Summary

§  Hands-on experience in product development & characterization (5+ years), digital image correlation (DIC) (5+ years), machining & manufacturing (5+ years), design (6+ years), FEA (4+ years), and sensory devices (2+ years)

§  Strong background of mathematics, problem solving ability, coding, and management

§  Published multiple research articles; excellent technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills

Skills

§  Material Testing: Tensile, Compression, Bending Test, Fracture and Fatigue Test, High Speed Impact with DIC

§  Materials Identification: FTIR; Materials Processing: Heat treatment, Polymer processing, Post Curing

§  Imaging Skills/Metrology: SEM, Optical Microscope, Digital Image Correlation; CAD/CAM: SolidWorks

§  Microfabrication Skills: Stereolithography, Cold Spray, FDM/FFF; Standards: ASTM (Materials Testing)

§  Manufacturing: CNC Milling & Lathe, Waterjet, Laser Cutting; FEA: ANSYS: Explicit Dynamics, Static Structural

§  Statistical Package: R, JMP, MS Excel; Programming Languages: MATLAB, Python, C++, HTML.

Academic Credentials

§   PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University, NJ (GPA-3.95/4.00)                                             2019 - 2024

§   MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University, NJ(GPA:3.93/4.00)                                                               2019 - 2023

Professional Experience

HW/Specialized Research Scientist Intern    Meta Reality Lab                                                 May’24 – Present

§  Led mechanical testing and material characterization of functional smartwatch textile.

§  Developed optimized, reliable fastening system and validated the findings with FEA and analytical models.

§  Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Reality Lab with structural optimization, failure analysis, simulation processes, experimental methods while providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations.

Research Assistant                             Mechanics of Advanced Material Lab                                      Sep’19 – Apr‘24

       §  Develop wearable electronics with 3d printing for strain sensing application.

       §  Gradient optimization and progressive damage measurement of polymer and composite material.

       §  Conducted a wide range of mechanical testing and characterization of metal, polymer and composite materials.

Research Fellow                         Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Institute                    Jun ’20 – Jun‘22

       §  Optimizing process parameters and understanding bonding mechanism in cold spraying of thermoplastic polymer.

       § Repairing damaged FRP composites using polymeric coating by cold spray additive manufacturing.

Project Officer                                              Renata Pharmaceuticals Ltd.                                          Nov’18 – Aug‘19

       §  Project management officer for pharmaceutical manufacturing machineries and HVAC designing projects.  

Project Intern                                       GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.                                  Nov’17- Jan‘18     §  Finding out major breakdowns and enhancing machinery performance at the packaging section.

 Projects & Key Achievements

Optimization of Hook and Loop Fasteners for Enhanced Smartwatch Performance and Durability (Meta)

     Ø  Developed a novel approach to optimize the mechanics of hook and loop fasteners for smartwatch application.

        Ø  Led extensive testing, resulting in a 22% improvement in fastening efficiency, a 15% reduction in material wear.

        Ø  Integrated datasets from experimental findings to identify key predictors affecting performance, utilizing MATLAB             and ANSYS for data analysis and optimization modeling.

Process Control and Manufacturing Improvement of Advanced Polymeric Material (Link, Link)

 Ø Integrated optimized process control and manufacturing techniques with novel experimental and computational approaches such as SEM, Optical Microscopy, and ANSYS for detailed material characterization, impact resilience, and energy absorption.

 Ø Expanded the scope to conduct exhaustive full-field analyses of density-graded elastomeric foams, employing Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for accurate measurements with a notable 106% improvement in load-bearing capacity.

Redesigning Packaging Dynamics: Engineered and Bioinspired Metamaterial for Superior Safety (Link, Link)

        Ø  Conducted in-depth analysis of honeycomb packaging designs, utilizing SEM and optical microscopy, Digital                    Image Correlation (DIC) and ANSYS for comprehensive strain field characterization.

        Ø  Achieved a remarkable 78% increase in crashworthiness, applicable to reliable packaging enhancements.

Composite Material Failure Mode Characterization for Automobile and Aerospace Applications (Link, Link)

Ø Conducted a comprehensive failure mode characterization of composite materials using DIC and ANSYS.

Ø Simultaneous measurement of fiber-matrix debonding in composite material using a dual vision experimental setup

Graded and Optimized Footwear Midsole Innovation for Enhanced Performance and Protection (Link, Link)

Ø Unified gradient optimization strategies for footwear midsoles design, focusing on user-specific material selection, and biomechanical requirements, leading to a 129% improvement in protection over conventional shoe soles.

Ø Implemented novel adhesive selection and stacking techniques to fine-tune the impact resistance capabilities.

Multifunctional Cellular Structures Design for Impact Energy Mitigation (Link, Link)

Ø Engineered advanced cellular solids for use in aerospace, and automotive protection,  enhancing safety margins.

Bio fabrication and Design of Leg Prosthetics Using Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing (Link)

Ø Leveraging Stereolithography manufacturing method to design and develop porous and stretchable scaffolded custom prosthetic legs for bio fabrication in potential clinical and veterinary applications.

 Additive Manufacturing of Flexible Wearable Electronics with Enhanced Strain Sensing (Link, Link)

Ø Combined TPU and carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to create a 3D printable filament, fabricating wearable electronics with a 250% gauge factor improvement for advanced strain sensing capabilities.

Ø Employed Digital Image Correlation (DIC) analysis to observe strain-dependent piezo-resistive behavior, underscoring the material's potential for smart wearable applications.

 Eco-Friendly Self-Healing Innovations in Cellular Polymer Structures for Enhanced Durability

Ø Innovated thermal healing mechanisms within cellular structures to rejuvenate material properties after recurrent stress, significantly advancing the sustainability and lifecycle of protective gear.

Ø Applied controlled thermal treatments yielded significant enhancements in mechanical integrity and energy absorption, contributing to significantly extended lifecycles with an 80% improvement.

 Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing Coating for Composite Repair (Link, Link)

Ø Optimized process parameters and bonding mechanisms in the cold spraying of polymers on metal and polymer.

Implemented polymeric coating with cold spray additive manufacturing to repair damaged fiber-reinforced polymer composites up to 118% for enhanced durability and functionality. 

Selected Publications (Google Scholar)

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (26 Published)

§  K. Z. Uddin, N. Pagliocca, I. A. Anni, G. Youssef, B. Koohbor. Multiscale strain field characterization in flexible planar auxetic metamaterials with rotating squares. Advanced Engineering Materials 2023; 25(2): 2201248 (link)

§  K. Z. Uddin, I. A, Anni, G. Youssef, B. Koohbor. Modulating Poisson’s ratio in flexible honeycombs by density and architecture gradations. Engineering Research Express 2023(link)

§  K. Z. Uddin, I. A. Anni, G. Youssef, B. Koohbor. Tuning the mechanical behavior of density graded elastomeric foam structures via interlayer properties. ACS Omega 2022; 7(42): 37189-37200 (link)

§  K. Z. Uddin, G. Youssef, M. Trkov, H. Seyyedhosseinzadeh, B. Koohbor. Gradient optimization of multi-layered density graded laminates for footwear material design. Journal of Biomechanics 2020; 109: 109950. (link)

Peer-Reviewed Conference Articles

§  K. Z. Uddin, I. A. Anni, G. Youssef, B. Koohbor. Tuning Load Bearing Capacities of Flexible Honeycomb with Poisson’s Ratio Modulation, 2023. American Society for Composites 38th Technical Conference, 2023 (link)

§  I. A. Anni, M. Kaminskyj, K. Z. Uddin, J. F. Stanzione III, F. M. Haas, B. Koohbor. Repair of Damaged Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites with Cold Spray. International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition, 2023 (link)

§   N. K. Singh, K. Z., Uddin, R. Jha, B. Koohbor. Analyzing micro-macro transitional length scale in unidirectional composites. In Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 36th Technical Conference, 2021 (link)

Poster Presentation

§  K. Z. Uddin, G. Youssef, B. Koohbor. Next-Gen Foam Material: Unlocking Thermal Healing Potential in Polyurea Foam. 2023. Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), NJ, 2023.

§  I. A. Anni, M. S. Kaminskyj, K. Z. Uddin, T. Bacha, N. K. Singh, J. F. Stanzione, F. M. Haas, B. Koohbor. Numerical investigation of cold spray deposition mechanisms of polymeric coating on fiber reinforced polymer composites. Cold Spray Action Team (CSAT) Conference, Worcester, MA, 2022. **First Prize Winner in Poster Competition**

§  K. Z. Uddin, G. Youssef, M. Trkov, B. Koohbor. Midsole performance optimization by designing density-graded foams. 2020 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Virtual Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2020.

Selected Awards & Excellence

§  Award for Excellence in Graduate Research from Entire University, Rowan University (2024)

§  Henry M. Rowan Graduate Research Excellence Award, PhD Research Award, HMRCoE, Rowan University (2024)

§  ASC PhD Scholarship Award, Best PhD Student, American Society for Composites (ASC), Massachusetts (2023)

§  Student Ambassador Award, Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) Conference, Florida (2023)

§  Best Poster Presentation Award, Cold Spray Action Team (CSAT) (2022), Conference Travel Fund Award (2021-2023)

§  Dean’s List, Rowan University Scholar (2019-2023), Graduate Fellowship Fund (NSF, ARL, NJHF) (2019-2024)

Professional Committee and Membership

§  Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM)

§  American Society for Composites (ASC)

§  Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE)