Doctoral and Master Students

Undergraduate Students

Master Students Graduated:

1. N. Duong, Master Thesis (2012-2014), “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Micro Textured Cutting Tools in Machining Processes”. Graduated on July 22, 2014 with Great Distinction, the highest honor for graduates who have made exceptional contribution in research (published four top-notch journal articles and four conference papers).

2. P.  Andrus, Master Thesis (2012-2014), “Numerical Analysis of Tool Performance in Milling

of Ti-6AL-4V Alloy”. (co-advising with Dr. Sri Condoor). Graduated on May 8, 2014. (published one top-notch journal article and 2 conference papers)

3. X. Ge, Master Thesis (2013-2015), “Numerical Investigation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes”. Graduated on July 20, 2015 with Great Distinction, the highest honor for graduates having made exceptional contribution in research (published five top-notch journal articles and three conference papers).

4. G. Pasken, Master Thesis (2013-2015), “Designing Automated Dropsonde Launching System for Saint Louis University Parks Airborne Science System”. (published one conference paper and submitted one patent). Graduated on July 30, 2015.

5. C. Qiu. Master Thesis (2014-2016), “Modeling of Ti Milling Process”. (published one ASME conference paper and one journal article). Graduate on July 29th, 2016 with Distinction.

6. H. Wu. Master Thesis (2015-2017), “Numerical Modeling of Advanced Manufacturing Processes”. Graduated on December 13, 2017 with Great Distinction, the highest honor for graduates who have made exceptional contribution in research (published three top-notch journal articles and three full-length conference papers).

7. C. Okwaushi. Master Thesis (Fall 2018-Summer 2020), “Molecular Dynamics Simulation on Nanoindentation and Nanoscratch of Silicon Wafer”. Defended thesis on July 6th, and finished revising on July 15th, 2020.

8.  O. Pachon. Master thesis (August 2019-August 2021). “Experimental Investigation of Nanosecond Laser Ablation of Carbon Nanotubes”. Defended thesis on August 6th, 2021.

9. M. Hassan (Miami University student, co-advising with Dr. Jahan). (January 2020-December 2021). “Numerical Investigation into the Cutting Forces, Chip Formation Mechanism, and Burr Formation during Slot Milling of Laminated and 3D Printed CFRP Composites”. Defended thesis on December 10, 2021. 

10. Sk Md Alimuzzaman (Miami University student, co-advising with Dr. Jahan). (January 2022-May 2024). “Numerical Investigation of Micro Milling on Laminated and AMed CFRP Composites”. Defended thesis on May 9th, 2024.

11. Nabin  Bastola (Miami University student, co-advising with Dr. Jahan). (January 2022-May 2024). “Design and Numerical Investigation of the 3D Reinforced Re-entrant Auxetic, Hexagonal, and Hybrid Auxetic-Hexagonal Lattice Structures for Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Energy Absorption Properties”. Defended thesis on July 26th, 2024.

12. Max Matura. Master thesis (August 2022-August 2024). “Finite Element Modeling of Nanosecond and Femtosecond Laser Peening of Ti-6Al-4V”. Defended thesis on August 5th, 2024.

Doctoral Students Graduated:

1.      N. Duong, Doctoral thesis (Fall 2016- May 2019), “Numerical Modeling and Study of Phase Transformation and Crack Propagation in Vibration Assisted Nano Impact-Machining by Loose Abrasives”. Currently working in Boeing Company as Structural Analysis Engineer. 

2.      G. Pasken, Doctoral thesis (Spring 2016-December 2019), “Pure Water Jet Machining of Ti-6AI-4V and AI 6061-T6 at Small Scales”. Greg has been supported by Parks College Graduate Fellowship since Fall 2017 until May 2019 because of his good research performance. Currently working in Boeing Company as Mechanical  Engineer. 

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