SHAIK ZAINUDDIN Assistant Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering 333 Luther Foster Hall, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088 Tel.: (334) 7244222, Fax: (334) 7244224 Email: [email protected] Education Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA 2009 M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA 2005 B. E., Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA 2002

Appointments June 2012- Present Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL. June 2010- May 2012 Research Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL. May 2009- May 2010 Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL. Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2008 Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, Tuskegee University, AL July 2000- May 2002 Design Engineer, RPM Polyproducts, Hyderabad, India.

Research Interest Experimental Mechanics and Stress Analysis, Composite Materials and Sandwich Structures, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Durability and Life prediction of NanoBio Composites, Alignment of Nanoparticles, Finite Element Methods and Analysis, Computational Mechanics, Self-healing of Polymeric Composites

Courses Taught Graduate Courses • MSEG 0516- Advanced Strength of Materials • MSEG 0518- Advanced Materials Science and Engineering • MSEG 0613- Mechanical Behavior of Materials • MSEG 0641/MENG 541- Composite Materials Undergraduate Courses • MENG 0211- Statics • MENG 0212- Dynamics • MENG 0310- Experimental Mechanics • MENG 0316- Strength of Materials • MENG 0318- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering • MENG 0319- Advanced Materials Laboratory • MENG 420- Computer Aided Design

Funded Grants as PI/Co-PI Funding as PI ($1,741,082.00) 1. MRI: Acquisition of a Nanoindentation Equipment for Research and Education Training in Nanomechanical Characterization of NanoBio Materials, (09/01/2017-08/30/2020), $400,455.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur, Vijaya Rangari, Tamesgen Samuel (Co-PIs)), National Science Foundation. 2. REU SITE: Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nano-Bio Materials Science and Engineering, (04/05/2017-03/31/2020), $377,994.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur (Co-PI)), National Science Foundation. 3. Research Initiation Award Grant: Enhancement of Research and Education in Computational Nanomechanics and Nanoscale Testing at Tuskegee University, (08/01/16-07/31/2017), $34,760, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI)), 1

National Science Foundation. 4. Research Initiation Award Grant: Enhancement of Research and Education in Computational Nanomechanics and Nanoscale Testing at Tuskegee University, (08/01/14-07/31/2016), $199,862.00, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI)), National Science Foundation. 5. Durability Study of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Nanocomposites for Air Force Applications, (09/1/2013-08/31/2017), $398,011, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur and Vijay Rangari (Co-PIs), AFRL/Clarkson Aerospace. 6. REU SITE: Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nano-Bio Materials Science and Engineering, (03/01/2014-08/31/2017), $330,000, (Shaik Zainuddin (PI), Mahesh Hosur (Co-PI)), National Science Foundation. Funding as Co-PI ($10,688,536.00) 1. Collaborative Research: Making to Advance Knowledge, Excellence, and Recognition in STEM (MAKERS), (10/1/2016-09/30/2021), $1,873,517, (Mohammed Qazi (PI), Shaik Zainuddin, Michael Curry (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation. 2. Collaborative Research: Building Unique Inventions to Launch Discoveries, Engagement and Reasoning in STEM, (03/01/2017-02/28/2020), $1,009,350, (Mohammed Qazi (PI), Shaik Zainuddin, Michael Curry, Alicia Curry, Mohamad Abdalla (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation. 3. MRI-Acquisition of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for Research and Educational Training in Microscopic Characterization of Nanomaterials, (08/30/2015-07/31/2018), $668,780, (Vijay Rangari (PI), Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Clayton Yates, Temesgen Samuel (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation. 4. NSF-RISE: Enhancement of Research and Educational Infrastructure in Nanobiomaterials Science and Engineering at Tuskegee University (01/01/2015-12/31/2018), $1,000,000, (Vijay Rangari (PI), Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Temesgen Samuel (Co-PIs), National Science Foundation. 5. Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources, National Science Foundation, (10/01/2011-09/30/2016), $5 M, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Anil Netravali, Vijaya Rangari, Shaik Zainuddin) (Co-PIs)), National Science Foundation. 6. Investigation on Dynamic Characterization of Nanophased Fiber Reinforced Composites Subjected to Naval Environmental Conditions, (12/19/2011-12/18/2014), $611,889, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Shaik Zainuddin (Co- PI)), Department of Defense (DoD). 7. Self-Healing of E-glass/Epoxy Composites with Latent Hardener Using Hollow Glass Tubes and Microencapsulated Epoxy, (11/21/2012-05/31/2014), $100,000, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Shaik Zainuddin (Co- PI)) U.S. Army Engineering Research Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory 8. Processing and Performance Evaluation of Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites with Carbon Nanotubes/Nanofibers, (12/2008-12/2012), $425,000, (Mahesh Hosur (PI), Shaik Zainuddin (Co-PI), Army Engineering Research Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory.

Book Chapters 1. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, M. A. Aleem, “Thermoset Resin Sandwich Stuctures,” Lightweight Composite Structures in Transport: Design, Manufacturing, Analysis and Performance, Editor: James Njuguna. ISBN: 9781782423256, Woodhead Publishing (2016). 2. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Durability Enhancement of Fiber Reinforced Composites Using Nanoclay,” Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications, Editor: Jiping Bai, ISBN-13: 978-08-5709-418 6, Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering 46 (2013). 3. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Ashok Kumar and Shaik Jeelani, “Effects of ultraviolet radiation and condensation on static and dynamic compressive behavior of nanophased glass/ epoxy composites,” FRP Composites and Sustainability, Editor: Ravi Jain, Luke Lee. ISBN 978-94-007-2356-6, Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York (2012). 4. Hassan Mahfuz, Shaik Zainuddin, Mohammed F. Uddin, Vijaya K. Rangari and Shaik Jeelani, “Fatigue of pure and nanophased sandwich composites under shear loading,” Sandwich Structures 7: Advancing 2

with Sandwich Structures and Materials, Springer Netherlands (2006) 183-192.

Refereed Journal Publications 1. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Andrea Willis, Shaik Jeelani, “Carboxylic Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Epon Nanocomposites: Crosslinking and Interfacial Behavior Through Molecular Dynamic Simulation Approach,” Carbon (submitted) 2. S. M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Jasmine Tanthongsack, Mahesh Hosur, “A Study of Poly (3- hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) BioFilms Thermal and Biodegradable Properties Reinforced With Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Composite Materials (Submitted) 3. Fahim Abdulla, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Shoeib, Mahesh Hosur, Dawen Li, Mackenzie Matthews, Shaik Jeelani, “Properties of Polyhydroxy Butyrate Polyvalerate Biopolymeric Nanocomposites Reinforced with Natural Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Material Science and Technology Research 3, 2016, 7-16, 10.15377/2410-4701.2016.03.01.2. 4. Shaik Zainuddin, Fahim Abdulla, Shaik Shoeib, Mahesh Hosur, Dawen Li, Chelsea Hicks, Shaik Jeelani, “Morphological and Mechanical Behavior of Chemically Treated Jute-PHBV Bio-Nanocomposites Reinforced with Silane Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2016, DOI: 10.1002/APP.43994. 5. S.M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Jasmine Tanthongsack, Mahesh Hosur, Lawrence Allen, “A Study of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) BioFilms Thermal and Biodegradable Properties Reinforced With Halloysite Nanotubes,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Submitted) 6. S.M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Anil S. Rochester, “A comprehensive study on the performance of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) reinforced poly (3-hydroxy-butyrate-co-3-valerate) (PHBV) nanocomposites, Composites Part B (submitted) 7. M.M. Rahman, M. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, N. Jahan, E.B. Miller-Smith, S. Jeelani, “Enhanced tensile performance of epoxy and e-glass/epoxy composites by randomly oriented amino-functionalized MWCNTs at low contents,” Journal of Composite Materials 2015, Vol. 49(7) 759–770 8. S. Zainuddin, A. Fahim, M.V. Hosur, M.M. Rahman, S. Jeelani, “Optimization of mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of epoxy and E-glass/epoxy composites using NH2-MWCNTs, acetone solvent and combined dispersion methods,” Composite Structures 110 (2014) 39-50. 9. S. Zainuddin, T. Arefin, A. Fahim, M. V. Hosur, J.D. Tyson, Ashok Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Recovery and improvement in low-velocity impact properties of e-glass/epoxy composites through novel self-healing technique,” Composite Structures 108 (2014) 277-286. 10. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, Ashok Kumar, Jonathon Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of NH2-MWCNTs on Crosslink Density of Epoxy Matrix and ILSS Properties of E- glass/Epoxy Composites,” Composite structures 95 (2013) 213-221. 11. M. B. A. Salam, M. V. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Improvement in Mechanical and Thermo- Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composite Using Two Different Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes,” Open Journal of Composite Materials 3 (2013) 1-9. 12. Muhammad Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Uday Vaidya, Arefin Tauhid, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Effects of amino-functionalized MWCNTs on ballistic impact performance of E-glass/epoxy composites using a spherical projectile,” International Journal of Impact Engineering 57 (2013) 108–118. 13. M.M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, J.E. Malone, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Improvements in mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of e-glass/epoxy composites using amino functionalized MWCNTs,” Composite Structures 94 (2012) 2397-2406. 14. Muhammad M. Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Kailash C. Jajam, Hareesh V. Tippur, Shaik Jeelani, “Mechanical characterization of epoxy composites modified with reactive polyol diluent and randomly-oriented amino-functionalized MWCNTs,” Polymer Testing 31(8) (2012) 1083-1093. 15. Muhammad M. Rahman, Mahesh Hosur, Adriane G. Ludwick, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan

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Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Thermo-mechanical behavior of epoxy composites modified with reactive polyol diluent and randomly-oriented amino-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes,” Polymer Testing 31 (2012) 777–784. 16. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Processing Techniques on the Performance of Epoxy/MWCNT Nanocomposites,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1002/APP.37990 (2012). 17. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Shaik Jeelani, “Rheology, Flexure and Thermomechanical Characterization of Epoxy/CNF Nanocomposites: Effect of Dispersion Techniques,” Polymers and Polymer Composites 20 (6) (2012) 517-530. 18. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Effects of ultraviolet radiation and condensation on static and high strain rate compression behavior of nanoclay infused glass/ epoxy composites,” Journal of Composite Materials 45 ( 18) (2011) 1901-1918. 19. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Alfred T. Narteh, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Experimental and numerical investigations on flexure and thermal properties of nanoclay-epoxy nanocomposites,” Materials Science Engineering A 527 (2010) 7920-7926. 20. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Environmental Effects on the Flexural Performance of Neat and Nanophased Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites “Durability Study of Neat/Nanophased GFRP Composites Subjected to Different Environmental Conditioning,” Materials Science and Engineering A 527 (2010) 3091-3099. 21. S. Zainuddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Jeelani, “Enhancing Fatigue Performance of Sandwich Composites with Nanophased Core,” Journal of Nanomaterials 2010, doi:10.1155/2010/712731 (2010). 22. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Yadira Perez, “Processing and characterization of epoxy nanocomposites with MWCNT’s/CNF’s using thinky and 3-roll shear mixing techniques,” Revista Matéria 15 (2010) 247–253. 23. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Durability studies of montmorillonite clay filled epoxy composites under different environmental conditions,” Materials Science and Engineering A 507 (2009) 117–123. 24. M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Improving Ballistic Performance of Polyurethane Foam by Nanoparticle Reinforcement,” Journal of Nanotechnology 2009, doi:10.1155/2009/794740 (2009). 25. M.V. Hosur, A. A. Mohammed, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Processing of nanoclay filled sandwich composites and their response to low-velocity impact loading,” Composite Structures 82 (2008) 101-116. 26. M.V. Hosur, A. A. Mohammed, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Low- Velocity impact performance of nanophased foam- core sandwich composites,” Materials Science and Engineering A 498 (2008) 100–109. 27. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, Vijaya K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Enhancement of strength and stiffness of SC-15 epoxy through CNT/CNF reinforcement under high magnetic fields,” Journal of Materials Science 44 (2009), 1113- 1120. 28. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, Vijaya K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Enhancement of strength and stiffness of epoxy- based composites using nanoparticle infusion and high magnetic fields,” Journal of Material letters 61 (2007) 2535–2539. 29. H. Mahfuz, M. Uddin, Vijaya K. Rangari, M. Saha, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “High strain rate response of sandwich composites with nanophased cores,” Applied Composite Materials 12 (2005) 193-211. Conference Publications 1. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Mackenzie Matthews, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Varying Degree of Functionalization on Crosslinking and Interfacial Properties of Amine (NH2) Functionalized Single- Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approach,” SAMPE-CAMX University Research Symposium, Orlando, FL, Dec. 12-14, 2017. 2. S.M. Kamrul Hasan, Shaik Zainuddin, Jasmine Tanthongsack, Mahesh Hosur, Lawrence Allen, “A Study on the Effect of Halloysite Nanotubes on the Thermal, Durability and Biodegradability Performance of Poly (hydroxy butyrate hydroxy valerate)-PHBV Nano-Biocomposites,” CAMX, Orlando, FL, Dec. 12-14, 2017. 4

3. Shaik Zainuddin, Chukwuma E. Nweke, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Effect of Core-Shell Siloxane/Carbon Nanotubes Modifiers on the Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Performance of Bismaleimide Nanocomposites,” CAMX, Orlando, FL, Sept. 11-14, 2017. 4. Chukwuma E. Nweke, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Vincent Hollowman, Shaik Jeelani, “Processing and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube/Core Shell Siloxane Modified High Temperature Bismaleimide Polymeric Composites,” SAMPE, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2016. 5. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Mackenzie Matthews, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and Interfacial Properties Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations,” SAMPE, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2016. 6. Shaik Zainuddin, Abdullah Fahim, Shaik Shoieb, Mahesh V. Hosur, Dawen Li, Brittany Terry, Shaik Jeelani, “Jute Bio-Nanocomposites Reinforced with Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes Added PHBV Polymer,” SAMPE, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2016. 7. Shaik Zainuddin, Abdullah Fahim, Tauhid Arefin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Mechanical performance of jute/epoxy, glass/epoxy and hybrid jute/glass/epoxy composites,” SAMPE, Seattle, June 2-5, 2014. 8. Abdullah Fahim, Shaik Zainuddin, Ema K. Masuma, Jeremiah Tyson, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “Morphological, Thermal and Tensile Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes Filled Poly Hydroxybutyrate-co- Hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) Nanocomposites,” SAMPE, Seattle, June 2-5, 2014. 9. Shaik Zainuddin, Tauhid Arefin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, “Recovery of low-velocity impact properties of glass fiber reinforced composites through self-healing technique,” Proceeding of IMECE2013, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California, Nov. 15-21, 2013, 10. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, J.E. Malone, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Optimization of low velocity impact properties of e-glass/epoxy composites using plasticizing modifiers” ASME, Houston, Texas, Nov. 9-15, 2012 11. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Ashok Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of amino- functionalized MWCNTs on high velocity impact properties of E-glass/epoxy composites” American Society of Composites conference, Arlington, Texas, Oct. 1-3, 2012. 12. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, S. Jeelani, “A study on enhancement of energy absorption capability of glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites using plasticizing modifier” SAMPE, Baltimore, Maryland, May 21-24, 2012. 13. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of enhanced crosslink density on interfacial strength of E-glass/epoxy composites modified by amino-functionalized MWCNTs”, ICME, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Dec. 18-20, 2011. 14. M.B.A. Salam, M. V. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Characterization of NH2-MWCNT/ epoxy nanocomposites using two different curing cycles,” ICME, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Dec. 18-20, 2011. 15. Y. Zhou, M. Hosur, S. Jeelani, and S. Zainuddin, “Effect of clay on tensile, flex and fatigue behavior of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy,” Proceedings of IMECE 20011, 2011 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA. 16. Nusrat Jahan, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Mechanical and thermal characterization of COOH-functionalized MWCNT infused epon 862 nanocomposites”, ICME, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Dec. 18- 20, 2011. 17. M.B.A. Salam, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, M. M. Rahman, J. Holly Jr., S. Jeelani, “Mechanical and thermal investigation of NH2 functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube epoxy nanocomposite”, SAMPE, Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20, 2011. 18. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Experimental investigation of E-glass/epoxy composites modified using NH2 functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes through sonication and calendaring methods”, SAMPE, Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20, 2011. 19. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Harish Rao, Rajib Barua, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, “Influence of Non-Functionalized and Functionalized MWCNTs on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of 5

Epoxy Composites”, IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18, 2010. 20. Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh, Mahesh V. Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Compression and Flexural Response of Carbon/Epoxy-Nanoclay Nanocomposites Subjected to UV Radiation and Condensation”, IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, 12-18 November, 2010. 21. Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Static and High Strain Rate Compression Response of Carbon/Epoxy-Nanoclay Composites Subjected to Synergistic Effect of UV Radiation and Condensation”, ACCM-7, Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 15-18, 2010. 22. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, H. Rao and S. Jeelani, “Influence of amino functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube reinforcement on the mechanical and thermal properties of SC-15 epoxy nanocomposite”, ‘nano Future’, for the 21st Century, International conference on “Nanotechnology – Materials and Composites for Frontier Applications”, Pune, India, Oct. 14-15, 2010. 23. Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani “Compression and Flexural Response of Carbon/Epoxy-Nanoclay Nanocomposites Subjected to UV Radiation and Condensation”, SAMPE, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct.11-14, 2010. 24. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Processing and Characterization of VGCNF Infused Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Three Different Techniques”, SAMPE, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 11-14, 2010. 25. Mahesh V. Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, “Processing Optimization and Characterization of MWCNT infused Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Three Different Techniques”, ASC, Dayton, OH, Sept. 19-21, 2010. 26. Mahesh Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, Yadira Perez, “Processing and Characterization of Epoxy Nanocomposites with MWCNTs/CNFs Using Thinky and 3-Roll Shear Mixing Techniques”, 1st TMS-ABM International Materials Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July, 2010. 27. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, and A. V. Anafo, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Condensation on Static and High Strain Rate Behavior of Nanophased Glass/ Epoxy Composites”, The 1st joint American- Canadian International Conference on Composites, Delaware, DE, September, 2009. 28. S. Zainuddin, M.V. Hosur, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Durability Studies of Nanophased FRP Composites under synergistic exposure conditions”, International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17, Edinburgh, UK, July, 2009. 29. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Tcherbi-Narteh, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Dynamic Compression Response of Nanophased Composites Subjected to UV Radiation”, SEM, Albuquerque, NM, June, 2009. 30. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Characterization of neat and nanophased epoxy polymers subjected to accelerated aging conditions”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September, 2008. 31. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Durability Study of Neat/ Nanophased GFRP Composites Under Different Environmental Conditioning”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September, 2008. 32. M. R. Parker, Y. Dwivedi, T. Al- Saadi, S. Zainuddin, H. Mahfuz, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, “Enhancement of mechanical properties of epoxy- based nanocomposites using high magnetic fields”, ICM Conference, Scotland, 2006. 33. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. F. Uddin, V.K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al- Saadi, “Response of magnetically flocculated nanophased composites under dynamic loading”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 34. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Improvements in high specific strength epoxy-based composites using high magnetic fields”, Nanotech, Anaheim, CA, 2005. 35. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Infusion of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers into SC-15 epoxy; An investigation of the influence of high magnetic fields”, SAMPE, Anaheim, CA, 2005. 36. Mohammed Farid Uddin, Hassan Mahfuz, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Anisotropic behavior of rigid polyurethane foam with acicular nanoparticles infusion under high strain rate”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 37. M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, "Infusion of spherical and acicular nanoparticles into 6

polyurethane foam and their influences on dynamic performances”, SEM, Portland, OR, 2005.

Presentations at National/International Conferences 1. Amari Carter, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “A molecular dynamics simulation approach to predict the elastic properties of Epon 862 composites reinforced with single walled carbon nanotubes,” Science and Technology Open House, Montgomery, AL, February 5 2016. 2. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari carter, Mackenzie Matthews, Shaik Jeelani, “Single-walled carbon nanotube added epon 862 nanocomposites: investigating the crosslinking behavior and interfacial properties through molecular dynamics simulations,” SAMPE Long Beach California, May 23-26 2016. 3. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Shaik Jeelani, “Control and Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and Interfacial Properties through Molecular Dynamic Simulations,” Science and Technology Open House, Montgomery, AL, February 5 2016. 4. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Shaik Jeelani, “Control and Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and Interfacial Properties through Molecular Dynamic Simulations,” JAR Symposium, Tuskegee, AL, March 17-18 2016. 5. Mackenzie Matthews, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “A molecular Dynamics simulation approach to predict the elastic properties of Epon 862 composites reinforced with single/multi-walled carbon nanotubes,” ERN Conference, Washington D.C, February 26 2016. 6. Fahim Abdulla, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Shoeib, Mahesh Hosur, Dawen Li, Brittany Terry, Shaik Jeelani, “Jute Bio-Nanocomposites Reinforced With Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes Added PHBV Polymer,” SAMPE Long Beach California, May 23-26 2016. 7. Chukwuma E. Nweke, Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, “High Temperature Bismaleimide Polymeric Composites for the Air Force Applications,” Annual Review Meeting, Air Force Research Lab,Dayton Ohio, September 18-19, 2015. 8. Mackenzie Matthews, Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “A molecular Dynamics simulation approach to predict the elastic properties of Epon 862 composites reinforced with single/multi-walled carbon nanotubes,” Airforce Research Laboratory, Dayton-Ohio September 16 2015. 9. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Jamie King, Shaik Jeelani, “A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approach to Predict the Elastic Properties of Epon 862 Composites reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes,” Nano-Bio summit, University of Birmingham October 15-16 2015.” 10. Farooq Syed, Shaik Zainuddin, Amari Carter, Shaik Jeelani, “Investigation of interfacial strength of Epon 862 reinforced with carbon nanotubes through molecular dynamics simulations,” Scimeeting, Chicago, IL, November 3-4 2015. 11. Shaik Zainuddin, Tauhid Arefin, Mahesh Hosur, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, “Recovery of low-velocity impact properties of glass fiber reinforced composites through self-healing technique,” Proceeding of IMECE2013, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California, Nov. 15-21, 2013, 12. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, J.E. Malone, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Optimization of low velocity impact properties of e-glass/epoxy composites using plasticizing modifiers” ASME, Houston, Texas, Nov. 9-15, 2012 13. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Ashok Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, “Effect of amino- functionalized MWCNTs on high velocity impact properties of E-glass/epoxy composites” American Society of Composites conference, Arlington, Texas, Oct. 1-3, 2012. 14. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, S. Jeelani, “A study on enhancement of energy absorption capability of glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites using plasticizing modifier” SAMPE, Baltimore, Maryland, May 21-24, 2012. 15. Y. Zhou, M. Hosur, S. Jeelani, and S. Zainuddin, “Effect of clay on tensile, flex and fatigue behavior of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy,” Proceedings of IMECE 20011, 2011 ASME International Mechanical 7

Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA. 16. M. M. Rahman, S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, C. J. Robertson, M.B.A. Salam, Ashok Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Experimental investigation of E-glass/epoxy composites modified using NH2 functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes through sonication and calendaring methods”, SAMPE, Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 17-20, 2011. 17. Shaik Zainuddin, Mahesh Hosur, Harish Rao, Rajib Barua, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, “Influence of Non-Functionalized and Functionalized MWCNTs on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Composites”, IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18, 2010. 18. Amir Usher, Mahesh Hosur, Gregory Strawder, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Studies on the thermal and mechanical behavior for low density polyurethane foam nanocomposites”, IMECE, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18, 2010. 19. Mahesh V. Hosur, Rajib Barua, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, Ashok Kumar, Jonathan Trovillion, “Processing Optimization and Characterization of MWCNT infused Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Three Different Techniques”, ASC, Dayton, OH, Sept. 19-21, 2010. 20. M.V. Hosur, A. Agubra, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, “Effect of Processing Methods on the Mechanical Behavior of Nanoclay infused Epoxy/ Glass Nanocomposites”, 16th U.S. National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Conference, Penn state, PA, June 27-July 2, 2010. 21. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, R. Barua, and A. V. Anafo, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Condensation on Static and High Strain Rate Behavior of Nanophased Glass/ Epoxy Composites”, The 1st joint American- Canadian International Conference on Composites, Delaware, DE, September, 2009. 22. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Tcherbi-Narteh, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Dynamic Compression Response of Nanophased Composites Subjected to UV Radiation”, SEM, Albuquerque, NM, June, 2009. 23. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Characterization of neat and nanophased epoxy polymers subjected to accelerated aging conditions”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September, 2008. 24. S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, Y. Zhou, Ashok Kumar and S. Jeelani, “Durability Study of Neat/ Nanophased GFRP Composites Under Different Environmental Conditioning”, ASC, Memphis, TN, September, 2008. 25. M. R. Parker, Y. Dwivedi, T. Al- Saadi, S. Zainuddin, H. Mahfuz, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, “Enhancement of mechanical properties of epoxy- based nanocomposites using high magnetic fields”, ICM Conference, Scotland, 2006. 26. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. F. Uddin, V.K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al- Saadi, “Response of magnetically flocculated nanophased composites under dynamic loading”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 27. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Improvements in high specific strength epoxy- based composites using high magnetic fields”, Nanotech, Anaheim, CA, 2005. 28. H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, V. K. Rangari, S. Jeelani, M. R. Parker, T. Al-Saadi, “Infusion of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers into SC-15 epoxy; An investigation of the influence of high magnetic fields”, SAMPE, Anaheim, CA, 2005. 29. Mohammed Farid Uddin, Hassan Mahfuz, Shaik Zainuddin, Shaik Jeelani, “Anisotropic behavior of rigid polyurethane foam with acicular nanoparticles infusion under high strain rate”, ASC, Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 30. M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani, "Infusion of spherical and acicular nanoparticles into polyurethane foam and their influences on dynamic performances”, SEM, Portland, OR, 2005.

Research and Theses Adviser Current 1. Farooq Syed (Ph.D., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Biomaterials for Various Industrial and Medicinal Applications. 8

2. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Comprehensive Characterization of Composite Materials Through Unique Nanoindentation Technique. 3. Mohamed Elafandi (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: A Study on Polymer Coated Metals for Industrial Applications. 4. Mohammed Bakhtiar Uddin (M.S., Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Durability of High Temperature Bismaleimide Reinforced Carbon Fiber Nanocomposites 5. Shanon Stephens (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Processing and Mechanical Characterization of BMI/CNT Composites. 6. Dejohn Louder (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Simulation of Mechanical Properties of Graphene Based Epon Composites 7. Joseph Pollard (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Synthesis of Bionanoparticles for Antiparasitic Studies 8. Christian Marshall (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), Project Title: Thermal Characterization of CF/BMI composites Completed 9. Kamrul Hasan (M.S. 2017, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Fire Retardant and Dimensional Stability of Bionanocomposites for Advanced Applications. 10. Farooq Syed (M.S. 2016, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Investigation of Crosslinking, Elastic and Interfacial Properties of Epon/SWCNT Nanocomposite Using Computational Nanoscale Modeling. 11. Chuckwuma Nweke (M.S. 2015, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Processing and Characterization of High Temperature Bismaleimide Polymeric Composites Modified with Core-Shell Siloxane and Carbon Nanotubes, 12. Maria F. Navarro-Poupard (M.S. 2015, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Investigation of Moisture Absorption, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Alkali and Silane Treated Jute Fibers 13. Fahim Abdallah (M.S. 2014, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Processing and Characterization of PHBV and Jute-PHBV Bionanocomposites with Halloysite Nanotubes 14. Masooma Ema Khatoon (M.S. 2014, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Effect of Sodium Bentonite and Halloysite Nanotubes on the Mechanical Properties of EPON 862 Nanocomposites 15. Arefin Tauhid (M.S. 2013, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: Recovery and Improvement of E- Glass/Epoxy Composite Impact Properties Through Novel Self-Healing Technique 16. Muhammed M. Rahman (M.S. 2012, Materials Science Engineering), Thesis Title: A Comprehensive Experimental Study of E-Glass/Epoxy Composites Modified with Amine Functionalized MWCNTs 17. Matthew Mackenzie (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2016), Project Title: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Polymer Composites Interfacial Properties 18. Amari Carter (B.S. Chemistry), Project Title: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Polymer Composites Elastic Properties 19. Jeremiah Tyson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2015), Project Title: Processing and Characterization of Jute/PHBV BioNano Composites 20. Charles Robertson (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2012), Project Title: Flexure Property Characterization of Glass Fiber Nanoclay Added Composites 21. Mahmud B.A. Salam (Co-Advised with Dr. Mahesh Hosur, M.S. 2012), Thesis Title: Fabrication and Characterization of SC-15 Epoxy Polymers and Carbon/Epoxy Composites Modified with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes 22. Nusrat Jahan (Co-Advised with Dr. Mahesh Hosur, M.S. 2012), Thesis Title: Influence of Addition of Carboxyl Functionalized MWCNTs on Performance of Neat and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epon 862 23. Rajib Barua (Co-Advised with Dr. Mahesh Hosur, M.S. 2011), Thesis Title: Property Optimization of Carbon Nanofibers/Tubes Infused SC-1 Epoxy Resin Using Various Dispersion Techniques and Parameters

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Tuskegee University and Non- TU Undergraduate students advised and mentored TU UG Students 1. Shanon Stephens; 2. Jasmine Tamthongsack; 3. Desmond Larkin, 4. Mackenzie Matthews, 5. Amari Carter, 6. Jeremiah Tyson, 7. Price David, 8. Demetrius Finley, 9. Everett-Miller Smith, 10. Jonathan E. Malone, 11. Cheo White, 12. Felicia Horne, 13. James Holly Jr., 14. Aaron Peterson, 15. Charles Robertson, 16. Lauren Kornegey, 17. Erica Nelums, 18. Leon Headley, 19. Warren Collier, 20. Whitney Tarver, 21. Dejohn Louder, 22. Joseph Pollard, 23. Christian Marshall Non-TU UG Students 1. Zoya Anderson (Stillman College, 2016), 2. Jada Gray (Univrsity of Alabama A&M, 2016), 3. Shardai Johnson (Fayettevlle State University, 2016), 4. Allen Lawrence (Talladega College, 2016), 5. Alicia Thomas (Talladega College, 2016), 6. Mersaydes Goodson (Oakwood College, 2014), 7. Shanita Herring (Oakwood College, 2014), 8. Beatrice Mbulaka (Oakwood College, 2015), 9. Jamaya Carter (Talladega College, 2015), 10. Jamie Kings (Talladega College, 2015), 11. Maram Macham (Talladega College, 2014), 12. Marylyn Creer (University of Alabama A&M, 2014, 2015), 13. De’zsjeun Cooley (Faulkner State Community College, 2014, 2015), 14. Tierany English (Bishop State Community College, 2014), 15 Vincent Hembrick (Stillman College, 2014-2015), 16. Amir Mills (Stillman College, 2014, 2016), 17. Chelsea Hicks (Alabany State University, 2014), 18. Brittany Terry (Lawson State Community College, 2015), 19. Maiya Minor (Talladega College, 2015-2016), 20. Chibu Umerah (Fayettevlle State University, 2016, 2017), 21. Andrea Willis (Xavier University, 2016), 22. Charles Walker (Talladega College, 2016), 23. Cedrick Wright (Talladega College, 2016), 24. Ikequintez Waltower (Albany State University, 2016), 25. Christina Young (Fayetteville State University, 2016), 26. Daniel Loeven (Fayetteville State University, 2017), 27. Isiah White (Lawson State Community College, 2017), 28. Alden Brown (Morehouse College, 2017).

Thesis Adviser and Chair- Graduate Oral Examination Committee 1. Oluwaseyi Shofolawe-Bakare (M.S.) 2. Mohamed Elafandi (M.S.) 3. Mohammed Bakhtiar Uddin (M.S.) 4. S.M. Kamrul Hasan (M.S.) 5. Farooq Syed (M.S.) 6. Chuckwuma Nweke (M.S.) 7. Maria F. Navarro-Poupard (M.S.) 8. Fahim Abdallah (M.S.) 9. Masooma Ema Khatoon (M.S.) 10. Arefin Tauhid (M.S.) 11. Muhammed M. Rahman (M.S)

Graduate Oral Examination Committee Member 1. Vertonica Powell-Rose ((Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering) 2. Allendria Allen (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 3. Zaheeruddin Mohammed (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 4. Vertonica Powell-Rose (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 5. Shatori Meadows (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 6. Dereca Watkins (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 7. Md. Jamal Uddin (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 8. Tanjheel Mahdi (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 9. Md. Ekramul Islam (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 10. Muhammad A. Imam (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 11. Reaz Chowdhury (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 12. Mohammad Nuruddin (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 13. Reza E Rabby (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 10

14. Peter Owuor (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 15. Timob Boniface (M.S. Mechanical Engineering) 16. Nusrat Jahan (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) 17. Diane Render (M.S. Materials Science Engineering) 18. Mahmud B.A. Salam (M.S. Mechanical Engineering) 19. Emmanuel Akurugu (M.S. Mechanical Engineering) 20. Manisha Vangari (M.S. Electrical Engineering) 21. Arifa Parveen (M.S. Mechanical Engineering) 22. Harika Moraju (M.S. Mechanical Engineering) 23. Anita Booba (M.S. Electrical Engineering) 24. Mudassar Sulaiman (M.S. Electrical Engineering)

Professional Services • Internal Review Board Member (IRB), Tuskegee University (01/12/2017- Present) • Graduate Studies and Research Committee Member, College of Engineering, 2016-2017 • Task Force Committee Member- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Tuskegee University, AL. • Director: TU MSE-REU Program, 2013-2020 • President: Sigma Xi (Tuskegee University Chapter), 2013-2015. • Coordinator: MSE Ph.D. Qualifying Exams • Scientific Committee Member- NANOStruc Conference, 2012-present • Associate Editor, Academic Journal of Material Sciences, 2016-Present • Editorial Advisory and Board Member 1. International Journal of Materials Engineering 2. Polyurethanes Journal 3. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (JCEMS) 4. Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science (JRUPS) 5. Austin Journal of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology • Proposal Reviewer: National Science Foundation, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) • Reviewer 1. Composite Science and Technology 2. Composite Part B 3. Journal of Nano Research (JNR) 4. Journal of Composite Materials 5. Journal of Composite Structures 6. Journal of Materials Science (JMS) 7. Journal of Nanoparticles 8. Journal of Applied Surface Science (APSUSC) 9. Journal of Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures (MMMS) 10. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (JCEMS) 11. Materials 12. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 13. American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)

• Topic Organizer/ Co-Organizer 1. Organizer: Design and Manufacturing of Composites, Maintenance Considerations and Recycling (ASME IMECE 2011, 2012) 2. Co-Organizer: Natural Reinforcements for Industrial Polymeric Composites and Manufacturing Processes (ASME IMECE 2012,2013) 3. Co-Organizer: Durability and Life Prediction of Advanced Materials (ASME IMECE 2012,2013) 11

• Session Chair and Session Organizer: ASME-IMECE (2012,2013) • Coordinator 1. Joint Annual Research Symposium, February 2014, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 2. Tuskegee Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM) Annual Student Seminar, Tuskegee University, AL • Judge 1. Joint Annual Research Symposium (Annual HBCU-UP, Annual Sigma Xi), 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017 2. Louis Stoke for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and Bridge to Doctorate (BD) Poster Competition, 2012 • Organizer & Judge: National Mouse Trap Car Competition, SECME, 2008, Tuskegee University, AL 36088. • Mentor: High School Students- K12, Agri- Trek, 2008- Present, Tuskegee University, AL

Professional Affiliation Member- Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM), Materials Research Society (MRS), Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE)

Honors and Awards • Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Research, College of Engineering, Tuskegee University, 2013- 2014. • Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Teaching, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Tuskegee University, 2010-2011 • Member of Marquis Who’s Who in North America, 2011/2012 • Selected for Biltmore Who’s Who Among Executive and Professionals, 2012 • Selected for Biltmore Who’s Who Member in North America Education • First Place Award at Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium, Tuskegee, AL, April 2005 • Graduate Research Scholars Award, Alabama EPSCoR 2008

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