Teaching

Rowan University

- Additive Manufacturing & Characterization (SP TP) - ME 01.474 & 01.505 (Fall 2021, 22, 23)

This course covers topics related to the fundamental concepts of additive manufacturing (AM) and materials characterization. The first 60% of the course focuses on the introduction and basic principles of additive manufacturing, including but not limited to AM of polymeric, ceramic, and metallic parts. The second part of the course covers topics on a variety of techniques used to characterize the structure and composition of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites with a special focus on structures fabricated by AM.

- Materials Science and Manufacturing - ENGR 01.283 (Spring 2020, 21, 23, 24)

This course offers a background in materials science and manufacturing. The course focuses on properties and applications of engineering materials such as composites, ceramics, polymers, metals and alloys. In this course, we discuss the physical and chemical make-up of materials, their mechanical properties, their manufacture and applications.

- Finite Element Analysis - ENGR 01.410 & 01.510 (Fall 2019, 2020; Spring 2022)

Fundamental concepts for the development of finite element analysis are introduced. The element stiffness matrices are developed using shape functions defined on the elements. Aspects of global stiffness formation, consideration of boundary conditions, and nodal load calculations are presented. Mesh division and problem modeling considerations are discussed in detail. Topics of scalar field problems and natural frequency analysis are covered. Computer applications are included.

- Jr/Sr Engineering Clinic - ENGR 01.303 & 01.403 (Fall 2019 - )

In the final four semesters of a student's undergraduate career, the Clinics continue with their format of multidisciplinary teamwork with the added dimensions of year-long projects and the organization of Junior- and Senior-level students into teams of 3-5 students. In Mechanical Engineering our mantra for the Junior/Senior Clinic is "Design, Build, Test".

Learn more about Engineering Clinics at Rowan ME 2020 Clinic Showcase Book

Below is a list of selected Completed (C) and Ongoing (O) Engineering Clinic projects in our group:

SAMPE Bridge Contest (O)
Design and development of a table-top load frame for micromechanics testing of materials (C, Awarded MechE 2020 Best Junior/Senior Clinic Research Project)
Modeling and design of density-graded flexible honeycomb structures (O, supported by NSF)
Design and optimization of shoe midsoles with adjustable properties (O, supported by New Jersey Health Foundation)
Optimizing properties of composite material used for repairing of pipes in industry (C, sponsored by Structural Technologies, Inc.)
Mechanical characterization of additively manufactured parts with DIC (C, sponsored by Depuy Synthes, Inc.)
Optimization of mechanical properties of metal 3D printed parts (O, sponsored by Parts Life, Inc.)
Light-weighting of industrial storage units (C, sponsored by Atlantic Trailer, Inc.)
Design and fabrication of miniature Hopkinson (Kolsky) bar for dynamic testing of materials (C)
Design, optimization, and fabrication of non-pneumatic wheels (C)
Fabrication and micromechanics of custom 3D printing filaments (O)

University of South Carolina

- Engineering Lab III - EMCH 363 (Fall 2013-Fall 2016, TA )

- Experimental Mechanics for High School Students (Fall 2014)

One-day event for local high school students through the Enhanced Learning Experiences (ELE) program at the University of South Carolina