Bio & Nano Lab
Current Group Members
Postdoctoral researchers
Dr. Won June Choi (NRF Postdoctoral fellow, Spring 2021-present)
Education
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PhD in Materials Sciences and engineering from Hanyang University (M.S. and Ph.D. integrated program)
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B.S. in Materials Sciences and engineering from Hanyang University
Research
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High-tech powder processing based on powder metallurgy
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High-temperature materials and its mechanical properties
Email : wonjune.choi@asu.edu
Dr. Jong Hyun Eun (Postdoctoral Associate, Fall 2021-present)
Education
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Ph.D in Textile Engineering and Technology from Yeungnam University (M.S. and Ph.D. integrated program)
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B.S. in Fiber and New Materials Design Engineering from Yeungnam University
Research
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Carbon fiber and carbon fiber reinforcement composites
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Fiber and textile engieering and its mechanical chemical properties
Email : jeun2@asu.edu
Dr. Mohammadreza Mahmoudi (Postdoctoral Associate, Spring 2023 - present)
Education
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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University, United States.
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MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, United States.
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MSc. in Naval Architectural Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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BSc. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering form Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Research
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Additive manufacturing of ceramics and thermosetting polymers.
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Advanced manufacturing and self-healing of co-continuous metal-ceramic composites.
Email : mahmoudi.m@asu.edu
PhD students
Chunghwan Kim (PhD Student, Spring 2020-present)
Education
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, SungKyunKwan University, South Korea
Research
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Cellular response to topographical features (Cellular contact Guidance)
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Dynamic behavior of soft biomaterials for blunt injury and wound healing mechanisms
Email : ckim110@asu.edu
Jiali Yao (PhD student, Fall 2022-present)
Education
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B.S. in Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research
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Development of graphene-metal composites for electrical applications
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Chemical modification of metal foam catalysts to explore graphene-metal interplays
Email : jyao53@asu.edu
Uschuas Dipta Das (PhD student, Summer 2022-present)
Education
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
Research
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Multiscale and multiphysics analysis of graphene-metal composites for their multifunctional applications
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Cost-effective manufacturing of macroscopic graphene-metal composites
Email : udas4@asu.edu
Hamid Safari (PhD Student, Fall 2022- present)
Education
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M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
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B.S in Mechanical (Rolling Stock) Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
Research
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Mechanical and Material Characterization, Composite Materials
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FEM/FEA, Injury Biomechanics and Human Safety
Email: hsafari@asu.edu
Undergraduate students
Maxwell Kulak (AFRL Summer Fellow and Research Assistant, Spring 2021-present)
Education
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B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
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Thermo-mechanical characterization of metal wires
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3D manufacturing of carbon-metal composites for structural applications
Email : mjkulak@asu.edu
Angela Ngo(FURI, Spring 2023-present)
Education
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
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Image Analysis on Impact-induced Cavitation of Soft Biomaterials
Email : Akngo2@asu.edu
Yoga Sastriawan (FURI, Fall 2022-present)
Education
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
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Fabrication of auxetic structures using a 3D printer
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Mechanical characterization of porous structures
Email : ysastria@asu.edu
David Machbitz (FURI, Spring 2023 - present)
Education
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Research
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Characterization of mechanical properties of graphene composite materials
Email : dmachbit@asu.edu
High school students
Sahir Jahan (High school student, Summer 2022)
Education
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Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ
Research
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Graphene-metal composite
Email : sahirs.jahan@gmail.com
Alumni
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Yisha Ng (2022-2022, BS and MS): FURI, UGTA, TA, Joined NASA
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Dr. Hamzeh Kashani (2020-2022): Senior Postdoc, Joined ASM
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Yijae Choi (2021-2021, MS): exchange student, Joined Hyundai
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Sunwoo Lee (2020-2021): high school student, MIT for his BS
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Yaseen Ayoub (2021-2022, BS): FURI, Honors program, ASU for his MS
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Amanda Sapero (Summer 2022, BS): Summer intern, AUS for her BS