Masoud Yekani Fard
Featured mentor, FURI
Faculty, Arizona State University
Fall 2024
Max Westby
Mechanical engineering
Deconvolution of Atomic Force Microscopy Data from the Effects of Destructive Indentation and Rigid Body Motion of Embedded Particles in Heterogeneous Systems
Furthering the advancement of atomic force microscopy will assist scientists in making discoveries in medicine, advanced materials, semiconductors and more.
Program: FURI
Ryan Flaherty
Mechanical engineering
3D Printed Auxetic Honeycombs: Investigation of Fatigue Behavior and Interface Characteristics in Fiber-Reinforced Metamaterials
Improving the performance of 3D printed materials will help them be used in a wide range of industries.
Program: FURI
Arshtegh Singh Pannun
Mechanical engineering
Optimization of AFM Probes for More Accurate Characterization of Nano-Materials
Optimizing atomic force microscopy probes allows them to characterize nano-materials with a higher degree of accuracy while also improving the resolution.
Program: FURI
Summer 2024
Arshtegh Singh Pannun
Mechanical engineering
Optimization of AFM Probes for More Accurate Characterization of Nano-Materials
Optimizing atomic force microscopy probes allows them to characterize nano-materials with a higher degree of accuracy while also improving the resolution.
Program: FURI
Max Westby
Mechanical engineering
Deconvolution of Atomic Force Microscopy Data from the Effects of Destructive Indentation and Rigid Body Motion of Embedded Particles in Heterogeneous Systems
Furthering the advancement of atomic force microscopy will assist scientists in making discoveries in medicine, advanced materials, semiconductors and more.
Program: FURI
Ryan Flaherty
Mechanical engineering
3D Printed Auxetic Honeycombs: Investigation of Fatigue Behavior and Interface Characteristics in Fiber-Reinforced Metamaterials
Improving the performance of 3D printed materials will help them be used in a wide range of industries.
Program: FURI
Jackson Burdorf
Mechanical engineering
Chiral Crushing: A Numerical Analysis of Auxetic Chiral Lattice Structures In Compression
Auxetic structures are a revolutionary material, but the scientific community doesn’t know how auxetics behave with repeated loading.
Program: FURI
William Boutin
Mechanical engineering
Flat Punch vs Spherical Indenter Probes for Fracture Testing of GaAs Single Crystals Utilized in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Industries
Investigating the effects of diverse nanoindentation probes can enhance the reliability and sustainability of semiconductor materials.
Program: FURI
Spring 2024
Isaac Coello Dantus
Mechanical engineering
Deconvolution of the Mechanical Effects in Atomic Force Microscopy Material Characterization of Living Cells
The proper measurement of a biological tissue’s mechanical properties will improve modern diagnostic technics and prosthetic devices.
Program: FURI
Tyler Norkus
Mechanical engineering
Finite Element Analysis of Atomic Force Microscopy Measurement of Heterogeneous Nodules Suspended in a Membrane with Application in the Semiconductor, Health, and Security Industries
Simulating nanoscale measurements of particles helps the semiconductor industry analyze complex data, map inclusions and improve products.
Program: FURI
Aishwarya Katkar
Mechanical engineering
Integrated Machine Learning Approaches for Advanced Analysis of Semiconductor Materials
Studying particle properties data will help us to speed up material analysis research for future electronics.
Program: MORE
William Boutin
Mechanical engineering
Advancing the Semiconductor Industry through the Development of a Miniaturized Reinforced Mixed-Mode Bending Apparatus (MRMMB) with Out-Of-Plane Shear Mode Consideration, Initially Invented at Arizona State University
The inclusion of mode III characterization offers a valuable opportunity to enhance our comprehension of component and system failures.
Program: FURI
Fall 2023
Isaac Coello Dantus
Mechanical engineering
Deconvolution of the Mechanical Effects in Atomic Force Microscopy Material Characterization of Living Cells
The proper measurement of a biological tissue’s mechanical properties will improve modern diagnostic technics and prosthetic devices.
Program: FURI
Swastik Verma
Mechanical engineering
Multimodal Interlaminar Fracture of Soft/Hard Layered Materials
Improving the toughness of composite materials will help to improve the durability and life of the critical structures that utilize them.
Program: FURI
Tyler Norkus
Mechanical engineering
Finite Element Analysis of Atomic Force Microscopy Measurement of Heterogeneous Nodules Suspended in a Membrane with Application in the Semiconductor, Health, and Security Industries
Simulating nanoscale measurements of particles helps the semiconductor industry analyze complex data, map inclusions and improve products.
Program: FURI
Summer 2023
Swastik Verma
Mechanical engineering
Multimodal Interlaminar Fracture of Soft/Hard Layered Materials
Improving the toughness of composite materials will help to improve the durability and life of such critical structures as bridges.
Program: FURI
Spring 2023
Noah Ruggiero DeCaro
Mechanical engineering
Can Two-Parameter or Three-Parameter Weibull Model Represent Mechanical Properties and Topology of Interphase in Soft Polymer Nanocomposites?
The use of multifunctional nano-membranes is critical in the development of sensing, actuating and healing elements in crucial industries.
Program: FURI
Jordan Ehmann
Mechanical engineering
The Evolution of the Interphase of Heterogeneous Polymer Nanocomposite Systems with Hygrothermal Degradation
Studying polymer nanocomposites will innovate the materials used for structures in the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries.
Program: FURI
Alyssa Payne
Mechanical engineering
Electromechanical Characterization of Nanomembrane of Soft Polymers with Nanoparticles on Rigid Substrates
Understanding soft materials and rigid substrates will help engineers and scientists to design and fabricate new multifunctional materials.
Program: FURI
Kian J. Faramarzi
Mechanical engineering
Plastic Domain of the Stress Field Between Nanoindentation and AFM PFQNM of Heterogeneous Materials
Investigating material properties with atomic force microscopy will help the scientific community conduct more effective research with polymers.
Program: FURI
John Valentine
Mechanical engineering
Numerical Simulations of Atomic Force Microscopy Trials Observing the Effect of Surface Roughness on Tip Health, and Probe Deformation for Soft Materials with Hard Inclusions
Characterization of the roughness effect will show the impact rough surfaces have on atomic force microscopy trials.
Program: FURI
Fall 2022
Yesenia Castro Orozco
Mechanical engineering
Effect of Durability on Multiscale Properties of Interphase and Delamination Using AFM and Novel Facture Toughness Characterization Techniques on Carbon Fiber Samples Under Accelerated Aging Conditions for up to 7 Years
Studying carbon fiber composites’ durability under accelerated aging conditions aids in understanding its reliability in different practices.
Program: FURI
Samuel Perrino
Mechanical engineering
Fracture and Toughness Analysis of CNT Network Interphase Properties in DRY Buckypaper Membrane Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Understanding carbon nanotube network interphase properties is crucial to discover potential uses for multifunctional nanomaterials.
Program: FURI
Rohan Raman
Mechanical engineering
Effect of Depth of Large-Sized Buried Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Network and Interphase on the Contact Response in AFM Nanoscale Characterization
Understanding the carbon nanotube network interphase will help in facilitating the manufacturing of stronger and tougher multifunctional nanomaterials.
Program: FURI
Conor Hedman
Aerospace engineering
Weibull Analysis of CNT Network Interphase Thickness in 2D Buckypaper Membrane
Knowing the interphase thickness will give a better understanding of carbon nanotubes, an important component in spacecraft and energy systems.
Program: FURI
Aditi Tata
Aerospace engineering
Assessment of Mode I/II Fracture Technique (NASA) and Novel Fracture Technique at ASU
Determining the most effective characterization of combined fracture will reveal ideal techniques to form more resilient composite materials.
Program: FURI
Summer 2022
Aditi Tata
Aerospace engineering
Assessment of Mode I/II Fracture Technique (NASA) and Novel Fracture Technique at ASU
Determining the most effective characterization of combined fractures will reveal ideal techniques to form more resilient composite materials.
Program: FURI
Yesenia Castro Orozco
Mechanical engineering
Effect of Durability on Multiscale Properties of Interphase and Delamination Using AFM and Novel Facture Toughness Characterization Techniques on Carbon Fiber Samples Under Accelerated Aging Conditions for up to 7 Years
Studying carbon fiber composites' durability under accelerated aging conditions aids in understanding its reliability in different practices.
Program: FURI
Spring 2022
Samuel Perrino
Mechanical engineering
Assessment of Quali and Takayanagi Models for Evaluation of 2D Membrane Mechanical Properties
Accurate measurements of the modulus of elasticity are crucial to understanding the mechanical properties of 2D membranes.
Program: FURI
Rohan Raman
Mechanical engineering
The Effects of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Network Interphase and Properties in Buckypaper Membrane on Fracture Toughness Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Understanding the carbon nanotube interphase is crucial in discovering potential uses for the multifunctional nanomaterial, such as supercapacitors.
Program: FURI
Sasha Oswald
Mechanical engineering
Statistical Analysis of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Network Properties in Low Weight Percentage Nanocomposite Materials
Studying the variance in network properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubes would assist in the safe and improved manufacturing of products.
Program: FURI
Conor Hedman
Aerospace engineering
Weibull Analysis of Dry CNT Network Interphase Thickness in 2D Buckypaper Membrane
Knowing the interphase thickness will give a better understanding of carbon nanotubes, an important component in spacecraft and energy systems.
Program: FURI
Fall 2020
Alek Pensky
Mechanical engineering
Characterization of the CNT Agglomerate Interphase in a Three-Phase Nanocomposite
Studying the relationship between interphase properties and bulk material properties in polymer matrix composites will verify the potential of nanofillers.
Program: MORE
Summer 2020
Alek Pensky
Mechanical engineering
Characterization of the CNT Agglomerate Interphase in a Three-Phase Nanocomposite
Studying the effect of carbon nanotubes on nanoscale material properties will improve the mechanical performance of composites.
Program: MORE
Spring 2020
Heidi Pankretz
Mechanical engineering
Through-Thickness Interphase Characterization of PMC
Understanding how nanoscale damage at the interphase impacts the overall properties of a polymer matrix composite will show how it affects the sustainability of the material.
Program: MORE
Jack D Mester
Mechanical engineering
Investigation of Contact Angle Effect for Analyzing Interphase Properties in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
Comparing the most common mechanical property testing methods of carbon composites will improve future analysis of their structure.
Program: FURI
Fall 2019
Yugansh Virmani
Mechanical engineering
Damage Modes of Carbon Nanotubes Embedded in Epoxy-Resin polymeric Material
Investigating the damage modes of carbon nanotubes in polymer composites will help utilize their full potential in various applications.
Program: MORE
Jack D Mester
Mechanical engineering
Optimum Methods of Nanoscale Material Characterization for Analyzing Interphase Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
Optimizing the mechanical property characterization of polymer matrix composites will lead to a better analysis of critical materials.
Program: FURI
Suzannah Ann Strand
Mechanical engineering
Optimization of Mixed-Mode Bending Fixture
Improving the characterization for modes of failure will help provide more accurate data to build safer, high-quality industrial products.
Program: FURI
Christian J Bonney
Mechanical engineering
Interphase Properties of Carbon Nanotube Composites
Understanding the interphase properties of carbon nanotube composites is key to future use of very strong and light materials.
Program: FURI
Spring 2019
Anita Totillo
Mechanical engineering
Nanoscale Material Characterization of Polymer Matrix Composites Under Hygrothermal Conditions
Studying the strength of polymer matrix composite material after exposure to harsh climates will help ensure safety in its use on structures.
Program: FURI
Israa Abdelaziz
Mechanical engineering
Redesign of the Mixed-Mode Fracture Fixture for More Accurate Damage Tolerant Structures
Studying the delamination mode of failure in composite materials will help create more damage-tolerant designs.
Program: FURI
Parker Larry Moberg
Mechanical engineering
Nanoscale Material Characterization of Polymer Carbon Fiber Interphase using Low Energy Scanning Electron Microscopy
Studying the damage on carbon fiber samples with electron microscopes will help determine how to best characterize composites and their durability.
Program: FURI
Bao G Doan Doan
Engineering (mechanical systems)
Investigation of Braziers Effect in Polymer Matrix Composite Tubes
Studying strong and lightweight composite materials will allow engineers to use them to their full potential.
Program: FURI
Fall 2018
Israa Abdelaziz
Mechanical engineering
Anita Totillo
Mechanical engineering
Heidi Pankretz
Mechanical engineering
Embedded Composite Strain Sensors
Program: FURI
Spring 2018
Collin Foster
Mechanical engineering
Suparva Paruthy
Mechanical engineering
Eric Probst
Mechanical engineering
Fabrication of Buckypaper Using 3D printing technology
Program: FURI
Andrew Sweeney
Mechanical engineering
Michael Tucker
Mechanical engineering
Developing Fatigueless 3-phase Nanocomposite Sensors
Program: FURI