Meet the Team
Dr. Bazle Z.(Gama) Haque
Specialties: Impact Physics, Penetration Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, Composite Damage Modeling, Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Experimental Mechanics, Composite Armor Mechanics, Ballistic and Blast Resistance, Stress Wave Propagation, Composite Crush, Mechanical Characterization, Processing, and Repair of Composite Materials.
Post Doctoral Resarchers:
Dr. Abdalsalam Fadeel
Specialties: Computational design and optimization, Additive manufacturing (AM) technology, CAD/CAM, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure and progressive damage analyses, structural dynamic analysis, Composite damage modeling, and impact analysis.
Ali Molla
Graduate Students:
Eli Bogetti
Eli earned his BS in mechanical engineering in Spring 2022 from the University of Delaware and is currently enrolled in a 4+1 prgram at UD during which he will earn a MS degree in data science in the spring of 2023. Eli main roles on the team include programming to automate data extraction and reduction, computational simulation in LS-Dyna, and FEM in LS-PrePost.
Rudramoorti Jayaraj
Undergraduate Students:
Andrew Stack
Aaron Fieger
Aaron is a senior mechanical engineering student studying at the University of Delaware. He is currently enrolled in a 4+1 program during which he will earn a MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2024. Aaron's main roles on the team are X-Ray computed tomography of Composite samples, SolidWorks fixture design, and Computational Simulation of experiments in LS-Dyna.
iPACM Group Alumni
PHD Commitee Members [4]
1. Raja H. Ganesh, 2022, University of Delaware, USA.
2. Chris S. Meyer, 2021, University of Delaware, USA.
3. Brodie McDonalds, 2019, RMIT University, Australia.
4. Sandeep Tamrakar, 2018, University of Delaware, USA.
Post-Doctoral Fellows [11]
1. Abdalsalam Fadeel, Postdoctoral Fellow, Impact Modeling of UHMWPE Dyneema HB210.
2. Ali Imran Ayten, Visiting Professor, MAT162 Characterization of Composites.
3. Sanjib C. Chowdhury, Postdoctoral Fellow, Nano-mechanics and Penetration Mechanics.
4. M. Pravakar Rao, Postdoctoral Fellow, Stress Wave Propagation & Dynamic Behavior of Compliant Interlayers.
5. Omer Erkendirci, Visiting Professor, Penetration Mechanics of Thermoplastic Composites.
6. Sangguk Kang, Postdoctoral Fellow, Composite Damage Modeling in 2D and 3D Fabric Composites.
7. Libo Ren, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dynamic Punch Shear Behavior of Composite, Dispersion Correction, Data Reduction Software, Piezo-Ceramic Composite Actuator.
8. Jiarun Xiao (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Postdoctoral Fellow, Composite Damage and Material Modeling, Nanomechanics
9. Stephane Mahdi (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Postdoctoral Fellow, Structural Composite Armor Repair
10. Biswajit Chottopadhya (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanics of Composite Damage
11. Guowei Ma (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Postdoctoral Fellow, Impact Behavior of Confined Ceramics, JH-2 Material Modeling
Research Professionals [10]
1. Molla Ahammad Ali, Penetration Mechanics.
2. Philip Rollins, Z-2 Space Suit Composite Processing & Testing
3. Richard Readdy, Z-2 Space Suit Composite Processing & Testing
4. Adrian J. Sawyer, Z-2 Space Suit Composite Processing, Testing, & Analysis
5. Archana Thakur, Impact, Damage and Penetration Mechanics of Sandwich Composites.
6. Praveen Pasupuleti, Impact, Damage and Penetration Mechanics of Sandwich Composites.
7. Venkat Chiravuri, Blast on Composite and Sandwich Structures.
8. Chris Arvanitelis, Mechanical Characterization of Composite Materials, Dynamic Punch Shear Testing.
9. HeeJune Kim, Innovative VARTM Processing of Thick-Section Composites, Sandwich Structures and 3D Joining Elements and Ceramic-Composite Armor.
10. Md. Jahirul Haque, Solid Modeling and Explicit Dynamic LS-Dyna Analysis
Graduate Students [14]
1. Rudramoorti Jayaraj (MSME), 2022-2023, Penetration Mechanics of UHMWPE using LS-DYNA
2. Rosch Roosevelt (with Prof. Mike Santare), Dynamics of Golf-shaft using LS-DYNA
3. Chris S. Meyer (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Meso-mechanical Modeling of Composite Perforation
4. Raja Ganesh (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Micro-Mechanics based MSM od Composites
5. Sandeep Tamrakar (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), High Strain Rate Fiber-Matrix Interphase Testing & Modeling. 2018.
6. Zhe Gao (PhD Student, Chinese Visiting Scholar), Composite Damage Modeling of Knitted Fabrics. 2016.
7. Tony Manzella (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Penetration Mechanics of Thick-Section Composites. 2009.
8. Garrett Peters (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Next Generation Sub-Component Testing. 2009.
9. Evan Brodsky (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Blast Analysis of Sandwich Composites Structures and Shelters, 2005-2006.
10. Renee Robert (with Prof. Jennifer Righman), Blast Analysis of Composite Bridges and Civil Structures, 2005-2006.
11. Amanda Lim (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Mechanics of Shear Thickening Fluid, 2005-2006.
12. Alper Tasdemirci (with Prof. Rick Hall), Numerical Hopkinson Bar Modeling, 2004-2005.
13. Curt Cichanowski (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), Development of High Strain Rate Test Methods for Interlaminar Shear Strength in Composite Materials, MS Thesis, Spring 2004.
14. Mike Larson (with Prof. Jack Gillespie), An Evaluation of Methodologies Applied to the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar, MS Thesis, Fall 2003.
Undergraduate Students [46]
1. Eli Bogetti, 2021-2023, Impact on Soft Ballistic Armor Pack
2. Andrew Stack, 2021-2023, Low Velocity Impact on xEMU Space Suit Composites
3. Aaron Feiger, 2021-2023, 3D X-Ray Computed Tomography of UHMWPE HB210
4. Derik Spedden, 2021-2023, High Pressure Compression Molding of Tensylon Composites
5. Isabel Catugas, 2019-2021, Micro-erosion of Composites under Hypervelocity Impact.
6. Tam Ngyuen, 2019-2019, Micromechanical Modeling of Unidirectional Composites.
7. Abir M. Quabili, 2019-2022, Low Velocity Impact on UHMWPE Helmet Laminates.
8. Abubakkr Kamar, 2019-2020, Solid Modeling and Composite Characterization.
9. Allysa M. Tuano, 2019, Micromechanical Modeling of Unidirectional Composites.
10. Ian Goldie, 2015, Peridynamics code PERIDIGM and tools.
11. Matthew J. Stevens, 2014, SPH Modeling of Depth of Penetration Experiments on SiC Ceramics.
12. Michael Townsend, 2014, Composite Damage Modeling for VELODYNE Applications.
13. Michael Carroll, 2014, Solid Modeling of Composite B-Pillar for Barrier Impact Analysis.
14. Adnan A. Islam, 2014, Penetration Mechanics Literature Review.
15. Garrett Swenson, 2013-2014, Molecular Dynamics Modeling of CNTs.
16. Elezabeth Gorman, 2013, Penetration Mechanics Theories.
17. Andrew Deveny, 2013-2014, Hopkinson Bar Experiments.
18. Andrew Maniscalco, 2013-2014, Penetration Mechanics Modeling in MATLAB.
19. Ken Manley, 2013-2014, Finite Element Model Development of Z-2 Space Suit Composite Components.
20. Jessica Harrington, 2011, Modeling the Effect of Pre-Existing Damage on the Penetration Resistance of Thick-Section Composites.
21. Andrew Caulfield, 2011-2014, Modeling the Micro-Erosion of Composites. Finite Element Model Development of Z-2 Space Suit Composite Components.
22. Philip Schewieger, 2010-2011, Low Velocity Impact & Compression after Impact.
23. Matthew Drust, 2011, Quad Impact on Very Thick-Section Composites.
24. Andrew Buschemin, 2011, Composite Armor Repair and Depth of Penetration
25. Marc Henderson, 2011, Quad Impact on Very Thick-Section Composites.
26. Meaghan Kearney, 2010, Penetration Mechanics of Thermoplastics.
27. Elizabeth Sourbrunn, 2009-2011, DMA of LGS Matrix Materials
28. Adrian J. Sawyer, 2009-2010, Perforation and Penetration of Composites: A Finite Element Study
29. Kevin Ayotte, 2008-2010, Penetration Mechanics of Soft Laminates and Fabrics.
30. John Zerhusen, 2009-2010, Penetration Mechanics of Thick-Section PU Composites.
31. Thomas Ebanja, 2009, Repair and Performance of Composites.
32. John J. Gangloff Jr., 2006, (i) Quasi-Static Punch Shear Behavior of Polystrand Composites. (ii) Determination of FVF and Density of Glass/Epoxy Composites.
33. Adam Binkley, 2004-2006, (i) Quasi-Static and Dynamic Crush Behavior of Aluminum Honeycomb Structures. (ii) Transverse Shear Behavior of Thick-Section Stitched and Z-Pinned Composites. (iii) Penetration Mechanics of Thick-Section Composites: Effect of Punch Shapes. UD-CCM 2006 Outstanding Senior Award.
34. Anthony Hendrickson, 2006, (i) Processing and Characterization of Thick-Section Composites and Sandwich Structures. (ii) Ballistic Damage Evaluation of Thick-Section Composites and Sandwiches.
35. Nicholas Andrew Waite, 2005-2006, Design and Fabrication of a Trigger Device for ULTRA8 High Speed Camera.
36. Kyle Spence, 2005, Processing of Sandwich Composites and Joints using 3D Orthogonal Weave Fabric Preforms and 3D Joining Elements.
37. Brett L. Entrekin, 2002-2003, 2005, Composite Processing, Ballistic Damage Evaluation. [Mechanical Systems Engineer, Rotocraft Division, Integrated Defense Systems, The Boeing Company, Rt. 291 & Stewart Ave MC P61-44, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Cell-302-222-5876, E-mail: brett.l.entrekin@boeing.com.]
38. Christopher Thompson, 2004, Electronics and SHPB Data Reduction Software Development
39. Bandana Chand, 2004, SHPB Data Reduction Software Development
40. Oluseyi Onawola, 2003-2004, Laser Displacement Sensor System
41. Ashiq Quabili, 2001-2003, Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Composite
42. Matt Reber, 2003, Dynamic Punch Shear of Kevlar Fabrics
43. Mohamed Mabrouk, 2003, Laser Displacement Sensor System
44. Janene Fonda, 2002, Composite Processing
45. Theresa Gajewski, 2001, Composite Processing
46. Dan O’ Brian, 2000, Mechanical Characterization of Composites
Research Scholars [19]
1. Nitinkumar Monoharan, 2020-2021, (Clemson University), “High Strain Rate Behavior of SC-15 and RDL-RDC Epoxy Resins.”
2. Ishita Biswas, 2011-2012, (Perdue University), “Composite Damage Modeling with LS-DYNA MAT162.”
3. Dominik Hanft, 2010-2011, (University of Bayreuth, Germany), “Modeling the Compression after Impact Experiments.”
4. Abdul Alim Khan, 2010, (Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology), “Penetration Mechanics of PU Composites.”
5. Mohammad S. Islam, 2005, (Tuskegee University, Alabama), “Processing and Performance Evaluation of Nanocomposites and Nano-infused Foams.”
6. Alexander Mueller, 2004-2005, (Universitaet Karlsruhe TH, Germany), “Blast and Ballistic Resistant Marine Structures and 3D Joining Elements.”
7. Mostafezur Rahman, 2003 – 2005, (Tuskegee University, Alabama), “Quasi-Static and Ballistic Punch Shear Behavior of Thick-Section Composites.”
8. S.M. Waliul Islam, 2003 – 2004, (Tuskegee University, Alabama), “Quasi-Static and Low Velocity Impact Punch Shear Behavior of Sandwich Composites.”
9. Michael Kurz, 2002 - 2003, (University of Applied Sciences in Esslingen, Germany), “Mechanical Properties & Characterization of Aluminum Foam, Resins and Composite Materials,” Internship Report.
10. Alex Roshau, 2002, (University of Applied Sciences in Furtwangen, Germany), “Mechanical characterization of Composite Materials,” Internship Report.
11. Quentin Grimal, 2002, (Université de Paris 12, France), “Finite Element Study of High-Speed Blunt Impact on Thorax: Linear Elastic Considerations,” Internship Report, published in International Journal of Impact Engineering.
12. Cecilia Lauri, 2001, (Lulea University of Technology, Sweden), “ Composite integral Armor: Processing, Repair, and Mechanical Characterization,” Diploma Thesis, September 2001.
13. Helene LeHouedec, 2000 - 2001, (Institut Universitaire Professionnalisé of Lorient, France), “Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Hybrid Composite Laminates,” Diploma Thesis, 2000/2001.
14. Hilko Siebels, 2001, (Universitaet Karlsruhe TH, Germany), “Inexpensive Lab Scale Testing of Composite Materials made with VARTM Technology suitable for Combat Helmets,” Diploma Thesis, December 2004.
15. Lisa Carlgren, 2001, (Lulea University of Technology, Sweden), “Effect of Confinement Induced Compressive Stress on the Ballistic Performance of Ceramic Armor,” Diploma Thesis, September 2001.
16. Md. Asadul Haque, 2001, (Bangladesh university of Engineering and Technology), “Processing of Composite Armor and Thick Section Hybrid Composites.”
17. Hongyun Li, 2001, (Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, China), “Modeling the Dimensional Tolerance of VARTM Composites using MIVACON VARTM Processing Technique.” Internship Report, published in SAMPE Technical Conference, 2001.
18. Jean-Etienne Fournier, 2000, (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland), “Processing and Characterization of 3D Composites.”
19. Javier Lopez Vega, 2000, (Ecole Européenne d'Ingénieurs en Génie des Matériaux, France), “Induction-Assisted Repair of Integral Armor,” Internship Report.