Lesley Janosik
Materials Research Engineer
Glenn Research Center
Pennsylvania State University
Joined NASA in 1991
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"I chose NASA because it provides a unique environment that allows me to pursue new challenges and opportunities. As a materials research engineer at Glenn, my job involves developing analytical constitutive relationships and life prediction models for advanced brittle materials and incorporating these models into computer algorithms for predicting the reliability of turbine engine hot section components for aerospace and terrestrial power and propulsion applications. I’m currently a member of a team that develops, maintains, and enhances the award-winning CARES (Ceramics Analysis and Reliability Evaluation of Structures) integrated design computer software program. My work impacts material selection and component design by major engine companies, as well as over 300 additional organizations that use the CARES software.
"NASA has allowed me to continue to grow and improve professionally as well as to achieve my own personal goals. I have become active in several professional technical societies, have presented my work at technical conferences, and have published research in numerous journal articles and technical publications. I have been able to further my education through formal courses. I’ve also had the opportunity to meet and work with some wonderful people, and have formed many close relationships with my colleagues and others here at Glenn." |
