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PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR

Anastasia Muliana

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Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Chair, Faculty Mentoring and Success, Mechanical Engineering
Linda & Ralph Schmidt ‘68 Professor
College of Engineering Faculty Ombudsperson

 

 

 

Research Interests

• Durability of polymers and composites exposed to harsh environments
• Nonlinear constitutive modeling of polymers and composites
• Thermal stresses and warpages
• Multi-scale analyses of heterogeneous structures
• Temporal and spatial analyses of multi-field problems
• Flexible and reconfigurable structures
• Plant biomechanics
• Structural and computational mechanics

CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS

Ahmed Afzal (MS, TAMU Q), co-advises with Dr. Masad
Houssam Al-Hassan (PhD, TAMU Q), co-advises with Dr. Khraisheh
Omar ElArwadi (PhD)
Deepashri Joshi (PhD)
Nithin Kanmara (PhD)
Kanak Mantri (PhD)
Kamal Poluri (PhD)
Hasan Sikder (MS)
Daniel Steck (PhD)
Aniruddha Zalani (PhD)

CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Mihir Patil

FORMER STUDENTS

Doctorate

1. Sourabh Sawant, Spring 2005-Fall 2008 (currently at Deep Sea Drilling, Houston)
   Dissertation title: A Multiscale Framework for Thermo-Viscoelastic Analyses of Fiber Metal Laminates. Proposal defense on July 2, 2007 and final defense on September 2008.
2. Jeong Sik Kim, Fall 2005-Fall 2009 (currently at Cameron, Houston, TX)
   Dissertation title: A Micromechanical Model for Viscoelastic+Viscoplastic Analyses of Particle Reinforced Composites. Proposal defense on August 29, 2008; final defense on August 27, 2009
3. Kamran Khan, Spring 2007-Spring 2011 (Khalifah University as Associate professor)
   Dissertation title: A Multi-scale Model for Coupled Heat Conduction and Deformations of Viscoelastic Composites
4. Pradeep Gudlur, Spring 2009-Summer 2013 (co-advise with Miladin Radovic, currently at RJ Engineering, Houston)
   Dissertation title: Experimental and Numerical Studies of Aluminum-Alumina Composites
5. Chien Hong Lin, Summer 2009-Spring 2014 (current position: Assistant Professor National Taiwan Ocean University)
   Dissertation title: Micromechanics modeling of nonlinear and time-dependent responses of piezoelectric 1-3, 0-3, and hybrid Composites
6. Jaehyeuk Jeon, Spring 2010-Summer 2013 (current position: Riser Specialist at Genesis, Houston)
   Dissertation title: A Viscoelastic-viscoplastic Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites undergoing Mechanical Loading and Temperature Changes
7. Hassene Ben Attitalah, Spring 2009–Fall 2014 (co-advise with Z. Ounaies, Aerospace Engr., currently at Penn State since 2011)
   Dissertation title: Characterization and Modeling of Active Fiber Composites
8. Amir Sohrabi, Spring 2010- Spring 2015 (current position Cooper Tire)
   Dissertation title: Nonlinear and Rate-dependent Hysteretic Electro-mechanical Responses of Ferroelectric Materials
9. Huanlin Zhu, Spring 2012–Fall 2015 (co-advise with KR Rajagopal, currently at Intel Corp.)
   Dissertation title: Effect of Prestress on the Mechanical Performance of Composites
10. Vahid Tajeddini, Spring 2011-Summer 2016 (currently at Ford Motor, MI)
    Dissertation title: Analysis of Elastic and Viscoelastic Smart Flexible and Foldable Systems
11. Junwei Xing, Fall 2011-Fall 2016 (co-advise with Miladin Radovic, currently at ABAQUS, RI)
    Dissertation title: Nonlinear Thermo-electro-mechanical Behaviors of BaTiO₃/Ag Composites
12. Hoda Davoodi, Spring 2013-Fall 2017 (currently at Solar Turbines, CA)
    Dissertation title: Modeling Time dependent Behaviors of Polymeric Sandwich Composites at Various Environmental Conditions
13. Yiming Fan, Summer 2014-Summer 2018 (currently at Apple, Cupertino CA)
    Dissertation title: Modeling Moisture Diffusion Behaviors in Polymers and Polymer Composites
14. Zhi Yuan, Fall 2014-Fall2017 (currently at ABAQUS)
    Dissertation title: Modeling the Responses of Light-activated Shape Memory Polymers
15. Jian Qu, Summer 2015-Spring 2020
    Dissertation title: Modeling and Simulation of Viscoelastic Soft Materials for Soft Robotic Applications
16. Ruyue Song, Spring 2016-Fall 2020
    Dissertation title: Modeling Deformations in Viscoelastic Materials undergoing Microstructural Changes due to Mechanical Stimulus
17. Qudama Albu-Jasim, Spring 2018-Summer 2020 (co-advised with. Z. Medina Cetina)
    Dissertation title: Probabilistic Calibration of Unreinforced Masonry Wall Properties from Components to Full System for Optimized Lateral Responses
18. Omid Zargar, Summer 2018-Fall 2022 (currently at Boeing)
    Dissertation title: Biomechanical Behavior of Bioenergy Sorghum and the Influence of Thigmomorphogenesis
19. Zaryab Shahid, Fall 2018-Fall 2022 (co-advise with Prof. Jymn Hubbard, currently at Apple, Dissertation title: Dynamics and Acoustic Responses of Kerf Structures
20. Aryabhat Damal, Fall 2019-Spring 2024 (currently at ASML)
    Dissertation title: Chiral and Hierarchical Kerf Structures: Design, Simulation, and Experiment
    

Master

1. Aravind Nair (MS), Fall 2004-Summer 2006 (currently at Marine Computation Services, Houston, TX).
   Thesis title: Characterization of Thermo-mechanical and Long-term Behaviors of Multi-layered Composite Materials
2. Kamran Khan (MS), Spring 2005- Fall 2006 (continued PhD study at TAMU)
   Thesis title: A Time Integration Scheme for Stress and Temperature Dependent Viscoelastic Behaviors of Isotropic Materials
3. Maithri Muddasani (MS), Fall 2006-Summer 2008 (currently at Terex corp., Denison, TX as Mechanical Engineer)
   Thesis title: Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behaviors of Multi-layered (pultruded) Composites at Various Temperatures and Stresses
4. Sneha Shah (MS), Spring 2007-Summer 2008, co-advised with K.R. Rajagopal (currently at Siemens Energy Inc. as Mechanical Integrity Consultant)
   Thesis title: Coupled Heat Conduction and Deformation in Viscoelastic Composite Cylinders
5. Nikhil Joshi (MS), Fall 2006-Summer 2008 (currently at Technip Subsea Engineering Lead Flexible Pipe Department, as Graduate Engineer)
   Thesis title: Analyses of Deformation in Viscoelastic Sandwich Composites Subject to Moisture Diffusion
6. Pradeep Gudlur (MS), Spring 2007-Fall 2008 (continued PhD at TAMU)
   Thesis title: Thermoelastic Properties of Particle Reinforced Composites at the Micro and Macro Scales
7. Altramese Roberts (MS), Fall 2006-Fall 2009
   Thesis title: Viscoelastic Analysis of Sandwich Beams Having Aluminum and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Skins with a Polystyrene Foam Core
8. Kuo-An Li (MS), Summer 2008-Fall 2009 (current position is at Asus computer)
   Thesis title: Modeling Time-dependent Responses of Piezoelectric Fiber Composites
9. Arun Ravishankari (MS), Spring 2009- Spring 2011, co-advised with K.R. Rajagopal
   Thesis title: Finite element analysis of indentation in fiber-reinforced polymer composites
10. Ramachandran Kuravi (MS), Spring 2009- Fall 2010, co-advised with K.R. Rajagopal (currently at Aker Solutions)
    Thesis title: Controlling Deformation in Linearly Elastic and Viscoelastic Beams due to Temperature and Moisture Changes using Piezoelectric Actuator
11. Zeaid Hasan (MS), Fall 2009-Fall 2010, (currently at Boeing, Arizona)
    Thesis title: Controlling Performance of Laminated Composites using Piezoelectric Materials
12. Sukanya Doshi (MS), Spring 2011-Fall 2012, co-advise with JN Reddy (currently at Technip)
    Thesis title: Study of Thermo-electro-mechanical Coupling in Functionally Graded Metal-Ceramic Composites
13. Valentin Steenken (Master thesis, Bochum University, Germany), Summer 2013-Dec. 2013, co-advise with M. Radovic
    Thesis title: Processing and Characterization of Metal Ceramic Composites for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
14. Mrudula Ane (M.Eng, non-thesis), Summer 2008-Spring 2009
    Project title: Thermal Stress Analyses of Fiber Reinforced Composites
15. Jacob Manuel (M. Eng, non-thesis), Summer 2010, currently at Stress Engineering Services, Inc
    Project title: FE Analysis of Sandwich Composite Beam
16. Kyle Murphy (MS), Summer 2012-Fall2014
    Thesis Title: Finite Element Analyses of A Cyclically Loaded Linear Viscoelastic Biodegradable Stent
17. Penny Luo (M. Eng, non thesis), Summer 2013-Fall 2014
    Project title: A Mathematical Model for Hygro-thermal Analyses of Concrete Walls
18. Ruyue Song (MS), Summer 2014-Fall 2015 (co-advise with Prof. Anthony Palazotto, AFIT)
    Thesis title: Evaluation of Creep and Cyclic Properties of Metals and Polyimide Composites at High Temperature
19. Maximilian Ly (MS), Fall 2015-Spring 2017, currently at Northrop Grumman
    Thesis title: Analyzing the Effect of Energy Dissipation on Thermo-mechanical Response of Viscoelastic Fiber Reinforced Composite using Finite Element Method
20. Renzhe Chen (MS), Spring 2017-Spring 2018
    Thesis title: Attaining Desired Deformations of Flexible Structures through Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Stimuli
21. Jonathan Rickert (MS), Summer 2018-Fall 2018
    Thesis title: Developing A Design Methodology for Reinforcing Crack-like Defects in Longitudinal ERW Weld Seams
22. Mitchell Shockley (MS), Fall 2018-Summer 2019
    Thesis title: Modeling and Analysis of the Degradation and Erosion Behaviors of Biodegradable Polymer Implants
23. Kamal Poluri (MS) Spring 2020-Summer 2022
    Thesis title: Design Optimization of Shape Reconfiguration of Kerf Cells under Thermal Stimulation
24. Aniruddha Zalani (MS) Fall 2020-Fall 2021
    Thesis title: Crash Compatibility of Automated Vehicles with Passenger Vehicles
25. Ayman Karaki (MS, TAMU Q), Fall 2023-Fall 2024 co-advise with Dr. Masad
    Thesis title: Upcycling Low-density Polyethylene through Additive Manufacturing: Material Design and Printability Assessment

Undergraduate

1. Sreeja Varanasi, Summer 2022
   Project Title: Finite Element Modeling of Flexible and Reconfigurable Structures with Complex Microstructural Topologies
2. Will Betts, Summer 2022
   Project Title: Designing 3D Printed Kerf Structures
3. Molly Johnson, Fall 2020-Spring 2021
   Project Title: Intelligent Psychoacoustic Space
4. Coleman Bond, Fall 2020-Spring 2021
   Project Title: Adaptive Structures using Kerf Panel
5. Coby Turman, Summer 2018-Spring 2019
   Project Title: Using Kerfed Composites to Generate Complex Geometries
6. Christopher Hines, Summer 2016
   Project Title: Simulations for Non-Mechanical Stimuli on Compliant Flexible Structures
   Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program at TAMU
7. Berenice Kramer, Spring 2016 (German Exchange Student)
   Project Title: Nonlinear hysteretic responses of MAX Phase
8. Coleman Fincher, Summer 2014-Spring 2015
9. Dennis Wingender (German Exchange Student), Spring 2015
   Project title: Analyses of Bilayer Beams with Elastic and Viscoelastic Materials
10. Artur Boznek (German Exchange Student), Spring 2012
    Project title: Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum-alumina Composites: Experiment and Finite Element Analyses
11. Jonathan Lentz (German Exchange Student), Fall 2010
    Project title: Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Aluminum-alumina Composites
12. Lars Lueckemeyer (German Exchange Student), Spring 2010 (co-advised with KR. Rajagopal)
    Project title: Response of Inhomogeneous Elastic Bodies due to Diffusion of a Fluid
13. Adam Forsner, Spring 2010-Fall2010
    Project title: Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Al2O3-Al Composites at Elevated Temperatures. Internal paper report and poster presentation have been completed on August 2010 as part of Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program at TAMU. The poster presentation won a second prize
14. Shannon Wagner, Summer 2005 (completed).
    Internal paper report and poster presentation title: Time-temperature Behaviors of Multi-layered Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) Composites. The poster was also presented at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS 2005), Atlanta, November 2-5, 2005 and won the best student poster presentation award in the area of Chemical Science.