Pierre Mertiny, University of Alberta

Research

Accelerated aging Failure analysis Fiber/matrix/interface degradation Fiber reinforced polymer composites Material characterization Modeling Performance prediction Thermomechanical testing

Latest papers

Investigation of Residual Stresses in Extruded Thermoplastic PE-RT Pipes.
Polymers · 2026 · senior author
In Situ Punch-Shear Testing of Polymers.
Polymers · 2025 · senior author
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Resin upon Addition of Low-Viscosity Modifier.
Polymers · 2024 · senior author

All 16 publications

Latest funding

Novel next-generation large diameter fiber reinforced polymer piping
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$74,333
Sensor-integrated high-volume direct pellet continuous fiber-reinforced supportless robotic 3D printing
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$100,000
Modelling of flow-induced loading and fatigue crack trajectory in pipelines
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$840,000

All 18 grants and awards

16 publications.

01

Investigation of Residual Stresses in Extruded Thermoplastic PE-RT Pipes.

Biradar A, Mertiny P

Polymers2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym18091135 PMID: 42122760

02

In Situ Punch-Shear Testing of Polymers.

Munoz-Paniagua D, Hammami A, Nazaripoor H, Traidia A, Palacios Moreno J, Mertiny P

Polymers2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym17070981 PMID: 40219369

03

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Resin upon Addition of Low-Viscosity Modifier.

Wang Y, Mertiny P

Polymers2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym16172403 PMID: 39274036

04

Magnetic Filler Polymer Composites-Morphology Characterization and Experimental and Stochastic Finite Element Analyses of Mechanical Properties.

Wang Y, Ahmadi Moghaddam H, Palacios Moreno J, Mertiny P

Polymers2023Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym15132897 PMID: 37447542

05

Multifunctional Hybrid Fiber Composites for Energy Transfer in Future Electric Vehicles.

Adam TJ, Wierach P, Mertiny P

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)2022Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ma15186257 PMID: 36143568

06

In Situ Testing of Polymers Immersed in Aging Fluids at Elevated Temperature and Pressure.

Xu B, Redmond M, Hammami A, Mertiny P

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)2022Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ma15072690 PMID: 35408024

07

Characterization of swelling behavior of carbon nano-filler modified polydimethylsiloxane composites.

Yang B, Nagarajan B, Mertiny P

Journal of elastomers and plastics2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1177/00952443211006156 PMID: 34931097

08

Development and Characterization of Field Structured Magnetic Composites.

Nagarajan B, Wang Y, Taheri M, Trudel S, Bryant S, Qureshi AJ, Mertiny P

Polymers2021Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym13172843 PMID: 34502883

09

Creep Testing of Thermoplastic Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Tubular Coupons.

Doan HGM, Mertiny P

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ma13204637 PMID: 33080853

10

Rheology-Assisted Microstructure Control for Printing Magnetic Composites-Material and Process Development.

Nagarajan B, Schoen MAW, Trudel S, Qureshi AJ, Mertiny P

Polymers2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym12092143 PMID: 32962232

Novel next-generation large diameter fiber reinforced polymer piping

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Mitacs Accelerate

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre

Keywords: Polymers, rubber and plastics; Other manufactured products and processes

$74,333

Sensor-integrated high-volume direct pellet continuous fiber-reinforced supportless robotic 3D printing

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre P

$100,000

Modelling of flow-induced loading and fatigue crack trajectory in pipelines

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Hemmati, Arman A

Keywords: cfd; crack-trajectory; fatigue; flow dynamics; flow-induced loading; modeling; pipeflow; stress analysis

$840,000

Durability and thermomechanical performance evaluation of lightweight reinforced thermoplastic composites

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre P

Keywords: Accelerated aging; Failure analysis; Fiber/matrix/interface degradation; Fiber reinforced polymer composites; Material characterization; Modeling; Performance prediction; Thermomechanical testing; Thermoplastic matrix composites

$132,600

Development of Multi-layer and Multi-material Composite Linepipe for Oil and Gas Applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre

$168,000

Innovations in window manufacturing through implementation of automation and robotic technologies

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Al-Hussein, Mohamed M

$750,000

High-Speed Infrared Camera used for Innovative Discoveries on Thermal Responses of Matter

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Hogan, James

$150,000

Improving the understanding of filler-modified multifunctional polymers for conventional and renewable energy sector applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre

$174,000

Development of novel technology for connections in high pressure flexible polymer piping systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre

$200,000

Feasibility assessment of using a fiber reinforced polymer composite rotor shaft for a vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Mertiny, Pierre

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Co-authors at University of Alberta, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Uttandaraman Sundararaj

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

2 shared papers, latest 2014

Steven Bryant

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2021

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Accelerated aging Dear Professor Mertiny, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Investigation of Residual Stresses in Extruded Thermoplastic PE-RT Pipes." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Novel next-generation large diameter fiber reinforced polymer piping" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]