Charles E. Bakis, professor of engineering science and mechanics, delivered a short course on "Introduction to Classical Lamination Theory for Composite Plates" to the Structural Engineering Department of the University of Naples (Italy) on March 13-16, 2007. During his visit to the University of Naples, Professor Bakis also gave an invited seminar on "Durability of Glass Fiber Reinforced Bars in Conctrete: Bond and Tension" on March 16, 2007.

Dr. Bakis is the coordinator of the Composites Manufacturing Technology Center. His research activities center on the design, manufacturing, test, and analysis of fiber reinforced composite materials for lightweight structures and concrete reinforcement.