As one of Professor Rosakis' previsous Ph.D. students, I always feel the passion on scientifc
research from Prof. Rosakis. Indeed, our solid mechanics or specfic fracture
mechanics could be very boring but he's always exciting about all kinds of new dynamic failure phomena we found. I recalled he carefully read my negatives
from a film high-speed carema (before digital carema) and explored every detail.

He is a great instructor and speaker also. I heard that Prof. Rosakis practised his seminars in front of
mirrors. His fracture mechanics or continuum mechanics lecturers were well prepared. One day, he had cold from a trip but still came to the class.

He's very serious about scientifc resaerch and education. Meanwhile, he's quite friendly and fair. I was waiting for this news many years ago, and now my dream comes true. Here is his website- you can find some interesting dynamic failure movies from high-speed photography: http://www.rosakis.caltech.edu/