George Varghese P J (Ph.D. 2022 – Present)
George pursued his Bachelors (2017) from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), India in Polymer Science and Engineering and Masters (2021) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, India in Materials Science and Engineering. His research interests are in the field of materials characterization, materials for biomedical applications, synthesis of biopolymers, and synthesis of graphene and graphene-like materials. George likes hiking, driving and playing soccer during his free time.
Keren Zhao (Ph.D. 2022 – Present)
Keren Zhao possesses extensive knowledge in a variety of engineering fields, including industrial, mechanical, and civil engineering. Her research lies in the areas of manufacturing and mechanics. She focused on the mechanical properties of materials led by the structures and structure design. Her ultimate research goal is to make sustainable innovations that lead to disruptive breakthroughs.
Peng Chen (Ph.D. 2023 – Present)
Peng received his bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Guangdong University of Technology. After 7 years of working in the petroleum industry, he went to the University of Dayton and received his master’s degrees in chemical engineering and materials engineering. Currently his research focuses on mechanical properties of biocompatible materials. He is also interested in fabrication and application of micro and nanomaterials. Outside of work, he likes to travel.
Mitesha Saha (Undergrad 2024 – Present)
Mitesha is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at NC State. Her research interests include the development and characterization of advanced materials for biomedical applications. She is working towards the development of materials for endovascular applications. During her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing piano.
Alumni
Zubin Chacko (MS, 2021 – 2022)
Caleb Overman (UG, 2022, MAE 496 Undergraduate Project Work in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)