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Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Education:

• PhD - Mechanical Engineering - Tennessee Tech University - 2021

• MS - Industrial Engineering - Baku Engineering University - 2015

• BS - Industrial Engineering - Baku Engineering University - 2012

Academic Work Experience

• Graduate Research Assistant - Center for Manufacturing Research, College of Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, 2018-2021

• Instructor - Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Department, Tennessee Tech University, 2020

• Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering Department, Baku Engineering University, 2016-2018

• Research and Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, 2013-2016

Industrial Work Experience

• Mechanical Engineer - PMD Projects LLC, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2017

• Mechanical Engineering Internship - Sumgait Technological Parks, Sumgait, Azerbaijan, 2015

• Engineering Internship - Boytas Mobilya ve Ticaret AS, Kayrseri, Turkey, 2010

Academic Peer Review Services

• Additive Manufacturing Journal (IF: 10.998) – Elsevier Reviewer Recognition

• Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures (IF: 4.03)

• Rapid Prototyping Journal (IF: 3.098)

• Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processes (MDPI)

• Materials (MDPI)

• Journal of Engineering Technology

• Performed technical review for SME NAMRC 47 & 48 Conference Proceedings

• Performed technical review for Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium Conference Proceedings

• IEEE Transaction on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology

• The Journal of Rapid Manufacturing (IJRAPIDM)

Awards & Scholarships

• Eminence Award, The Doctor of Philosophy Best Paper, TTU, March 2022

• Virtual Reality Workshop Award |VR Oculus Quest 2 headset and stipend $ 600, Dec. 2021

• TTU Research and Inquiry Day Award, Best Research Poster in Manufacturing Engineering, March 2021

• Eminence Award, The Doctor of Philosophy Best Paper, TTU, March 2021

• College of Engineering Kinslow Research Award 2021, TTU | $1000, Feb. 2021

• Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF) scholarship award | $1000, Dec 2020

• Winner of “UX Design Award” – designed a prototype model for foggy goggles project for COVID19, America Maker Challenge, May 2020

• “Lightning Round Seminar Award” – for the best research presentation, TTU | $500, Nov. 2019

• “Top Poster Presentation Award” – “Multi-Material Mobile 3D printer”, MSTEM, Colorado School of Mines, Nov 2019

• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Lee Severy Award | $1500, Jun 2019

• Azerbaijani Government Scholarship Winner for Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, 2007 - 2015

Professional Memberships

• Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) – TTU Student Chapter – Vise President, Aug 18 – Aug 21.

• Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) – Alabama Chapter, Oct 21 – present.

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – TTU Student Chapter, Aug 19 – present.

• Member of Precision Metal Forming Association (PMA), Aug 19 – present.

• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Mar 21 – present.

• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Nov 21 – present.

Invited Talks/ Seminars/ Presentations

• “Mechanical Application of Functionally Graded Composite Parts Manufactured by the Fused Filament Fabrication Process” – Additive Manufacturing Day, Tennessee Tech University, Nov 2021

• “Fundamentals of Design – Solid Modeling, Reverse Engineering, Design for Additive Manufacturing” – AM Workshop, AM-WATCH NSF Project, Tennessee Tech University, Jan 2021

• “Functionally Graded Composite Materials Produced by The Fused Filament Fabrication process” – Manufacturing Day, online presentation, Georgia Southern University, Oct 2020

• “Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Functionally Graded Structures Fabricated by the Fused Filament Fabrication process” – 2020 Design Doctoral Symposium & Additive Manufacturing Open Day, online presentation, Brunel University London, Oct 2020

• “Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Materials” – Lightning Round Seminars, Center for Manufacturing Research, Tennessee Tech University, Nov 2019

• “Techbot Mobile Multi-Material 3D Printer”, MSTEM, Colorado School of Mines, Nov 2019

• “Extending Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing capabilities to produce Functionally Graded Composite Structures” – IACMI-The Composites Institute, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Aug 2019

• “Towards the Knowledge Base development of 3D printed Short Fiber-reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites” – poster presentation, RAPID + TCT 2019, Detroit, Michigan, May 2019

Software/Programming Skills

• ANSYS - Finite element modeling package, proficiency in Static Structural, Material Designer, Topology Optimization modules - Proficient

• SpaceClaim - Used to generate lattice structures and triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS). Used to modify topologically optimized designs using various meshing strategies - Proficient

• Matlab - Mainly used for numerical programming methods. Focused on finite element modeling/programming - Proficient

• Paraview - Used for FEA post-processing to visualize the results and interpret them - Proficient

• R - used for data analysis, statistical modeling, and optimization of process parameters, response surface methodology - Proficient

• Python - Used for data analysis and machine learning applications - Proficient

• Solidworks - Used for complex mechanical design, assemblies, surfacing, modeling making, sheet metal design, weldments, and drawing tools - Expert

• Inkspace - Used to create scientific figures, graphs, and diagrams - Expert

• InspireCast - Used for simulation of mold processes: Gravity tilting and investment casting - Experienced

• AutoCAD - Used for 3D solid modeling, 2D drawing, Surface modeling, Mesh modeling - Expert

• Fusion 360 - 3D Modeling, Generative Design, Shape/Topology Optimization - Proficient

• Hyperworks - Hypermesh used for meshing 3D objects - Intermediate

• Creo PTC - 3D part and modeling - Proficient

• Meshmixer - Used for Mesh modeling and modification - Proficient

• MasterCAM - Used for generating NC codes for CNC machining - Proficient

• Voxelizer - Used for multi-material printing - Expert

• Cura - Used as a slicer for 3D printing - Expert

• Simplified 3D - Used as a slicer for 3D printing - Expert

• Revit MEP - Used to design ductworks for commercial and residential HVAC systems - Proficient

• Revit Arch. /Str - Used for design/modification of architectural parts - Proficient

• HAP - Used to calculate heating and cooling loads of commercial buildings - Proficient

• Unreal Engine - Developing Design and Manufacturing Virtual Lab (DMVL) using UE - Proficient

• Blender - Used to create 3D models and convert CAD files into ‘fbx’ file format - Proficient

Practical Experience

• Additive Manufacturing technologies ~ Proficient with industrial-size and desktop 3D printers.

• CNC machining processes ~ Proficient with milling and turning machining processes.

• PLC machines/automation ~ Worked with PLC machines to program conveyor belt systems.

• Microstructural Characterization ~ Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Optical Microscope (OM), X-Ray Diffraction

• Thermal Property Characterization ~ Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

• Mechanical Property Characterization ~ Universal Tensile Machine (UTM), Compression, Bending, Hardness Testing.

• Laser Cutter (Glowforge) ~ Used for cutting various materials, including acrylic, hardwood, and plywood

Certificates

• VR Development with Oculus and Unreal Engine, Dec 2021

• Certified Solidworks Expert in Mechanical Design (Certificate ID: C-VXGUM39JYH), March 2021

• Certified Solidworks Professional Mechanical Design (ID: C-UMRWY9XNZS), May 2020

• Certified Solidworks Advanced Drawing Tools Professional (ID: C-APC685KQDN), May 2020

• Certified Additive Manufacturing Associate (ID: C-9E5N3UHG2K), May 2020

• Certified Solidworks Advanced Surfacing Professional (ID: C-BZTRD5XEMY), June 2020

• Certified Solidworks Advanced Sheet Metal Professional (ID: C- C-KQE2UPWBHV), June 2020

• Certified Solidworks Advanced Weldments Professional (ID: C- C-VMNJFA4HZY), July 2020

• Certified Solidworks Advanced Mold Making (Certificate ID: C- C-69AK3RHCZ8), July 2020