Lab Members
Current Group Members
Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr. Won June Choi (NRF Postdoctoral fellow, Spring 2021-present)
Education
- PhD in Materials Sciences and engineering from Hanyang University (M.S. and Ph.D. integrated program)
- B.S. in Materials Sciences and engineering from Hanyang University
Research
- High-tech powder processing based on powder metallurgy
- High-temperature materials and its mechanical properties
Email : [email protected]
Dr. Jong Hyun Eun (Postdoctoral Associate, Fall 2021-present)
Education
- Ph.D in Textile Engineering and Technology from Yeungnam University (M.S. and Ph.D. integrated program)
- B.S. in Fiber and New Materials Design Engineering from Yeungnam University
Research
- Carbon fiber and carbon fiber reinforcement composites
- Fiber and textile engieering and its mechanical chemical properties
Email : [email protected]
Dr. Mohammadreza Mahmoudi (Postdoctoral Associate, Spring 2023 – present)
Education
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University, United States.
- MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, United States.
- MSc. in Naval Architectural Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
- BSc. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering form Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Research
- Additive manufacturing of ceramics and thermosetting polymers.
- Advanced manufacturing and self-healing of co-continuous metal-ceramic composites.
Email : [email protected]
PHD Students
Chunghwan Kim (PhD Student, Spring 2020-present)
Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, SungKyunKwan University, South Korea
Research
- Cellular response to topographical features (Cellular contact Guidance)
- Dynamic behavior of soft biomaterials for blunt injury and wound healing mechanisms
Email : [email protected]
Jiali Yao (PhD student, Fall 2022-present)
Education
- B.S. in Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research
- Development of graphene-metal composites for electrical applications
- Chemical modification of metal foam catalysts to explore graphene-metal interplays
Email : [email protected]
Uschuas Dipta Das (PhD student, Summer 2022-present)
Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
Research
- Multiscale and multiphysics analysis of graphene-metal composites for their multifunctional applications
- Cost-effective manufacturing of macroscopic graphene-metal composites
Email : [email protected]
Hamid Safari (PhD Student, Fall 2022- present)
Education
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
- B.S in Mechanical (Rolling Stock) Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
Research
- Mechanical and Material Characterization, Composite Materials
- FEM/FEA, Injury Biomechanics and Human Safety
Email: [email protected]
Undergrad Students
Maxwell Kulak (AFRL Summer Fellow and Research Assistant, Spring 2021-present)
Education
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
- Thermo-mechanical characterization of metal wires
- 3D manufacturing of carbon-metal composites for structural applications
Email : [email protected]
Angela Ngo(FURI, Spring 2023-present)
Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
- Image Analysis on Impact-induced Cavitation of Soft Biomaterials
Email : [email protected]
Yoga Sastriawan (FURI, Fall 2022-present)
Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
- Fabrication of auxetic structures using a 3D printer
- Mechanical characterization of porous structures
Email : [email protected]
David Machbitz (FURI, Spring 2023 – present)
Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
- Characterization of mechanical properties of graphene composite materials
Email : [email protected]
High School Student
Sahir Jahan (High school student, Summer 2022)
Education
- Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ
Research
- Graphene-metal composite
Email : [email protected]
Alumni
- Yisha Ng (2022-2022, BS and MS): FURI, UGTA, TA, Joined NASA
- Dr. Hamzeh Kashani (2020-2022): Senior Postdoc, Joined ASM
- Yijae Choi (2021-2021, MS): exchange student, Joined Hyundai
- Sunwoo Lee (2020-2021): high school student, MIT for his BS
- Yaseen Ayoub (2021-2022, BS): FURI, Honors program, ASU for his MS
- Amanda Sapero (Summer 2022, BS): Summer intern, AUS for her BS