MAHSA NAVIDIRAD
Summary
Accomplished Materials Engineer and Researcher with an established track record of research and hands-on experience across a broad range of materials science and engineering. Expertise includes materials characterization, metallurgical analysis, colloidal ceramic particles analysis, additive manufacturing, electrodeposition, coating and failure analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Lehigh University
03.2019 - Current
- Developed microscale physical and numerical (FEM) models to analyze the mechanisms governing solid-state welding of aluminum alloys under severe plastic deformations.
- Conducted comprehensive microstructure and mechanical behavior analyses on various series of processed aluminum alloys, utilizing a wide range of techniques including LOM, SEM, EDX, EBSD, metallography, ion milling, FIB, tensile, and microhardness testing; samples were prepared in accordance with ASTM standards.
- Established a relationship between processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties for 3-D printed aluminum alloys fabricated by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technique, through a collaborative research project with fellow colleagues.
- Contributed significantly to the success of a research project in collaboration with the University of Calabria, Italy, by investigating the impact of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process parameters on microstructure and flow characteristics of aluminum alloys.
Research Associate and Technical Advisor
Sahand University Of Technology
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Coordinated multiple research projects in aluminum processing and solid-state recycling, encompassing tasks such as literature review, research proposal drafting, experiment planning, analysis of experimental results (including SEM, XRD, DSC and TGA), delegation and oversight of junior team members, and preparation of project progress reports for project directors.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA12.2023
Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Materials And Energy Research Center
Tehran, IranBachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Tabriz University
Tabriz, IranSkills
Research
Materials processing and characterization
Electron and optical microcopies
Data organization and technical reports
Familiar with Design of Experiment (DOE) and Finite Element Method (FEM)
Project management
Able to work independently and in team
Accomplishments
- NSF Student Grant Recipient (2022).
- Two-time Loewy Graduate Fellowship Awardee, Lehigh University (2021 & 2023).
- Outstanding Poster Presentation, 28th Aluminum Anodizing Conference, Houston, TX (2019).
- Top Poster Presentation, 5th Iran International Aluminum Conference (2018).
- Presented research work at six international and domestic conferences.
Leadership
Teaching Assistant,
Lehigh University (2021-2023)
- Mentored and supervised junior and senior students in hands-on lab work for the 'Processing and Properties of Metals' course (MAT 206).
- Conducted reviews with constructive feedback on students' class project reports.
VP of Iranian Students Association, Lehigh University (2021-2022)
- Searched and applied for funding opportunities across the campus and raised $12,000 to support the association's activities.
- Initiated, team worked and organized several cultural events and activities with up to 100 attendees each.
Certification
Building and Leading a High-Performing Team, Honing Your Communication and Motivating Strategies; Issued by Project Management Institute (2022)
Journal Publications
1. “Physical and Numerical Modeling of Micro-extrusion Behavior of AA3xxx Aluminum Alloy in Cold Roll Bonding”.
2. “Effect of Material Properties and Process Parameters on Quality of Friction Stir Forming”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes".
3. “Investigation on the Strain Induced Oxide Layer Fracture and Bonding During Cold Rolling of Aluminum Alloys”.
4. “Co-deposition and Electrokinetic Behavior of TiO2–WO3 Nanoparticles under Non-uniform AC field”.
5. “Affectability of Low Frequency Electrophoretically Deposited Patterns of WO3 and TiO2 Nanoparticles in the Presence of Modifier”.
6. “Effect of Polyethylenimine on Electrophoretic Deposition of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Alternating Current Electric Field”.
Languages
English
Persian
Turkish
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Lehigh University
03.2019 - Current
Research Associate and Technical Advisor
Sahand University Of Technology
08.2016 - 02.2019
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
Lehigh University
Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Materials And Energy Research Center
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Tabriz University
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