JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (51 Papers)

 

• Nanotechnology (16 Papers):

 

16. Askari, D., Veedu, P. V., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Chirality Dependence of Carbon Single-Walled Nanotube Material Properties:  Axial Thermal Conductivity,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2008, to be submitted

 

15. Askari, D., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Effect of Vacancy Defects on Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2008, to be submitted

 

14. Askari, D., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Generally Cylindrical Orthotropic Constitutive Properties Modeling and Mechanical Performances of Three-Phase Nanotube Nanocomposites: Axial Mechanical Properties and Performances,” Journal of Composite Materials, 2008, to be submitted

 

13. Veedu, P. V., Leif A. Carlsson, and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Toughening of Epoxy using Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles,” Journal of Materials Science, 2008, in review

 

12. Gudapati, V. M., Veedu, V. P., Cao, A., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Experimental Investigation of Optimal Nanoparticle Inclusion for Enhanced Flexural Performance in Continuous Fiber Ceramic Nanocomposites,” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Special Issue on Nanocomposites I, 2008, accepted with revisions.

 

11. Kalamkarov, A. L., Askari, D., Veedu, V. P., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Generally Cylindrical Orthotropic Constitutive Properties Modeling of Matrix-Filled Single-Walled Nanotubes: Axial Mechanical Properties,” Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 41, No. 6, 2007, pp. 757-779.

 

10. Kannan, A. M., Veedu, P. V., Munukutla, L., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Nano Structured Gas Diffusion and Catalyst Layers for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2007, B47-B50.

 

9. Kalamkarov, A. L., Georgiades, A. V., Rokkam, S. K., Veedu, V. P., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Analytical and Numerical Techniques to Predict Carbon Nanotubes Properties,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 43, 2006, pp. 6832-6854.

 

8. Gudapati, V. M., Veedu, V. P., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Preceramic Precursor Pyrolysis for Flexural Property Evaluation of Continuous Fiber Ceramic Nanocomposites with Nanoparticles,” Journal of Composite Science and Technology, Vol. 66, No. 16, December 2006, pp. 3230-3240 (invited by the guest editor).

 

7. Askari, D., Veedu, P. V., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Chirality Dependence of Carbon Single-Walled Nanotube Material Properties:  Axial Coefficient of Thermal Expansion,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 6, No. 7, July 2006, pp. 2167-2174.

 

6. Veedu, P. V., Askari, D. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Chirality Dependence of Carbon Single-Walled Nanotube Material Properties:  Axial Young’s Modulus,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 6, No. 7, July 2006, pp. 2159-2166.

 

5. Veedu, V. P., Cao, A., Li, X., Ma, K., Soldano, C., Ajayan, P. M., and Ghasemi-Nejhad, M. N., " Multifunctional composites using reinforced laminae with carbon nanotube forests," Nature Materials, June 2006, Vol. 5, pp. 457-462.

[NOTE: This work has been featured in news media such as; NetComposites, Materials Today, Nanotechnology Now, Science Daily, The Nanotechnology Group Inc., Nanotech Wire, SPACEMART, PHYSORG, The A to Z of Materials, The A to Z of Nanotechnology, BrightSurf, NewsWire Today, TMCnet News, Ultraviolet, Nano Electronics, Nano Werk, Hawaii Business News, Hawaii Business Magazine, Kaunana, KITV New 4_Honolulu, Hawaii Public Radio_Honolulu.  Also, won 2007 Best paper Award in Mechanics & Material Systems, Adaptive Structures and Materials Systems of the ASME Aerospace Division].

 

4. Cao, A., Dickrell, P. L., Sawyer, W. G., Ghasemi-Nejhad, M. N., and Ajayan, P. M., "Super-compressible foam-like films of carbon nanotubes," Science, November 2005, Vol. 310, pp. 1307-1310.

[NOTE: This work has been featured in news media such as Nature Press Release (Dec. 2005), Nano Science and Nanotechnology Institute (NSTI, Dec 06, 2005), Phys Org (Nov. 24, 2005), Physics Web (Nov. 25, 2005), etc.

 

3. Cao, A., Veedu, V. P., Li, X., Yao, Z., Ghasemi-Nejhad, M. N., and Ajayan, P. M., "Multifunctional brushes made from carbon nanotubes," Nature Materials, July 2005, Vol. 4, pp. 540-545.

[NOTE: This work has been featured in news media throughout the world as "the world's smallest brush," including the BBC World News Science/Nature (UK) on June 12, 2005; NewScientist Breaking News on June 12, 2005; Science Box on June 12, 2005; National Geographic News Science and Space on June 17, 2005; BBC news (UK), Science in Action (BBC World Service Broadcast on June 18, 2005); PhysOrg on June 28, 2005; and Nature Press Release for 2005 Nature Materials Vol. 4 , on July 8, 2005, Kaunana Fall 2007.  In addition, the following world-wide press releases featured our nano-brush: Science News (USA), Chemical & Engineering News (USA), Popular Science (USA), DER SPIEGEL (Germany), Frankfurter Allmgeine Zeitung (Germany), ZeitWissen Magazin (Germany), Spektrum der Wissenschaft (German edition of “Scientific American”), De Standaard (Belgium), El Mundo (Spain), CNR (Spain), Kyodo News (Japan), JIJI Press (Japan), De Ingenieur (The Netherlands), and so on.    Also, won 2007 Guinness Book of World Record world’s smallest brush Certificate].

 

2. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., and Askari, D., “Mechanical Properties Modeling of Carbon Single-Walled Nanotubes: A Finite Element Method,” Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 2005, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2005, pp. 298-318.

 

1. Kalamkarov, A. L., Veedu, V. P., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Mechanical Properties Modeling of Carbon Single-Walled Nanotubes: An Asymptotic Homogenization Method,” Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2005, pp. 124-131.

 

 

• Smart Structures (16 Papers):

 

16. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. and Ma, K., “Thrust Vector Control for Satellites,” Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures, 2008, to be ubmitted

 

15. Yan, S. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Analytical Modeling and Piezoelectric Actuator Optimization, for the Shape Control of an Adaptive Composite Satellite Dish,” Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures, 2008, to be ubmitted

 

14. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Antin, N., Russ, R., and Ma, K., "Vibration Suppression of Thruster-Firing-Induced Vibration of Satellites using Multifunctional Platforms: A MIMO Finite Element Method," Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, 2008, to be submitted

 

13. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Russ, R., and Ma, K., "Finite Element Charts and Active Vibration Suppression Schemes for Smart Structures Design," Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2008, in press

 

12. Ma, K. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. “Adaptive Control of Flexible Active Composite Manipulators Driven by Piezoelectric Patches and Active Struts with Dead Zones,” IEEE Transactions on Control Technologies and Systems, 2008, in press

 

11. Yan, S. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Design, Optimization, and Vibration Control of Adaptive Composite Circular Plates of Smart Platforms for Satellite Thrust Vector Control,” Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures, 2007, accepted with revisions

 

10. Ma, K., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., "Adaptive Input Shaping and Control for Simultaneous Precision Positioning and Vibration Suppression of Smart Composite Plates," Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, 2007, Vol. 16, pp. 1870-1879.

 

9. Yan, S. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Analytical Modeling and Active Vibration Suppression of Adaptive Composite Panels with Optimal Actuators Configurations,” Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, 2007, Vol. 16(6), pp. 2516-2525.

 

8. Ma, K. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. “Adaptive Precision Positioning of Smart Composite Panels Subjected to External Disturbances,” International Journal of Mechatronics, 2006, Vol. 16, pp. 623-630.

 

7. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Pourjalali, S., Uyema, M., and Yousefpour, A., "Finite Element Method for Active Vibration Suppression of Smart Composite Structures using Piezoelectric Materials," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 19, No. 3, 2006, pp. 309-352.

 

6. Ma, K. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Precision Positioning of a Parallel Manipulator for Spacecraft Thrust Vector Control,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2005, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 185-188.

 

5. Doherty, K. M. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., "Performance of an Active Composite Strut for an Intelligent Composite Modified Stewart Platform for Thrust Vector Control" Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2005, pp. 335-354.

 

4. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Russ, R., and Pourjalali, S., “Manufacturing and Testing of Active Composite Panels with Embedded Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2005, pp. 319-334, (invited by the associate editor).

 

3. Ma, K. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. “Simultaneous Precision Positioning and Vibration Suppression of Reciprocating Flexible Manipulators,” Journal of Smart Structures and Systems, January 2005, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 13-27, (invited by the editor-in-chief for the first issue).

 

2. Ma, K. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. “Adaptive Simultaneous Precision Positioning and Vibration Control of Intelligent Composite Structures,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, February 2005, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 163-174.

 

1. Ma, K. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. “Frequency-Weighted Adaptive Control for Simultaneous Precision Positioning and Vibration Suppression of Smart Structures,” Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, 2004, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1143-1154.

 

 

• Composites (17 Papers):

 

17. Kalamkarov, A. L., Askari, D., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., “Transversely Isotropic Constitutive Properties Modeling of Tubular Sandwich Composite Structures: Axial Mechanical Properties,” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2008, to be submitted

 

16. Yousefpour, A. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., "Design, Analysis, Manufacture, and Test of APC-2/AS4 Thermoplastic Composite Pressure Vessels for Deep Water Marine Applications," Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 38, No. 19, October 2004, pp.1701-1732.

 

15. Ng, R.K., Yousefpour, A , Uyema, M., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., "Design, Analysis, Manufacture, and Test of Shallow Water Pressure Vessels Using E-Glass/Epoxy Woven Composite Material for a Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle," Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 36, No. 21, November 2002, pp. 2443-2478.

 

14. Yousefpour, A. and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., "Effects of Geometric Optimization of Plug-supported End-caps on the Performance of Thick Thermoplastic Composite Pressure Vessels under External Hydrostatic Pressure," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials (JTCM), Vol. 15, No. 5, September 2002, pp. 403-428 (top 50 most cited papers in JTCM, Feb. 2, 2006).

 

13. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Chandramouli, M. V., and Yousefpour, A., "Processing and Performance of Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composites by Preceramic Polymer Pyrolysis: I - Filament Winding," Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 35, No. 24, 2001, pp. 2207-2237.

 

12. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Bayliss, J. K., and Yousefpour, A., "Processing and Performance of Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composites by Preceramic Polymer Pyrolysis: II – Resin Transfer Molding," Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 35, No. 24, 2001, pp. 2239-2255.

 

11. Yousefpour, A., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., "Processing and Performance of Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composites by Preceramic Polymer Pyrolysis and Inactive Fillers," Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 61, 2001, pp. 1813-1820.

 

10. Yousefpour, A., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. "Experimental and Computational Study of APC-2/AS4 Thermoplastic Composite C-Rings," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 14, No. 2, March 2001, pp. 129-145 (top 50 most cited papers in JTCM, Feb. 2, 2006).

 

9. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., and Ikeda, K. M. "Design, Manufacture, and Characterization of Recycled Thermoplastic Powder Impregnated Fibers Using In-Situ Composites Filament Winding," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 11, No. 6, Nov. 1998, pp. 533-572.

 

8. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. "Thermal Analysis for Thermoplastic Composite Tow/Tape Preheating and Pultrusion," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 10, No. 6, Nov. 1997, pp. 504-523 (invited by the guest editor).

 

7. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Gillespie, J. W., Jr., and Cope, R. D. "Effects of Processing Parameters on Material Responses during In-Situ Filament Winding of Thermoplastic Composites," International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, Concurrent Engineering of Advanced Materials-Integration of Mechanics and Manufacturing, Vol. 9, Nos. 1/2/3, 1994, pp. 183-214 (invited by the guest editor).

 

6. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. "Issues Related to Processability during the Manufacture of Thermoplastic Composite Using On-line Consolidation Technique,” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 1993, 6:130-145.

 

5. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Cope, R. D., and Güçeri, S. I. "Thermal Analysis of In-Situ Thermoplastic-Matrix Composite Filament Winding," ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 113, No. 2, May 1991, pp. 304-313.

 

4. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Cope, R. D., and Güçeri, S. I. "Thermal Analysis of In-Situ Thermoplastic Composite Tape Laying," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 4, No. 1, Jan. 1991, pp. 20-45.

 

3. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., and Chou, T-W. "A Model for the Prediction of Compressive Strength Reduction of Composite Laminates with Molded-in Holes," Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 24, No. 3, 1990, pp. 236-255.

 

2. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., and Chou, T-W. "Compression behavior of woven carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy composites with moulded-in and drilled holes,"Composites,  Vol. 21, No. 1, Jan. 1990, pp. 33-40.

 

1. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., and Parvizi-Majidi, A. "Impact behavior and damage tolerance of woven carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites," Composites, Vol. 21, No. 2, March 1990, pp. 155-168.

 

 

• Thin Films (2 Papers):

 

2. Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N., Pan, C., and Feng, H., “Intrinsic Strain Modeling and Residual Stress Analysis for Thin Film Processing of Layered Structures," ASME Journal of Electronic Packaging, Vol. 125, No. 1, March 2003, pp. 4-17.

 

1. Phelan, P. E., and Ghasemi Nejhad, M. N. "Residual Stresses for In-Situ Deposition of Thin-Film High-Temperature Superconductors," ASME Journal of Electronic Packaging, Vol. 116, No. 4, December 1994, pp. 249-257.

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS (79  Papers)