Dr. Oleksandr G. Kravchenko has joined Old Dominion University after completing his doctoral work at Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) and post-doctoral work at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio). His main research interests are in the area of developing computational structure-property relationship models of composite materials, which incorporate the effect of manufacturing process conditions on composite mechanical behavior.

Currently, he is working in the area of design and characterization of hybrid and functional polymer based composites and composite repair. The research efforts are based on applying computational micromechanics and damage mechanics for understanding the intricate structure-property behavior of the various composites as well as process modeling, coupled with experimental validation of the developed models.

AWARDS, RECOGNITION AND DISTINCTIONS

·       ASC/DEStech Young Composites Researcher Award, American Society for Composites, 2023

·       New Investigator Award, Virginia Space Grant Consortium, 2023

·       Best Paper Award, American Society for Composites, 2021

·       Global Star Award, American Ceramic Society, 2021

·       Future Technology Leaders Award, Engineer’s Council, West Palm Beach, Jan. 2020

·       CYTEC Student Paper Award for Composite Processing, American Society for Composites, (Sep 2015)

·       Fulbright Graduate Scholarship (Aug 2010 – May 2012)

·       Honorable Mention for the 2014 Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award

·       Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Purdue University (Aug 2010 – May 2012)

·       Honors Master’s Diploma, Kharkiv National Aerospace University (Feb 2010)

·       Ukrainian National Scholarship (Sep 2004 – Feb 2010)

·       Honors Bachelor’s Diploma, Kharkiv National Aerospace University (Feb 2008)

·       Kharkiv National Aerospace University Science Competition, 2nd place award in Aircraft Design Division (Oct 2009)

·       Third Engineering Qualification Rank at Kharkiv State Aircraft Company (Aug 2009)

CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS

  1. Richard Larson, Ph.D. program (Start date: Fall-2018) – Advisor

Expected gradation date: Fall-2023

Research topic: The effect of material stochastic variability on mechanical behavior of composites

  1. Von Clyde Jamora, Ph.D. program (Start date: Fall-2018) – Advisor

Expected gradation date: Fall-2023

Research topic: Flow-Compaction-Performance Modeling of Advanced Polymer Composites

  1. John Barber, Ph.D. Program (Start date: Spring-2021) – Advisor
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2024

Research topic: Fracture behavior of 3D printed composites

  1. Mohammad Saquib, Ph.D. Program (Start date: Fall-2021) – Advisor
    Expected graduation date: Spring-2024
    Research topic: Mechanical behavior of advanced composites under dynamic and repeated loading
  2. Jimesh Bhagatji, Ph.D. Degree (Start date: Summer-2021)
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2024
    Research topic: Fusion bonding of 3D printed composites
  3. Ahmad Ravangard, Program (Start date: Fall-2022) – Advisor
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2025
    Research topic: Fracture mechanics of AFP helicoidal composites
  4. Evan Spinelli, M.S. Program (Start date: Summer-2020) -Advisor
    Expected graduation date: Spring-2023
    Research topic: The effect tailored fiber orientation on the hole size effect in 3D printed polymer composites
  5. Aaron Sinkler, M.S. Program (Start date: Summer-2021) – Advisor
    Expected graduation date: Summer 2023
    Research topic: Cure induced shrinkages in composites produced by filament winding
  6. Mark Patterson, M.S. Program – Advisor
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2023
    Research topic    : Electro-magnetic behavior of graphene based high-performance composites
  7. Chris Betton, E. Program – co-adviser with Dr. Bawab
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2023
    Research topic: Fatigue life of additively manufactured composites
  8. Kailey Pierce, M. S. Program
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2025
    Research topic: Strategies for improving out-of-autoclave composites manufacturing using functional veils
  9. J. Morris, M. S. Program
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2025
    Research topic: Multiaxial through-thickness reinforcement of skin-stringer interface in aerospace Structures
  10. Joseph Feldman, M. E. Program
    Expected graduation date: Fall-2023
    Research topic: Effect of tow steered fiber tow features on composite strength during AFP process
  11. Joseph Wright, B. S. Program
    Expected graduation date: Spring-2024
    Research topic: Multifunctional interfaces in composites for improved transport properties

Former students:

  • Daniel Mulqueen, Ph. D. program – Advisor
    Graduation date: Summer-2023 (after graduation Climate Robotics)
    Dissertation title: Chemical and Physical Interaction Mechanisms and Multifunctional Properties of Plant Based Graphene in Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites
  • Jimesh Bhagatji, M.S. Degree – Co-advised with Dr. Asundi
    Graduation: Spring-2023 (after graduation Ph.D. student at ODU, CMM Group)
    Thesis title: Pre-Formed Composite Structure for In-Space Assembly
  • Vincent Cleal, M. E. Program
    Graduation date: Spring-2023 (after graduation test engineer at Trident Systems)
    Project title: Visco-Elastic Behavior of Non-Crimp Fabric during Preform Compaction
  • Gonzalo Fernandex Mediavilla, M.S. Program, Advisor
    Graduation date: Spring 2023 (after graduation Dragados USA Inc.)
    Thesis title: Fusion Bonding Behavior of 3D Printed PA6/CF Composites via Post Fabrication Compaction
  • Siavash Sattar, Ph.D. program (Start date: Fall-2018) – Advisor
    Gradation date: Fall-2022 (Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth)
    Dissertation title: Role of Structural Hierarchy in Multiscale Material Systems
  • Virginia Rauch, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduation date: Spring-2022 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
    Thesis title: Mechanics of Fiber Tow Deformation during Deposition and Compaction
  • Tricia Revolinski, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduation date: Fall-2021 (after graduation NASA Langley Research Center)
    Thesis title: Post-Processing and Characterization of Additive Manufactured Carbon Fiber Reinforced Semi-Crystalline Polymers
  • Yogi Sridhar, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduation date: Summer-2021 (after graduation Lansing Machine Services Inc.)
    Thesis title: The Effect of Through Thickness Reinforcement on Debonding Behavior of Skin/Stringer Configuration
  • Alana Zahn, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Gradation date: Spring-2020 (after graduation NASA Langley Research Center)
    Thesis title: Finite element modeling of the stacking sequence effects in thin ply hybrid composites
  • Pushpashree Jain, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduation date: Fall-2020 (after graduation Terumo Medical Corp.)
    Research topic: The Effect of Compaction temperature and pressure on mechanical properties of 3D printed short glass fiber composites
  • Benjamin Beltran Laredo, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduation date: Summer-2020 (after graduation US Airforce)
    Thesis title: Mechanism of Compaction with Wrinkle Formation During Automatic Stitching of Dry Fabrics and the Size Effect of Compression Molded Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites
  • Ashley Newman, M.E. Degree – Adviser
    Graduation date: Summer-2020 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
    Project title: Tailored 3D Printing of Polymer Composites
  • Austin Brittingham, M.E. Degree – Adviser
    Graduation date: Summer-2020 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
    Project title: Through-Thickness Reinforcement of Skin-Stringer Bonded Joints
  • Von Clyde Jamora, M.S. Degree – Adviser
    Graduation date: Spring-2020 (after graduation PhD at ODU)
    Thesis title: Compaction and Residual Stress Modeling in Composite Manufactured with Automated Fiber Placement
  • Christopher Volle, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Gradation date: Spring-2020 (after graduation Peraton Corp.)
    Thesis title: A Post-Impact Behavior of Platelet-Based Composites Produced by Compression Molding
  • Aleric Sanders, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Gradation date: Spring-2019 (after graduation Ballenger Motosports)
    Thesis Title: Through-thickness reinforcement of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints
  • Rahul Kumar Jujjavarapu, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduated: Spring-2019
    Thesis Title: Off-Axis Compressive Response of Ice-Templated Ceramics
  • Manjukrishna Suresh, M. S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduated: Spring-2019 (after graduation PhD at Hampton University)
    Thesis Title: Through-thickness repair of composite sandwich structures
  • Alex Trochez, M.S. Degree – Co-advised with Dr. Ghosh
    Graduated: Summer 2018 (after graduation NASA Langley Research Center)
    Thesis title: Effects of Automated Fiber Placement on High Strain Rate Compressive Response of Advanced Composites
  • Parimal Prajapati, M.S. Degree – Co-advised with Dr. Kaipa
    Gradated: Fall 2018 (after graduation RGD Consulting Engineers)
    Thesis title: Human-Robot Collaborative Force-Controlled Micro-Drilling for Advanced Manufacturing and Medical Applications

 

 

CMM group photo (Fall 2020)

Group photo in fall of 2019

Group photo in spring of 2019