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SHAIK ZAINUDDIN

Tel.: (334) 5242999, Email: szainuddin@tuskegee.edu

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

Jan. 2018-Present

June 2012- Dec. 2017

June 2010- May 2012

May 2009- May 2010

Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2008

July 2000- May 2002

Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL.

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 Expertise

Processing and Characterization of Polymers, Fiber Reinforced Composites and Sandwich Structures,

Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Experimental Mechanics and Stress Analysis, Durability and Life prediction

of NanoBio Composites, Finite Element Methods and Analysis, Computational Mechanics, Self-healing and

Tribological Properties of Polymeric Nanocomposites

Technical Expertise

Processing techniques: Polymers-ultrasonic, twin-screw extrusion, 3D printing; Fiber Reinforced and

Sandwich Composites: Compression Mold, Hand layup, Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding

Mechanical Characterization: Static and Fatigue Testing using MTS, Zwick Roell; Low and High-Velocity

Impact Test; Nanoindentation and Tribological Equipment

Microscopic Analyses: Scanning electron and optical microscopes (SEM & OM)

Thermal and Thermomechanical Analyses: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning

Calorimetric (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Durability: UVA weathering chamber, relative humidity and salt-fog analysis

Design, Analyses and Plotting: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Origin, Easy Plot

Microsoft: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Professional Academic, Scientific and Management Expertise

Scientific Committee Member- NANOStruc Conference, 2012-present

Associate Editor, Academic Journal of Material Sciences, 2016-Present

Consultant on a project, “Experimental investigation on Performance testing of Research Title Carbon PEEK

Leaf spring developed through Additive Manufacturing,” for King Khaled University, Abah, Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia.

Internal Review Board Member (IRB), Tuskegee University (01/12/2017- Present)

Director: Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduate Program, Minor in Material Science

Engineering Program, Targeted Infusion Program

Graduate Council Member, Tuskegee University, 2018-present

Graduate Studies and Research Committee Member, College of Engineering, 2016-2017

President: Sigma Xi (Tuskegee University Chapter), 2013-2015

Task Force Committee Member- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Tuskegee University, AL.

Coordinator: MSE Ph.D. Qualifying Exams

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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. Journal of Composite Science and Technology, 2. Journal of Composite Part B, 3. Journal of

Nano Research (JNR), 4. Journal of Composite Materials (JCM), 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, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry

Research, 12. 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)

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. Emerging Researcher National Conference; 2. Joint Annual Research Symposium (Annual

HBCU-UP, Annual Sigma Xi), 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017; 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

Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal (Co-PI) of Funded Grants

1. HBCU-TIP: Targeted Infusion Project: Integrative Makers Course and Laboratory for STEM Undergraduates,

(07/01/18-06/30/2021), $400,000.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mohammed Qazi, Mahesh Hosur, Vijaya

Rangari, Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh (Co-PIs)), National Science Foundation

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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)),

National Science Foundation.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. CREST Center for Sustainable Lightweight Materials (C-SLAM), (10/01/2018-09/31/2023), $5,000,000,

(Mahesh Hosur (PI), Anil Netravali, Vijaya Rangari, Shaik Zainuddin) (Co-PIs)), National Science

Foundation.

9. Collaborative Research: Making to Advance Knowledge, Excellence, and Recognition in STEM (MAKERS),

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(10/1/2016-09/30/2021), $1,873,517, (Mohammed Qazi (PI), Shaik Zainuddin, Michael Curry (Co-PIs),

National Science Foundation.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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).

15. 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

16. 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.

Publication and Presentations

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

with Sandwich Structures and Materials, Springer Netherlands (2006) 183-192.

Refereed Journal Publications

1. S. H. Tareq, Shaik Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, F. Syed, E. Woodside, S. Jeelani, “Investigation of Flexural

and Viscoelastic Behavior of Nanoclay and Graphene Nanoplatelet Added Carbon Fiber Epoxy

Nanocomposites,” Journal of Materials Research 34(21), 3678-3687. doi:10.1557/jmr.2019.302

2. 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,” SN Applied Sciences 1(1423) (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-

019-1441-0.

3. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Isaiah Wilson, Mohamed Elafandi, Shaik Jeelani, “Quantitative

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Nanomechanical Property Mapping and in situ SPM Imaging of Polyetherimide Nanocomposites,”

Microsc. Microanal. 25 (2), 2019, 704-705, doi:10.1017/S1431927619004252

4. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mohamed Elafandi Isaiah Wilson, Haibin Ning, Shaik Jeelani, “High-

Speed Nanomechanical Property Mapping of Polyetherimide/Zinc Titanate Nanocomposites,” Modern

Concepts in Materials Science 1(5), MCMS.MS.ID.000522.

5. Shaik Zainuddin, S. M. Kamrul Hasan, Daniel Loeven, Mahesh Hosur, “Investigation of Thermal,

Mechanical, Fire Retardant, Water Absorption and Soil Biodegradation Properties of Poly (3-hydroxy-

butyrate-co-3-valerate) Films Reinforced with Halloysite Nanotubes,” J Polym Environ, DOI

10.1007/s10924-019-01517-9.

6. 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, DOI:10.1177/0021998318763246, 2018, 1-9.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Muhammad M. Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Adriane G. Ludwick, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan

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.

18. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect

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of Processing Techniques on the Performance of Epoxy/MWCNT Nanocomposites,” Journal of Applied

Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1002/APP.37990 (2012).

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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).

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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).

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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 V. 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” University Research Symposium-SAMPE, May 21-24, 2018, Long Beach California, USA.

2. 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.

3. 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

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Poly (hydroxy butyrate hydroxy valerate)-PHBV Nano-Biocomposites,” CAMX, Orlando, FL, Dec. 12-

14, 2017.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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,

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

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carbon nanotubes through sonication and calendaring methods”, SAMPE, Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20,

2011.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Improvements in high specific strength epoxy-

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based composites using high magnetic fields”, Nanotech, Anaheim, CA, 2005.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

Presentations at National/International Conferences

1. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, “Mechanical and non-destructive

characterization of carbon/cnt composites” Science and Technology Open House, April 2019. Mobile,

Alabama.

2. Tariq S. Hossain, Shaik Zainuddin, “Static and Fatigue Properties of Graphene Reinforced Carbon

Composites” Joint Annual Research Symposium, March 2019, Tuskegee, Alabama (Second Prize).

3. Mohammed Elafandi, Shaik Zainuddin, Farooq Syed, “Tribological Properties of Polyetherimide

Composites Reinforced with Zinc Titanate”, March 2019, Tuskegee, Alabama (First Prize).

4. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mackenzie Matthews, Mahesh V. 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” University Research Symposium-SAMPE, May 21-24, 2018, Long Beach California, USA.

5. Aleeyah Johniken, Shatori Meadows, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, “Alkaline Surface Treatment of

Flax Fibers for use in Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites,” NanoBio Summit, July 17, 2018.

Montgomery, AL

6. DeJohn Louder, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, and Shaik Jeelani, “A Molecular

Dynamics Simulation Study on Varying Degree of Functionalization and Its Effects on pullout simulation

of Amine Functionalized Carbon Nanotube and Epon polymer.” ERN Conference, February 22-24, 2018

Washington D.C, USA.

7. Alexander Anderson, Shatori Meadows, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, “Characterization of

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxidized Soybin Oil and Resin Hybrid Composites”, NanoBio

Summit, July 17, 2018, Montgomery, AL

8. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare, Shaik Zainuddin, “Determination of the nanomechanical properties of

epoxy- chlorobenzene microcapsules using nanoindentation technique,” Nanobio Summit, July 2018,

Montgomery, Alabama.

9. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, “Investigation of the interfacial properties

of carbon nanotube reinforced carbon fiber epoxy composites using nanoindentation push-in tests,”

Science and Technology Open House, August 2018. Montgomery, Alabama.

10. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, DeJohn Louder, Mahesh Hosur and Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Varying

Degree of Functionalization on Crosslinking and Interfacial Properties of Amine (NH2) Functionalized

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite: A Molecular Dynamic Simulation Approach.” NSF

EPSCoR 25th National Meeting, November 6-8th, 2018, Montana.

11. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, DeJohn Louder, Mahesh Hosur and Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Varying

Degree of Functionalization on Crosslinking and Interfacial Properties of Amine (NH2) Functionalized

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite: A Molecular Dynamic Simulation Approach.” NSF

Day, May 1st, 2018, Birmingham Alabama.

12. Sarower. H. Tareq, S. Zainuddin, Onyekachi E. Flexural and Thermomechanical Characterization of

Graphene Nanoplatelet added Carbon Fiber Composites. Science and Technology Open House, 2018,

Montgomary, Alabama.

13. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Mohamed Uddin, Shannon Stephens, “Economical Processing and

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Property Optimization of Fiber Polymer Nanocomposites,” NanoBio Summit, Nov. 9-10, 2017.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.”

23. 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.

24. 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,

25. 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

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani,

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“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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

Supervised Research and Theses

1. Azizi Turner (Ph.D., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Tribological Behavior of Green

Composites

2. Farooq Syed (Ph.D., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Biomaterials for Various Industrial and

Medicinal Applications

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3. Benny Alexander (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Curcumin and Piperine Based Natural

Fiber Composites for Biological Applications

4. Syed Salman Ahmed (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Corrosion and Tribological

Properties of Polymer Coated Metal Nanocomposites

5. Md. Tariq Hossain-Sarower (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Static and Flexural Fatigue

Properties of Nanoclay and Graphene Nanoplatelet Added Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites

6. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Comprehensive

Characterization of Composite Materials Through Unique Nanoindentation Technique.

7. Mohamed Elafandi (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: A Study on Polymer Coated Metals

for Industrial Applications.

8. Mohammed Bakhtiar Uddin (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Durability of High

Temperature Bismaleimide Reinforced Carbon Fiber Nanocomposites

9. Rashad Holmes (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Tribological, and Mechanical Properties of

Polymer Reinforced with Multiferroic Nanoparticles

10. Justin Davis (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Thermal, mechanical, and visual characteristics of

Curpip-loaded fibers

11. Alexander Anderson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Mechanical and Interfacial Properties of

Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites Through Novel Nanoindentation Technique

12. Elgin Woodside (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Fatigue Properties of Carbon Fiber Composites

Exposed to Sea Water Conditions

13. Bryce Outten (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Processing of Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

Through Twin Extrusion Technique

14. Shanon Stephens (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Processing and Mechanical Characterization

of BMI/CNT Composites

15. Dejohn Louder (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Simulation of Mechanical Properties of

Graphene Based Epon Composites

16. Joseph Pollard (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Synthesis of Bionanoparticles for Antiparasitic

Studies

17. Christian Marshall (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Thermal Characterization of CF/BMI

composites

18. Kamrul Hasan (M.S. 2017, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Fire Retardant and Dimensional

Stability of Bionanocomposites for Advanced Applications.

19. 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.

20. 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,

21. 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

22. Fahim Abdallah (M.S. 2014, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Processing and Characterization

of PHBV and Jute-PHBV Bionanocomposites with Halloysite Nanotubes

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Matthew Mackenzie (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2016), Project Title: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of

Polymer Composites Interfacial Properties

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27. Amari Carter (B.S. Chemistry), Project Title: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Polymer Composites Elastic

Properties

28. Jeremiah Tyson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2015), Project Title: Processing and Characterization of

Jute/PHBV BioNano Composites

29. Charles Robertson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2012), Project Title: Flexure Property Characterization of

Glass Fiber Nanoclay Added Composites

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

Advised and Mentored Tuskegee University and Non- Tuskegee University Undergraduates (UG)

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, 24. Alexander Anderson, 25. Elgin Woodside, 26. Bryce Outten

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. Tariq Sarower Hossain (M.S.)

2. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare (M.S.)

3. Mohamed Elafandi (M.S.)

4. Mohammed Bakhtiar Uddin (M.S.)

5. S.M. Kamrul Hasan (M.S.)

6. Farooq Syed (M.S.)

7. Chuckwuma Nweke (M.S.)

8. Maria F. Navarro-Poupard (M.S.)

9. Fahim Abdallah (M.S.)

10. Masooma Ema Khatoon (M.S.)

11. Arefin Tauhid (M.S.)

12. Muhammed M. Rahman (M.S)

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Graduate Oral Examination Committee Member

1. Mohammed Ahsan (M.S., Materials Science and Engineering)

2. Delroy Watson (M.S., Materials Science and Engineering)

3. Ekwuazi Onyekachi (M.S., Materials Science and Engineering)

4. Vertonica Powell-Rose ((Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering)

5. Allendria Allen (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

6. Zaheeruddin Mohammed (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

7. Vertonica Powell-Rose (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

8. Shatori Meadows (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

9. Dereca Watkins (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

10. Md. Jamal Uddin (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

11. Tanjheel Mahdi (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

12. Md. Ekramul Islam (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

13. Muhammad A. Imam (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

14. Reaz Chowdhury (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

15. Mohammad Nuruddin (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

16. Reza E Rabby (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

17. Peter Owuor (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

18. Timob Boniface (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)

19. Nusrat Jahan (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering)

20. Diane Render (M.S. Materials Science Engineering)

21. Mahmud B.A. Salam (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)

22. Emmanuel Akurugu (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)

23. Manisha Vangari (M.S. Electrical Engineering)

24. Arifa Parveen (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)

25. Harika Moraju (M.S. Mechanical Engineering)

26. Anita Booba (M.S. Electrical Engineering)

27. Mudassar Sulaiman (M.S. Electrical Engineering)

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

Tuskegee University Faculty Achievement Award 2018-2019

Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Research, College of Engineering, Tuskegee University, 2017-

2018, 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