Dr. Yougashwar Budhoo will present two papers at the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM) XII International Congress and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics in Costa Mesa, Calif. next week. Budhoo’s papers, titled “Ballistic Impact on Woven Glass/Epoxy Composites at High and Low Temperatures” and “Effect of Low Temperatures on the Ballistic Limit of Hybrid Woven Composites,” focus on investigating the response of composites under various environmental conditions.

Budhoo, is a 2005 graduate of Vaughn who earned his PhD from the City University of New York. He specializes in composite material study.

Next week’s SEM conference brings together members of the academic world and the government who are committed to research, development and education. It will be held June 11-14.