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SHAIK ZAINUDDIN
Assistant Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
333 Luther Foster Hall, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088
Tel.: (334) 7244222, Fax: (334) 7244224
Email: [email protected]
Education
Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA 2009
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA 2005
B. E., Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA 2002
Appointments
June 2012- Present
June 2010- May 2012
May 2009- May 2010
Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2008
July 2000- May 2002
Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL.
Research Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee
University, AL.
Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL.
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL
Design Engineer, RPM Polyproducts, Hyderabad, India.
Research Interest
Experimental Mechanics and Stress Analysis, Composite Materials and Sandwich Structures, Nanomaterials and
Nanocomposites, Durability and Life prediction of NanoBio Composites, Alignment of Nanoparticles, Finite
Element Methods and Analysis, Computational Mechanics, Self-healing of Polymeric Composites
Courses Taught
Graduate Courses
• MSEG 0516- Advanced Strength of Materials
• MSEG 0518- Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
• MSEG 0613- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
• MSEG 0641/MENG 541- Composite Materials
Undergraduate Courses
• MENG 0211- Statics
• MENG 0212- Dynamics
• MENG 0310- Experimental Mechanics
• MENG 0316- Strength of Materials
• MENG 0318- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
• MENG 0319- Advanced Materials Laboratory
• MENG 420- Computer Aided Design
Funded Grants as PI/Co-PI
Funding as PI ($1,741,082.00)
1. MRI: Acquisition of a Nanoindentation Equipment for Research and Education Training in Nanomechanical
Characterization of NanoBio Materials, (09/01/2017-08/30/2020), $400,455.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI),
Mahesh Hosur, Vijaya Rangari, Tamesgen Samuel (Co-PIs)), National Science Foundation.
2. REU SITE: Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nano-Bio Materials Science and
Engineering, (04/05/2017-03/31/2020), $377,994.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur (Co-PI)),
National Science Foundation.
3. Research Initiation Award Grant: Enhancement of Research and Education in Computational Nanomechanics
and Nanoscale Testing at Tuskegee University, (08/01/16-07/31/2017), $34,760, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI)),
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National Science Foundation.
4. Research Initiation Award Grant: Enhancement of Research and Education in Computational Nanomechanics
and Nanoscale Testing at Tuskegee University, (08/01/14-07/31/2016), $199,862.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI)),
National Science Foundation.
5. Durability Study of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Nanocomposites for Air Force Applications,
(09/1/2013-08/31/2017), $398,011, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur and Vijay Rangari (Co-PIs),
AFRL/Clarkson Aerospace.
6. REU SITE: Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nano-Bio Materials Science and
Engineering, (03/01/2014-08/31/2017), $330,000, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur (Co-PI)), National
Science Foundation.
Funding as Co-PI ($10,688,536.00)
1. Collaborative Research: Making to Advance Knowledge, Excellence, and Recognition in STEM (MAKERS),
(10/1/2016-09/30/2021), $1,873,517, (Mohammed Qazi (PI), Shaik Zainuddin, Michael Curry (Co-PIs),
National Science Foundation.
2. Collaborative Research: Building Unique Inventions to Launch Discoveries, Engagement and Reasoning in
STEM, (03/01/2017-02/28/2020), $1,009,350, (Mohammed Qazi (PI), Shaik Zainuddin, Michael Curry,
Alicia Curry, Mohamad Abdalla (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation.
3. MRI-Acquisition of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for Research and Educational Training in
Microscopic Characterization of Nanomaterials, (08/30/2015-07/31/2018), $668,780, (Vijay Rangari (PI),
Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Clayton Yates, Temesgen Samuel (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation.
4. NSF-RISE: Enhancement of Research and Educational Infrastructure in Nanobiomaterials Science and
Engineering at Tuskegee University (01/01/2015-12/31/2018), $1,000,000, (Vijay Rangari (PI), Mahesh
Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Temesgen Samuel (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation.
5. Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources, National
Science Foundation, (10/01/2011-09/30/2016), $5 M, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Anil Netravali, Vijaya Rangari,
Shaik Zainuddin) (Co-PIs)), National Science Foundation.
6. Investigation on Dynamic Characterization of Nanophased Fiber Reinforced Composites Subjected to Naval
Environmental Conditions, (12/19/2011-12/18/2014), $611,889, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Shaik Zainuddin (Co-
PI)), Department of Defense (DoD).
7. Self-Healing of E-glass/Epoxy Composites with Latent Hardener Using Hollow Glass Tubes and
Microencapsulated Epoxy, (11/21/2012-05/31/2014), $100,000, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Shaik Zainuddin (Co-
PI)) U.S. Army Engineering Research Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory
8. Processing and Performance Evaluation of Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites with Carbon
Nanotubes/Nanofibers, (12/2008-12/2012), $425,000, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Shaik Zainuddin (Co-PI), Army
Engineering Research Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory.
Book Chapters
1. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, M. A. Aleem, “Thermoset Resin Sandwich Stuctures,” Lightweight
Composite Structures in Transport: Design, Manufacturing, Analysis and Performance, Editor: James
Njuguna. ISBN: 9781782423256, Woodhead Publishing (2016).
2. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Durability Enhancement of
Fiber Reinforced Composites Using Nanoclay,” Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for
structural applications, Editor: Jiping Bai, ISBN-13: 978-08-5709-418 6, Woodhead Publishing Series in
Civil and Structural Engineering 46 (2013).
3. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Ashok Kumar and Shaik Jeelani, “Effects of ultraviolet radiation and
condensation on static and dynamic compressive behavior of nanophased glass/ epoxy composites,” FRP
Composites and Sustainability, Editor: Ravi Jain, Luke Lee. ISBN 978-94-007-2356-6, Springer
Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York (2012).
4. Hassan Mahfuz, Shaik Zainuddin, Mohammed F. Uddin, Vijaya K. Rangari and Shaik Jeelani, “Fatigue
of pure and nanophased sandwich composites under shear loading,” Sandwich Structures 7: Advancing
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with Sandwich Structures and Materials, Springer Netherlands (2006) 183-192.
Refereed Journal Publications
1. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Andrea Willis, Shaik Jeelani, “Carboxylic Functionalized
Carbon Nanotube Epon Nanocomposites: Crosslinking and Interfacial Behavior Through Molecular
Dynamic Simulation Approach,” Carbon (submitted)
2. S. M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Jasmine Tanthongsack, Mahesh Hosur, “A Study of Poly (3-
hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) BioFilms Thermal and Biodegradable Properties Reinforced With
Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Composite Materials (Submitted)
3. Fahim Abdulla, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Shoeib, Mahesh Hosur, Dawen Li, Mackenzie Matthews, Shaik
Jeelani, “Properties of Polyhydroxy Butyrate Polyvalerate Biopolymeric Nanocomposites Reinforced with
Natural Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Material Science and Technology Research 3, 2016, 7-16,
10.15377/2410-4701.2016.03.01.2.
4. Shaik Zainuddin, Fahim Abdulla, Shaik Shoeib, Mahesh Hosur, Dawen Li, Chelsea Hicks, Shaik Jeelani,
“Morphological and Mechanical Behavior of Chemically Treated Jute-PHBV Bio-Nanocomposites
Reinforced with Silane Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2016, DOI:
10.1002/APP.43994.
5. S.M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Jasmine Tanthongsack, Mahesh Hosur, Lawrence Allen, “A Study
of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) BioFilms Thermal and Biodegradable Properties
Reinforced With Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Submitted)
6. S.M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Anil S. Rochester, “A comprehensive study on the
performance of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) reinforced poly (3-hydroxy-butyrate-co-3-valerate) (PHBV)
nanocomposites, Composites Part B (submitted)
7. M.M. Rahman, M. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, N. Jahan, E.B. Miller-Smith, S. Jeelani, “Enhanced tensile
performance of epoxy and e-glass/epoxy composites by randomly oriented amino-functionalized
MWCNTs at low contents,” Journal of Composite Materials 2015, Vol. 49(7) 759–770
8. S. Zainuddin, A. Fahim, M.V. Hosur, M.M. Rahman, S. Jeelani, “Optimization of mechanical and
thermo-mechanical properties of epoxy and E-glass/epoxy composites using NH2-MWCNTs, acetone
solvent and combined dispersion methods,” Composite Structures 110 (2014) 39-50.
9. S. Zainuddin, T. Arefin, A. Fahim, M. V. Hosur, J.D. Tyson, Ashok Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani,
“Recovery and improvement in low-velocity impact properties of e-glass/epoxy composites through novel
self-healing technique,” Composite Structures 108 (2014) 277-286.
10. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, Ashok Kumar, Jonathon Trovillion, S.
Jeelani, “Effect of NH2-MWCNTs on Crosslink Density of Epoxy Matrix and ILSS Properties of E-
glass/Epoxy Composites,” Composite structures 95 (2013) 213-221.
11. M. B. A. Salam, M. V. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Improvement in Mechanical and Thermo-
Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composite Using Two Different Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon
Nanotubes,” Open Journal of Composite Materials 3 (2013) 1-9.
12. Muhammad Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Uday Vaidya, Arefin Tauhid, Ashok Kumar,
Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Effects of amino-functionalized MWCNTs on ballistic impact
performance of E-glass/epoxy composites using a spherical projectile,” International Journal of Impact
Engineering 57 (2013) 108–118.
13. M.M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, J.E. Malone, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani,
“Improvements in mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of e-glass/epoxy composites using amino
functionalized MWCNTs,” Composite Structures 94 (2012) 2397-2406.
14. Muhammad M. Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Kailash C. Jajam, Hareesh V. Tippur, Shaik
Jeelani, “Mechanical characterization of epoxy composites modified with reactive polyol diluent and
randomly-oriented amino-functionalized MWCNTs,” Polymer Testing 31(8) (2012) 1083-1093.
15. Muhammad M. Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Adriane G. Ludwick, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan
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Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Thermo-mechanical behavior of epoxy composites modified with reactive
polyol diluent and randomly-oriented amino-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes,” Polymer
Testing 31 (2012) 777–784.
16. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect
of Processing Techniques on the Performance of Epoxy/MWCNT Nanocomposites,” Journal of Applied
Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1002/APP.37990 (2012).
17. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani,
“Rheology, Flexure and Thermomechanical Characterization of Epoxy/CNF Nanocomposites: Effect of
Dispersion Techniques,” Polymers and Polymer Composites 20 (6) (2012) 517-530.
18. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Effects of ultraviolet radiation and
condensation on static and high strain rate compression behavior of nanoclay infused glass/ epoxy
composites,” Journal of Composite Materials 45 ( 18) (2011) 1901-1918.
19. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Alfred T. Narteh, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Experimental and
numerical investigations on flexure and thermal properties of nanoclay-epoxy nanocomposites,” Materials
Science Engineering A 527 (2010) 7920-7926.
20. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Environmental Effects on the Flexural Performance of
Neat and Nanophased Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites “Durability Study of Neat/Nanophased
GFRP Composites Subjected to Different Environmental Conditioning,” Materials Science and
Engineering A 527 (2010) 3091-3099.
21. S. Zainuddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Jeelani, “Enhancing Fatigue Performance of Sandwich Composites with
Nanophased Core,” Journal of Nanomaterials 2010, doi:10.1155/2010/712731 (2010).
22. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Yadira
Perez, “Processing and characterization of epoxy nanocomposites with MWCNT’s/CNF’s using thinky
and 3-roll shear mixing techniques,” Revista Matéria 15 (2010) 247–253.
23. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Durability studies of montmorillonite clay
filled epoxy composites under different environmental conditions,” Materials Science and Engineering A
507 (2009) 117–123.
24. M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Improving Ballistic Performance of Polyurethane
Foam by Nanoparticle Reinforcement,” Journal of Nanotechnology 2009, doi:10.1155/2009/794740
(2009).
25. M.V. Hosur, A. A. Mohammed, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Processing of nanoclay filled sandwich
composites and their response to low-velocity impact loading,” Composite Structures 82 (2008) 101-116.
26. M.V. Hosur, A. A. Mohammed, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Low- Velocity impact performance of
nanophased foam- core sandwich composites,” Materials Science and Engineering A 498 (2008) 100–109.
27. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, Vijaya K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Enhancement of
strength and stiffness of SC-15 epoxy through CNT/CNF reinforcement under high magnetic fields,”
Journal of Materials Science 44 (2009), 1113- 1120.
28. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, Vijaya K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Enhancement of
strength and stiffness of epoxy- based composites using nanoparticle infusion and high magnetic fields,”
Journal of Material letters 61 (2007) 2535–2539.
29. H. Mahfuz, M. Uddin, Vijaya K. Rangari, M. Saha, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “High strain rate response of
sandwich composites with nanophased cores,” Applied Composite Materials 12 (2005) 193-211.
Conference Publications
1. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mackenzie Matthews, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Varying
Degree of Functionalization on Crosslinking and Interfacial Properties of Amine (NH2) Functionalized Single-
Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approach,” SAMPE-CAMX
University Research Symposium, Orlando, FL, Dec. 12-14, 2017.
2. S.M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Jasmine Tanthongsack, Mahesh Hosur, Lawrence Allen, “A Study on
the Effect of Halloysite Nanotubes on the Thermal, Durability and Biodegradability Performance of Poly
(hydroxy butyrate hydroxy valerate)-PHBV Nano-Biocomposites,” CAMX, Orlando, FL, Dec. 12-14, 2017.
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3. Shaik Zainuddin, Chukwuma E. Nweke, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Core-Shell
Siloxane/Carbon Nanotubes Modifiers on the Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Performance of
Bismaleimide Nanocomposites,” CAMX, Orlando, FL, Sept. 11-14, 2017.
4. Chukwuma E. Nweke, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Vincent Hollowman, Shaik Jeelani, “Processing and
Characterization of Carbon Nanotube/Core Shell Siloxane Modified High Temperature Bismaleimide
Polymeric Composites,” SAMPE, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2016.
5. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Mackenzie Matthews, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Jeelani,
“Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior
and Interfacial Properties Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations,” SAMPE, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26,
2016.
6. Shaik Zainuddin, Abdullah Fahim, Shaik Shoieb, Mahesh V. Hosur, Dawen Li, Brittany Terry, Shaik Jeelani,
“Jute Bio-Nanocomposites Reinforced with Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes Added PHBV Polymer,” SAMPE,
Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2016.
7. Shaik Zainuddin, Abdullah Fahim, Tauhid Arefin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Mechanical performance
of jute/epoxy, glass/epoxy and hybrid jute/glass/epoxy composites,” SAMPE, Seattle, June 2-5, 2014.
8. Abdullah Fahim, Shaik Zainuddin, Ema K. Masuma, Jeremiah Tyson, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Jeelani,
“Morphological, Thermal and Tensile Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes Filled Poly Hydroxybutyrate-co-
Hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) Nanocomposites,” SAMPE, Seattle, June 2-5, 2014.
9. Shaik Zainuddin, Tauhid Arefin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, “Recovery of low-velocity
impact properties of glass fiber reinforced composites through self-healing technique,” Proceeding of
IMECE2013, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California,
Nov. 15-21, 2013,
10. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, J.E. Malone, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Optimization of low
velocity impact properties of e-glass/epoxy composites using plasticizing modifiers” ASME, Houston, Texas,
Nov. 9-15, 2012
11. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Ashok Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of amino-
functionalized MWCNTs on high velocity impact properties of E-glass/epoxy composites” American Society
of Composites conference, Arlington, Texas, Oct. 1-3, 2012.
12. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, S. Jeelani, “A study on enhancement of energy absorption
capability of glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites using plasticizing modifier” SAMPE, Baltimore,
Maryland, May 21-24, 2012.
13. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of enhanced crosslink
density on interfacial strength of E-glass/epoxy composites modified by amino-functionalized MWCNTs”,
ICME, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Dec. 18-20, 2011.
14. M.B.A. Salam, M. V. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Characterization of NH2-MWCNT/ epoxy
nanocomposites using two different curing cycles,” ICME, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Dec. 18-20, 2011.
15. Y. Zhou, M. Hosur, S. Jeelani, and S. Zainuddin, “Effect of clay on tensile, flex and fatigue behavior of
carbon fiber reinforced epoxy,” Proceedings of IMECE 20011, 2011 ASME International Mechanical
Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA.
16. Nusrat Jahan, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Mechanical and thermal characterization
of COOH-functionalized MWCNT infused epon 862 nanocomposites”, ICME, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Dec. 18-
20, 2011.
17. M.B.A. Salam, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, M. M. Rahman, J. Holly Jr., S. Jeelani, “Mechanical and thermal
investigation of NH2 functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube epoxy nanocomposite”, SAMPE, Fort
Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20, 2011.
18. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani,
“Experimental investigation of E-glass/epoxy composites modified using NH2 functionalized multi-walled
carbon nanotubes through sonication and calendaring methods”, SAMPE, Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20, 2011.
19. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Harish Rao, Rajib Barua, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion,
“Influence of Non-Functionalized and Functionalized MWCNTs on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of
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Epoxy Composites”, IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18, 2010.
20. Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Compression and Flexural
Response of Carbon/Epoxy-Nanoclay Nanocomposites Subjected to UV Radiation and Condensation”,
IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, 12-18 November, 2010.
21. Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Static and High Strain Rate
Compression Response of Carbon/Epoxy-Nanoclay Composites Subjected to Synergistic Effect of UV
Radiation and Condensation”, ACCM-7, Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 15-18, 2010.
22. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, H. Rao and S. Jeelani, “Influence of amino functionalized multi-walled
carbon nanotube reinforcement on the mechanical and thermal properties of SC-15 epoxy nanocomposite”,
‘nano Future’, for the 21st Century, International conference on “Nanotechnology – Materials and Composites
for Frontier Applications”, Pune, India, Oct. 14-15, 2010.
23. Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani “Compression and Flexural Response
of Carbon/Epoxy-Nanoclay Nanocomposites Subjected to UV Radiation and Condensation”, SAMPE, Salt
Lake City, UT, Oct.11-14, 2010.
24. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Processing and Characterization of VGCNF
Infused Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Three Different Techniques”, SAMPE, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 11-14,
2010.
25. Mahesh V. Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion,
“Processing Optimization and Characterization of MWCNT infused Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Three
Different Techniques”, ASC, Dayton, OH, Sept. 19-21, 2010.
26. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Yadira
Perez, “Processing and Characterization of Epoxy Nanocomposites with MWCNTs/CNFs Using Thinky and
3-Roll Shear Mixing Techniques”, 1st TMS-ABM International Materials Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
July, 2010.
27. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, and A. V. Anafo, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Effects of Ultraviolet
Radiation and Condensation on Static and High Strain Rate Behavior of Nanophased Glass/ Epoxy
Composites”, The 1st joint American- Canadian International Conference on Composites, Delaware, DE,
September, 2009.
28. S. Zainuddin, M.V. Hosur, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Durability Studies of Nanophased FRP Composites under
synergistic exposure conditions”, International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17, Edinburgh,
UK, July, 2009.
29. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Tcherbi-Narteh, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Dynamic Compression
Response of Nanophased Composites Subjected to UV Radiation”, SEM, Albuquerque, NM, June, 2009.
30. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Characterization of neat and nanophased
epoxy polymers subjected to accelerated aging conditions”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September, 2008.
31. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Durability Study of Neat/ Nanophased
GFRP Composites Under Different Environmental Conditioning”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September, 2008.
32. M. R. Parker, Y. Dwivedi, T. Al- Saadi, S. Zainuddin, H. Mahfuz, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, “Enhancement
of mechanical properties of epoxy- based nanocomposites using high magnetic fields”, ICM Conference,
Scotland, 2006.
33. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. F. Uddin, V.K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al- Saadi, “Response of
magnetically flocculated nanophased composites under dynamic loading”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.
34. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Improvements in high specific strength epoxy-based
composites using high magnetic fields”, Nanotech, Anaheim, CA, 2005.
35. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Infusion of carbon nanotubes
and carbon nanofibers into SC-15 epoxy; An investigation of the influence of high magnetic fields”, SAMPE,
Anaheim, CA, 2005.
36. Mohammed Farid Uddin, Hassan Mahfuz, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Anisotropic behavior of rigid
polyurethane foam with acicular nanoparticles infusion under high strain rate”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.
37. M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, "Infusion of spherical and acicular nanoparticles into
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polyurethane foam and their influences on dynamic performances”, SEM, Portland, OR, 2005.
Presentations at National/International Conferences
1. Amari Carter, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “A molecular dynamics simulation approach
to predict the elastic properties of Epon 862 composites reinforced with single walled carbon nanotubes,”
Science and Technology Open House, Montgomery, AL, February 5 2016.
2. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari carter, Mackenzie Matthews, Shaik Jeelani, “Single-walled carbon
nanotube added epon 862 nanocomposites: investigating the crosslinking behavior and interfacial
properties through molecular dynamics simulations,” SAMPE Long Beach California, May 23-26 2016.
3. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Shaik Jeelani, “Control and Functionalized Single-Walled
Carbon Nanotubes Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and
Interfacial Properties through Molecular Dynamic Simulations,” Science and Technology Open House,
Montgomery, AL, February 5 2016.
4. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Shaik Jeelani, “Control and Functionalized Single-Walled
Carbon Nanotubes Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and
Interfacial Properties through Molecular Dynamic Simulations,” JAR Symposium, Tuskegee, AL, March
17-18 2016.
5. Mackenzie Matthews, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “A molecular Dynamics simulation
approach to predict the elastic properties of Epon 862 composites reinforced with single/multi-walled
carbon nanotubes,” ERN Conference, Washington D.C, February 26 2016.
6. Fahim Abdulla, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Shoeib, Mahesh Hosur, Dawen Li, Brittany Terry, Shaik Jeelani,
“Jute Bio-Nanocomposites Reinforced With Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes Added PHBV Polymer,”
SAMPE Long Beach California, May 23-26 2016.
7. Chukwuma E. Nweke, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “High Temperature Bismaleimide
Polymeric Composites for the Air Force Applications,” Annual Review Meeting, Air Force Research
Lab,Dayton Ohio, September 18-19, 2015.
8. Mackenzie Matthews, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “A molecular Dynamics simulation
approach to predict the elastic properties of Epon 862 composites reinforced with single/multi-walled
carbon nanotubes,” Airforce Research Laboratory, Dayton-Ohio September 16 2015.
9. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Jamie King, Shaik Jeelani, “A Molecular Dynamics
Simulation Approach to Predict the Elastic Properties of Epon 862 Composites reinforced with Carbon
Nanotubes,” Nano-Bio summit, University of Birmingham October 15-16 2015.”
10. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Shaik Jeelani, “Investigation of interfacial strength of Epon
862 reinforced with carbon nanotubes through molecular dynamics simulations,” Scimeeting, Chicago, IL,
November 3-4 2015.
11. Shaik Zainuddin, Tauhid Arefin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, “Recovery of low-velocity
impact properties of glass fiber reinforced composites through self-healing technique,” Proceeding of
IMECE2013, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego,
California, Nov. 15-21, 2013,
12. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, J.E. Malone, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Optimization of low
velocity impact properties of e-glass/epoxy composites using plasticizing modifiers” ASME, Houston,
Texas, Nov. 9-15, 2012
13. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Ashok Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of amino-
functionalized MWCNTs on high velocity impact properties of E-glass/epoxy composites” American
Society of Composites conference, Arlington, Texas, Oct. 1-3, 2012.
14. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, S. Jeelani, “A study on enhancement of energy absorption
capability of glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites using plasticizing modifier” SAMPE, Baltimore,
Maryland, May 21-24, 2012.
15. Y. Zhou, M. Hosur, S. Jeelani, and S. Zainuddin, “Effect of clay on tensile, flex and fatigue behavior of
carbon fiber reinforced epoxy,” Proceedings of IMECE 20011, 2011 ASME International Mechanical
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Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA.
16. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani,
“Experimental investigation of E-glass/epoxy composites modified using NH2 functionalized multi-walled
carbon nanotubes through sonication and calendaring methods”, SAMPE, Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20,
2011.
17. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Harish Rao, Rajib Barua, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan
Trovillion, “Influence of Non-Functionalized and Functionalized MWCNTs on Mechanical and Thermal
Properties of Epoxy Composites”, IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18, 2010.
18. Amir Usher, Mahesh Hosur, Gregory Strawder, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Studies on the thermal
and mechanical behavior for low density polyurethane foam nanocomposites”, IMECE, Vancouver,
Canada, Nov. 12-18, 2010.
19. Mahesh V. Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion,
“Processing Optimization and Characterization of MWCNT infused Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Three
Different Techniques”, ASC, Dayton, OH, Sept. 19-21, 2010.
20. M.V. Hosur, A. Agubra, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Effect of Processing Methods on the Mechanical
Behavior of Nanoclay infused Epoxy/ Glass Nanocomposites”, 16th U.S. National Congress of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics Conference, Penn state, PA, June 27-July 2, 2010.
21. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, and A. V. Anafo, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Effects of
Ultraviolet Radiation and Condensation on Static and High Strain Rate Behavior of Nanophased Glass/
Epoxy Composites”, The 1st joint American- Canadian International Conference on Composites,
Delaware, DE, September, 2009.
22. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Tcherbi-Narteh, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Dynamic Compression
Response of Nanophased Composites Subjected to UV Radiation”, SEM, Albuquerque, NM, June, 2009.
23. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Characterization of neat and
nanophased epoxy polymers subjected to accelerated aging conditions”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September,
2008.
24. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Durability Study of Neat/
Nanophased GFRP Composites Under Different Environmental Conditioning”, ASC, Memphis, TN,
September, 2008.
25. M. R. Parker, Y. Dwivedi, T. Al- Saadi, S. Zainuddin, H. Mahfuz, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani,
“Enhancement of mechanical properties of epoxy- based nanocomposites using high magnetic fields”,
ICM Conference, Scotland, 2006.
26. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. F. Uddin, V.K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al- Saadi, “Response
of magnetically flocculated nanophased composites under dynamic loading”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA,
2005.
27. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Improvements in high specific strength epoxy-
based composites using high magnetic fields”, Nanotech, Anaheim, CA, 2005.
28. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Infusion of carbon
nanotubes and carbon nanofibers into SC-15 epoxy; An investigation of the influence of high magnetic
fields”, SAMPE, Anaheim, CA, 2005.
29. Mohammed Farid Uddin, Hassan Mahfuz, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Anisotropic behavior of rigid
polyurethane foam with acicular nanoparticles infusion under high strain rate”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA,
2005.
30. M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, "Infusion of spherical and acicular nanoparticles into
polyurethane foam and their influences on dynamic performances”, SEM, Portland, OR, 2005.
Research and Theses Adviser
Current
1. Farooq Syed (Ph.D., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Biomaterials for Various Industrial and
Medicinal Applications.
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2. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Comprehensive
Characterization of Composite Materials Through Unique Nanoindentation Technique.
3. Mohamed Elafandi (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: A Study on Polymer Coated Metals
for Industrial Applications.
4. Mohammed Bakhtiar Uddin (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Durability of High
Temperature Bismaleimide Reinforced Carbon Fiber Nanocomposites
5. Shanon Stephens (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Processing and Mechanical Characterization
of BMI/CNT Composites.
6. Dejohn Louder (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Simulation of Mechanical Properties of
Graphene Based Epon Composites
7. Joseph Pollard (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Synthesis of Bionanoparticles for Antiparasitic
Studies
8. Christian Marshall (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Thermal Characterization of CF/BMI
composites
Completed
9. Kamrul Hasan (M.S. 2017, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Fire Retardant and Dimensional
Stability of Bionanocomposites for Advanced Applications.
10. Farooq Syed (M.S. 2016, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Investigation of Crosslinking, Elastic
and Interfacial Properties of Epon/SWCNT Nanocomposite Using Computational Nanoscale Modeling.
11. Chuckwuma Nweke (M.S. 2015, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Processing and
Characterization of High Temperature Bismaleimide Polymeric Composites Modified with Core-Shell
Siloxane and Carbon Nanotubes,
12. Maria F. Navarro-Poupard (M.S. 2015, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Investigation of
Moisture Absorption, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Alkali and Silane Treated Jute Fibers
13. Fahim Abdallah (M.S. 2014, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Processing and Characterization
of PHBV and Jute-PHBV Bionanocomposites with Halloysite Nanotubes
14. Masooma Ema Khatoon (M.S. 2014, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Effect of Sodium
Bentonite and Halloysite Nanotubes on the Mechanical Properties of EPON 862 Nanocomposites
15. Arefin Tauhid (M.S. 2013, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Recovery and Improvement of E-
Glass/Epoxy Composite Impact Properties Through Novel Self-Healing Technique
16. Muhammed M. Rahman (M.S. 2012, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: A Comprehensive
Experimental Study of E-Glass/Epoxy Composites Modified with Amine Functionalized MWCNTs
17. Matthew Mackenzie (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2016), Project Title: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of
Polymer Composites Interfacial Properties
18. Amari Carter (B.S. Chemistry), Project Title: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Polymer Composites Elastic
Properties
19. Jeremiah Tyson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2015), Project Title: Processing and Characterization of
Jute/PHBV BioNano Composites
20. Charles Robertson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2012), Project Title: Flexure Property Characterization of
Glass Fiber Nanoclay Added Composites
21. Mahmud B.A. Salam (Co-Advised with Dr. Mahesh Hosur, M.S. 2012), Thesis Title: Fabrication and
Characterization of SC-15 Epoxy Polymers and Carbon/Epoxy Composites Modified with Functionalized
Carbon Nanotubes
22. Nusrat Jahan (Co-Advised with Dr. Mahesh Hosur, M.S. 2012), Thesis Title: Influence of Addition of
Carboxyl Functionalized MWCNTs on Performance of Neat and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epon 862
23. Rajib Barua (Co-Advised with Dr. Mahesh Hosur, M.S. 2011), Thesis Title: Property Optimization of
Carbon Nanofibers/Tubes Infused SC-1 Epoxy Resin Using Various Dispersion Techniques and Parameters
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Tuskegee University and Non- TU Undergraduate students advised and mentored
TU UG Students
1. Shanon Stephens; 2. Jasmine Tamthongsack; 3. Desmond Larkin, 4. Mackenzie Matthews, 5. Amari Carter, 6.
Jeremiah Tyson, 7. Price David, 8. Demetrius Finley, 9. Everett-Miller Smith, 10. Jonathan E. Malone, 11. Cheo
White, 12. Felicia Horne, 13. James Holly Jr., 14. Aaron Peterson, 15. Charles Robertson, 16. Lauren Kornegey,
17. Erica Nelums, 18. Leon Headley, 19. Warren Collier, 20. Whitney Tarver, 21. Dejohn Louder, 22. Joseph
Pollard, 23. Christian Marshall
Non-TU UG Students
1. Zoya Anderson (Stillman College, 2016), 2. Jada Gray (Univrsity of Alabama A&M, 2016), 3. Shardai
Johnson (Fayettevlle State University, 2016), 4. Allen Lawrence (Talladega College, 2016), 5. Alicia Thomas
(Talladega College, 2016), 6. Mersaydes Goodson (Oakwood College, 2014), 7. Shanita Herring (Oakwood
College, 2014), 8. Beatrice Mbulaka (Oakwood College, 2015), 9. Jamaya Carter (Talladega College, 2015), 10.
Jamie Kings (Talladega College, 2015), 11. Maram Macham (Talladega College, 2014), 12. Marylyn Creer
(University of Alabama A&M, 2014, 2015), 13. De’zsjeun Cooley (Faulkner State Community College, 2014,
2015), 14. Tierany English (Bishop State Community College, 2014), 15 Vincent Hembrick (Stillman College,
2014-2015), 16. Amir Mills (Stillman College, 2014, 2016), 17. Chelsea Hicks (Alabany State University,
2014), 18. Brittany Terry (Lawson State Community College, 2015), 19. Maiya Minor (Talladega College,
2015-2016), 20. Chibu Umerah (Fayettevlle State University, 2016, 2017), 21. Andrea Willis (Xavier
University, 2016), 22. Charles Walker (Talladega College, 2016), 23. Cedrick Wright (Talladega College,
2016), 24. Ikequintez Waltower (Albany State University, 2016), 25. Christina Young (Fayetteville State
University, 2016), 26. Daniel Loeven (Fayetteville State University, 2017), 27. Isiah White (Lawson State
Community College, 2017), 28. Alden Brown (Morehouse College, 2017).
Thesis Adviser and Chair- Graduate Oral Examination Committee
1. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare (M.S.)
2. Mohamed Elafandi (M.S.)
3. Mohammed Bakhtiar Uddin (M.S.)
4. S.M. Kamrul Hasan (M.S.)
5. Farooq Syed (M.S.)
6. Chuckwuma Nweke (M.S.)
7. Maria F. Navarro-Poupard (M.S.)
8. Fahim Abdallah (M.S.)
9. Masooma Ema Khatoon (M.S.)
10. Arefin Tauhid (M.S.)
11. Muhammed M. Rahman (M.S)
Graduate Oral Examination Committee Member
1. Vertonica Powell-Rose ((Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering)
2. Allendria Allen (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
3. Zaheeruddin Mohammed (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
4. Vertonica Powell-Rose (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
5. Shatori Meadows (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
6. Dereca Watkins (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
7. Md. Jamal Uddin (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
8. Tanjheel Mahdi (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
9. Md. Ekramul Islam (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
10. Muhammad A. Imam (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
11. Reaz Chowdhury (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
12. Mohammad Nuruddin (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
13. Reza E Rabby (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
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14. Peter Owuor (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
15. Timob Boniface (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)
16. Nusrat Jahan (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)
17. Diane Render (M.S. Materials Science Engineering)
18. Mahmud B.A. Salam (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)
19. Emmanuel Akurugu (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)
20. Manisha Vangari (M.S. Electrical Engineering)
21. Arifa Parveen (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)
22. Harika Moraju (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)
23. Anita Booba (M.S. Electrical Engineering)
24. Mudassar Sulaiman (M.S. Electrical Engineering)
Professional Services
• Internal Review Board Member (IRB), Tuskegee University (01/12/2017- Present)
• Graduate Studies and Research Committee Member, College of Engineering, 2016-2017
• Task Force Committee Member- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Tuskegee University, AL.
• Director: TU MSE-REU Program, 2013-2020
• President: Sigma Xi (Tuskegee University Chapter), 2013-2015.
• Coordinator: MSE Ph.D. Qualifying Exams
• Scientific Committee Member- NANOStruc Conference, 2012-present
• Associate Editor, Academic Journal of Material Sciences, 2016-Present
• Editorial Advisory and Board Member
1. International Journal of Materials Engineering
2. Polyurethanes Journal
3. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (JCEMS)
4. Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science (JRUPS)
5. Austin Journal of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology
• Proposal Reviewer: National Science Foundation, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)
• Reviewer
1. Composite Science and Technology
2. Composite Part B
3. Journal of Nano Research (JNR)
4. Journal of Composite Materials
5. Journal of Composite Structures
6. Journal of Materials Science (JMS)
7. Journal of Nanoparticles
8. Journal of Applied Surface Science (APSUSC)
9. Journal of Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures (MMMS)
10. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (JCEMS)
11. Materials
12. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
13. American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
• Topic Organizer/ Co-Organizer
1. Organizer: Design and Manufacturing of Composites, Maintenance Considerations and Recycling (ASME
IMECE 2011, 2012)
2. Co-Organizer: Natural Reinforcements for Industrial Polymeric Composites and Manufacturing Processes
(ASME IMECE 2012,2013)
3. Co-Organizer: Durability and Life Prediction of Advanced Materials (ASME IMECE 2012,2013)
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• Session Chair and Session Organizer: ASME-IMECE (2012,2013)
• Coordinator
1. Joint Annual Research Symposium, February 2014, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
2. Tuskegee Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM) Annual Student Seminar, Tuskegee University, AL
• Judge
1. Joint Annual Research Symposium (Annual HBCU-UP, Annual Sigma Xi), 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017
2. Louis Stoke for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and Bridge to Doctorate (BD) Poster Competition, 2012
• Organizer & Judge: National Mouse Trap Car Competition, SECME, 2008, Tuskegee University, AL
36088.
• Mentor: High School Students- K12, Agri- Trek, 2008- Present, Tuskegee University, AL
Professional Affiliation
Member- Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM), Materials Research Society (MRS), Society for the
Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE)
Honors and Awards
• Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Research, College of Engineering, Tuskegee University, 2013-
2014.
• Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Teaching, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences,
Tuskegee University, 2010-2011
• Member of Marquis Who’s Who in North America, 2011/2012
• Selected for Biltmore Who’s Who Among Executive and Professionals, 2012
• Selected for Biltmore Who’s Who Member in North America Education
• First Place Award at Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium, Tuskegee, AL, April 2005
• Graduate Research Scholars Award, Alabama EPSCoR 2008