Dr. Jerry W. Forbes

Visiting Professor

Biography

Dr. Forbes received his PhD in Shock Wave Physics from Washington State University in 1976. A research physicist at Naval Surface Warfare Center , White Oak and Indian Head Maryland Laboratories from 1963-1996, and also at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) from 1996-2003. Adjunct Professor of Physics at American University, DC, 1994-1996 and Instructor of Shock Wave Science at LLNL from 1996-2003 which included one year (1999-2000) for UC Davis Applied Science Department.

Research Interests

Material response to rapid energy deposition. In particular, shock wave loading of inert and energetic materials.

Courses taught

ENPM 681 Shockwave Physics I (formerly ENPM 808V)
ENPM 682 Shockwave Physics II (formerly ENPM 808D)