EDUCATION

MS,Mechanical Engineering & Material Science

Thesis: Effects of Nanoclay in Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Senior Project: Design and Construction of Hydraulic Loading System for a Beam Testing Machine

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Consultant, Confidential, New York, USA June 2011-Present

• Investigating the quality control process of AS4/PEEK composites parts using Six Sigma
• Participating in a project based on nano aerogel to improve the insulation properties of the composites using Out of Autoclave.

Research Engineer, Confidential, USA June 2006 - March 2011

• Produced bio composites with the wood flour-thermoplastic polymer (PVC, HDPE) using compression molding. Developed the methodology for micro-mechanical & morphological characterization of wood particulate film composites using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Performed statistical analysis, surface & anatomy study of wood particle using SEM & fluorescence microscope.
• Developed the method using MATLAB for the tensile fatigue experiments of the bio- plastic composites to investigate the effect of cyclic loading on the visco-elastic properties of the composites.
• Prepared a research proposal (used Microsoft Project) based on nano-bio composites materials for automotive applications.
• Performed thermal and stress analysis of metal using ABAQUS software.
• Designed using Solid Works to fabricate the micro-reactor with metallic fins to synthesis the elastomer bio-medical composites. Performed Design of Experiment (DoE), FTIR; characterized rheological, mechanical properties of the composites. Collaborated with Oregon Biomedical Engineering Institute, Inc. (OBEI) and supervised engineer.

Research Officer, Confidential, Nov 2003 - Dec 2005

• Performed as project lead to formulate and evaluate the high temperature thermoset nanocomposites' (nanoclay, carbon nanofiber, SiC) using different processing & manufacturing techniques for aerospace applications. Investigated the cure behavior of polymer using dielectric cure monitoring. Characterized mechanical, thermal and morphological behaviors of nanocomposites.
• Collaborated with Bell Helicopter Textron Canada & École Polytechnique Montreal, to produce the carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite wing box using Resin Transfer Molding Technique (RTM).
• Performed RTM tool/mold design using Solid Works, CATIA and process optimization by simulating the RTM flow inside the prototype mold using PAM RTM liquid composite molding simulation software for the advanced composites wing box component.
• Assisted in product design, structural tests for product evaluation and equipment for manufacturing the structural parts.
• Participated in projects based on tow placements of carbon fiber epoxy & AS4/PEEK prepreg using Automated Fiber Placement.
• Provided support in experimental design & data interpretation of composites using Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) & Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) for the thermal analysis. Supervised technical officer.

Researcher, Confidential, January 2003 - September 2003

• Participated in research projects for processing and manufacturing of E-Glass-thermoplastic Polypropylene nanocomposite materials from resin impregnated prepreg tapes using Extruder, Injection Molding and Pultrusion machine.
• Analyzed compression test data, thermal behavior of composites. Examined the microstructure by TEM.

Graduate Research Assistant, Confidential, June 2000 - August 2002

• Processed S2 glass epoxy & vinyl ester nanocomposites using Vacuum- Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) & hand layup.
• Synthesized and analyzed data of different ASTM mechanical (bending, fracture toughness, interlaminar shear, impact & tension) and thermal tests of nanocomposites and traditional nanocomposites for structural application.
• Performed examination of the microstructure of the composites using Optical Microscope, Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM), Wide Angle X-Ray Diffraction (WAXD), and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM).

• Assisted undergrad students in Fluid Mechanics and AutoCAD course and evaluated technical merits of the class projects.
• Guided undergrad/grad students using Instron Electro Plus & servo-hydraulic MTS for materials testing.

System Engineer, Confidential, Bangladesh. August 1997 - December 1999

• Selected HVAC system equipment for design using technical specifications. Conducted projects and worked with customers.

BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTER

• K.T. Lau, F. Hussain, (in preparation, 2012) "Nano Materials for Aerospace Engineering Applications", CRC Press NW. USA.
• K.T. Lau, F Hussain K. Lafdi. (2009) "Nano- and Bio-composites" Published by CRC Press NW. USA,
• S. Roy, F Hussain, H. Lu (2006). "Manufacturing, Mechanical Characterization & Modeling of a Pultruded Thermoplastic Nanocomposite", Nano Engg. of Structural, Functional, & Smart Materials, CRC Press, USA, Chap:17

REVIEW ARTICLE

Hussain F, Okamoto M, Gorga, R, Hojjati M. "Polymer Nanocomposites, Processing, Manufacturing and Application: an Overview" (Journal of Composite Materials, 40(17): 1511-1572, 2006).[The top-downloaded article and the most read ranking in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Author of one of the top 1% most highly cited (427 citations) papers in Nanotechnology worldwide]

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

• Hussain F, "An Experimental Method for Measurement of Strain Distribution and Load Transfer between the Wood Flour Particles andHDPE Polymer Matrix on Micro Mechanical Level" Materials Science & Engineering: A, 528:6072- 6078, 2011.
• Hussain F., Roy S, Lu H,K. Vengadassalam "E-glass Polypropylene Pultruded Nanocomposite: Manufacture, Characterization, Thermal & Mechanical Properties" J. of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 20(4): 411-434, 2007.
• Hussain F, Chen J., Hojjati, M. "Epoxy Silicate Nanocomposites: Cure Monitoring and Characterization" Materials Science and Engineering: A, 445-446: 467-476, 2007.
• Hussain F, Hojjati M, Andre, M "Flow Simulation for Resin Transfer Molding Process using PAM RTM", Internal Publication ( LTR-AMTC-2005-0007) for Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre, National Research Council Canada (NRC), Canada, 2005.
• Hussain F, Derrick D, Haque A, Shamsuzzoha M "S2 Glass/Vinyl ester Polymer Nanocomposites: Manufacturing, Structures, Thermal and Mechanical Properties" J. of Advanced Materials, 37(1), 16-27, 2005.
• Haque A, Hussain F, Derrick D, "S2 Glass/Epoxy Polymer Nanocomposites: Manufacturing, Structures, Thermal & Mechanical Properties" Journal of Composite Materials, 37(20):1821-1837, 2003 ( cited by 106)

COMPUTER & OTHER TECHNICAL SKILLS

OS/Application: Windows, MS Office, MS Project 2010

Programming Languages: C++, Fortran

FEA Pre/Post Processors/Solvers: ANSYS, ABAQUS, COMSOL

CAD/Graphics: Solid Works, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB

Statistical Software: STATGRAPHICS Centurion, Design-Expert

Technical Skills: Micro lamination

COURSE WORK

[Statistics], [Design of Experiments], [Composite Materials & Mechanics], [Fluid Mechanics], [Finite Element Analysis], [Polymer Sci. & Engg.], [Nondestructive Evaluation Tech.], [Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics], [Thermodynamics], [MEMS], [Thermal Processing of Metals]

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Portland State University, USA, 2011.
• CATIA V5R21 Fundamentals, Idex Solutions, OR.
• ANSYS Mechanical Training, ANSYS, Inc, 2010.
• Solid Works Part Modeling course, Shounco North West Solid Works Resource Center, OR.
• Automated Fiber Placement Machine Training at NRC, Montreal, Canada, 2005.
• TA Instruments Hands-On Training Courses and Certification (TGA, DSC, MDSC, Rheology, TMA and DMA), 2004 and 2002.

HONORS & AWARDS

• Invited Co-Chair Natural Fiber Composites :Int. Conf. on Multi-functional Materials & Structures, Qingdao, China, 2009
• Sigma Xi (National Scientific Honors Society) Awardfor the Outstanding Research & Presentation in Symposium, 2002.
• Awarded Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship from Confidential, USA, 2000-2002.
• Awarded Technical Scholarship in Confidential, Dhaka, Bangladesh.