Scholar
Engineering
Thomas R. Bieler earned an MS in ceramic engineering at the University of Washington. He then worked on high-rate deformation at Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore, California, for five years. He completed his PhD in materials science at the University of California, Davis and has been a professor at Michigan State University since then. His research has focused on how cracks form in titanium alloys and solder joints, and how nanoscale defects affect the performance of pure niobium superconducting particle accelerator cavities.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Do the Laws of Thermodynamics Resonate with Biblical Truth?
Explore how the laws of thermodynamics reflect biblical truths, revealing God's design and the balance between physical laws and spiritual sacrifice. Read More
Why Is Atheism So Appealing?
Explore the appeal of atheism in a culture focused on selfishness and the quest for meaning without God. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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