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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

AWARDS, RECOGNITION AND DISTINCTIONS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ASC\/DEStech Young Composites Researcher Award, American Society for Composites, 2023<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Investigator Award, Virginia Space Grant Consortium, 2023<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Paper Award, American Society for Composites, 2021<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Global Star Award, American Ceramic Society, 2021<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Future Technology Leaders Award, Engineer’s Council, West Palm Beach, Jan. 2020<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CYTEC Student Paper Award for Composite Processing, American Society for Composites, (Sep 2015)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fulbright Graduate Scholarship (Aug 2010 – May 2012)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorable Mention for the 2014 Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Purdue University (Aug 2010 – May 2012)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honors Master\u2019s Diploma, Kharkiv National Aerospace University (Feb 2010)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ukrainian National Scholarship (Sep 2004 – Feb 2010)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honors Bachelor\u2019s Diploma, Kharkiv National Aerospace University (Feb 2008)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kharkiv National Aerospace University Science Competition, 2nd<\/sup> place award in Aircraft Design Division (Oct 2009)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Third Engineering Qualification Rank at Kharkiv State Aircraft Company (Aug 2009)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Mohammad Saquib<\/strong>, Ph.D. Program (Start date: Fall-2021) – Advisor
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Physics Informed AI Microstructure Reconstruction in Heterogeneous Composites<\/li>\n
  2. Jimesh Bhagatji<\/strong>, Ph.D. Degree (Start date: Summer-2021)
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Fusion bonding of 3D printed composites<\/li>\n
  3. Ahmad Ravangard,<\/strong> Program (Start date: Fall-2022) \u2013 Advisor
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Fracture mechanics of AFP composites<\/li>\n
  4. Ebrahim Ebrahimi<\/strong>, Ph.D. Program (Start date: Fall-2024)
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Fatigue performance of composites with tailored fiber reinforcement<\/li>\n
  5. Henry Burth<\/strong>, M. S. Program
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Design and Composition of Sounding Rocket with CFRP Components<\/li>\n
  6. Chrstopher Schappi<\/strong>, M. S. Program
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Design and Characterization of Deployable CFRP Booms<\/li>\n
  7. Henry Vazquez<\/strong>, M. E. Program
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: Multifunctional Composite Materials<\/li>\n
  8. Liam Henry, <\/strong>B.S. Program
    \nResearch topic<\/em>: NDE of Snap Cure Compression Molded Composites<\/li>\n
  9. Nina Vahadi<\/strong>, B.S. Program<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    FORMER GRADUATE STUDENTS<\/span>
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    1. John Barber<\/strong>, Ph.D. – Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Spring-2025 (after graduation Virginia Military Institute)
      \nDissertation title<\/em>: Effects of High Temperature Compaction on 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Richard Larson<\/strong>, Ph.D. – Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Summer-2024 (after graduation NASA LaRC\/AMA)
      \nDissertation title<\/em>:       Mesostructure Reconstruction of Prepreg Platelet Molded Composite with Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Von Clyde Jamora<\/strong>, Ph.D. – Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Summer-2024 (after graduation Collier Aerospace)
      \nDissertation title<\/em>: Process Modeling of Composites for Automated Fiber Placement<\/li>\n
    4. Daniel Mulqueen<\/strong>, Ph. D. \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Summer-2023 (after graduation Applied Carbon)
      \nDissertation title<\/em>: Chemical and Physical Interaction Mechanisms and Multifunctional Properties of Plant Based Graphene in Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites<\/li>\n
    5. Siavash Sattar<\/strong>, Ph.D. program (Start date: Fall-2018) – Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Fall-2022 (Assistant Professor Randolph College)
      \nDissertation title<\/em>: Role of Structural Hierarchy in Multiscale Material Systems<\/li>\n
    6. Aaron Sinkler<\/strong>, M.S. Program (Start date: Summer-2021) \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Spring-2025 (after graduation Global Technical Systems)
      \nThesis title<\/em>:       Characterization of Cure and Temperature Dependent Properties of Filament Wound Composite Structures<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Brandon Kwon<\/strong>, M. E. – Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Spring-2024 (after graduation Newport News Shipbuilding)
      \nProject title<\/em>: Mechanical Behavior of CFRP with Functional Veils<\/li>\n
    8. Mark Patterson<\/strong>, M.S. Program – Advisor
      \nGraduation date: <\/em>Summer-2024 (after graduation Bennett Aerospace Inc.)
      \nThesis title: <\/em>Alternative Applications of Composite Materials to Reduce Radar Cross Section<\/li>\n
    9. C. J. Morris<\/strong>, M. S. Program
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Fall-2025 (after graduation HDR Inc.)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Multiaxial through-thickness reinforcement of skin-stringer interface in aerospace Structures<\/li>\n
    10. Joseph Feldman<\/strong>, M. E. Program
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Fall-2023 (after graduation THOR Solutions<\/span>)
      \nProject title<\/em>: Effect of tow steered fiber tow features on composite strength during AFP process<\/li>\n
    11. Jimesh Bhagatji<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Co-advised with Dr. Asundi
      \nGraduation: Spring-2023 (after graduation Ph.D. student at ODU, CMM Group)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Pre-Formed Composite Structure for In-Space Assembly<\/li>\n
    12. Vincent Cleal<\/strong>, M. E. Program
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Spring-2023 (after graduation test engineer at Trident Systems)
      \nProject title: Visco-Elastic Behavior of Non-Crimp Fabric during Preform Compaction<\/li>\n
    13. Gonzalo Mediavilla<\/strong>, M.S. Program, Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Spring 2023 (after graduation Alpha Additive)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Fusion Bonding Behavior of 3D Printed PA6\/CF Composites via Post Fabrication Compaction<\/li>\n
    14. Virginia Rauch<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Spring-2022 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Mechanics of Fiber Tow Deformation during Deposition and Compaction<\/li>\n
    15. Tricia Revolinski<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Fall-2021 (after graduation NASA Langley Research Center)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Post-Processing and Characterization of Additive Manufactured Carbon Fiber Reinforced Semi-Crystalline Polymers<\/li>\n
    16. Yogi Sridhar<\/strong>, M.S. Degree – Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Summer-2021 (after graduation Lansing Machine Services Inc.)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: The Effect of Through Thickness Reinforcement on Debonding Behavior of Skin\/Stringer Configuration<\/li>\n
    17. Alana Zahn<\/strong>, M.S. Degree – Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Spring-2020 (after graduation NASA Langley Research Center)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Finite element modeling of the stacking sequence effects in thin ply hybrid composites<\/li>\n
    18. Pushpashree Jain<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Fall-2020 (after graduation Terumo Medical Corp.)
      \nResearch topic<\/em>: The Effect of Compaction temperature and pressure on mechanical properties of 3D printed short glass fiber composites<\/li>\n
    19. Benjamin Beltran Laredo<\/strong>, M.S. Degree – Advisor
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Summer-2020 (after graduation US Airforce)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Mechanism of Compaction with Wrinkle Formation During Automatic Stitching of Dry Fabrics and the Size Effect of Compression Molded Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites<\/li>\n
    20. Ashley Newman<\/strong>, M.E. Degree \u2013 Adviser
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Summer-2020 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
      \nProject title<\/em>: Tailored 3D Printing of Polymer Composites<\/li>\n
    21. Austin Brittingham<\/strong>, M.E. Degree \u2013 Adviser
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Summer-2020 (after graduation Huntington Ingalls Ind.)
      \nProject title<\/em>: Through-Thickness Reinforcement of Skin-Stringer Bonded Joints<\/li>\n
    22. Von Clyde Jamora<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Adviser
      \nGraduation date<\/em>: Spring-2020 (after graduation PhD at ODU)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Compaction and Residual Stress Modeling in Composite Manufactured with Automated Fiber Placement<\/li>\n
    23. Christopher Volle<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Spring-2020 (after graduation Peraton Corp.)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: A Post-Impact Behavior of Platelet-Based Composites Produced by Compression Molding<\/li>\n
    24. Aleric Sanders<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGradation date<\/em>: Spring-2019 (after graduation Ballenger Motosports)
      \nThesis Title<\/em>: Through-thickness reinforcement of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints<\/li>\n
    25. Rahul Kumar Jujjavarapu<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduated<\/em>: Spring-2019
      \nThesis Title<\/em>: Off-Axis Compressive Response of Ice-Templated Ceramics<\/li>\n
    26. Manjukrishna Suresh<\/strong>, M. S. Degree \u2013 Advisor
      \nGraduated<\/em>: Spring-2019 (after graduation PhD at Hampton University)
      \nThesis Title<\/em>: Through-thickness repair of composite sandwich structures<\/li>\n
    27. Alex Trochez<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Co-advised with Dr. Ghosh
      \nGraduated<\/em>: Summer 2018 (after graduation NASA Langley Research Center)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Effects of Automated Fiber Placement on High Strain Rate Compressive Response of Advanced Composites<\/li>\n
    28. Parimal Prajapati<\/strong>, M.S. Degree \u2013 Co-advised with Dr. Kaipa
      \nGradated<\/em>: Fall 2018 (after graduation RGD Consulting Engineers)
      \nThesis title<\/em>: Human-Robot Collaborative Force-Controlled Micro-Drilling for Advanced Manufacturing and Medical Applications<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      M.E. EXAMINATION PROJECT ADVISER:<\/u> <\/strong>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)<\/p>\n

      UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISING:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      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).<\/p>\n

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      \u00a0Group celebration: 2025 (Aaron and John’s defense)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Group celebration – 2024 (Brandon’s ME project defense )<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Group meeting: Fall-2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      CMM group photo (Fall 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Group photo in fall of 2019<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      Group photo in spring of 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

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