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

CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS

1. Ahmad Ravangard, Program (Start date: Fall-2022) – Advisor
   Expected graduation date: Spring-2027
   Research topic: Fracture mechanics of AFP composites
2. Ebrahim Ebrahimi, Ph.D. program (Start date: Fall-2024) – Advisor
   Expected gradation date: Fall-2028
   Research topic: Fatigue Behavior of Composite Materials: Heterogeneous Effects and Plasticity
3. Gedyson Oliveira Lima, Ph.D. Program (Start date: Spring 2025) – Advisor
   Expected graduation date: Spring-2030
   Research topic: Processing of Advanced Composites for High-Rate Manufacturing
4. Christopher Schappi, M.S./PhD Program
   Expected graduation date: Summer-2026
   Research topic: Thermoplastic Deployable Composite Booms
5. Brett Michal, PhD Program
   Expected graduation: Fall-2030
   Research topic: High-temperature Composites with Improved Multifunctional Properties
6. Morgan Small, PhD Program
   Expected graduation: Spring-2030
   Research topic: Statistical Strength Analysis of Ceramic Matrix Composites
7. Wahid M. Ishmam Ibne, M. E. Program
   Expected graduation date: Summer-2026
   Research topic: Mechanics of Interleaved Composite Materials
8. Brandon Nguyen, M. S. Program
   Expected graduation date: Spring-2027
   Research topic: Deployable Composite Antenna Design and Analysis
9. Alex McDonald, M.E. Program
   Expected graduation: Summer-2026
   Research topic: Hot Isostatic Pressing of AM Composites for Injection Molding Tooling
10. Edan Hegele, M.S. Program
    Expected graduation: Fall-2027
    Research topic: Drappable CFRP prepregs with Structural Grade Properties
11. Andrew Coddington, B.S. Program
12. Ray Domena, B.S. Program

FORMER GRADUATE STUDENTS

1. Jimesh Bhagatji, Ph.D. Degree – Adviser (after graduation postdoc at Columbia University)
   Graduation date: Spring-2026
   Dissertation title: Development of Methods for Partial and Full Melt Compaction of Thermoplastic Composites for Improved Consolidation and Performance
2. Mohammad Saquib, Ph.D. – Advisor
   Graduation date: Summer-2026 (after graduation: postdoc at ODU)
   Dissertation title: Residual Stress-Based Analysis Microstructure Reconstruction in Heterogeneous Materials
3. John Barber, Ph.D. – Advisor
   Gradation date: Spring-2025 (after graduation Virginia Military Institute)
   Dissertation title: Effects of High Temperature Compaction on 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
4. Richard Larson, Ph.D. – Advisor
   Gradation date: Summer-2024 (after graduation NASA LaRC/AMA)
   Dissertation title: Mesostructure Reconstruction of Prepreg Platelet Molded Composite with Artificial Intelligence
5. Von Clyde Jamora, Ph.D. – Advisor
   Gradation date: Summer-2024 (after graduation Collier Aerospace)
   Dissertation title: Process Modeling of Composites for Automated Fiber Placement
6. Daniel Mulqueen, Ph. D. – Advisor
   Graduation date: Summer-2023 (after graduation Applied Carbon)
   Dissertation title: Chemical and Physical Interaction Mechanisms and Multifunctional Properties of Plant Based Graphene in Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites
7. Siavash Sattar, Ph.D. program (Start date: Fall-2018) – Advisor
   Gradation date: Fall-2022 (Assistant Professor Randolph College)
   Dissertation title: Role of Structural Hierarchy in Multiscale Material Systems
8. Robert Burth, M.S. – Advisor
   Graduation date: Spring-2026 (after graduation: NASA Wallops Flight Center)
   Thesis title: Design Case Study for Adopting Composite Structures in Sounding Rocket Missions
9. Henry Vazquez, M. E.– Adviser
   Graduation date: Fall-2025 (after graduation: Newport News Shipbuilding)
   Project title: Out-of-Autoclave Manufacturing of Composites with Enhanced Through-Thickness Flow
10. Aaron Sinkler, M.S. Program (Start date: Summer-2021) – Advisor
    Graduation date: Spring-2025 (after graduation Global Technical Systems)
    Thesis title: Characterization of Cure and Temperature Dependent Properties of Filament Wound Composite Structures
11. Brandon Kwon, M. E. – Advisor
    Graduation date: Spring-2024 (after graduation Newport News Shipbuilding)
    Project title: Mechanical Behavior of CFRP with Functional Veils
12. Mark Patterson, M.S. Program – Advisor
    Graduation date: Summer-2024 (after graduation Bennett Aerospace Inc.)
    Thesis title: Alternative Applications of Composite Materials to Reduce Radar Cross Section
13. C. J. Morris, M. S. Program
    Graduation date: Fall-2025 (after graduation HDR Inc.)
    Thesis title: Multiaxial through-thickness reinforcement of skin-stringer interface in aerospace Structures
14. Joseph Feldman, M. E. Program
    Graduation date: Fall-2023 (after graduation THOR Solutions)
    Project title: Effect of tow steered fiber tow features on composite strength during AFP process
15. 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
16. 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
17. Gonzalo Mediavilla, M.S. Program, Advisor
    Graduation date: Spring 2023 (after graduation Alpha Additive)
    Thesis title: Fusion Bonding Behavior of 3D Printed PA6/CF Composites via Post Fabrication Compaction
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. Ashley Newman, M.E. Degree – Adviser
    Graduation date: Summer-2020 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
    Project title: Tailored 3D Printing of Polymer Composites
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. Aleric Sanders, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Gradation date: Spring-2019 (after graduation Ballenger Motosports)
    Thesis Title: Through-thickness reinforcement of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints
29. Rahul Kumar Jujjavarapu, M.S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduated: Spring-2019
    Thesis Title: Off-Axis Compressive Response of Ice-Templated Ceramics
30. Manjukrishna Suresh, M. S. Degree – Advisor
    Graduated: Spring-2019 (after graduation PhD at Hampton University)
    Thesis Title: Through-thickness repair of composite sandwich structures
31. 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
32. 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

M.E. EXAMINATION PROJECT ADVISER: 1. Thomas Adamo; 2. Juan Cuervo; 3. Levi Lehman; 4. Sarah Linthicum; 5. Zachary Longest; 6. Raphael Olfato; 7. Dustin Papio; 8. Frederick Pinney; 9. Demetrio Ramos; 10. Jose Robert; 11. Skyeraid Rothwell; 12. Matthew Scheffer; 13. John Schneider; 14. Dillon Wilbert (all are members of Newport News Shipbuilding Cohort, employees of Huntington Ingalls Ind.; Graduation date Aug. 2024)

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISING:

Noah Leclair; Brett Michal; Sherin Conner (after graduation Riverside Health); Zachary Brunnen; Johnathan Gilliam (NAVY Warfare Center); Miko Coleman (NASA Langley); Evan Spinelli (US Air Force).

 Group celebration: 2025 (Aaron and John’s defense)

Group celebration – 2024 (Brandon’s ME project defense )

Group meeting: Fall-2020

CMM group photo (Fall 2020)

Group photo in fall of 2019

Group photo in spring of 2019