Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Boise State University
Harris, Z.D., & Somerday, B.P. (2025). Hydrogen embrittlement of steels: Mechanical properties in gaseous hydrogen. INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS REVIEWS.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/09506608251338698.
Orson, K.G., Blades, W.H., Costine, A., Harris, Z.D., Niu, Y., Zakharov, A., & Reinke, P. (2025). Operando study of Ni-22Cr oxidation dynamics with nanoscale resolution in an X-ray photoemission electron microscope. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 1010, 178054.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.178054.
Orson, K.G., Jessup, D., Harris, Z.D., Sadowski, J.T., & Reinke, P. (2025). Critical differences in early-stage oxidation of Ni-Cr and Ni-Cr-Mo alloys. NPJ MATERIALS DEGRADATION, 9(1), 53.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41529-025-00605-7.
Singer, L., Harris, Z.D., Burns, J.T., & Scully, J.R. (2025). The role of hydrogen-metal interactions in hydrogen environmentally assisted cracking susceptibility in additively manufactured 17-4 PH stainless steel. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 927, 147996.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2025.147996.
Batista, B.C., Shabana, M.A., Jeyamohan, R., Harris, Z.D., Burns, J.T., Ma, J., Scully, J.R., Kiss, I.Z., & Steinbock, O. (2024). A Facile Procedure for Simulating Grain Boundary Maps. ACS APPLIED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, 2(10), 2361-2368.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acsaenm.4c00389.
Garcia-Macias, E., Harris, Z.D., & Martinez-Paneda, E. (2024). TDS Simulator: A MATLAB App to model temperature-programmed hydrogen desorption. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 94, 510-524.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.014.
Harris, Z.D., Cochran, J.W., Gangloff, R.P., Hochhalter, J.D., & Burns, J.T. (2024). On the validity of the Tada stress intensity factor solution for the single edge notch tension specimen with pinned ends. ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS, 301, 110037.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2024.110037.
Marshall, R.S., Harris, Z.D., Small, M.K., Brunner, K.L., Burns, J.T., & Kelly, R.G. (2024). A materials selection framework for fastener-in-panel geometries using FEM and LEFM, to mitigate coating degradation and environmentally assisted cracking. CORROSION SCIENCE, 227, 111788.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2023.111788.
Shoemaker, T.K., Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2024). Nanometer-scale porosity evolution and mechanical properties of additively manufactured 17-4PH stainless steel. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 902, 146567.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2024.146567.
Thompson, A.W., Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2024). On the low temperature fatigue crack growth behavior of AA7075-T651 in ultra-high vacuum environments. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE, 178, 107988.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107988.
Agnew, S.R., Peterson, N.E., Bhattacharyya, J.J., Macdonald, H., Wischhusen, M.A., Harris, Z., Burns, J.T., & Webster, M. (2023). X-ray diffraction line profile analysis for the detection of the propensity to sensitize. Materials Science and Engineering A, 871, 144900.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2023.144900.
Alvarez, G., Harris, Z., Wada, K., Rodriguez, C., & Martinez-Paneda, E. (2023). Hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of additively manufactured 316L stainless steel: Influence of post-processing, printing direction, temperature and pre-straining. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, 78, 103834.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2023.103834.
Harris, Z., Garlea, E., Boyd, T., DeBeer-Schmitt, L., Littrell, K., & Agnew, S. (2023). Assessing the influence of microstructure on uranium hydride size distributions via small angle neutron scattering. Materialia, 28, 101737.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.mtla.2023.101737.
Harris, Z.D., Marshall, R.S., Kelly, R.G., & Burns, J.T. (2023). Coupling Fracture Mechanics Experiments and Electrochemical Modeling to Mitigate Environment-Assisted Cracking in Engineering Components. Corrosion, 79(3), 363-375.Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). doi: 10.5006/4244.
Harris, Z.D., Ojha, L.S., Srinivasan, J., Kelly, R.G., & Burns, J.T. (2023). The Effect of Crack-Initiating Feature on the Environment-Assisted Cracking Behavior of Sensitized AA5456-H116 in Marine Environments. CORROSION, 79(8), 868-880.Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). doi: 10.5006/4260.
Marshall, R.S., Harris, Z.D., Small, M.K., Brunner, K.L., Burns, J.T., & Kelly, R.G. (2023). A Materials Selection Framework for Fastener-in-Panel Geometries Using Fem and Lefm, to Mitigate Coating Degradation and Hydrogen Embrittlement. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4556055.
Shoemaker, T.K., Harris, Z.D., Smudde, C.M., Hill, M.R., & Burns, J.T. (2023). 3D fatigue crack path deflection and residual stresses in 17-4PH stainless steel rod. International Journal of Fatigue, 175, 107735.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107735.
Steiner, P.J., Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2023). Effect of Chloride Concentration on the Environment-Assisted Cracking Behavior of an Al-Mg Alloy in Atmospheric Environments. CORROSION, 79(10), 1223-1233.Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). doi: 10.5006/4279.
Zafra, A., Harris, Z., Korec, E., & Martinez-Paneda, E. (2023). On the relative efficacy of electropermeation and isothermal desorption approaches for measuring hydrogen diffusivity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 48(3), 1218-1233.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.10.025.
Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2022). On the loading rate dependence of environment-assisted cracking in sensitized AA5456-H116 exposed to marine environments. CORROSION SCIENCE, 201, 110267.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110267.
Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2022). Evaluation of Strain-Induced Artifacts in Crack Length Measurements via the Direct Current Potential Difference Technique. In Evaluation of Existing and New Sensor Technologies for Fatigue, Fracture, and Mechanical Testing. (pp. 138-159).ASTM International. doi: 10.1520/stp163820210046.
Shoemaker, T.K., Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2022). Comparing Stress Corrosion Cracking Behavior of Additively Manufactured and Wrought 17-4PH Stainless Steel. CORROSION, 78(6), 528-546.Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). doi: 10.5006/4064.
Zafra, A., Harris, Z., Sun, C., & Martinez-Paneda, E. (2022). Comparison of hydrogen diffusivities measured by electrochemical permeation and temperature-programmed desorption in cold-rolled pure iron. JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 98, 104365.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104365.
Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2021). The Effect of Loading Rate on the Environment-Assisted Cracking Behavior of AA7075-T651 in Aqueous NaCl Solution. CORROSION AND MATERIALS DEGRADATION, 2(3), 360-375.MDPI. doi: 10.3390/cmd2030019.
Harris, Z.D., Dubas, E.M., Popernack, A.S., Somerday, B.P., & Burns, J.T. (2021). Elucidating the loading rate dependence of hydrogen environment-assisted cracking in a Ni-Cu superalloy. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS, 111, 102846.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2020.102846.
Harris, Z.D., Guiseva, K., Scully, J.R., & Burns, J.T. (2021). On the hydrogen environment-assisted cracking resistance of a compositionally complex Co-Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo-Ti alloy. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 802, 140601.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2020.140601.
Steiner, P.J., Harris, Z.D., Moraes, C.V., Kelly, R.G., & Burns, J.T. (2021). Investigation of IG-SCC Growth Kinetics in Al-Mg Alloys in Thin Film Environments. CORROSION, 77(8), 838-852.Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). doi: 10.5006/3833.
Harris, Z.D., Bhattacharyya, J.J., Ronevich, J.A., Agnew, S.R., & Burns, J.T. (2020). The combined effects of hydrogen and aging condition on the deformation and fracture behavior of a precipitation-hardened nickel-base superalloy. ACTA MATERIALIA, 186, 616-630.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2020.01.033.
Harris, Z.D., Dubas, E.M., Schrock, D.J., Locke, J.S.W., & Burns, J.T. (2020). Assessing the fatigue crack growth behavior of highly sensitized AA5456-H116 under cathodic polarization. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 792, 139792.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2020.139792.
Harris, Z.D., Ritzo, M.A., Schulte, J.M., Agnew, S.R., & Burns, J.T. (2020). Assessing the influence of hydrogen on texture evolution in polycrystalline nickel deformed under uniaxial tension. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 188, 238-243.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2020.07.035.
Harris, Z.D., Ronevich, J.A., Stavila, V., & Somerday, B.P. (2020). On the fatigue crack growth behavior of Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al in gaseous hydrogen. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 45(51), 27929-27940.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.07.046.
Harris, Z.D., Thompson, A.W., & Burns, J.T. (2020). Multiscale Assessment of Deformation Induced by Hydrogen Environment-Assisted Cracking in a Peak-Aged Ni-Cu Superalloy. JOM, 72(5), 1993-2002.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11837-020-04107-6.
Martinez-Paneda, E., Harris, Z.D., Fuentes-Alonso, S., Scully, J.R., & Burns, J.T. (2020). On the suitability of slow strain rate tensile testing for assessing hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility. CORROSION SCIENCE, 163, 108291.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2019.108291.
Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2019). The effect of isothermal heat treatment on hydrogen environment-assisted cracking susceptibility in Monel K-500. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 764, 138249.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2019.138249.
McMahon, M.E., Harris, Z.D., Scully, J.R., & Burns, J.T. (2019). The effect of electrode potential on stress corrosion cracking in highly sensitized Al-Mg alloys. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 767, 138399.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2019.138399.
Thompson, A.W., Harris, Z.D., & Burns, J.T. (2019). Examination of focused ion beam-induced damage during platinum deposition in the near-surface region of an aerospace aluminum alloy. Micron, 118, 43-49.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.micron.2018.12.004.
Harris, Z.D., Lawrence, S.K., Medlin, D.L., Guetard, G., Burns, J.T., & Somerday, B.P. (2018). Elucidating the contribution of mobile hydrogen-deformation interactions to hydrogen-induced intergranular cracking in polycrystalline nickel. ACTA MATERIALIA, 158, 180-192.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2018.07.043.
Lawrence, S.K., Yagodzinskyy, Y., Hanninen, H., Korhonen, E., Tuomisto, F., Harris, Z.D., & Somerday, B.P. (2017). Effects of grain size and deformation temperature on hydrogen-enhanced vacancy formation in Ni alloys. ACTA MATERIALIA, 128, 218-226.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2017.02.016.
Troconis, B.C.R., Harris, Z.D., Ha, H., Burns, J.T., & Scully, J.R. (2017). The effect of heat-to-heat variations in metallurgy and hydrogen-metal interactions on the hydrogen embrittlement of Monel K-500. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 703, 533-550.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2017.07.019.
Burns, J.T., Harris, Z.D., Dolph, J.D., & Gangloff, R.P. (2016). Measurement and Modeling of Hydrogen Environment-Assisted Cracking in a Ni-Cu-Al-Ti Superalloy. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 47A(3), 990-997.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11661-015-3315-4.
Harris, Z.D., Dolph, J.D., Pioszak, G.L., Troconis, B.C.R., Scully, J.R., & Burns, J.T. (2016). The Effect of Microstructural Variation on the Hydrogen Environment-Assisted Cracking of Monel K-500. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 47A(7), 3488-3510.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11661-016-3486-7.