Awais Qureshi | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2015
Research Topic: Investigating Band-Gap in 3D Printed Mechanical Metamaterials
Current: Moen Inc.
Position: Associate Product Development Engineer
Deepanshu Sodhani | Visiting Research Student | Spring 2016
Research Topic: Multi-scale Modelling of Reinforced Elastomeric Composites
Current: Institute of Applied Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University
Position: Ph.D. Student
Daniel Hoewer | Visiting Research Student | Spring 2016
Research Topic: Large-Scale Bridging using Cohesive Models
Current: Institute of Applied Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University
Position: Ph.D. Student
Dominic R. Cross | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Research Topic: Low Temperature Effects on Stiffness of Graphite/Epoxy Composite Laminate
Current: BWX Technologies
Position: Stress Engineer
Prajakta Govande | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Research Topic: Fatigue Performance of Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composite at Low Temperature
Current: Swagelok
Position: Engineer
Christopher Drol | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Research Topic: Finite Element Modeling for Flexural Behavior of Hedgehog Spines
Current: Hedgemon, LLC
Position: Engineer Intern
Tyler Yoder | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Research Topic: Impact Performance of Hedgehog Spines through FEA Static Compression
Current: Pneumatic Scale Angelus
Position: Mechanical Engineer
Bor-Kai (Bill) Hsiung | Ph.D. Collaborative Research Student | Spring 2015 – Spring 2017
Research Topic: Biomimetic Structures for Impact Protection
Current: University of California San Diego
Position: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Emily Kennedy | Ph.D. Collaborative Research Student | Spring 2015 – Spring 2017
Research Topic: Biomimetic Structures for Impact Protection
Current: Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center at the University of Akron
Position: Director of External Relations
Nathan Swift | M.Sc. Collaborative Research Student | Spring 2015 – Spring 2017
Research Topic: Biomimetic Structures for Impact Protection
Current: Hedgemon, LLC
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Mohammed Elamin | ME Masters Student | Spring 2016 – Spring 2018
Research Topic: Impact Performance of Composite Sandwich Structures at Low Temperature
Current: North Carolina State University
Position: Ph.D. Student
Max J. Miller | Physics Undergraduate Research Student | Summer 2017 – Spring 2018
Research Topic: Investigating Dilatational Mechanical Metamaterials
Current: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Position: Ph.D. Student
Clark Rice | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
Research Topic: Fracture Testing a Horse Hoof Inspired Biomimetic Structure
Current: LuK Transmission, LLC
Position: Tool Design Engineer
Dr. Bing Li | Post-Doctoral Research Associate | Fall 2015 – Summer 2018
Research Topic: Stress Wave Propagation in Acoustic Metamaterials
Current: Northwestern Polytechnical University (Xi An, China)
Position: Associate Professor
Eleanor Smith | High School Research Student | Summer 2018
Research Topic: Dynamic Fracture of Structural Adhesive in Extreme Temperature Conditions
Current: Walsh Jesuit High School
Position: 12th Grader
Michelle Reitz | High School Research Student | Summer 2018
Research Topic: Dynamic Fracture of Structural Adhesive in Extreme Temperature Conditions
Current: Akron Firestone High School
Position: 12th Grader
Sagr Alamri | ME Ph.D. Student | Summer 2015 – Fall 2018
Research Topic: Shock Mitigation and Wave Control using Elastic Metamaterial Structures
Current: King Khalid University (Saudi Arabia)
Position: Assistant Professor
Garrett Brisbin | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Research Topic: Modeling of Advanced Composite Materials in Extreme Environment
Current: Seifert Technologies Inc.
Position: Senior Designer
Matt Wilson | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Research Topic: Examination of Ice Impactor and Mold
Current: The University of Akron
Position: Graduate Student in Law School
David Panyathong | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Research Topic: Impact Tolerant Composites for Extreme Environment
Current: Saint-Gobain
Position: Process Manufacturing Engineer
Carl Fetzer | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Research Topic: Biomimetic Structures for Aerospace Applications
Current: ZIN Technologies, Inc.
Position: Aeronautical Engineer
Alex Lemus | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Research Topic: Biomimetic Structures for Aerospace Applications
Current: The Timken Company
Position: Associate Sales Engineer
Mehran Jaberzadeh | ME Ph.D. Student | Spring 2016-Spring 2020
Research Topic: Acoustic Metamaterials with Two Directional Anisotropic Mass Density
Current: AlphaSTAR Corporation
Position: Mechanical Engineer
Md. Mahfujul Khan | ME M.S. and Ph.D. Student | Fall 2014 – Spring 2020
M.S. Research Topic: Understanding Impact Load Wave Transmission Performance of Elastic Metamaterials
Ph.D. Research Topic: Impact Performance and Bending Behavior of Composite Sandwich Structures in Cold Temperature Arctic Conditions.
Current: The University of Akron
Position: Lecturer
Mikayla Aowad | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2018 – Fall 2020
Research Topic: Characterization of Sandwich Core Materials in Extreme Arctic Conditions
Current: The Timken Company
Position: Application Engineer
Kristel Doong | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
Research Topic: Investigating Impact Tolerance of Sea Urchin Shell Structure for Aerospace Applications
Current: Parker Hannifin
Position: Lean Leadership Development Associate (LDA)
Chao Zhang | ME Ph.D. Student | Fall 2018 – Spring 2021
Research Topic: Mechanical Behavior of Tubular Composite Structures
Current: West Virginia University
Position: Engineering Scientist
Natalie Richards | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Spring 2021 – Spring 2022
Research Topic: Design of Composite Materials using Machine Learning Approaches
Current: Goodyear (Akron Test Center/Engineering Technology Simulation Lab)
Position: Technical Operations Engineer
Jennifer Numagami | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2021 – Fall 2022
Research Topic: Interlocking Japanese Joints: A Parametric Study
Current: TBD
Position: TBD
Arnob Banik | ME Ph.D. Student | Fall 2017 – Fall 2022
Research Topic: Bioinspired Material Design and Performance Characterization for Extreme Environment
Current: 3M
Position: Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Jakub Sychla | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Spring 2021 – Spring 2023
Research Topic: Fabrication of Composite Materials using Additive Manufacturing Technology
Current: Newport News Shipbuilding
Position: Structural Engineer
Joshua Crouse | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Spring 2022 – Spring 2023
Research Topic: Design and Fabrication of 3D Printed Rocket using Composite Materials
Current: TBD
Position: TBD
Matthew Beebe | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Spring 2022 – Spring 2023
Research Topic: Design and Fabrication of 3D Printed Rocket using Composite Materials
Current: TBD
Position: TBD
Isaiah Kaiser | ME Undergraduate Research Student & Ph.D. Student | Fall 2018 – Summer 2023
Research Topic: Design and Characterization of Composite and Metal Adhesive Joints
Current: Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research
Position: Composite Materials and Test Engineering Manager
Ana Clecia Alves Almeida | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Spring 2021 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Behavior of Sandwich Composites under Extreme Arctic Conditions
Current: University of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering
Position: M.S. Student
Angelina Sicurezza | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Improving Mechanical Performance of Composite Bat
Current: GPD Group
Position: Mechanical Designer
Andrew Preston Kovac | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Predicting Impact Behavior of Composite Materials using Machine Learning
Current: Charter Next Generation
Position: Engineer
Ashley Holland | ASE Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Design and Fabrication of 3D Printed Helicoidal Composites
Current: TBD
Position: TBD
Peyton Curtis | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Recycling 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Current: The University of Akron, School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
Position: Ph.D. Student
Andrew Frankowski | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Recycling 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Current: The University of Akron, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Position: Ph.D. Student in KT Tan’s group
Isaac Sluder | ME Undergraduate Research Student | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Research Topic: Recycling 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Current: The University of Akron, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Position: Ph.D. Student in KT Tan’s group