Frame, Lesley

Lesley Frame

Associate Professor, Materials Science & Engineering

Email lesley.frame@uconn.edu
Phone 860-486-6945
Mailing Address Materials Science and Engineering 25 King Hill Road, Unit 3136 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269-3136
Campus Storrs
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Lesley Frame is Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, past-UTC Professor of Innovation, and Director of the Center for Materials Processing Data at the University of Connecticut.  Dr. Frame received her BS from the Department of Materials Science Engineering at MIT, and she received her MS and PhD from University of Arizona in the same field.  Upon completion of her Ph.D. she held postdoctoral positions at The Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy, and then at Cardiff University and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory as a Fulbright Scholar where she studied residual stresses using neutron diffraction.  Dr. Frame spent five years in industry at Thermatool Corp. leading product development projects, the materials characterization lab, customer technical training seminars, and process improvement efforts for the tube and pipe industry.  Her current research is focused on materials processing-structure-property relationships and failure analysis related to metals manufacturing processes, residual stress formation, corrosion, and transient materials properties.  She is actively involved in ASM International, she is a past President of the Heat Treating Society, and she is the Vice President for the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE).

  • Metals Processing
  • Manufacturing
  • Residual Stress
  • Phase Transformations
  • Corrosion
  • Structure – Property – Processing Relationships
  • MSE 2101: Introduction to Materials Science
  • MSE 3034: Ferrous Alloys
  • MSE 4004: Thermal and Mechanical Processing of Materials
  • MSE 4034: Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
  • Zhang, R. S. Uwanyuze, S. Shuster, J. E. Kanyo, B. Yavas, S. Schafföner, L. D. Frame*, S. P. Alpay, S. L. Suib (2025) “Interfacial reactions between alloy 718 melts and investment mold refractories,” Journal of Materials Engineering Processes. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-11128-2 [IF 2.0]
  • Xu, K. Zhou, J. Kim, L.D. Frame,* J. Tiong* (2024) “Gleeble-based Johnson–Cook parametric identification of AISI 9310 steel empowered by computational intelligence,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-14661-x [IF 3.1]
  • N. Bhuiyan, S. Nakhmanson, L.D. Frame* (2024) “Impact of secondary phase particle morphology on grain growth using numerical analysis,” Advanced Engineering Materials; https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202400564 [IF 3.6]
  • Carragher, H. Brody, L. Frame* (2024) “Influence of time and temperature on decarburization rates for AISI 52100 steel,” Proceedings of the 29th IFHTSE World Congress, Cleveland, OH, USA, Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2024. (Extended abstract)
  • Caruso, S. Crowley, L. Frame* (2024) “Hot ductility of 70/30 copper-nickel alloys,” Proceedings of the 29th IFHTSE World Congress, Cleveland, OH, USA, Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2024. pp. 179-182 (Extended abstract)
  • Caruso, L. Frame* (2024) “Ductility dip cracking mechanisms and characterization: a review,” Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 59, 16789-16814. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-10112-w [IF 3.5]
  • Xu, L.D. Frame, J. Kim, J. Tang* (2024) “A Finite element analysis-based digital twin for investigating the mechanical behavior of Ti-6Al-6V at high and moderate temperatures” Proceedings of the ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2024). Portland, OR, USA. Nov 17-21, 2024
  • Xu, L. Frame, J. Kim, J. Tang*, (2024) “Model Updating of Constitutive Relation of Ti64 Alloy Based on Gleeble Testing,” Proceedings of the ASME 2024 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE2024). Washington, DC, USA, Aug 25-28, 2024. DETC2024-XXXXXX. ASME
  • E. Kanyo, R. S. Uwanyuze, J. Zhang, R. Hebert, S. Schafföner, L. Frame* (2024) “Impact of Alumina-Based Binder on Formation of Dense Strontium Zirconate Ceramics” Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 44 (5), 3317-3327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2023.12.018 [IF 5.7]
  • Ojo, D. Kim, L. Frame, K. Wille* (2024) “Electrochemical investigation of accelerated deterioration of concrete with iron-sulfide containing aggregates,” Cement and Concrete Research. Vol. 182, 107570. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107570 [IF 11.4]
  • Xu, J. Kim, L. D. Frame, J. Tang* (2023) "Identification of Carbon Diffusivity of S9310 Utilizing Correlated Numerical and Experimental Investigations" Proceedings of the ASME 2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 4: Advanced Materials: Design, Processing, Characterization and Applications; Advances in Aerospace Technology. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Oct 29–Nov 2, 2022. IMECE2023-113168, V004T04A025. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2023-113168
  • M N. Bhuiyan, L.D. Frame, L.T. Mushongera* (2023) “Interfacial Interactions in Particle-Induced Abnormal Grain Growth,” Advanced Engineering Materials. Vol. 25, 2300178. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202300178 [IF 3.6]
  • E. Kanyo, R. S. Uwanyuze, J. Zhang, R. Hebert, S. Schafföner, L. Frame* (2023) “Solid-state calcination and synthesis of homogeneous strontium zirconate by slip casting,” Solid State Sciences, Vol. 142, 107235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2023.107235 [IF 3.5]
  • S. Uwanyuze, B. Yavas, J. Zhang, J.E. Kanyo, L.D. Frame, R.J. Hebert, S. Schafföner, P., Alpay* (2023) “High-Temperature Interactions Between Titanium Alloys and Strontium Zirconate Refractories,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08597-8 [IF 2.3]
  • Xu, K. Zhang, J. Kim, L. Frame, J. Tang* (2023) “Finite Element Simulation of Gleeble Testing Toward Thermomechanical Analysis of Alloy Materials,” Proceedings of the ASME 2023 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE2023). Boston, MA, USA. Aug 20-23, 2023. DETC2023-115184, V002T02A015. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2023-115184
  • Weber-Fishkin, A. Eligulashvili, L. Frame and M. D. Frame* (2022) “Morphological Characteristics of Echinocytes: Novel Quantification of Spicule Geometry using Scanning Electron Microscopy,” Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion, Vol. 13 (8), 1000518. https://doi.org/10.4172/2155-9864.22.13.518 [IF 2.1]
  • Akoma, K. Sala, C. Sheeley, L.D. Frame* (2021) “Determining Deformation Behavior of AISI 9310 Steel Varying Temperature and Strain Rate for Aerospace Applications” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2021, ASM Heat Treat Society, St. Louis, MO. pp. 196-202. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2021p0196
  • Miller, K. Zhou, J. Tang, L.D. Frame, R.J. Hebert, L. R. Narayan, S. P. Alpay, A. Merkouriou, J. Kim* (2021) “Thermomechanical finite element simulation and correlation analysis for orthogonal cutting of normalized AISI 9310 steels,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 114: 3337–3356. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07130-2 [IF 3.4]
  • C. Sala, A. Hernandez, R. Gordon, L. D. Frame* (2021) “Changes in residual stress state during quench and temper of vacuum carburized gear steel,” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2021, ASM Heat Treat Society, St. Louis, MO. pp. 327-333. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2021p0327
  • J. Zhang, C. Sheeley, L.D. Frame* (2021) “Creep Strain Behaviors of Ti-6Al-4V Using Gleeble 3500,” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2021, ASM Heat Treat Society, St. Louis, MO. pp. 220-228. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2021p0220
  • de Barros, L. Iles, L.D. Frame, D. Killick* (2020) “The Early Iron Metallurgy of Bassar, Togo: furnaces, metallurgical remains and iron objects” Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa, Vol 55(1): 3-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/0067270X.2020.1721841 [IF 1.1]
  • Frame*, I. Rambarran, K. Sala, C. Sanders (2020) “Impacts of machining and heat treating practices on residual stresses in alpha-beta titanium alloys,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol. 29: 3626-3637. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-020-04843-5 [IF 2.3]
  • Frame*, I. Rambarran, K. Sala, C. Sanders (2019) “Impacts of machining and heat treating practices on residual stresses in alpha-beta titanium alloys,” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2019, ASM Heat Treat Society, Detroit, MI. pp. 365-371. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2019p0365
  • Dash, S. B. K. Sridhar, A. Ozarkar, L. Frame* (2018) “Application of Data Analytics Methods for Steel Processing: A Look at Steel Compositional Variability,” Proceedings of Thermal Processing in Motion – Including the 4th International Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering in Automotive Applications, ASM Heat Treat Society, Spartanburg, SC. pp. 229-234
  • B.K Sridhar, A. Ozarkar, S. Dash, L. Frame* (2018) “Effects of Compositional Variability Due to the Presence of Residual Elements on Steel Processing and Properties,” Proceedings of Thermal Processing in Motion – Including the 4th International Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering in Automotive Applications, ASM Heat Treat Society, Spartanburg, SC. pp. 218-222
  • Cai, R. Sisson, L. Frame* (2017) “The Effects of Heating Rates on the Tempering of 4140 Steel,” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2017, ASM International, Columbus, OH. pp. 305-310. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2017p0305
  • Frame* (2017) “A new standard guide for induction heat treating – explanation of ASTM A1100,” (Extended Abstract) Proceedings of Heat Treat 2017, ASM International, Columbus, OH. pp. 255-257. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2017p0255
  • D. Frame*, K. Davis, O. Tupalo, T. Ignatowski, M. Nallen, (2017) “Aspects of Precise Heat Input Control for High Frequency Welding,” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2017, ASM International, Columbus, OH. pp. 524-533. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2017p0524
  • Frame*, B. Vo, O. Abuzaghleh, (2017) “Big data for heat treatment – how data analytics can contribute to heat treating operations,” (Extended Abstract) Proceedings of Heat Treat 2017, ASM International, Columbus, OH. pp. 270-273. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2017p0270
  • Tupalo, M. Abbas, L. Frame* (2017) “Considerations for induction quench and temper of tubular products with upset ends: A case study of API 5CT L80 and P110 casing and tubing,” Proceedings of Heat Treat 2017, ASM International, Columbus, OH. pp. 138-145. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2017p0138
  • D. Frame*, I. Freestone, S.Y. Zhang, M. Nicholas (2013). “The effects of corrosion and conservation treatments on non-destructive neutron diffraction analysis of archaeological copper alloys: preliminary results,” Archaeometry, 55:1, 68-80. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-4754.2012.00676.x [IF 1.6]
  • D. Frame* (2012). “Distortion in Tube and Pipe Products: Microstructural and Computational Evidence,” Proceedings of the 6th International Quenching and Control of Distortion Conference, Chicago,IL, USA ASM International, pp. 876-887.
  • D. Frame* (2012). “Reconstructing ancient technologies: Chalcolithic crucible smelting practices at Tal-i Iblis, Iran,” Forbes Symposium: Scientific Research on Ancient Asian Metallurgy, Smithsonian, October 2010, Washington, DC. pp. 181-202.
  • D. Frame*, D.B. DeSorda, Y.-C. Chiang, P.B. Vandiver* (2011). “Methods of Faience Manufacture in Antiquity: Investigations of Technological Processes,” Materials Issues in Art and Archaeology Vol. IX, MRS Proceedings Vol. 1319, Fall 2010. https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2011.927
  • J. Costello*, S. Johnsen, S. Metlapally, K.O. Gilliland, L. Frame, D. Balasubramanian (2010). “Multilamellar spherical particles as potential sources of excessive light scattering in human age-related nuclear cataracts,” Experimental Eye Research, 91(6):881-889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2010.09.013 [IF 3.4]
  • D. Frame* (2010). “Metallurgical Investigations at Godin Tepe, Iran, Part I: The Metal Finds,” Journal of Archaeological Science, 37(7):1700-1715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2010.01.030 [IF 2.8]
  • D. Frame* and N. Odegaard* (2010). “Patinas, Primers, and Powders: Safety with a Museum Collection of Small Arms Ammunition,” Proceedings of the ICOM-CC Annual Meeting, Oct. 11-15, 2010, pp. 327-334. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/11341336.pdf
  • Vandiver*, L. D. Frame, I. Favela, M. Yang (2009). “Chinese and Central Asian Pyrotechnologies Represented in Finds from Genghis Khan’s Black Banner Military Camp, Karakorum, and the Black Fork, Mongolia,” in Proceedings of International Symposium on Ancient Ceramics, Luo Hongjie and Zheng Xinmioa, Eds. pp. 826-835.
  • D. Frame* and P. Vandiver* (2008). “Variability in Copper and Bronze Casting Technology as Seen at Bronze Age Godin Tepe, Iran,” Materials Issues in Art and Archaeology Vol. VIII, MRS Proceedings Vol. 1047, pp.253-262. https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-1047-Y01-01