Dr. Pierre Mertiny is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (1999) from the University of Hannover, Germany, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2005) from the University of Alberta. His research has focused on advanced polymer composite materials (including material behavior, damage mechanisms, failure prediction, and structural health monitoring under multiaxial loadings), nanocomposite materials, and adhesively bonded joints. He received a Dedicated Service Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2018.