Jacob AboudiJacob Aboudi is a Professor Emeritus at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Israel. He was formerly Head of the University’s Department of Solid Mechanics, Materials and Structures, and Dean of their Faculty of Engineering. He as held visiting appointments at the University of Strathclyde, Northwestern University, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia, and has over 45 years of research experience. He has written over 300 journal articles and 2 prior books. Read More Read Less