My name is Yizhou (Fred) Nie. I am a second year PhD student in Aero & Astro Engineering. under Prof. Wayne Chen. My research focuses on the fracture of polymers and composite materials under dynamic loading. I achieved my MS degree in Purdue AAE studying the cyclic tensile response of a polyurethane using a Kolsky tension bar. I am fond of outdoor activities (hiking, skiing, biking, flying...) and like working out after schools.