Principle Investigator
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Hong Liang, Ph.D.
hliang@tamu.edu
Associate Professor and Jordan Career Development Professor
Postdoc, 1992-1994. National Institute of Standards and Technology
Ph.D., 1992. Stevens Institute of Technology
Fellow, Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers
NSF CAREER Award
Int. Lectureship Award, ASM-HTSP
Associate Editor, Journal of Tribology
Board Member, STLE
Chair, Annual Meeting Program Committee, STLE, 2007
Executive Committee, Int. Symposium in Applied Plasma Science
Member of Editorial Board, J. ASTM Int. |
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PostDocs
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Subrata Kundu, Ph.D.
skundu@tamu.edu
Ph.D., 2005. IIT, Kharagpur, India. Analytical & Materials Chemistry
M.S., 2000. University of Calcutta, Analytical Chemistry
Research area:
Nanoparticles synthesis and characterization |
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Ph.D. Students
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Luohan Peng
pendluohan@tamu.edu
Ph.D., Material Science and Engineering, Aug. 2008 (co-advised with Dr. Winfried Teizer)
M.S., Physic, Texas A&M University, 2005.
B.S., Physics, Wuhan University, China, 2002.
Research area:
Nanofabrication, nanolithography
Awards:
 Silver Metal, STLE Annual Meeting Student Poster Award, 2007
Graduate Fellowship, Texas A&M University , Fall 2002-Spring 2003 |
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Hyungoo Lee
thanku7@gmail.com
Ph.D. candidate, Mechanical Engineering, 2006-present
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Seoul, 2002.
Research Area:
Nanofabrication, piezoelectric sensor Awards:
Researcher of the year, 2006, 2007
Scholarship, Electrcal Engineering, University of Seoul, 1999- 2002 |
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Alice Pendleton
apendleton@tamu.edu
Ph.D. candidate, Material Science and Engineering, 2005-present
M.S., Materials Science, Rice University, 1983.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, 1979.
B.S., Biology, Prairie View A&M University, 1976.
Research area:
Biofluid
Awards:
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Aggie Spirit Award, 2008
STLE Houston Section Scholarship, 2007, 2008
Pathway to Doctorate Fellowship, Texas A&M University, Fall 2005
Mechanical Engineering Fellowship, Rice University, Spring 1983
Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, Prairie View A&M University, Fall 1979
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Ke Wang
kephwk@tamu.edu
Ph.D.candidate, Materials Science and Engineering, 2006-present (co-advised with Dr. Winfried Teizer)
M.S., Physics, Peking University, China, 2003.
B.S., Physics, Lanzhou University, China, 2000.
Research Area:
Nanofabrication, electronic structures of surfaces
Awards:
Gold metal, STLE Annual Meeting Student Poster Award, 2007
Graduate Fellowship, Department of Physics, Texas A&M University 2006-2007
Bell Atlantic Fellowship, George Washington University 2004-2006
Excellent Student, Peking University |
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Feng Gao
gaofeng@tamu.edu
Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, 2008-present
M.S., Tribology, Tsinghua University, China, 2002.
B.S., Machine Design and Manufacturing, Tsinghua University, China 1999
Research Area:
Chemical-Mechanical Poishing, mechano-tribo-electrochemistry
Awards:
First prize of science and technology, Chinese Educaton Ministry, 2005
Best M.S. dissertation award, Tsingha University, 2004
Outstanding student leader, Tsinghua University, 1998 |
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Aracely Rocha
aracelyr1@msn.com
Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, 2008-present
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2008.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas- Pan American, 2006. summa cum laude
Research Area:
Biomaterials
Awards:
Platinum metal, STLE Annual Meeting Student Potser Award, 2008
Texas A&M Diversity Fellowship, 2008-2011
NSF – LSAMP – Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship, 2007-2008
GEM Fellowship, 2006-2007
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Rodrigo Cooper
alejandrocooper@gmail.com
Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Aug. 2008.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2007.
Research Area:
Hybrid insects and sensors; nano-/micro- structure-performance relations of advanced sensing materials
Awards:
Gold metal, STLE Annual Meeting Student Potser Award, 2008
STLE-Houston Scholarship, 2008
Researcher of the year, 2007 |
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David Huitink
dhuitink@tamu.edu
Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2007.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2006. summa cum laude
Research Area:
Nanomanufacutring, nanocale synthesis and multi-scale chracterization of functional materials.
Awards:
NSF Graduate Fellow
Texas A&M Diversity Fellowship
Kozik-Hervey Award
Graduate Merit Fellow
Graduate Diversity Fellow
Holderidge Award
National Merit Scholar
Eagle Scout |
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M.S. Students |
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Damon Bennett
d9benn2@tamu.edu
M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, 2006-present
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2004.
Research Area:
Interfacial study of materials
Distinction:
ExxonMobil: U.S. Production, Reservoir Engineering |
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Juhi Baxi
juhi1303@tamu.edu
M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Jan. 2007 – present
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Gujarat University, India, 2006.
Research Area:
Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials and coatings |
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Ryan Gola
rtg1129@hotmail.com
M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Aug. 2007 - present
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2004.
Research Area:
Tribological properties of advanced materials for rocket engines and biological applications
Awards:
Silver metal, STLE Annual Meeting Student Potser Award, 2008
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Tahira Zarrin
rtzarrin@gmaill.com
M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Aug. 2007 - present
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, NED University, Pakistan, 1999.
Research Area:
Mechanics of nano and microstructures |
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Grant Fox
foxg@tamu.edu
M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Aug. 2007 - present
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, 2004.
Research Area:
Crew exploration vehicle and tribomaterials |
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B.S. Students
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Stephanie Jill Butler
beanspaz@tamu.edu
B.S. candidate, junior, Mechanical Engineering
Research Area:
Insects dissection and physiological behavioral testing |
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Kye Kinzer
kyegrant@gmail.com
B.S. candidate, senior, Mechanical Engineering
Research Area:
Hybrid insects and mechanical properties of advanced sensors |
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Nick Nudo
nick_nudo@tamu.edu
B.S. candidate, junior, Mechanical Engineering
Research Area:
Hybrid insects and piezoelectric materials |
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Jason Files
jasonfiles@tamu.edu
B.S. candidate, sophomore, Mechanical Engineering
Research Area:
Advanced materials design and chracterization |
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Peter Chung
stickypete17@tamu.edu
B.S. candidate, sophomore, Mechanical Engineering
Research Area:
Materials characterization |
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High School Students
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Jimmy Hemmer
Summer High School Student |
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Jeff and Ben
Visiting School Students |
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Visiting Scholars
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George E. Totten, Ph.D., FASM
Ph.D., New York University, Physical Organic Chemistry
M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, Organic Chemistry
B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, Chemistry
Curriculum Vita |
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Essam AM Hussain, Ph.D.
ematoug@hotmail.com
Ph.D., 2002. Marine Technology, Cranfield University, UK
Head, Marine Engineerign of Technology Dept.
Kuwait College of Technological Studies
Shuwaikh. Ind. Area, KUWAIT
Research Area:
Corrosion and protection, nanoscale study of corrosion and electrochemistry |
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