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Siavash Sattar, PhD
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering | Randolph College
Siavash Sattar is a researcher and educator specializing in composite mechanics, materials processing, and advanced manufacturing. With over six years of experience in polymer composite modeling and experimental characterization, his work focuses on progressive failure analysis, structure-property relationships, and high-performance composite materials for automotive, aerospace, and sustainable engineering applications.
Dr. Sattar has led multiple research initiatives in composite processing and computational modeling, collaborating with industry and academia to advance innovative materials and digital manufacturing techniques. His expertise includes finite element modeling and progressive failure analysis for the material characterization of polymer composites. He has authored 15+ peer-reviewed publications and presented at 20+ technical conferences, contributing significantly to the field of composite materials.
Research Focus
Siavash Sattar’s research focuses on the processing-structure-property relationships of polymer composites, with a strong emphasis on:
Progressive Failure Analysis (PFA) and computational modeling of discontinuous fiber composites.
Advanced composite manufacturing techniques, including vacuum bagging, compression molding, and 3D printing.
Micromechanical and multiscale modeling of fiber-reinforced composites and freeze-cast ceramics.
Sustainable and high-performance composite solutions for structural applications.
Mission
The mission is to enhance the understanding and development of composite materials through innovative processing techniques, computational modeling, and experimental validation. By integrating these approaches, the goal is to propel the creation of sustainable and high-performance solutions for engineering applications in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
The vision is to create a premier research hub for polymer composites and advanced manufacturing, promoting collaboration between academia and industry. This includes developing advanced materials, predictive modeling techniques, and next-generation manufacturing solutions, ensuring progress in material science, structural engineering, and digital manufacturing.
Key Areas of Expertise
✔ Polymer Composites – Manufacturing and mechanical characterization of thermoplastic and thermoset composites.
✔ Computational Modeling & Progressive Failure Analysis – Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and damage mechanics using Abaqus, Python, and Digimat.
✔ High-Throughput Manufacturing & Processing – Expertise in wet lay-up, vacuum bagging, compression molding, injection molding, and autoclave processes.
✔ Additive Manufacturing – 3D printing of polymer composites and structure-property relationship modeling.
✔ Experimental Characterization – Testing with MTS, SEM, DSC, DIC, impact testers, hardness testers, and other advanced material characterization techniques.
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