Youssef Mortada
College Station,Texas
Summary
I am a Materials Science and Engineering professional with industry experience in R&D in the energy and air quality field; practiced in public speaking, technical writing, patent inventorship, multi-disciplinary teams, and client interaction. My background in education and photojournalism helps to bring creative insight and communication to my projects. Working within a heavily regulated landscape, and constantly monitoring regulatory implications, I've continued my education with training in Lean Six Sigma techniques, training in statistical analysis, as well as communication and data presentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
College Station, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Developed novel testing methodologies to accurately assess printability of ceramic/metallic composite materials for additive manufacturing
- Drove materials characterization & failure analysis of ceramic, composite, and metallic materials using SEM, EDS, EBSD, micro-hardness testing, & various lab techniques.
- Enhanced performances of ceramic, composite, and metallic materials utilizing advanced analytical techniques, including microstructure analysis and mechanical property characterization, to optimize materials for enhanced performance and sustainability.
- Improved quality of high-carbon steel fibers through adoption of polymer coatings and galvanization techniques, and validated performance through metallurgical analysis using optical microscopy, hardness testing, tensile testing, and microstructure SEM analysis
- Produced weekly reports and publications in 5 peer-reviewed journals throughout my program.
- My research enhanced understanding of failures of high-carbon steel fibers in composites and enabled design and fabrication of durable and corrosion-resistant fibers for use in composites.
Visiting Researcher
EMPA Laboratories
Zurich, Switzerland
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in analyzing issues related to material failure during fabrication by conducting root cause analysis based on microstructure analysis data.
- Led multiple failure analysis investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions of mechanical and corrosion failures in of High-Carbon Steel fibers.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2024
Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2020
Skills
- Materials Characterization
- Research and Development
- Multi-departmental teams
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Materials Synthesis and Processes
- Additive Manufacturing
- Data Analysis
- Applied Mathematical Modeling
- Mechanical testing
- Microstructure Analysis
Accomplishments
- Led interdisciplinary team in the successful fabrication of a novel ceramic/metal composite for additive manufacturing.
- Implemented QC procedures, developed methods, and initiated SOPs for viscoelastic rheology and non-destructive mechanical property testing.
- Developed a novel material testing methodology, as well as a statistical model capable of predicting material performance under given system conditions.
- 5 publications in peer-reviewed publication journals during 4 years of my PhD program.
Skills
Equipment: Material characterization and failure analysis using optical microscopy, SEM, EBSD, EDS ; nanoindentation E-Modulus testing ; macro-scale tensile testing ; DIC ; XRD ; XRF; Calorimetry
Software: Proficient in: SolidWorks, MS Office, Python, AutoCAD ; Familiar with: MARLAB, C++, Ansys, ABAQUS, Mathematica
Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Motivated, Adaptability, Critical-Thinker, Innovative, Problem Solver
Languages: Proficient in English and Arabic
Awards
Material Science and Engineering (MSEN) Department Scholarship 08/2020 - Current
Clarence Albert '29 Mechanical Engineering Scholarship 08/2018 - 05/2020
Publications
- Mortada, Y., Hammoud, A., Masoud, L., Wrzykowski, M., Lura, P., Mansoor, B., Masad, E. (2024). “3D Printable Ca(OH)2-Based Geopolymer with Steel Fiber Reinforcement,” Journal of Building Engineering (2024).
- Mortada, Y., Masad, E., Kogbara, R. B., Mansoor, B., Seers, T., Hammoud, A. (2023). ”Development of Ca(OH)2-based Geopolymer for Additive Manufacturing Using Construction Wastes and Nanomaterials,” Case Studies in Construction Materials, Vol. 19, pp. e02258.
- Mortada, Y., Mohammad, M., Mansoor, B., Grasley, Z., Masad, E. (2022). “Development of Test Methods to Evaluate the Printability of Materials for Additive Manufacturing,” Materials, Vol. 15, No. 18, pp. 64-86.
- Kogbara, R. B. Al-Zubi, A., Mortada, Y., Hammoud, A. Masad, E. (2024). ”Lime-activated one-part Geopolymer from Construction, Demolition and Industrial Wastes,” Results in Engineering, Vol. 21.
- Masoud, L., Hammoud, A., Mortada Y., Masad, E. (2024). “Rheological, Mechanical, and Microscopic Properties of Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced-Geopolymer for Additive Manufacturing,” Construction and Building Materials Journal, (2024).
Affiliations
- Chair Well Being for Graduate Student Association at TAMU – 09/2021 - 05/2022
- Vice President of Pi Tau Sigma Beta Zeta Chapter at TAMU – 04/2019 to 05/2020
- Vice President of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at TAMU – 08/2017 to 05/2018
Timeline
Visiting Researcher
EMPA Laboratories
05.2023 - 07.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
08.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University
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