About the Author

Robert W. Messler, Jr. is the Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Dr. Messler is an experienced engineer with extensive experience in industry, from engineer to VP of technology, who teaches what he loves. He is a Fellow of both the ASM International and the American Welding Society, author of four other technical books, and the recipient of numerous National, Institute, School of Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering Department awards for teaching.