129. V. Eliasson, "Activities through the KTH Mechanics liaison office 2002-2007," Tohoku University International Center of Education (COE) Workshop on Flow Dynamics, 2007, Sendai, Japan
  130. V. Eliasson, W.D. Henshaw, "A numerical investigation of polygonal converging shock waves," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) Meeting, Salt Lake City, USA, November, 2007
  131. V. Eliasson, "A numerical investigation of polygonal converging shock waves," Bay Area Overset Network (BAON) Symposium, Livermore, USA, 2007
  132. V. Eliasson, N. Apazidis and N. Tillmark, "Focusing of strong shocks in an annular shock tube," European Fluid Mechanics Conference 6 (EFMC6), Stockholm, Sweden, 2006
  133. V. Eliasson, N. Apazidis and N. Tillmark, "High energy concentration in gas by shock wave focusing," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) Meeting, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, November, 2006

Refereed Conference Posters

  1. B.J. Katko*, L. Zheng**, B. Lawlor**, C. McGuire**, J. Zanteson**, and V. Eliasson, "Blast Wave Loading of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates in a Compartmentalized Setup and the Structural Health State of the Plates Post-Blast," The 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW32), Singapore, July 14-19, 2019.
  2. J. Gross* and V. Eliasson, "Experimental Investigation of Shock Wave Amplification using Multiple Munitions," The 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW30), Tel-Aviv, Israel, July 20-24, 2015.

Unrefereed Conference Posters

  1. D. Azbell*, V. Eliasson, "Low-Cost Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) for Composites Manufacturing," 2025 Mines Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium, Golden, CO, April 1-3, 2025. 1st price in the Material Science MSc (thesis) poster presentation).
  2. G. Rabinowitz*, R. Cornell, V. Eliasson, "Quantitative Determination of Ignition Criteria for Reactive Materials," 2024 JANNAF Meeting, Charlotte, NC, December 8-13, 2024.
  3. K. Faughnan*, M. Brown**, A. Nicholson**, G. Rabinowitz*, F. Wilson*, M. Sevcik*, K. Tucker*, E. Caravaca, E. Tersine, V. Eliasson, "Dynamic Gas Generation Using Direct Ink Write 3D Printing," 2024 Gordon Research Conference on Energetic Materials, Maine, June 2-7, 2024.
  4. F. Wilson*, G.I. Rabinowitz*, M.J. Sevcik*, D.J. Kline*, M.P. Hennessey, K.T. Sullivan, J.L. Belof, V. Eliasson, "Investigation of the Limiting Case of Richtmyer Meshkov Instabilities in High Explosive Driven Experiments," 2024 Gordon Research Conference on Energetic Materials, Maine, June 2-7, 2024.
  5. G. Bjerke*, M. Sevcik*, F. Wilson*, D. Kline, R. Chavez Morales*, H. Fletcher, M. Grapes, D. Amondson, J. Belof, K. Sullivan, V. Eliasson, "Direct Ink Writing Fidelity Analysis Using Image Processing to Optimize Extrusion Parameters," 2022 Gordon Research Conference on Energetic Materials, New Hampshire, June 26-July 1, 2022.
  6. G. Rabinowitz*, M.D. Lee**, F. Wilson*, K.J. Tucker**, J.G. Nederbragt**, R.R. Kustic**, V. Eliasson, "Regular to irregular shock reflection transitions for shock-shock interactions and shock-surface scenarios," 75th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics, Indianapolis, November 20-22, 2022.
  7. H. Liu and V. Eliasson, "Modified geometrical shock dynamics applied to 2D blast wave focusing", UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo, April 18, La Jolla, CA, 2019. Won Best Literature Review Award
  8. B.J. Katko, L. Zheng, B. Lawlor, C. McGuire, J. Zanteson and V. Eliasson, "Exploding wires and tracking shock wave properties in different confined states", UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo, April 18, La Jolla, CA, 2019.
  9. R. Chavez and V. Eliasson, "Dynamic fracture of carbon fiber composites under marine conditions", UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo, April 18, La Jolla, CA, 2019.
  10. V. Eliasson, "Soda bottle water rockets - a project students (seem to) like", American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 70th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 19-21, USA, 2017.
  11. S. Koumlis* and V. Eliasson, "Traumatic Brain Injury: Experimental Investigations," 6th USC AME PhD Student Poster Competition, September 11, 2015. First prize winner
  12. R. Miller**, C. Dougherty**, G. Khanolkar* and V. Eliasson, "The recreation of a unique shrimp’s mechanically induced cavitation bubble," 17th USC Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 15, 2015. Honorary mention prize (3rd place)
  13. J. Hong**, M. Nguyen**, R. Welborn**, D. Wessing** and V. Eliasson, "Experimental investigation of passive shock wave mitigation using obstacle arrangements," 17th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 15, 2015
  14. K. Luong**, H. Homma** and V. Eliasson, "Effects of solid-fluid interaction on crack propagation of PMMA," 17th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 15, 2015
  15. X. Tao*, B. Colvert* and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave mitigation using Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, November 23-24, 2014, USA
  16. H. Liu*, R. Mazumdar* and V. Eliasson, "Shock interaction behind a pair of cylindrical obstacles," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, November 23-24, 2014, San Francisco, USA.
  17. M. Nguyen**, Q. Wan* and V. Eliasson, "Experimental Investigation of Passive Shock Wave Mitigation using Obstacle Arrangements," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, November 23-24, 2014, San Francisco, USA. First prize winner in Student Competition in the General Fluid Dynamics Category
  18. R. Miller**, C. Dougherty**, G. Khanolkar* and V. Eliasson, "The recreation of a unique shrimp’s mechanically induced cavitation bubble," American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Mechanics (APS/DFD) 67th Annual Meeting, November 23-24, 2014, San Francisco, USA. First prize winner in Student Competition in the Bio and Bio-inspired Category
  19. B. Colvert**, N. Foster**, T. Peaslee** and V. Eliasson, "Passive hydrodynamic blast mitigation in shock tubes," 16th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 16, 2014
  20. A. Schuetze-Coburn**, K. Luong**, O. Delpino Gonzales* and V. Eliasson, "Study of vinyl-ester resin under dynamic loading conditions," 16th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 16, 2014
  21. E. Lesnick**, M. Nguyen**, C. Hughes** and V. Eliasson, "The shock wave shield: utilizing logarithmic spiral geometry to mitigate shock waves," 16th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 16, 2014
  22. K. Luong**, O. Delpino Gonzales* and V. Eliasson, "Humidity level variation and soaking of PMMA study under loading condition," Ivy Plus Symposium, Cambridge MA, March 13-15, 2014
  23. G.R. Khanolkar* and V. Eliasson, "Deformation of an Iron-based bulk metallic glass at high strain-rates," 18th Biennial Intl. Conference of the American Physical Society (APS) Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter held in conjunction with the 24th Biennial Intl. Conference of the Intl. Association for the Advancement of High Pressure Science and Technology (AIRAPT), July 7-12, 2013, Seattle, WA
  24. E. Siryj**, A. Schuetze-Coburn** and V. Eliasson, "The effects of temperature on crack propagation," 15th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, May 1, 2013
  25. B. Colvert**, N. Foster** and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave propagation in and blast mitigation properties of fluid curtains," 15th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, May 1, 2013
  26. A. Gormley**, A. Winthrop**, K. Rees** and V. Eliasson, "Shock wave impact on an inclined liquid surface," 15th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, May 1, 2013
  27. S. Haghighat*, G. Khanolkar*, A.M. Hodge, V. Eliasson, "Quasi-static and dynamic deformation morphology of a Zirconium-based metallic glass," Los Angeles Chapter of ASM International, April 26, 2013. (Poster won 2nd Price in Graduate Division Contest.)
  28. C. Ticsay** and V. Eliasson, "The effects of cavitation due to pulses propagating through a fluid-filled crack", 14th USC Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 11, 2012
  29. E. Siryj**, T. Topping** and V. Eliasson, "The effects of fluid on crack propagation in polycarbonate", 14th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 11, 2012
  30. C. Ticsay** and V. Eliasson, "The effects of fluid on crack propagation in polycarbonate", 13th USC Undergraduate Symposium for for Scholarly and Creative Work, April 13, 2011
  31. V. Eliasson, W.D. Henshaw & D. Appelö, "On cylindrically converging shock waves shaped by obstacles", Euler Equations: 250 Years On — International Conference, 15 Aussois, France, August 2008

Invited Talks

  1. "Shock wave adventures and flash X-ray measurements," V. Eliasson, Orica - Let's Tech Talk, Evening Session, In-person and Online, March 27, 2025.
  2. "Shock wave adventures and flash X-ray measurements," V. Eliasson, Orica - Let's Tech Talk, Morning Session, In-person and Online, March 27, 2025.
  3. Springer/Nature Publising Young Investigator Lecture "From dynamic fracture to energy focusing — some shockingly fun stuff", V. Eliasson, SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Online, June 14-17, 2021.
  4. "From Shocks to Dynamic Fracture—how to hit things really hard", V. Eliasson, Mining Engineering Department, Colorado School of Mines, CO, October 14, 2020
  5. "Shock wave adventures", V. Eliasson, Department of Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University, CA, Feb 14, 2020
  6. "Shock wave focusing to achieve high-energy concentration", V. Eliasson, 2019 Physics/Theoretical Colloquium, Los Alamos National Lab, New Mexico, Oct 3, 2019
  7. "Shock waves and impacts -- how to hit things really hard", V. Eliasson, Monash University, Australia, July 2, 2019
  8. "Shock wave adventures", V. Eliasson, Colorado School of Mines, CO, June 13, 2019
  9. "Shock wave focusing to achieve high energy concentration", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at the Mechanical Engineering Department, Johns Hopkins University, MD, March 7, 2019
  10. "Shock wave adventures: a look into using shock waves to focus energy ", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, LA, February 8, 2019
  11. "Experimental mechanics: from underwater shock focusing to dynamic fracture", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series in Solid Mechanics, Brown University, RI, May 7, 2018
  12. "From underwater shock focusing to dynamic fracture", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at GALCIT, California Institute of Technology, CA, January 13, 2017
  13. "Shock Waves and Impacts - how to hit things really hard", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at the Mechanical and Aerospace Department, University of California, San Diego, February 29, 2016
  14. "From underwater shock focusing to fracture propagation in polymers", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at Structural Engineering Department, University of California, San Diego, October 9, 2015
  15. "On the behavior of crack propagation in marine composites subjected to extreme conditions", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at Mechanical, Industrial & Systems Engineering Department, University of Rhode Island, RI, October 9, 2015
  16. "Shock Wave Adventures", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at Aerodynamics and Flow Mechanics Department, Technical University of Münich, Germany, July 7, 2015
  17. "The behavior of crack propagation in marine composites subjected to extreme conditions", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Drexel University, February 23, 2015, PA, USA
  18. "On the behavior of crack propagation in marine composites subjected to extreme conditions", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina, December 4, 2014, SC, USA
  19. "Being a bird brain — what nature can teach us about repetitive concussion", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, San Diego, May 12, 2014, USA
  20. "Underwater shock focusing, composites and crack propagation", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, April 4, 2014, USA
  21. "Shock wave adventures: from underwater explosions to ballistic loading applications", V. Eliasson, Seminar Series at the Physics Department, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, USA, May 31, 2013
  22. "Underwater explosions and their effect on nearby marine structures", V. Eliasson, Thermo/Fluids Seminar Series at the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California, Los Angeles, May 17, 2013, USA
  23. "From Global Female STEM Pioneers to Shock Wave Research at USC," V. Eliasson, Invited talk in honor of Women’s History Month with the theme "Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.", US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, March 18, 2013, USA
  24. "Shock wave adventures — from underwater explosions to brain injury," V. Eliasson, Seminar series of Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Fluid Physics (CIRF), University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), October 17, 2012, USA
  25. "Shock focusing in water," V. Eliasson, Seminar Series of Department of Aerospace Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), December 5, 2011, USA
  26. "Shock wave adventures," V. Eliasson, Seminar series of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California San Diego (UCSD), April 25, 2011, USA
  27. "Shock wave adventures," V. Eliasson, Seminar series of Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California (USC), April 6, 2011, USA
  28. "Shock wave adventures," V. Eliasson, University of Southern California — Women in Physics Conference, January 16, 2011, USA
  29. "Converging shocks in water and material effects," V. Eliasson, Seminar series of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California Irvine (UCI), May 5, 2010, USA
  30. "Shock focusing in water," V. Eliasson, Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, January 28, 2010, USA
  31. "On focusing of shock waves," V. Eliasson, Seminar series of Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California (USC), February 20, 2009, USA
  32. "Shock focusing in water," V. Eliasson, Institute for Shock Physics (ISP), Washington State University (WSU), February 3, 2009, Pullman, USA
  33. "Shock focusing in water," V. Eliasson, Seminar series of Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California (USC), December 3, 2008, USA
  34. "Numerical simulations of converging shock waves," V. Eliasson, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), 2007, Stockholm, Sweden
  35. "On focusing of shock waves," V. Eliasson, University of California, San Francisco (USCF), 2007, San Francisco, USA
  36. "On focusing of strong shock waves in an annular shock tube," V. Eliasson, Colloquium at Graduate Aerospace Laboratories, California Institute of Technology, 2007, USA
  37. "Overture adventures," V. Eliasson, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, 2007, Berkeley, USA
  38. "Shock wave focusing," V. Eliasson, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, 2006, Berkeley, USA
  39. "On focusing of strong shock waves," V. Eliasson, Kyoto University, 2005, Japan

Contracts & Grants

Current

  1. NREL, Hail Proxy Project, PI: V. Eliasson, May 2024—present
  2. LLNL, DDT, PI: V. Eliasson, May 2024—present
  3. Sandia National Laboratory, Small- and medium-scale blast flow visualization and pressure measurement, PI: V. Eliasson, April 2024—present
  4. DEVCOM AC, Experimental investigation of reactive materials subjected to shock and blast loading, PI: V. Eliasson, February 2024—present
  5. DOTC, UMPIRE, Universal Machine-Gun Performance Instrument for Repeatable Evaluations, PI: C.P. Frick, Co-PI: V. Eliasson et al, March 2024—present
  6. NEST, Geometrically Complex High-Density Additively Manufactured Gun Propellants, PI: V. Eliasson, August 2023—present
  7. NNSA, Advanced Characterization of Metals under Extreme Environments (ACME2), PI: A. Clarke, Co-PI: V. Eliasson et al, August 2023—present
  8. LLNL, MAHEM, PI: V. Eliasson, October 2023—present
  9. DOD NAVSEA, "Dynamic gas generation through microporous nitramines," PI: V. Eliasson, August 2022— February 2024
  10. STTR with Advanced Materials and Devices, Inc. PIs: V. Eliasson, Geoff Brennecka, September 2022— August 2023
  11. COEDIT, "Additive manufacturing of energetic materials," PIs: V. Eliasson, C. Frick, January 2023— December 2024

Completed

  1. LLNL Darkstar, PI: V. Eliasson, October 2021— September 2023
  2. USNC, PI: V. Eliasson, July 2022— August 2022
  3. NSF, "MRI: Acquisition of a High Performance Data Acquisition System to Enable Experimental and Computational Research on the System Level Response of the Built Environment," Award number: 2020745, PI: L. Van Den Einde, Co-PIs: M. Morrison, V. Eliasson, J. Restrepo, J. Conte, total $607,704.00, July 10, 2020— Oct 9, 2021
  4. NSF Fluid Mechanics (CBET), "Shock wave focusing to achieve high energy concentration," Award number: CBET-1803592, (transferred to UCSD PI, so now a subcontract to Eliasson/Mines). PI: V. Eliasson, total $308,063.00, June 1, 2018— May 31, 2021
  5. LLNL Darkstar, PIs: V. Eliasson and S. Seetharaman, Y1 $152,387.00, January 1, 2021— September 30, 2021
  6. National Research Council of Canada, "Shock Wave Effect on Damage of Protected Reinforced Concrete Structural Element Protected by Advanced Composites," CAD$20,000.00, PI: V. Eliasson, 2020
  7. AFRL, "A Method for Fast Determination of Shock Dynamics during 3D Shock Wave Focusing," Award number: FA8651-17-1-004, PI: V. Eliasson, total $156,869.00, June 15, 2017— June 14, 2018
  8. ONR Solid Mechanics Program, "Crack initiation and propagation in polymers subjected to impact loading under extreme conditions," Award number: N00014-16-1-3215, PI: V. Eliasson, total $180,000, September 2016—October 2019
  9. National Research Council of Canada, "State of the Art and Practice on Close-By and Attached Explosion Shock, Forces, Energy Wave Attack, and Structural Elements Response," CAD$30,000.00, PI: V. Eliasson, 2019
  10. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $5,000. July 2015—June 2017
  11. USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP), "Crack initiation and propagation in polymers subjected to extreme environments,"
    PI: V. Eliasson, total $6,400, June 2015—May 2016
  12. NSF Fluid Mechanics (CBET), "Passive shock wave attenuation using shock-free surface interaction in combination with shock focusing techniques," Award number: CBET-143741,
    PI: V. Eliasson (Eliasson transferred the PI role to USC AME Prof. I Bermejo-Moreno), total $269,911, July 2014—June 2017
  13. NSF Mechanics of Materials (MoM), "Impact, Cavitation and Fracture of Polymers with Liquid-Filled Nucleation Sites," Award number: CMMI-1332840,
    PI: V. Eliasson (Eliasson transferred the PI role to USC AME Prof. I Bermejo-Moreno), total $310,644, Sept 2013—Aug 2016
  14. DTRA grant for "Synthesis and mechanical properties of next generation structural amorphous metals and their performance under ballistic impact," Award number: HDTRA1-11-1-0067
    PI: A. Hodge (USC), co-PIs: V. Eliasson, O. Graeve (University of California, San Diego). Total $1,050,000, ($393,832 Eliasson portion), Sept 2011—Sept 2015
  15. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500. July 2014—June 2015
  16. USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP), "Crack initiation and propagation in polymers subjected to extreme environments,"
    PI: V. Eliasson, total $7,500, June 2014—May 2015
  17. ONR Solid Mechanics Program, "Dynamic Response of Marine Composites Subjected to Impact Loading in Extreme Conditions," Award number: N000141310607, PI: V. Eliasson, total $120,000, June 2013—May 2016
  18. USC Viterbi School of Engineering — Junior Faculty Development Fund,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500, Fiscal year 2014-2015
  19. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500, June 2013-May 2014
  20. USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP), "Temperature and seawater effects on crack propagation in polymers (year 3),"
    PI: V. Eliasson, total $6,400, June 2013-May 2014
  21. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500, June 2012-May 2013
  22. USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP), "Temperature and seawater effects on crack propagation in polymers (year 2),"
    PI: V. Eliasson, total $6,600, June 2012-May 2013
  23. USC VSoE Research Innovation Fund, "High-speed photography of fluids, liquids and solids—from underwater explosions to long jumps,"
    PI: V. Eliasson, total $10,000, Feb 17, 2012
  24. ONR MURI grant for "Mechanics and Mechanisms of Impulse Loading, Damage and Failure of Marine Structures and Materials,"
    PI: G. Ravichandran (Caltech), co-PIs: V. Eliasson, T. Colonius, J.E. Shepherd, K. Battacharya, M. Ortiz. ($180,000 Eliasson portion), Aug 2009-May 2012
  25. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500. June 2011-May 2012
  26. USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP), "Influence of water on head cracks in train rails,"
    PI: V. Eliasson, total $6,600, June 2011-May 2012
  27. USC Physical Sciences-Oncology Center’s—Pilot Project Award, "Multi-scale Complex Systems Transdisciplinary Analysis of Response to Therapy (MC-START),"
    PIs: D. Hillis and D. Agus, Satellite investigator: V. Eliasson (Eliasson’s portion $10,000)
  28. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500, June 2010-May 2011
  29. USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Supplemental Research Grant,
    PI: V. Eliasson, total: $2,500, June 2009-May 2010

Reviewing & Editing Activities

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Guest Editor

Reviewing Activities: Journals & Conferences

Reviewing Activities: Text Books

Reviewing Activities: Grant Proposals

Judging

Teaching Activity

Advising - Research

Former Post Doctoral Scholars (in alphabetical order)

Current Doctoral Students (in alphabetical order)

Graduated Doctoral Students (in alphabetical order)

Master Students

Current paid researcher, volunteer researcher or MS Thesis student (in alphabetical order)
Former paid researcher, volunteer researcher or MS Thesis student (in alphabetical order)

Current Undergraduate Students (in alphabetical order)

Former Undergraduate Students (in alphabetical order)

High School Student Research Supervisor

USC Ph.D. Thesis Committee Member

USC Thesis Proposal/Qualifying/Candidacy Exam Committee Member

(Excluding completed Ph.D.s listed above)

UCSD Comprehensive Exam Committee Member

UCSD Senate Exam Committee Member

UCSD M.Sc. Thesis Committee Member

UCSD Ph.D. Thesis Committee Member

Colorado School of Mines, PhD Thesis Defense Committee Member

Colorado School of Mines, PhD Proposal Committee Member

Colorado School of Mines, Oral Qualifying Exam Committee Member

Colorado School of Mines, M.Sc. Thesis Committee Member

Courses Taught

Professional Development

Service to University & Community

Panels

Edgar Mine and Explosives Research Lab (ERL) Tours

Explosives Research Lab (ERL) UN Series Testing

Talks

Outreach

Videos

Other

Service to Profession

Conference Organizing Committee

Conference Session Chair

Society Membership (Current)

Society Membership (Past)

Committee Membership


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