​Advanced Composite Structures Engineering Laboratory (ACSEL)
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Hamid Dalir
Principal Investigator
Associate Professor of Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Associate Professor of Motorsports Engineering
Phone: 317-278-4430
Email: hdalir@iupui.edu
Website: https://et.iupui.edu/people/hdalir
ET 201F
799 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Reza Moheimani
Doctor of Philosophy
Studying: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
Current Research Project: Nano Electromechanical Approach for Flexible Polymeric Proximity Sensor
Research Interests: Polymeric Sensors
Education:
Master of Science in Material Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Pias Kumar Biswas
Doctor of Philosophy
Studying: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University​
Current Research Project: Study and Experimental Analysis of Epoxy Nanocomposites to Enhance Flexural Strength of CFRP
Research Interests: Electrospun Nanofibers, Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries
Education:
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, India
Master of Science in Renewable Energy Technology, University of Dhaka
Balaji Ashwin
Doctor of Philosophy
Studying: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Engine Gear Train NVH Modelling​
Education:
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland
Vidya Balu Wable
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Electrospun Thermosetting Carbon Nanotube-Epoxy Nanofibers
Education: Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Asel Habarakada Liyanage
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Nanomaterials as a cost-effective solution for enhancing the electromagnetic interference shielding of composites
Education: Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering | Math minor, IUPUI
Naveen Venugopal
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Motorsports Engineering
Current Research Project: Manufacturing of an INDYCAR Monocoque Chassis with Composites.
Education: Bachelor of Technology, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
Sufia Sukhyani
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Parametric Design and Structural Analysis of a Bombardier Challenger 350 using Engineering Sketch Pad and MSC Nastran
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune
Niraj Padmakar
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Analysis of Process Induced Shape Deformation in the complex Composite Structure
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune
Mayur Shrikant Jadhav
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Experimentation on Flexible Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries Study of the Lithium-Ion Batteries from the development of single coin cell batteries.
Education: Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Pradnya Vijaykumar Zende
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Multi-objective optimization using Artificial Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm for composite material parts considering crashworthiness requirements.
Education: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune, MH, India
Anurag Singh
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Manufacturing of an INDYCAR Monocoque Chassis with Composites
Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology, JSS Academy of Technical Education Noida
Rotem Livny
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Motorsports Engineering
Current Research Project: Design of the first-ever Roll to Roll composite material performance enhancer conveyor system.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Afeka college of engineering in Israel- Automotive systems​ major.
Yao Sun
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Motorsports Engineering
Current Research Project: P2 Formula racer carbon-fiber / Aluminum Honeycomb monocoque manufacturing
Education: M.S., B.S.in Aerospace Engineering, Purdue University (West Lafayette)
Cullen Shorey
Master of Science
Studying: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
David Arvidson
Bachelor of Science
Studying: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Nanomaterials as a cost-effective solution for enhancing the electromagnetic interference shielding of composites
Peter Omole Oluwaseun
Bachelor of Science
Studying: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Research Project: Analysis of Process Induced Deformations in Composite Manufacturing
Joe John
Alumni
Studied: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research Project: Rapid Design Generation and Multifidelity Analysis of Aircraft Structures
Viraj Gandhi
Alumni
Studied: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research Project: Rapid Design Generation and Multifidelity Analysis of Aircraft Structures
Deshpande, Archit
Alumni
Studied: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research Project: Energy Absorption Optimization for Multiple Impact Angles of an IndyCar Crash Attenuator
Joe John
Alumni
Studied: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research Project: Energy Absorption Optimization for Multiple Impact Angles of an IndyCar Crash Attenuator
Kamble Meghana
Alumni
Studied: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research Project: Rapid Design Generation and Multifidelity Analysis of Aircraft Structures