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CURRICULUM VITAE

Amir Asadi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University Email: amir.asadi@tamu.edu

118F Thompson Hall am.asadi@gmail.com

College Station, TX 77843-3367, USA Phone: +1(979) 458-7841

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Assistant Professor

Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Sep. 2017-

present

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Postdoctoral Fellow

Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Dec.2014-

Jun. 2017

University of California, Irvine, CA

Assistant Specialist

Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

May -

Nov.2014

EDUCATION

Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Dec. 2014-

Jun. 2017

Ph.D., Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Thesis: A model for time-independent and time-dependent damage evolution and their

influence on creep of multidirectional polymer composite laminates

2007-2013

M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Design of modified tabbing system for testing of composite tubular specimens

2004-2006

B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

1999-2004

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Additive manufacturing of polymer composites: Structural and multifunctional composites.

Biomedical polymer nanocomposites: Implants, scaffolds, cartilages, meniscus.

Scalable and sustainable manufacturing of lightweight hybrid and enhanced composites: Introducing nanomaterials in industrial composites manufacturing method.

Nanotechnology: Nanocomposites synthesis and sintering (in-situ polymerization, melt

compounding, solution compounding) using cellulose nanomaterials, graphite nanoplatelets and

carbon nanotubes, processing/manufacturing-structure-property relationship in nanocomposites.

Composites manufacturing: Thermosets: sheet molding compound (SMC), autoclave, resin

infusion molding; Thermoplastics: injection molding, compression molding, selective laser sintering.

Modeling in polymer composites: Variational analysis, continuum damage mechanics,

viscoelasticity, FEA under various type of loadings.

TEACHING INTERESTS

Solid mechanics, statics, dynamics, polymer science and engineering, composites

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M University, College Station, CA, USA

Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and Mechanical

Engineering departments

Additive manufacturing of polymer composites by spraying nanomaterials Setting up an integrated experimental/computational platform for creating a novel

injector and cold-spray system for uniform dispersion and distribution of

nanomaterials during printing.

Fabricating biomedical structures Making cartilage using poly(trimethylene carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals to

mimic the mechanical performance and tribological system of natural cartilages.

Automation in carbon fiber composites (CFRP) manufacturing Setting up a sheet molding compound line equipped with an in-line bath sonicator,

optical sensor and robotic arm to manufacture hybrid (micro/nano) CFRP

composites in high volume.

Characterization and modeling of damage in hybrid (micro/nano) composites

under fatigue loading:

Characterization and modeling of damage evolution in hybrid carbon fiber/epoxy

composites enhanced with carbon nanotubes in fatigue.

Sep. 2017-

present

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Postdoctoral Fellow, Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Scalable manufacturing of lightweight hybrid composites by bridging

nanotechnology and industrial manufacturing

Set up a sheet molding compound (SMC) manufacturing line from scratch.

Introduced two novel scalable techniques to incorporate cellulose nanomaterials

(CNC) in glass fiber and basalt fiber /epoxy composites in an SMC line (mixed in

the resin and as coating on fibers) to produce lighter composites for better fuel

efficiency and lower CO2 emission in auto/marine composite components.

Nanotechnology

Cellulose nanomaterials (CNC, CNF) and graphite nanoplatelets synthesis and

their nanocomposites characterization and utilization.

Process-structure-property: Investigated the effect of manufacturing method, e.g.

melt compounding/injection molding, selective laser sintering on nanocomposites

properties.

Explored interfacial interactions (micro/nano scale) and synergy of CNC, i.e. 1) as

a coating on fiber surface and 2) as dispersion in polymer matrix, with other

components and its effect on macroscopic properties of polymer composites.

Sustainable manufacturing of lightweight composites with novel materials in

industrial scale

Introduced new technology to reuse uncured prepreg trim waste (remained from

aerospace industries) in SMC manufacturing to produce high value and

lightweight carbon fiber/epoxy composites targeted for new markets.

Introduced new technology to use ecofriendly basalt fibers in SMC manufacturing

to produce lighter composites in comparison with glass fiber composites.

Manufacturing and characterization of CFRP joints using vacuum assisted resin

transfer molding

Three novel types of CFRP joints for offshore wind turbine structures were

fabricated and characterized and showed an improved static, impact and fatigue

performance compared to conventional composites joints.

Dec. 2014-

Jun. 2017

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University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA

Assistant Specialist, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Damage diagnostics in preform composites

Worked on damage diagnostics emanated from starved and rich resin regions in

preform composites using non-destructive in-situ quantitative percussion

diagnostics (QPD).

May-Nov.

2014

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

PhD Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Mathematical modeling, simulation and experimental study of damage in

multidirectional polymer composites and its influence on creep Developed a model based on 3-D variational analysis combined with a

viscoelastic energy-based failure criterion integrated in a lamination theory

framework to predict process-induced, quasi-static and time-dependent damage

evolution and their effect on mechanical properties and creep behavior of

multidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite laminates.

Developed a model based on continuum damage mechanics (CDM) to predict the

influence of time-dependent damage on creep of multidirectional CFRP

composite laminates.

Experimental characterization of various damage modes in multidirectional

carbon fiber/epoxy composite laminates developed under various loading and

temperature conditions using microscopy and X-ray tomography.

2007-2013

Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

MSc Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Finite element modeling to enhance testing of tubular composite components

Developed an FEA-based model to modify the tabbing system of thin-walled

PMC tubes in tensile and torsional tests.

Finite element modeling for fracture parameters of metallic hollow cylinders

Developed an FEA-based model integrating fracture mechanics to predict stress

intensity factors in complex geometries, e.g. hollow cylinders with projections.

2004-2006

TEACHING, MENTORING AND PROPOSAL WRITING EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Instructor MMET 206: Nonmetallic Materials.

Advising two Master and two undergraduate students.

Submitted three proposal: PESCA, CONACYT and Ralph Powe Junior Faculty.

Reviewer of two NSF programs.

Preparing proposals for NSF, Air Force and Navy for 2018.

2017-present

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Mentoring and proposal writing

Mentoring two MSc (graduated), one PhD and three undergraduate students.

Helped PI with proposal and grant writing.

2014-2017

University of California, Irvine, CA, USA

Proposal writing

Wrote one NSF proposal.

Wrote concepts papers for ARO and Being

2014

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University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Lab instructor: Engineering Materials 2, MECH 3542

Lectured the background course materials.

Developed the lab experiments.

Developed and graded homework.

Teaching Assistant:

Thermal Science ENG 1460 (5 semesters), Thermodynamics MECH 2202 (1

semester), Kinematics & Dynamics MECH 3482, Materials 2 MECH 3542

Lectured the background course materials.

Graded homework and exams.

Office hours.

2013

2007-2013

PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapter

1. A. Asadi, K. Kalaitzidou. Process-Structure-Property Relationship in Polymer Nanocomposites. In:

Experimental characterization, predictive mechanical and thermal modelling of nanostructures and

their polymer composite. A volume in the Micro &Nano Technologies Series; in press by Elsevier in

fall 2017.

Journal Papers

1. A. Asadi, F. Baaij, H. Mainka, M. Rademacher, J. Thompson, K. Kalaitzidou. Basalt fibers: An

alternative to glass fibers in sheet molding compound (SMC) composites. Composites: Part B, Vol.

123: 210-218, 2017.

2. A. Asadi, M. Miller, AV. Singh, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Lightweight sheet molding compound

(SMC) composites containing cellulose nanocrystals. Composites Structures, Vol. 160: 211-219,

2017.

3. A. Asadi, M. Miller, S. Sultana, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Introducing cellulose nanocrystals in

sheet molding compound. Composites: Part A, Vol. 88: 206-215, 2016.

4. A. Asadi, M. Miller, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Improving the interfacial and mechanical properties

of short glass fiber/epoxy composites by coating the glass fibers with cellulose nanocrystals. Express

Polymer Letters, Vol. 10(7): 587–597, 2016.

5. A. Asadi, F. Baaij, R. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. The effect of cellulose nanocrystals on light weighting

of glass fiber and basalt fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) composites. Composite Structures.

Under review.

6. A. Asadi, MR. Abusrea, K. Arakawa, J. Colton, K. Kalaitzidou. A comparison of CFRP composite

laminated joints fabricated with vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. Advanced Composite

Materials. Under review.

7. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Model for evolution of quasi-static transverse cracking in multiple plies of

multidirectional polymer composite laminates. Composite Structures, Vol. 132: 665-679, 2015.

8. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Model for prediction of simultaneous time-dependent damage evolution in

multiple plies of multidirectional polymer composite laminates and its influence on creep.

Composites: Part B, Vol. 79:359-373, 2015.

9. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Influence of time-dependent damage on creep of multidirectional polymer

composite laminates. Composites: Part B, Vol. 42: 489-498, 2011.

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10. M.M. Shokrieh, A. Asadi. Design of modified tabs for testing of symmetric composite thin walled

tubes under pure torsional and tensile loadings. Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 50: 307-320, 2010.

11. A. Asadi, A. R. Gowhari-Anarakia, M. Haghighi-Yazdi. Fracture parameter in hollow tubes with

internal projections subjected to axial loading. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design; Manuscript

Ref. No: L2539, 2006.

Conference Papers

12. AV. Kumar, K Lee, H. Liang, A. Asadi. Cellulose nanocrystals in fabricating biomimetic cartilage.

In: American Chemistry Society, New Orleans, LA, USA. March 18-22, 2018.

13. A. Asadi, F. Baaij, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Comparative study of lightweight glass fiber and

basalt fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) composites containing cellulose nanocrystals. In: 32nd

American Society of Composite Technical Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. October 22-25,

2017.

14. A. Asadi, M. Miller, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Lightweight sheet molding compound (SMC)

composites containing cellulose nanocrystals. In: 31st American Society of Composites Technical

Conference, Williamsburg, VA, USA. September 19-22, 2016.

15. A. Asadi, M. Miller, S. Sultana, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Introducing cellulose nanocrystals in

sheet molding compounds (SMC). In: European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM),

Munich, Germany. June 26-30, 2016.

16. M. Miller, A. Asadi, S. Sultana, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Sheet molding compounds containing

cellulose nanocrystals coated glass fibers. In: European Conference on Composite Materials

(ECCM), Munich, Germany. June 26-30, 2016.

17. A. Asadi, M. Miller, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcement in glass

fiber/epoxy sheet molding compound composites. In: ANTEC 2016, Indianapolis, IN, USA. May

23-25, 2016.

18. A. Asadi, M. Miller, S. Sultana, R.J Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Improving the interfacial and mechanical

properties of short glass fiber/epoxy composites by coating the glass fibers with cellulose

nanocrystals. In: 251st American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, San Diego,

CA, USA. 13-17 March, 2016.

19. A. Asadi, M. Miller, RJ. Moon, K. Kalaitzidou. Thermo-mechanical, rheological, and interfacial

properties of hybrid cellulose nanocrystals-short glass fiber/epoxy matrix composites. In: ASME

International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), Houston, TX, USA.

November 13-16, 2015.

20. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Model for creep of multidirectional polymer composite laminate with time-

independent and time-dependent damage in multiple plies. In: 8th Pacific Rim International Congress

of Advanced Materials and Processing (PRICM-8), Waikoloa, HI, USA. August 4-9, 2013.

21. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Modeling of time-independent and time-dependent damage evolution in

multiple plies of multidirectional polymer composites. In: International Conference on Composite

Materials (ICCM 19), Montreal, Canada. July 28–August 2, 2013.

22. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Modeling of time-dependent progressive damage in [90] plies of

multidirectional polymer composite laminates. In: Proceedings of the Conference of Metallurgists

(COM 2010), Vancouver, Canada. October 3–6, 2010.

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23. J. Raghavan, SH. Lau, A. Asadi, A. Gupta, L. Hunter, M. Boswick. 3D microstructural and damage

analysis of polymer matrix composites using x-ray computed tomography with high contrast and

submicron voxel resolution. In: Proceedings of Microscopy and Microanalysis (M&M), Richmond,

VA, USA. July 26-29, 2009.

24. A. Asadi, J. Raghavan. Influence of time-dependent damage on creep of multidirectional polymer

composite laminates. In: Proceedings of SAMPE, Memphis, TN, USA. September 8-11, 2008.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Invited Speaker, Convergent Manufacturing Technologies at University of British Colombia,

Vancouver, Canada (2016).

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship, University of Manitoba, 2008-2011.

Best Student Presentation Award in COM 2010 Conference, Vancouver, Canada, Oct. 2010.

Travel award, Xradia Inc., 2009

International Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Manitoba, 2008.

Travel award, University of Manitoba, 2008.

International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship, University of Manitoba, 2007.

Ranked 2nd among the graduates of applied design, Iran University of Science and Technology,

Tehran, Iran, 2004 – 2006.

Ranked 136th in National University Entrance Examination for Graduate Studies in Mechanical

Engineering among around 20,000 participants, Iran, 2004.

Ranked 440th in National University Entrance Examination for Undergraduate Studies in Physics and

Mathematics among around 450,000 participants, Iran, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Reviewer: Journals of Express Polymer Letters, Tribology International and Journal of Physics and

Chemistry of Solids.

Proposal Reviewer, President's Undergraduate Research Awards (PURA) at Georgia Tech (2016).

Judge, Career, Research, Innovation and Development Conference at Georgia Tech (CRIDC) (2016).

Poster Judge, Student Polymer Network, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA (2015, 2016).

Industrial Tour Guide, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute facilities (2015-2016).

Vice president, University of Manitoba Iranian Students Association, Winnipeg, Canada (2009-2010).

President, Mechanical Engineering Department Student Association, Iran University of Science and

Technology Iranian Students Association, Tehran, Iran (2001-2002).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Persian and Turkish: Native

English: Advanced

French: Advanced