Amir Asadi Email & Phone Number

College Station, Tx, Us

1. Cellulose nanocrystals-enabled manufacturing of hierarchical composites with desired performance- Established a novel and scalable processing science to use water as solvent and bypass acid treatment, functionalization and costly synthesis.- Introduced cellulose nanocrystals as assisting nanomaterials to engineer the structural, electrical and thermal properties of composites from nanoscale to higher scales. - Increased the interfacial strength by 200%, flexural and interlaminar shear strength of CFRPs by 55%, thermal conductivity by 45% and electrical conductivity by 300% using VaRTM manufacturing.2. Data science approach to tailor properties of hybrid composites by quantifying microstructural features in SEM images- Establishing an unsupervised ML algorithms to quantify microstructural information from SEM and nano-IR images and use them to predict the macroscopic properties of composites.3. Fabrication of tailorable nanostructures on via a novel spray-deposition-coating technique to fabricate multilateral nanostructures with desired patterns and functionalities using supercritical CO2-assisted atomization. 4. Additive fiber reinforced composite repair for aircraft- Developed a portable multifunctional additive composite repair system to return damaged aircraft parts to original strength.5. Additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, tough carbon fiber/polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composites for high temperature applications- 3D printing the entire structure of an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) with carbon nanotube/graphene-PEEK using fused filament fabrication method.- In-operando characterization of the crystal morphology to maximize the strength and toughness.6. Additive manufacturing of tablets with customized dosage using selective laser sintering.7. Smart wearables: Screen-printed of textiles antennas by developing a novel conductive ink containing carbon nanotubes that adheres to cotton-based textiles.

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Atlanta, Georgia

1) Manufacturing of lightweight hybrid composites by bridging nanotechnology and industrial manufacturing • Set up a sheet molding compound (SMC) manufacturing line from scratch. • Introduced two novel scalable techniques to incorporate cellulose nanomaterials (CNC) in glass fiber/epoxy composites in an SMC line (mixed in the resin and as coating on fibers) to produce lighter composites for better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emission in auto/marine composite components.2) Nanotechnology • Cellulose nanomaterials (CNC, CNF) and graphite nanoplatelets synthesis and their nanocomposites characterization and utilization. • Investigated the effect of manufacturing method, e.g. melt compounding/injection molding, selective laser sintering on nanocomposites properties • Explored interfacial interactions (micro/nano scale) and synergy of CNC, i.e. 1) as a coating on fiber surface and 2) as dispersion in polymer matrix, with other components and its effect on macroscopic properties of polymer composites.3) Manufacturing of novel composites in industrial scale • Introduced new technology to use uncured prepreg trim waste (remained from aerospace industries) in SMC manufacturing to produce high value carbon fiber/epoxy composites targeted for new markets. • Introduced new technology to use ecofriendly basalt fibers in SMC manufacturing to produce lighter composites in comparison with glass fiber composites. • Working on improving the mechanical performance of carbon fiber/epoxy adhesive joints of wind turbines using a two-step VARTM manufacturing process.4) Modeling • Working on microstructure property linkage to understand the effect of geometry and interfacial interactions of composite components on macroscopic behavior.

Irvine, California

Damage diagnostics in preform composites • Worked on damage diagnostics emanated from starved and rich resin regions in preform composites using non-destructive in-situ quantitative percussion diagnostics (QPD).

University Of Manitoba, Canada

Analytical modeling, simulation and experimental study of damage in multidirectional polymer composites and its influence on creep • Developed a model based on 3-D variational analysis combined with a viscoelastic energy-based failure criterion integrated in a lamination theory framework to predict process-induced, quasi-static and time-dependent damage evolution and their effect on mechanical properties and creep behavior of multidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite laminates. • Developed a model based on continuum damage mechanics (CDM) to predict the influence of time-dependent damage on creep of multidirectional CFRP composite laminates. • Experimental characterization of various damage modes in multidirectional carbon fiber/epoxy composite laminates developed under various loading and temperature conditions using microscopy and X-ray tomography.

University Of Manitoba

2011: Teaching Assistant, Mechanics of Materials II, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada2008-2010: Teaching Assistant, Dynamics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada 2008-2010: Teaching Assistant, Thermal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Modeling of composite testing using analytical and numerical approaches, Failure of pressure vessels and tubes

Die design and manufacturing

Phd, Composites, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Expected graduate date: Dec. 2011GPA: 4.25/4.5 Thesis title: 'Model for time-dependent damage evolution and its.

Master Of Science, Composites, Applied Design, Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 18.5/20, Ranked 2nd Thesis title: 'Design and manufacturing of modified tabs to test composite axisymmetric components' Advisor: Dr.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title: 'Design, manufacturing and assembling of the release mechanisms of the satellite solar arrays'

Postdoctoral Researcher