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Phone: 470-578-7162

Email: malhaik@kennesaw.edu

Office Location: Q 129

Office Hours:
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Research

Areas of Current Research

  • Hybrid composites
  • High-temperature materials
  • Smart materials
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Nanomaterials and Nanomechanics
  • Microwave processing of materials

Research Grants Awarded (36 awards)

Total funding $9,171,640

  1. " Research Infrastructure Improvement Grant: Acquiring Nano Test System," New Mexico NSF -EPSCoR Program, $240,000, April 2006, M. Al-Haik (PI, UNM), A. Datye
  2. "Mechanical Analysis of RF Switch Failure," Sandia National Laboratory, $40,000, 10/2006-10/2007, M. Al-Haik (UNM).
  3. " Plasma Generated Catalysts for Catalytic Converters: Synthesis and Testing," Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA), $161,000, 04/2007-04/2008, M. Al-Haik (PI), Jonathan Phillips (LANL).
  4. " Nanomaterials Research Infrastructure Improvement," New Mexico NSF -EPSCoR Program, $26,214, September-2007, M. Al-Haik (UNM).
  5. " MRI: Focused Ion Beam System for Nano Fabrication and Nano Machining of Materials," National Science Foundation (NSF), $ 762,140/ 3 years, starting August 2007, A. Datye (PI, UNM), Z. Leseman (UNM), A. Brearley (UNM), M. Al-Haik (Co-I, UNM).
  6. " Next Generation Structural Composites Using Surface Grown Carbon Nanotubes," Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), $1,123,780, 12/2007 -12/2010, M. R. Taha (PI, UNM), M. Al-Haik (UNM), C. Luhrs (UNM), H. Garmestani (Georgia Tech).
  7. " NUE: Integrated Undergraduate Nanotechnology Program at UNM School of Engineering," National Science Foundation (NSF), $199,500, 01/2008-12/2009, M. Al-Haik (PI, UNM), Z. Leseman (UNM), C. Luhrs (UNM), M.R. Taha (UNM).
  8. " Composites based on Hybrid Carbon Materials," ASEE Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio), $13,000, 06/2008-07/2008, M. Al-Haik (PI).
  9. " Novel Structural Composites using Surface Grown Carbon Nanotubes," National Science Foundation (NSF), $231,518, 06/2008-06/2010, M. Al-Haik (PI, UNM), M. R. Taha (UNM), C. Luhrs (UNM).
  10. " Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposites Thin Films for the Detection and Integration of Radioactive Materials," Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), $250,246, 08/208-02/2010, M. Al-Haik (PI, UNM), M.S. El-Genk (UNM).
  11. " Multi-Scale Topological Optimization for Next generation Impact-Tolerable Composites," Army Office of Research (AOR), $700,000 from 10/2008-02/2010, M. R. Taha (PI-UNM), M. Al-Haik (UNM), C. Luhrs (UNM).
  12. " DURIP: Instrumentation for Nanoscale Enhanced Impact Resistance for Optimized Structures," Army Office of Research (AOR) $195,000, 05/2009-05/2010, M. Al-Haik (PI, UNM), M.R. Taha (UNM), Z. Leseman (UNM).
  13. " Supplement-NUE: Integrated Undergraduate Nanotechnology Program at UNM School of Engineering," National Science Foundation (NSF), $12,000, 06/2009-12/2009, M. Al-Haik (PI, UNM)
  14. " Thermal Barrier Coatings for Reconfigurable Aerospace Structures," Air Force Research Lab- Kirtland AFB, $ 41,000, 07/2009-06/2010, M. Al-Haik (PI).
  15. " CAREER: Next Generation Multifunctional Composites for Radiations and Impact Hazards Mitigation," National Science Foundation (NSF), $ 430,000, 07/2009 - 06/2014, M. Al-Haik (PI).
  16. " DURIP: High Velocity Impact Testing Equipment for Blast Tolerant Composite," Army Office of Research (ARO), $195,000, 02/2010-02/2011, M. Al-Haik, M. R. Taha (PI, UNM).
  17. " Acquiring NanoTest Mechanical Characterization System to Enhance the Undergraduate Curricula," Virginia Tech Engineering Science & Mechanics and VT-College of Engineering, $283,500 April 2011, M. Al-Haik(PI), R. De Vita, N. Dowling, S. Case and R. Batra.
  18. " Acquiring a Microwave Oven for Rapid & Mass Production of Nanoparticles and Inorganic Nanotubes," State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), $8,043 April 2011.
  19. " Acquiring Raman Spectrometer for Prescreening of Carbonaceous Nanomaterials," State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), $25,236 April 2011, PI's (100%).
  20. " Engineering of Multifunctional Hybrid Composites for Defense Structural Applications," Office of Naval Research (ONR), $300,000, 02/2012- 02/2015, M. Al-Haik (PI).
  21. " Design of Multiscale Hetrostructures with Enhanced Energy Harvesting," ICTAS-RFP Seed, $120,000, 07/12-06/13, M. Al-Haik (PI).
  22. " Design and Stiffness-Damping Optimization of Hybrid Composite Laminated Structures," National Science Foundation (NSF), $ 180,000, 08/2012 - 08/2014, M. Al-Haik (PI),  M.R. Hajj.
  23. " Acquiring Planar Biaxial Testing System," Virginia Tech Engineering Science & Mechanics. R. De Vita (PI), M. Al-Haik, S. Case, D. Dillard and J. Socha, $250,000 October 2012.
  24. " Acquiring Mass Flow Controller System for Carbon Nanotubes Growth", State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), $8,000 , February 2014
  25. " Smart Composites with in-situ Structural Health Monitoring," i6 Virginia Innovation Partnership (VIP) Challenge Funding, M. Al-Haik (PI), M. Philen, $45,000 January 2014.
  26. " Self-Powered Structural Health Monitoring System for Fiber Reinforced Composites," ICTAS-TSTS, M. Philen (PI), M. Al-Haik,$ 100,000, June 2014-June 2015.
  27. " Invetigating the Mechanical Properties of Novel Gas TurbineThermal Barrier Coatings at Elevated Temperatures", Pratt & Whitney, M. Al-Haik (PI), $40,000, September 2015-January 2016.
  28. " Design and Analysis of Wireless Smart Sensors for In-Situ Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures," ERAU-ARI award, $185,000, April 2017-March 2019.
  29. " Processing of Agricultural Biomass for Producing Nanofiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites," ERAU Internal Award, $25,000, July2017-Jun 2018.
  30. " A Fellowship Program in Aerospace Engineering,"  US Department of Education, T. Lyrintzis (PI), M. Al-Haik, T. Henderson, J.G. Lieshman, $651,000, 10/2018-9/2021.
  31. " MRI: Acquisition of a Nano-characterization System for Engineering and Physics Research and Education," National Science Foundation (NSF), M. Al-Haik (PI), E. Divo, S. Namilae,   E. Rojas, F. Madiyar, $588,000, 08/12/2020-08/12/2022.
  32. " MRI: Acquisition of a Photonic Nanofabrication System," National Science Foundation (NSF), D. Kim (PI), M. Al-Haik, A. Tamijani, E. Rojas, F. Madiyar, $523,552, 08/01/2020-07/31/2023.
  33. " Nanoscale Design of Interfacial Kinematics in Composite Manufacturing," National Science Foundation (NSF), S. Namilae (PI), M. Al-Haik, $399,744, 07/01/2020-06/30/2023.
  34. " Nano Engineered Lightweight Composites for Improved Mechanical and EMI Shielding," AFOSR, A. Palazotto (AFIT-PI), S. Kanel, M.Al-Haik,$120,000, 06/01/2020-12/31/2020.
  35. " Fatigue Failure Analysis of Aircraft Joint", SEAMAX, Inc., A. Mello (PI), M.Al-Haik, $14,325, 07/2020-08/2020.
  36. " In-Situ Monitoring of Fiber Orientation during Additive Manufacturing of Epoxy-Chopped Carbon Fibers Composites," ASEE Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, M. Al-Haik (PI), $18,000, 06/01/2020-08/01/2020.
  37. " STTR- Out of Autoclave Manufacturing of Fuselage Components Utilizing Hybrid Carbon Nanomaterials Heaters," US Air Force STTR Program, D.S. Li (Company PI), M-Al-Haik (University PI), $150,000, 11/2020-5/2021.
  38. " A Fellowship Program in Aerospace Engineering (Renewal)", US Department of
    Education, T. Lyrintzis (PI), M. Al-Haik, T. Henderson, J.G. Lieshman, $600,000,
    2021-2024.
  39. " DURIP: Instrumentation for Developing Optimized and Enhanced Structural Composites",
    ONR, M.Al-Haik, A.Tamijan (PI)i, S. Namilae, $445,000, 2022-2023.

 

 

Scholarly Activities

    (***= Post doc, ** Graduate student, * Undergraduate student)

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marwan-Al-Haik

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_DR101wAAAAJ&hl=en

 

A. Books

Tariq A. Khraishi and Marwan S. Al-Haik, Experiments in Materials Science and Engineering, ISBN: 978-1-60927-868-7, University Readers Inc., San Diego, CA (2011).

B. Book Chapters

  1. 1.M.S. Al-Haik and Y.S. Haik, "System Identification of a Lumped Heat Using the Extended Information Filter," In: Sensor Fusion and Decentralized Control in Robotic Systems II; Gerard T. McKee, Paul S. Schenker; Eds. The International Society for Optical Engineering, pp. 9-20 (1999).
  2. H. Garmestani, M.S. Al-Haik and S. Downy*, "Durability of an Autoclave Structural Polymer Composites Using Stress Relaxation and Creep Data," In: Design, Manufacturing and Application of Composites, S. V. Hoa, A. Johnston, J. Denault, Editors, Technomic Publishing Co, Inc. Lancaster, PA, pp.136-143 (2001).
  3. M. Fathi, M. Al-Haik, L. Hildebrand and H. Garmestani, "Computation of Fiber- Frequency on Color," In: Information and Knowledge Engineering, Vol. 2, Hamid R. Arabnia, Editor, CSREA Press, pp. 509-511 (2003).
  4. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani, "Modeling of Process Induced Residual Stress in Gamma Titanium Composite," In: Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials XI, T.S. Srivatsan, Editor, American Society of Metals, pp. 229-243 (2003).
  5. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini, H. Garmestani, D.S. Li**, R. Tannenbaum and K. Dahmen, "Enhancement of Nano-Mechanical Properties of an Epoxy Processed Under High Magnetic Fields," In: Materials Processing in Magnetic Fields, H.J. Schneider-Muntau and H. Wada, Editors. World Scientific, pp. 303-309 (2005).
  6. M.S. Al-Haik, H Garmestani, M.Y. Hussaini, D.S. Li **, K. Dahmen and R. Tannenbaum, "Alignment of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes Under High Magnetic Fields Utilizing Self-Organizing of Epoxy Matrix," In: Materials Processing in Magnetic Fields, H.J. Schneider- Muntau and H. Wada, Editors. World Scientific, pp. 295-302 (2005).
  7. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and H. Garmestani, "Adhesion Energy of Single Wall Carbon Nanotube-Polyethylene Composite: Effect of Magnetic Field," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Materials Division Publication v. 100 MD, pp. 91-97 (2005).
  8. M. Al-Haik, H. Sumali, S. Trinkle** and J. M. Redmond, "Nanocharacterization of Gold/ Gold Contact Surface Failure in MEMS Contact Switches," In: Experimental Analysis of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures, E.E. Gdoutos (Editor), Springer, pp. 621-623 (2007).
  9. A. Alipour Skandani**, N. Masghouni** and M. Al-Haik, " Superior Damping of Hybrid Carbon Fiber Composites Grafted by ZnO Nanorods," Topics in Modal Analysis, Vol.7, R. Allemang, J. De Clerck, C. Niezrecki, A. Wickes (Editors), Springer, NY, pp.187-193 (2014).
  10. M. Al-Haik, A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Tehrani,"Ballistic Damage of Hybrid Composite Materials,"Advanced Fiberous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection, X. Chen (Editor), Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering, pp.121-143, Elsevier (2016).
  11. M. Safdari, M. Al-Haik,"A review on polymeric nanocomposites: effect of hybridization and synergy on electrical properties,"Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental and Energy Applications, A.F. Ismail and P.S. Goh (Editors),, pp.113-146, Elsevier (2018).

C. Patents

  1.  Marwan Al-Haik , Metal-organic Framework Modifications of Structural Fibers.
    US Patent 11,840,057. Issued December 12, 2023.
  2. Marwan Al-Haik, Tariq Khraishi, Dental Compositions based on Nanocomposites for use in Filling and Dental Crowns. US Patent 8426489 B1. Issued Apr 23, 2013.
  3. Tariq Khraishi, Marwan Al-Haik. United States Patent 7,998,367B2. Metal-Carbon Nanotubes Composites for Enhanced Thermal Conductivity for Demanding or Critical Applications. Issued August 16, 2011.
  4. M. Al-Haik, J. Phillips, C. Luhrs, M.R. Taha. United States Patent 8,277,872B1. Methods of Making Multiscale Carbon Structures. 1. Issued October 2, 2012.
  5. Claudia. C. Luhrs, Marwan Al-Haik, Zayd Leseman, Jonathan Phillips. United States Patent 8,298,615B2. Rapid Generation of Woven Carbon Filament Structures of Controlled Geometry at Low Temperatures. Issued October 30, 2012.
  6. Claudia. C. Luhrs, Marwan Al-Haik, Hugo Zea. United States Patent 8,303,926B1. Synthetic Methods for WS2 Nanostructured Materials Generation: Foils; Nanoparticles, Nanofibers and Nanotubes. Issued November 6, 2012.
  7. Marwan Al-Haik, Mohamed S. El-Genk. United States Patent Application 2007/0110977. Methods for Processing Multifunctional Radiation Tolerant Nanotube-Polymer Structural Composites. Issued May 2007.

D. Book of Abstracts/Special Issues

  1. M. M. Reda Taha and M. Al-Haik, Special Issue on Nanotechnology for Structural Materials. International Journal of Material and Structural Integrity, Vol. 3, Issues 2/3, pp. 99-260, 2009.
  2. T. A. Khraishi, M.S. Al-Haik and Z. C. Leseman, Special Issue on Progress in Multiscale Mechanics and Materials Research. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design,Vol.4, Issue 4, pp.359-443, 2008.
  3. The 21st Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials. Hotel Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM. October 6, 2009.
  4. The 20th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials. The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. October 9, 2008.
  5. The 19th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials. The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. October 9, 2007.
  6. The 18th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials. Embassy Suites Hotel, Albuquerque, NM. October 10, 2006.

E. Papers in Refereed Journals

  1. A.G.O. Mutambara and M.S. Al-Haik. State and Information Estimation for Linear and Nonlinear Systems. Transactions of the ASME: Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 121(2): 318 (1999).
  2. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani. Durability Study of Polymeric Composites for Structural Application. Journal of Polymeric Composites, 22(6): 779 (2001).
  3. H. Garmestani, M. Al-Haik, T. A. Townsley, C. Sabinash. Residual Stress Development during Fabrication and Processing of Gamma-Titanium based Composites. Scripta Materialia, 44(1): 179 (2001).
  4. M.S. Al-Haik, M. Vaghar***, M. Shahaway and H. Garmestani. Viscoplastic Analysis of Structural Polymer Composites Using Stress-Relaxation and Creep Data. Composites: Part B Engineering, 32: 165 (2001).
  5. E.L. McDuffe, M.S. Al-Haik, G. Gupta** and X. Liu**. On Neural Network Solutions for the Ancient Game of Go. Journal of Intelligent Systems, 11(3): 203 (2001).
  6. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani. A Composite Cylinder Model for Prediction of the Residual Stresses in Gamma Titanium Composites. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 11(5): 530 (2002).
  7. M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani, and I.M. Navon. Truncated-Newton Training Algorithm for Neurocomputational Viscoplastic Model. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 192: 2249 (2003).
  8. E.S. Choi***, J.S. Brooks, D.L. Eaton***, M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini, H. Garmestani, D. Li** and K. Dahmen. Enhancement of Thermal and Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites by Magnetic Field Processing. Journal of Applied Physics, 94(9): 6034 (2003).
  9. H. Garmestani, M.S. Al-Haik, K. Dahmen, R. Tannenbaum, D.S. Li**, S.S. Sablin*** and M.Y. Hussaini. Epoxy Mediated Alignment of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes Under High Magnetic Fields. Advanced Materials, 15(22): 1918 (2003).
  10. M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and A. Savran. Explicit and Implicit Viscoplastic Models for Polymeric Composite. International Journal of Plasticity, 20(10): 1875 (2004).
  11. M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani, D.S. Li**, M.Y. Hussaini, S.S. Sablin***, R. Tannenbaum and K. Dahmen. Nanomechanical Properties of Magnetically Oriented Epoxy. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 42(9): 1586 (2004).
  12. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and H. Garmestani. Adhesion Energy in Carbon Nanotube-Polyethylene Composite: Effect of Chirality. Journal of Applied Physics, 97(7): 074306 (2005).
  13. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini, H. Garmestani. Adhesion Energy in Single Wall Carbon Nanotube- Polyethylene Composite: Effect of Magnetic Field. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 3(2): 1 (2006).
  14. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and H. Garmestani. Prediction of Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behavior of Polymeric Composites using an Artificial Neural Network. International Journal of Plasticity, 22(7): 1367 (2006).
  15. J.C. Heinrich, M. Al-Haik. Modelado Multi-Escala de Solidification (in Spanish). Guadernos de Mecanica Computacional, 4(1): 135 (2006).
  16. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Magnetic Field Induced Orientation of Nanotube-Polymer Composite. Japan Journal of Applied Physics, 45(11): 8984 (2006).
  17. T.T. Pham**, M.S. El-Genk and M. Al-Haik. Aluminum, B4C and Polymer Shielding for 100 MeV Protons. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 95: 597 (2006).
  18. M.S. Al-Haik and M.Y. Hussaini. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Reorientation of Polyethylene Chains under a High Magnetic Field. Molecular Simulations, 32(8): 601 (2006).
  19. E. Camponeschi**, R. Vance*, M. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and R. Tannenbaum. Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites Aligned in a Magnetic Field. Carbon, 45(10): 2037 (2007).
  20. M.S. Al-Haik, S. Trinkle**, O. Momotyuk***, B. T. Roeder**, K. Kemper and M. Y. Hussaini. Nanocharacterization of Proton Radiation Damage on Magnetically Oriented Epoxy. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 12: 413 (2007).
  21. M. Al-Haik, C. Hanson**, C. Luhrs, M. Tehrani**, J. Phillips and S. Miltenberger. Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Alumina Dental Filler. Int. J. Nano and Biomaterials, 1(4): 411 (2008).
  22. T.A. Khraishi, M.S. Al-Haik and Z. C. Leseman, Preface, International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 4(4): 359 (2008)..
  23. J. Kimsal**, M. Al-Haik and T. Khraishi, "Transport of Glucose in Carbon Nanotubes with Different Chiralities," Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 5(7): 1458 (2008).
  24. .C. Luhrs, D. Garcia**, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik, M. Reda Taha, and J. Phillips. Generation of Carbon Nanofilaments on Carbon Fibers at 550 °C. Carbon, 47(13): 3071 (2009).
  25. R. Zeineldin***, M. Al-Haik and L. G. Hudson. Role of Polyethylene Glycol Integrity in Specific Receptor Targeting of Carbon Nanotubes to Cancer Cells. Nano Letters, 9(2): 751(2009).
  26. M.R. Taha and M. Al-Haik. Preface: Special Issue on Nanotechnology for Structural Materials. Int. Journal of Material and Structural Integrity, 3(2-3): 99 (2009).
  27. M.R. Taha, A.B. Colak***, and M. Al-Haik. A Multi-Objective Optimization Approach for Design of Blast Resistant Composite Laminates Using Carbon Nanotubes Composites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 40: 522 (2009).
  28. M.S. Al-Haik, S. Trinkle**, D. Garcia**, U. Marteniz**, F. Yang**, S. Miltenberger and H. Sumali. Investigating of the Nanomechanical and Tribological Properties of Dental Materials. Int. J. Theoretical and Applied Multiscale Mechanics, 1(1): 1(2009).
  29. S. Trinkle**, M. Al-Haik and H. Sumali. Tribological Reliability of MEMS Multilayered Thin Films. Int. Journal of Material & Structural Integrity, 3(2-3): 201 (2009).
  30. .A. Reinhardt**, M. Sheyka**, A. Garner, M. A-Haik and M. R. Taha. Experimental and Numerical Nanocharacterization of Two Phases in Concrete. Int. Journal of Material & Structural Integrity, 3(2-3): 134 (2009).
  31. M. Tehrani** and M. Al-Haik. Magnetically Enhanced Mechanical and Creep Properties of a Structural Epoxy. Int. Journal of Material & Structural Integrity, 3(2-3): 147 (2009).
  32. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini, C.S. Rogan*. Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Simulation of Viscoplasticity of Polymeric Composites. Polymer Composites, 30: 1701 (2009).
  33. F. Perez, Jr. ** and M. Al-Haik.  Analysis of Elastic Stress Wave Propagation through a Complex Composite Structure. Int. J. Theoretical and Applied Multiscale Mechanics, 1(2): 164 (2009).
  34. M. Al-Haik, J. Dai***, D. Garcia**, J. Chavez*, M.R. Taha, C. Luhrs and J. Phillips. Novel Growth of Multiscale Carbon Nanofilaments on Carbon and Glass Fibers. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters, 1(2): 122 (2009).
  35. J. Milhans**, M. Khaleel, X. Sun***, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani. Creep Properties of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Glass-Ceramic Seal G18. Journal of Power Sources, 195(11): 3631 (2010).
  36. M. Al-Haik, C. Luhrs, M. R. Taha, A. Roy, L. Dai, J. Phillips and S. Doorn. Hybrid Carbon Fibers/ Carbon Nanotubes Structures for Next Generation Polymeric Composites. Journal of Nanotechnology, Article ID 860178 (2010).
  37. D.S. Li, Z. Liu***, M. Al-Haik, M. Tehrani**, R. Tannebaum1, H. Garmestani1, F. Murray, I. Rudman. Magnetic Alignment of Cellulose Nanowhiskers in an All-cellulose Composite. Polymer Bulletin, 65(6): 635 (2010).
  38. M. Al-Haik, C. Luhrs, M. R. Taha and Z. Leseman. Introducing Nanotechnology to Mechanical and Civil Engineering Students through Materials Science Courses. Journal of Nano Education, 2: 13 (2010).
  39. M. Tehrani**, M.S. Al-Haik, C. Dyck* and T. Khraishi. A Practical Route for the Characterization of Zinc Powder Compacts with the aid of Instrumented Indentation and Scratch Tests. Materials Science and Engineering: A,  528(1): 494 (2010).
  40. M. Tehrani**, M. Safdari**, M.S. Al-Haik. Nanocharacterization of Creep Behavior of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes/epoxy Nanocomposite. International Journal of Plasticity, 27: 887 (2011).
  41. A. Alipour Skandani**, T. Pham**, C.C. Luhrs, M.S. El. Genk, M. Al-Haik. Effect of  Composition and Transparency on the Photo and Radioluminescence of Y₂O₃:Eu Complexes. Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 166(7): 501 (2011).
  42. M. Tehrani**, C. Luhrs, M. Al-Haik., J .Trevino*, and H. Zea.  Novel Synthesis of WS₂ Nanotubes for Impact Mitigation. Nanotechnology, 22(28): 285714 (2011).
  43. A.B. Colak-Altunc***, J. J. Kim***, M. Al-Haik, M. R. Taha. Reliability-Based Design of Blast Resistant Carbon Fiber Composites using Carbon Nanotubes. Composite Structures, 93: 2042 (2011).
  44. J. Milhans**, D.S. Li, M. Khaleel, X. Sun, M.S. Al-Haik, A. Harris, H. Garmestani. Mechanical Properties of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Glass-Ceramic Seal at High Temperatures. Invited, Special issue on Fuel Cells: Science and Technology, Journal of Power Sources, 96(13): 5599 (2011).
  45. M. Tehrani** and M. Al-Haik. Effect of Magnetic Annealing on Viscoelastic Behavior of Structural Epoxy. Invited to special issue on "Bridging Microstructure, Properties and Processing of Polymer Based Advanced Materials", ASME Journal of Materials Science & Engineering, 134(1): 010907 (2012).
  46. M. Safdari**, M.S. Al-Haik. Optimization of Stress Wave Propagation in a Multilayered Elastic/Viscoelastic Hybrid Composite Based on Carbon Fibers/Carbon Nanotubes. Polymer Composites, 33(2):196 (2012).
  47. E. Soliman**, M. Al-Haik, M. R. Taha. On and Off-axis Tension Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Incorporating Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Composite Materials, 46(14): 1661 (2012).
  48. A. Alipour Skandani**, M. Al-Haik. Effect of Carbon Content and Heat Treatment on Carbide Morphology of A.R White Cast Iron 10- 12% Tungsten," Materials Science & Engineering A, 542:113 (2012).
  49. A. Alipour-Skandani**, R. Zeineldin, and M. Al-Haik. Effect of Chirality and Length on the Penetrability of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes into Lipid Bilayer Cell Membranes. Langmuir, 28 (20): 7872 (2012).
  50. M. Safdari, and M.S. Al-Haik. Electrical Conductivity of Synergistically Hybridized Nanocomposites based on Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). Nanotechnology, 23: 405202 (2012).
  51. B. Rael, C. Dyck, T. Khraishi, M. Tehrani, M. Al-Haik. Characterization of Zinc Powder Compactions: Factors Affecting Mechanical Properties and Analytical PM Models. ASME Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 134(4) 044502 (2012).
  52. A. Alipour Skandani, N. Masghouni, S. W. Case, D. J. Leo, and M. Al-Haik. Enhanced Vibration Damping of Carbon Fibers-ZnO Nanorods Hybrid Composites. Applied Physics Letters, 101: 073111 (2012).
  53. M. Safdari**, M. Baniassadi***, H. Garmestani, H. and M.S. Al-Haik. A Modified Strong-Contrast Expansion for Estimating the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Multiphase Heterogeneous Materials. Journal of Applied Physics, 112: 114318 (2012).
  54. M. Tehrani**, A. Y. Boroujeni**, T. B. Hartman**, T. P. Haugh*, S. W. Case and M. S. Al-Haik. Mechanical Characterization and Impact Damage Assessment of a Woven Carbon Fiber Reinforced Carbon Nanotube-Epoxy Composite. Composites Science and Technology, 75: 42--48 (2013).
  55. M. Tehrani**, M. Safdari**, Z. Razavi, S. Case; K. Dahmen; H. Garmestani and M. Al-Haik. The use of Carbon Fiber-Carbon Nanotube Hybrids as Fillers in Epoxy Composites for Structural Damping. Nanotechnology, 24: 155704 (2013).
  56. M. Safdrai** and M. Al-Haik. Synergistic Electrical and Thermal Transport Properties of Hybrid Polymeric Nanocomposites based on Carbon Nanotubes and Graphite Nanoplatelets. Carbon, 64: 111--121 (2013).
  57. M. Al-Haik. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Thermally induced Damage on Asphaltene and Resins Aggregates. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 11: 685-692 (2014).
  58. A. Alipour Skandani**, M. Al-Haik. Reciprocal Effects of the Chirality and the Surface Functionalization on the Drug Delivery Permissibility of Carbon Nanotubes. Soft Matter, 9: 11645-11649 (2013).
  59. M. Tehrani, A.Y. Boroujeni**, C.C. Luhrs, J. Phillips and M. Al-Haik. Hybrid Composites based on Carbon Fibers/Carbon Nanofilament Reinforcement. Materials,7: 4182-4195 (2014).
  60. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Tehrani, A.J. Nelson**, M.S. Al-Haik. Hybrid Carbon Nanotube-Carbon Fiber Composites with Improved In-Plane Mechanical Properties Composites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 66: 475--483 (2014).
  61. A. Alipour Skandani,** R. Ctvrtlik***, M. Al-Haik, Nano-Characterization of Negative Stiffness of Ferroelectric Materials, Applied Physics Letters, 105, 082906 (2014).
  62. N. Masghouni** and M. Al-Haik. Quasistatic and Dynamic Mechanical Characterization of a Woven Carbon fiber--zinc oxide nanowires--epoxy Composite. Polymer Composites, 36:2184--2192 (2015).
  63. A. Alipour Skandani **, A.Y. Boroujeni**, R. Kalhor**, S.W. Case and M. Al-Haik. Viscoelastic Behavior of Epoxy/carbon Fiber/ZnO Nano-rods Hybrid Composites. Polymer Composites, 36: 1967--1972 (2015).
  64. A. J. Nelson**, M. Tehrani1, A. Y. Boroujeni**, M. S. Al-Haik , L. Baby***, K. Kemper, M.Y. Hussaini. Effect of Proton Irradiation on the Electrical Resistivity of Carbon Nanotube-Epoxy Composites. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters, 7: 157-161 (2015).
  65. N. Masghouni**. J. Burton *, M. Philen and M. Al-Haik. Investigating the Energy Harvesting Capabilities of a Hybrid Multifunctional ZnO Nanowires /Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite Beam. Nanotechnology, 26: 095401 (2015).
  66. S. Ghosh ***, M. Tehrani, M. Al-Haik and I. K. Puri. Patterning Stiffness of Elastomers by Magnetophoretic Control of Catalyst Inhibitor Distribution. Materials, 8: 474-485 (2015).
  67. R. Ctvrtlik***, M. Al-Haik, V. Kulikovsky, Mechanical Properties of Amorphous Silicon Carbonitride Thin Films at Elevated Temperatures, Journal of Materials Science, 50:1553-1564 (2015).
  68. N. Masghouni** and M. Al-Haik. Computational Molecular Dynamics Study of Hybrid Composite Incorporating ZnO Nanowire. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 12: 665-673 (2015).
  69. M. Al-Haik, T.T. Pham**, A. Alipour Skandani**, J. Bond and M. S. El-Genk, Effect of the Chirality on the Radiation Induced Damage of Carbon Nanotubes/Polyethylene Composites. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 12, 270-279 (2015).
  70. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Tehrani, M. Manteghi, Z. Zhou, M. Al-Haik, Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness of a Hybrid Carbon Nanotube/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite, ASME Journal of Materials Science & Engineering, 138: 041001(2016).
  71. .A. Alipour Skandani**, M. Al-Haik, Viscoplastic Characterization and Modeling of Hybrid Carbon Fiber/Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Composites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 99: 63-74 (2016).
  72. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Tehrani, A.J. Nelson**, M. Al-Haik. Effect of Embedding ZnO Nanorods on Nonlinear Response of Composite Beams. Polymer Composites, 37, 2639-2648 (2016).
  73. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Al-Haik, A. Emami**, R. Kalhor**. Hybrid ZnO Nanorod Grafted Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites; Randomly versus Radially Aligned Long ZnO Nanorods Growth. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,18: 4182-4188 (2018).
  74. S. Ayyagari**, M.Al-Haik, V. Rollin. Mechanical and Electrical Characterization of Carbon Fiber/Bucky Paper/Zinc Oxide Hybrid Composites. C: Journal of Carbon Research, 4: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/c4010006 (2018).
  75. S Ayyagari**, M Al-Haik, Enhancing the Viscoelastic Performance of Carbon Fiber Composites by Incorporating CNTs and ZnO Nanofillers. Applied Sciences 9 (11), 2281 (2019).
  76. A.Y Boroujeni**, MS Al-Haik. Interlaminar fracture toughness of hybrid carbon fiber-carbon nanotubes-reinforced polymer composites. Polymer Composites 40 (S2), E1470-E1478 (2019)
  77. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M Al-Haik. Carbon nanotube--carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites with extended fatigue life. Composites Part B: Engineering 164, 537-545 (2019).
  78. S. Ayyagari**, M. Al-Haik, A. Y. Ren, D. Nepal, Effect of Nano-reinforcements Topology on the Viscoelastic Performance of Hybrid Composites. Nanomaterials 10 (6), 1213 (2020).
  79. A. M. Seifans**, S. Ayyagari and M. Al-Haik, Elastic/Viscoplastic Characterization of Additively Manufactured Composite Based on Continuous Carbon Fibers. Aerospace Science and Technology, 111, 106562 (2021).
  80. R. R. Fernandes**, A.Y. Tamijani, and M. Al-Haik. Mechanical Characterization of Additively Manufactured Fiber-reinforced Composites. Aerospace Science and Technology 113:106653 (2021).
  81. S. Ayyagari**, M. Al-Haik, Y. Ren, A. Abbott, E.B.Trigg, B. Zheng, H. Koerne. Effects of Metal Organic Frameworks Modification of Carbon Fiber Composite Interface, Composites Part B: Engineering, 224:109197, (2021).
  82. S. Chava**, S. Namilae, and M. Al-Haik, Residual Stress Reduction during Composite Manufacturing through cure Modification: In Situ Analysis, Journal of Composite Materials, Journal of Composite Materials 56 (6), 975-988 (2022).
  83. S Furnes**, M Al-Haik, M Philen. Synergistic Composites Energy Harvester Beams based on Hybrid ZnO/PZT piezoelectric Nanomaterials . Smart Materials and Structures 32 (2), 025006 (2022).
  84. M Al-Haik, S. Ayyagari **, Y. Ren, A. Abbott, B.Q. Zheng, H. Koerner. Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks/Carbon Fibers Reinforcements for Additively Manufactured Composites. Nanomaterials 13(5), 944 (2023).
  85. D. Kumar, M.C. Dusabimana, M. Al-Haik, S. Namilae. Effect of Nanoscale Interface Modification on Residual Stress Evolution during Composite Processing Journal of Composite Materials, 57(19), 2995 (2023).
  86.  S. Ayyagari, M Al-Haik.Mitigating Crack Propagation in Hybrid Composites: An Experimental and Computational Study.  Journal of Composites Science 8 (4), 122 (2024).

F. Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

  1. A.G. Mutambara and M. Al-Haik, "State and Information Space Estimation: A Comparison," Proceedings of the American Control Council (ACC), 2374 (1997).
  2. A.G. Mutambara and M. Al-Haik, "EKF Based Parameter Estimation for a Heat Exchanger," Proceedings of the American Control Council (ACC), 3918 (1999).
  3. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and H. Garmestani, "Adhesion Energy of Single Wall Carbon Nanotube-Polyethylene Composite: Effect of Magnetic Field," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Proceedings of the ASME Materials Division, Materials Division Publication v 100 MD, pp. 91-97 (2005)
  4. J. Kimsal**, M. Al-Haik and T. Khraishi, "Transport of Glucose in Carbon Nanotubes with Different Chiralities," Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio Nanotechnology, Al-Ain, U.A.E., November 18-21, pp. 299-303(2006).
  5. V. Caraveo**, T. Khraishi and M. Al-Haik, "Finite Element Modeling of Carbon Nanotubes as 3-D Spatial Structures," Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio- Nanotechnology, Al-Ain, U.A.E., November 18-21, pp. 304-307 (2006).
  6. M. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani, D.S. Lin**, J. Brooks and M. Y. Hussaini, "Nanofabrication of Aligned Polymer-Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Composites under High Magnetic Fields: Part A- Experimental Investigations," Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio- Nanotechnology, Al-Ain, U.A.E., November 18-21, pp. 337-341 (2006).
  7. M. Al-Haik, J. Kuppers** and M. Y. Hussaini, "Nanofabrication of Aligned Polymer- Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Composites under High Magnetic Fields: Part B- Computational Investigations," Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-Nanotechnology, Al-Ain, U.A.E., November 18-21, pp. 363-367, (2006).
  8. M. Al-Haik, H. Sumali, S. Trinkle** and J. M. Redmond, "Nanocharacterization of Gold/ Gold Contact Surface Failure in MEMS Contact Switches," In: Experimental Analysis of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures, E.E. Gdoutos (Editor), Springer, pp. 621-623 (2007).
  9. J. Phillips, Z.C. Leseman, J. Cordaro, C. Luhrs and M. Al-Haik, "Graphitic Structures by Design," Paper. No. IMECE2007-42977, Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, USA, November 11-15 (2007).
  10. M.S. Al-Haik, S. Trinkle**, H. Sumali, D. Garcia*, U. Martinez**, Y. Fang** and S. Miltenberger, "Investigation of the Nano-Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Tooth- Fillings Materials," Paper. No. IMECE2007-42975, Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, USA, November 11-15 (2007).
  11. M.S. Al-Haik, S. Trinkle**, O. Momotyuk***, B.T. Roeder**, K. Kemper and M.Y. Hussaini, "Novel Processing of Structural Epoxy For Shielding and Structural Applications," Paper No. IMECE2007-42867, Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, USA, November 11-15 (2007).
  12. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and C.S. Rogan*, "Artificial Intelligence Techniques in the Simulation of Viscoplasiticty of Polymeric Composites," Paper No.62, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, B.H.V. Topping and M. Papadrakakis, (Editors), Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, Scotland (2008).
  13. A.K. Reinhardt**, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik and M.R. Taha, "Nano Scale Characterization of Self-Consolidating Concrete", CD Proceedings International Conference on Self-Consolidating Concrete, Chicago, Illinois, November (2008).
  14. M.R. Taha, Al-Haik, M., I. Adam, M. Tahrani** and A. Reinhardt**, "Nano versus Macro Creep Compliance of Concrete", Proceedings of Creep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, CONCREEP 8, Ise-Shima, Japan, Tanabe et al. Eds., CRC Press, Vol. 1, pp. 229-235 (2008).
  15. M. Tehrani** and M. Al-Haik, "Effect of Low Field Magnetic Annealing on the Viscoleastic Behavior of Structural Epoxy," Paper No. IMECE2009-10635, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, FL. November 13-19 (2009).
  16. M. Tehrani**, M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and D.S. Li, "Effect of Magnetic Annealing on the Creep Behavior of Epoxies," Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM) Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009). Vol. 2, pp. 1289-1296.
  17. Reinhardt**, M. Sheyka**, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik and M. Reda Taha," Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Nano-indentation of Self-consolidating Concrete," Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM) Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009). Vol. 4, pp. 2545-2552.
  18. M. Al-Haik, C. Hanson**, C. Luhrs, M. Tehrani**, J. Phillips and S. Miltenberger, "Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM) Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque NM, June 1-4 (2009). Vol. 3, pp. 1992-1999.
  19. A. Garner**, A. Reinhardt**, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik and M.M. Reda Taha," Nano-creep of Cement-based Composites: An Experimental Investigation," SEM292, CD Proceedings of SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009).
  20. M. Al-Haik, C.C. Luhrs, M. R. Taha, J. Phillips and S. Doorn ,"Hybrid Carbon Fibers/Carbon Nanotubes Structures using Iron as Catalyst," CD Proceedings of NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 22-25 (2009).
  21. Reinhardt**, A., Soliman**, E., Sheyka**, M., Al-Haik, M., Reda Taha, M.M.,"Fracture Toughness of Hydrated Cement Using Nanoindentation", CD Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures (FraMCoS-7), Jeju, South Korea, May 2010.
  22. M. Tehrani** and M. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and D. Li "Effect of Low Field Magnetic Annealing on the Viscoleastic Behavior of Structural Epoxy, IMECE2009-10635 , Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, November 13-19 (2009).
  23. A.B. Colak-Altunc***, J.J. Kim***, M. Al-Haik and M. R. Taha, "Probabilistic Design of Blast Resistant Composites Using Carbon Nanotubes", AIAA 201-3093, Proceedings of the 51st Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (SDM) AIAA, ASME, ASCE, AHS, and ASC Conference, Orlando, FL. April 12-15 (2010).
  24. J. Dai*, E. Soliman**, M. Safdari**, M. Al-Haik and M. Reda Taha ," Effect of Carbon Nanotube Growth Conditions on Strength and Stiffness of Carbon and Glass Fiber Polymer Composites," AIAA 2010-3134, Proceedings of the 51st Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (SDM) AIAA, ASME, ASCE, AHS, and ASC Conference, Orlando, FL. April 12-15 (2010).
  25. M. Al-Haik, M.R. Taha, C. Luhrs," Novel Structural Composites Using Surface Grown Carbon Nanotubes," Paper# 0800249, Proceedings of 2011 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, January 4-7 (2011).
  26. M. Al-Haik, "Next Generation Multifunctional Composites for Radiations and Impact Hazards Mitigation," Paper #0846589, Proceedings of 2011 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, January 4-7 (2011).
  27. M. Tehrani**, M. Safdari**, S. Case and Marwan S. Al-Haik, "Using Multiscale Carbon Fiber / Carbon Nanotubes Composites For Damping Applications", CD Proceedings of ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Scottsdale, AZ, September 18-21, (2011).
  28. A. Alipour-Skandani**, M. Al-Haik ," A molecular simulation study of the chirality effect on transfection of single wall carbon nanotubes into cell membranes," IMECE2012-89244, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2012), Houston, TX, November 9-15 (2012).
  29. M. Tehrani**, A. Yari** and M. Al-Haik, "Impact and Quasi-Static Mechanical Properties of a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy," IMECE2012-86396, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2012), Houston, TX, November 9-15 (2012).
  30. A. Alipour-Skandani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, and M. Al-Haik,"Temperature Dependent Visco-elasto-plastic Behavior of Hybrid Composites Part A: Carbon Nanotubes ,"IMECE2013-63325, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  31. A. Alipour-Skandani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, and M. Al-Haik,"Temperature Dependent Visco-elasto-plastic Behavior of Hybrid Composites Part B: ZnO Nanorods, " IMECE2013-63326, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  32. N. Masghouni**  and M. Al-Haik," Vibration Damping Enhancement of Polymer Composites with Surface Grown Zinc Oxide Nanorods," IMECE2013-65791, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  33. M. Tehrani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, R. Hajj*, M. Al-Haik, "Mechanical Characterization of a Hybrid Carbon Nanotube/Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite," IMECE2013-62251, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  34. M. Tehrani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Manteghi, M. Al-Haik," Integration of Carbon Nanotubes Into a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Composite and its Effects on Electromagnetic Shielding and Mechanical Properties," IMECE2013-65202, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  35. A. Alipour-Skandani**, N. Masghouni**, M. Al-Haik, "Superior Damping of Hybrid Carbon Fiber Composites Grafted by ZnO Nanorods," Proceedings of the 31st  IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics,  , Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 45, pp.187-193 (2013).
  36. M. Tehrani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Al-Haik," Modeling and Simulation of Impact and Perforation in Fiber Reinforced Composites," Proceedings of the 29th Annual American Society for Composites Technical Conference, September 8, 2014 - September 10, San Diego, CA (2014).
  37. S. Offenberger**, A. Boroujeni**, A. Emami**, M. Al-Haik, M.K. Philena," Fiber reinforced composites with zinc oxide piezoelectric nanowires for structural health monitoring and enhanced interlaminar increased interfacial strengthening." Proceedings of the The 20th Int'l Conference on Composite Materials July 19-24, Copenhagen, Denmark (2015).
  38. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Philen, M. Al-Haik, "Smart Hybrid ZnO Nanowire/carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites with in-situ Structural Health Monitoring Capability," Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 30th Annual Technical Conference. September 28-30, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2015).
  39. A. Emami**, A.Y. Boroujeni, M. Al-Haik," High Temperature Nanocharacterization of Al/SiC Laminated Composite," Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 30th Annual Technical Conference. September 28-30, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2015).
  40. A.Y. Boroujeni**, A. Alipour-Skandani, M. Al-Haik," Impact Performance of a Hybrid ZnO Nanorod/carbon nanotube/carbon fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite," Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 30th Annual Technical Conference. September 28-30, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2015).
  41. S. Ayyagari**, M. Al-Haik. "Damping Characterization of Hierarchical Composites". IMECE2018-89641. ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 9--15, 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  42. S. Dikici, S. Motagi**, P. Kantamani**, S. Ayyagari**, G. Villarroel **, M. Al-Haik. Processing of Agricultural Biomass for Producing Reinforced Polymer Composites. Proceedings of ASME Power Conference and Nuclear Forum July 14-18, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  43. B. Dikici, S Motagi, P Kantamani, S Ayyagari, M Al-HaikThermal Conductivity Study of Biomass Reinforced Polymer Composites Heat Transfer Summer Conference 83709, V001T11A008 (2020)

G. Presentations at Professional Meetings

  1. M. Shahawy, H. Garmestani, C. Goins* and M. Al-Haik, "Mechanical and Microscopy Analysis of Carbon Composites during High Temperature Application," Proceeding of ICCE/5, Las Vegas NV, July 5-11 (1998).
  2. M. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and T. A. Townsley**, "A Concentric Cylinder Model for Residual Stress Prediction of High Temperature Titanium Aluminide Composite Materials," ICCE/6, 6th Annual International Conference on Composites Community Engineering, Orlando Florida, June 27-July 3 (1999).
  3. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani, "Implicit Creep Model of Polymer Matrix Composites by Means of Neural Network," ICCE/7 Conference, Denver, Colorado, July 2-8 (2000).
  4. H. Garmestani, M.S. Al-Haik and S. Downey*, "Durability Analysis of an Autoclave Structural Polymer Composite Using Stress Relaxation and Creep Data," Third Canadian International Composite Conference, Montréal (Quebec) Canada, 13 August 21-24 (2001).
  5. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani, "Creep Prediction of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composite Using Neural Network," WAC (World Automation Congress), Orlando FL, June 9-13 (2002).
  6. M.S. Al-Haik and I.M. Navon, "A Training Algorithm for Multilayer Neural Networks based on Truncated Newton Method," IFORS 2002: The sixteenth triennial conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, July 8-12 (2002).
  7. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani and G. Jefferson**" Modeling of Process Induced Residual Stress in Gamma Titanium Composite," The Materials Information Society (ASM) 11th International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, Materials Solutions Conference, Columbus Ohio, October 7-9 (2002).
  8. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini, H. Garmestani, D. Li**, R. Tannenbaum and K. Dahmen, "Enhancement of Nano-Mechanical Properties of an Epoxy Processed Under High Magnetic Fields," International Workshop on Materials Analysis and Processing in Magnetic Fields. Tsukuba Magnet Laboratory, Tsukuba, Japan and National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Tallahassee Florida, March 17-19 (2004).
  9. M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani, M.Y. Hussaini, D.S. Li**, K. Dahmen and R. Tannenbaum, "Alignment of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes Under High Magnetic Fields Utilizing Self- Organizing of Epoxy Matrix," International Workshop on Materials Analysis and Processing in Magnetic Fields. Tsukuba Magnet Laboratory, Tsukuba, Japan and National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Tallahassee, Florida, March 17-19 (2004).
  10. C. Rogan*, M. Al-Haik and M.Y. Hussaini, "Neural Network Representation of Load Relaxation Behavior in Polymeric Composites," SIAM Conference on Computational Science & Engineering Orlando, Florida, February 12-15 (2005).
  11. M. Al-Haik and M.Y. Hussaini, "Magnetic Processing of Carbon NanotubePolyethylene Composites: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study," The Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 28 - April 1 (2005).
  12. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and H. Garmestani, "Adhesion Energy of Single Wall Carbon Nanotube-Polyethylene Composite: Effect of Magnetic Field," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando Florida, November 5-11 (2005).
  13. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussiani and H. Garmestani, " Prediction of Stress Relaxation of Nonlinear Viscoelastic Polymeric Composites Using Neural Networks," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando Florida, November 5-11 (2005).
  14. J. C. Heinrich, M. Al-Haik, "Multiscale Modeling of Solidification," Jornadas De Mecanica Computacional, 25 de Agosto (2006).
  15. M.S. Al-Haik, "New Shielding Materials for Future Space Missions," Space Research Workshop, Albuquerque NM, September 15-16 (2005).
  16. T. Pham**, M.S. El-Genk, M.S. Al-Haik, "Aluminum, B4C and Polymer Shielding for 100 MeV Protons," American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, November 12-16 (2006).
  17. M.S. Al-Haik, "Neurocomputatyional Model For Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behavior of Polymeric Composites," The 18th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM.October 10 (2006).
  18. J. Kuppers** and M.S. Al-Haik, "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Carbon Nanotube- Polyethylene Chain Rearrangements under High Magnetic Field," The 18th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque, NM. October 10 (2006).
  19. J.M. Kimsal**, M. Al-Haik and T. Khraishi, "Transport of Glucose in Carbon Nanotubes with Different Chiralities," The 18th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque, NM. October 10 (2006).
  20. S. Trinkle** and M. Al-Haik, "Effect of High Energy Radiation on the Characteristics of Epoxy- Carbon Nanotube Composites," The 18th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials. Albuquerque, NM. (Poster presentation, Third Place award).October 10 (2006).
  21. M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and M. Y. Hussaini, "Nanofabrication of Aligned Polymer Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Composites under High Magnetic Fields: Experimental and Computational Investigations," The 18th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque, NM. October 10 (2006).
  22. V. Caraveo**, T. Khraishi and M. Al-Haik, "Modeling Carbon Nanotubes as Space Trusses," International Conference on Nano-Biotechnology, Al-Ain, UAE November 18-21 (2006).
  23. M. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani, M. Y. Hussaini, "Nanofabrication of Aligned Polymer Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Composites under High Magnetic Fields: Experimental and Computational Investigations," International Conference on Nano-Bio technology, Al-Ain, U.A.E, November 18-21 (2006).
  24. M. Al-Haik, J. Kimsall** and T. Khraishi, "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Glucose Transport in Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes for Biosensing," International Conference on Nano-Bio technology, Al-Ain, U.A.E, November 18-21 (2006).
  25. M.S. Al-Haik and H. Garmestani, "Controlling Residual Stress in Metal Matrix Ceramic Fiber Composite," Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 27 -December 1 (2006).
  26. J. Phillips, Z.C. Leseman, C. Luhrs, M. Al-Haik and J. Cordaro , "Novel Graphitic Structures by Design," The 19th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, October 9 (2007).
  27. D. Garcia *, U. Martinez**, M. Al-Haik, S. Trinkle, F. Yang**, S. Meltenberger and H. Sumali, " Investigation of the Nanomechanical and Tribological Properties of Tooth fillings," The 19th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, October 9 (2007).
  28. C. Hanson**, J. Phillips, C. Luhrs and M. Al-Haik, " Production of Alumina Particles Using A Plasma Torch," The 19th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, October 9 (2007).
  29. T.T. Pham**, J. Bond**, M. Al-Haik and M.S. El-Genk, " Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Irradiation Induced Damage on Nanocomposites," The 19th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, October 9 (2007).
  30. T.T. Pham**, M.S. El-Genk and M. Al-Haik, "Shielding Materials of Mono-Energetic 100 Mev Protons," The 19th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, October 9 (2007).
  31. M. Al-Haik, H. Sumali, S. Trinkle** and J. M. Redmond, "Nanocharacterization of Gold/Gold Contact Surface Failure in MEMS Contact Switches," ICEM13 International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Alexandroupolis, Greece, July 1-6 (2007).
  32. M.S. Al-Haik, S. Trinkle**, O. Momotyuk***, B.T. Roeder**, K. Kemper, M. Y. Hussaini, and M.S. El-Genk, "Mechanical Characterization of Proton Radiation Induced Damage on Magnetically Annealed Epoxy," Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2008). Albuquerque, NM. February 10-14 (2008).
  33. D. Garcia**, F. Yang**, S. Trinkle**, M. Al-Haik, U. Martinez** and S. Miltenberger," Nanocharacterization of Tooth-Filling Materials," ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, Albuquerque NM, March 26-28 (2008).
  34. M.S. Al-Haik, Z. Leseman, C. Luhrs, and Mahmoud R. Taha, "An Integrated Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Program at the University of New Mexico," ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, Albuquerque NM, March 26-28 (2008).
  35. C. Hanson**, M. Al-Haik, C. Luhrs and J. Phillips," Production of Alumina Particles Using a Plasma Torch," ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, Albuquerque NM, March 26-28 (2008).
  36. M.S. Al-Haik, M.Y. Hussaini and C.S. Rogan*, "Artificial Intelligence Methods for Viscoplaciticty in Polymeric Composites," CST2008: The Ninth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Athens, Greece, September 2-5 (2008).
  37. J. Trevino*, F. Yang**, C. Luhrs, H. Zea*** and M. Al-Haik,"Novel Synthesis Methods for Generation Ws2 Nanostructured Materials," The 20th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, September 24th (2008).
  38. M. Atwater**, Z. Leseman, J. Phillips and M. Al-Haik,"Novel Graphitic Structures by Design," The 20th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, September 24th (2008).
  39. M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik," Improving Creep Properties of Epoxy Systems Co-Processed Under Low Magnetic Fields," The 20th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials,Albuquerque, NM, September 24th (2008).
  40. D. Garcia**, C.C. Luhrs, M. Al-Haik, M. R. Taha and J. Phillips," Generation of Novel Carbon Nanofiber-on-Fiber Structures for Composites," The 20th Annual Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials, Albuquerque, NM, September 24th (2008).
  41. A.B. Colak-Altunc ***, M. Al-Haik, M. Reda. "Multi-Objective Optimization for Design of Blast Resistant Composite Laminates," INFORMS Western Regional Conference, Tempe, AZ. April 24-25 (2009).
  42. M.R. Taha, M. Al-Haik, I. Adam, M. Tahrani** and A. Reinhardt**, "Nano versus Macro Creep Compliance of Concrete", Proceedings of Creep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, CONCREEP 8, Ise-Shima, Japan, October (2008).
  43. M. Tehrani**, M.S. Al-Haik, H. Garmestani and D.S. Li, "Effect of Magnetic Annealing on the Creep Behavior of Epoxies," SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009).
  44. A. Reinhardt**, M. Sheyka**, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik and M. Reda Taha," Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Nano-indentation of Self-consolidating Concrete," SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009).
  45. M. Al-Haik, C. Hanson**, C. Luhrs, M. Tehrani**; J. Phillips and S. Miltenberger," Mechanical Performance of Dental Fillers Based on Alumina Nanoparticles," SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009).
  46. A. Garner**, A. Reinhardt**, M. Tehrani**, M. Al-Haik, M.M. Reda Taha," Nano-creep of Cement-based Composites: An Experimental Investigation," SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, June 1-4 (2009).
  47. M. Tehrani** and M. Al-Haik, "Effect of Low Field Magnetic Annealing on the Viscoelastic Behavior of Structural Epoxy, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, November 13-19 (2009).
  48. M. Sheyka**, A.B. Colak-Altunc***, M. Al-Haik, M. Reda Taha, T. Connolly and D. Tortorelli, "Multi-objective Blast Resistant Composite Plate Design Optimization" 51st Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (SDM) AIAA, ASME, ASCE, AHS, and ASC Conference, Orlando, FL. April 12-15 (2010).
  49. A.B. Colak-Altunc***, J.J. Kim***, M. Al-Haik and M. Reda Taha,"Probabilistic Design of Blast Resistant Composites Using Carbon Nanotubes", 51st Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (SDM) AIAA, ASME, ASCE, AHS, and ASC Conference, Orlando, FL. April 12-15 (2010).
  50. M. Tehrani**, M. Safdari**, S. Case and Marwan S. Al-Haik, "Using Multiscale Carbon Fiber / Carbon Nanotubes Composites For Damping Applications", CD Proceedings of ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Scottsdale, AZ, September 18-21 (2011).  
  51. M.M. Reda Taha, M. Al-Haik, and I. Adam," Correlating Macro and Nano-Creep Compliance of Concrete and Hydrated Cement," Fourth International Conference on Nano-Technology in Construction (NTC 2012), "Nano-Technology for Green and Sustainable Construction" Cairo, Egypt, 25-26 March (2012).
  52. M. Tehrani**, A. Yari** and M. Al-Haik, "Impact and Quasi-Static Mechanical Properties of a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy," IMECE2012-86396, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2012), Houston, TX, November 9-15 (2012).
  53. M. Safdari, and M. Al-Haik," Theoretical and experimental study of the electrical conductivity of hybrid nanocomposites based on graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs)," 27th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2012, p 1195-1204, October 1, 2- October 3, Arlington, TX, (2012).
  54. A. Alipour Skandani**, N. Masghouni** and M. Al-Haik," Superior Damping of Hybrid Carbon Fiber Composites Grafted by ZnO Nanorods," IMAC XXXI Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics: Engineering Nonlinearities in Structural Dynamic, February 11-14, Garden Grove, CA (2013)
  55. N. Masghouni**  and M. Al-Haik," Increasing the Interlaminar Shear Strength of Woven Fiber Composite with ZnO Grown Nanowires, American Society for Composites 28th Technical Conference, September 9- 11, State College, Pennsylvania (2013).
  56. A. Alipour-Skandani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, and M. Al-Haik,"Temperature Dependent Visco-elasto-plastic Behavior of Hybrid Composites Part A: Carbon Nanotubes," IMECE2013-63325, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  57. A. Alipour-Skandani**, A.Y. Boroujeni**, and M. Al-Haik,"Temperature Dependent Visco-elasto-plastic Behavior of Hybrid Composites Part B: ZnO Nanorods," IMECE2013-63326, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  58. N. Masghouni**  and M. Al-Haik," Vibration Damping Enhancement of Polymer Composites with Surface Grown Zinc Oxide Nanorods," IMECE2013-65791, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  59. M. Tehrani***, A. Boroujeni**, R. Hajj*, M. Al-Haik,"Mechanical Characterization of a Hybrid Carbon Nanotube/ Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite," IMECE2013-62251, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2013), San Diego, CA, November15-21 (2013).
  60. M. Tehrani***, A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Manteghi, Z. Zhou, M. Al-Haik, "Integration of Carbon Nanotubes into a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Effects on Electromagnetic Shielding and Mechanical Properties," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. 2013. San Diego, CA, USA.
  61. M. Tehrani, A.Y. Boroujeni, M. S. Al-Haik," Modeling and Simulation of Impact and Perforation in Fiber Reinforced Composites," The 29th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composite (ASC), 16th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, & ASTM D30 50th Anniversary meeting, September 8-10, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
  62. M. Al-Haik," Engineering of Multifunctional Hybrid Composites for Defense Structural Applications," The 3rd  Multifunctional Materials for Defense Meeting, August 18-22, Arlington, VA (2014).
  63. N. Masghouni**. J. Burton, M. Philen and M. Al-Haik," Investigating the Energy Harvesting Capabilities of a Hybrid Multifunctional ZnO NWs/CFRP Composite Device," First Colloquium on Advances in Energy  Harvesting, August 26-27, Roanoke, VA (2014).
  64. A.Y. Boroujeni**, M. Tehrani and M. S. Al-Haik, "Hybrid Carbon Nanotube-Carbon Fibre Composites with Improved In-plane and Out-of-plane Mechanical Properties," 4th International  Conference on Multifunctional Hybrid and Nanomaterials, March 9-13, Sigets, Spain (2015)..
  65. M. Tehrani , M. Safdari and M. Al-Haik, "Nanocharacterization of Creep Behavior of Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes /Epoxy Nanocomposite," International Symposium on Plasticity and Its Current Applications, January 4-9, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2015).
  66. M. Al-Haik, A. Alipour Skandani ** and A.Y. Boroujeni**," Viscoplastic Behavior of Carbon Fiber/ZnO Nanorods Hybrid Composites," International Symposium on Plasticity and Its Current Applications, January 4-9, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2015).
  67. M. Al-Haik, R. Ctvrtlik*** and A. Alipour Skandani**," A Novel In-situ Nanomechanical Characterization of Phase Transforming Materials,"International Symposium on Plasticity and Its Current Applications, January 4-9, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2015).
  68. S. Offenberger**, A. Boroujeni**, A. Emami**, M. Al-Haik, M.K. Philena," Fiber reinforced composites with zinc oxide piezoelectric nanowires for structural health monitoring and enhanced interlaminar increased interfacial strengthening." The 20th Int'l Conference on Composite Materials July 19-24, Copenhagen, Denmark (2015).
  69. M. Safdari, M.Y. Hussaini, M. Al-Haik," Computational and Experimental Studies on the Transport Properties of Hybrid Nanocomposites based on Carbon Nanotubes and Graphite Nanoplatelets." The 20th Int'l Conference on Composite Materials July 19-24, Copenhagen, Denmark (2015).
  70. A.Y. Boroujeni, M. Philen, M. Al-Haik, "Smart hybrid ZnO nanowire/carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites with in-situ structural health monitoring capability," American Society for Composites 30th Annual Technical Conference. September 28-30, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2015).
  71. A. Emami, A.Y. Boroujeni, M. Al-Haik," High temperature nanocharacterization of Al/SiC laminated composite," American Society for Composites 30th Annual Technical Conference. September 28-30, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2015)
  72. A.Y. Boroujeni, A. Alipour-Skandani, M. Al-Haik," Impact performance of a hybrid ZnO nanorod/carbon nanotube/carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite," American Society for Composites 30th Annual Technical Conference. September 28-30, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2015).
  73. B. Dikici, S. Motagi, P. Kantamani, S. Ayyagari, G. Villarroel, M. Al-Haik. Processing of Agricultural Biomass for Producing Reinforced Polymer Composites. Proceedings of ASME Power Conference and Nuclear Forum July 14-18, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  74. S. Ayyagari, M. Al-Haik. Damping Characterization of Hierarchical Composites. IMECE2018-89641. ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 9--15, 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  75. M. Al-Haik, S. Ayyagari, Ren and D. Nepal. Effect of the Interface Topology on the Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Carbon Fiber Carbon Nanotubes Composite. MRS Spring Meeting, April 13-17, 2020, Phoenix AZ, USA.