Prof. Tan led 6 students to successfully complete the NSF-funded International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) Project in Composite Materials. The students spent 8-weeks in laboratories at The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology,…
2026 CEPS Award for Graduate Student Research Excellence
Congratulations to Jason and Faizan for been presented the University of Akron, College of Engineering and Polymer Science (CEPS) Award for Graduate Student Research Excellence in recognition for their outstanding research achievements.
OSGC STEM Scholarship
Congratulations to Hannah for being awarded the Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) STEM Scholarship. Well done!
2026 UA LIFE Awards
Congratulations to Faizan, Jason and Hannah for winning LIFE awards. Hannah receives the A-key Blue Award. The award recognizes students who have made significant contributions to the university community and have achieved academic excellence. Faizan receives the Doctoral Scholar Award.…
OIC Outstanding International Student Award
Congratulations to Faizan for winning the Ohio International Consortium (OIC) Outstanding International Student Award. Excellent achievement!
Editorial Advisory Board for CST
Prof. Tan is invited to join the Editorial Advisory Board for Composites Science and Technology (CST).
10 Years Service Award
Prof. Tan received 10 years service award from the University of Akron. It has been a great 10 years!
ASC Ph.D. Scholarship Award
Congratulations to Jason for winning the 2025 American for Composites (ASC) Ph.D. Research Scholarship Award! UA news report here.
ASC NSF Student Travel Awards
Congratulations to Rafsun, Andrew, Isaac and Faizan (left to right) for winning the 2025 American Society for Composites (ASC) NSF Student Travel Award! UA news report here.
Promotion to Full Professor
Prof. Tan is delighted to receive promotion to Full Professor effective Fall 2025. Thanks to all his supportive colleagues (within UA and other institutions), as well as his former and current students for all their hard work.