Alumni

Research Staff, Postdocs and Visitors

  1. Dr. Sreeprasad Sreenivasan (Research Scientist; 2/16-5/17).
    Research topic: “Nanomaterials for Energy Applications”.
    Last known status: Research Assistant Professor, The University of Toledo, OH.
  2. Dr. Venkata Chevali (Visiting Scholar; 8/16-9/16). (supported by a grant from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia).
    Research topic: “Natural Fiber Composites”.
    Last known status: Vice-chancellor fellow, University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
  3. Dr. Farid Haddadi (Postdoc; 5/14-6/15). (partially supported by Provost office at Clemson University). (Co-Advisor)
    Research topic: “Dissimilar Materials Joining”.
    Last known status: Unknown.

Doctoral Students (Graduated)

  1. Dr. Ting Zheng, PhD in Automotive Engineering (01/15-08/17).
    Dissertation topic: “Proteinaceous Resin and Hydrophilic Encapsulation: A Self-Healing Related Study”.
    Last known status: Postdoctoral Fellow at Clemson University
  2. Dr. Xiaoyan Yu, PhD in Automotive Engineering (08/14-08/17).
    Dissertation topic: “Design, Synthesis and Sustainable Applications of Animal Protein-based Thermoset Polymers and Covalent Organic Frameworks”.
    Last known status: Research Intern at EATON Corporation

Masters Students (Graduated)

  1. Mr. Zhan Zhang, MS in Automotive Engineering (01/16-05/18).
    Project topic: “Nanocellulose-based Structural Biocomposites”.
    Last known status: AISIN Technical Center of America
  2. Ms. Vishnu Priya Ramineni, MS in Mechanical Engineering (08/14-12/16). (Co-Advisor)
    Thesis topic: “Nanoscale Solutions to Tailor Fiber Architectures for Realizing Composites with Triumvirate Properties”.
    Last known status: REMA USA LLC
  3. Mr. Sai Aditya Pradeep, MS in Materials Science and Engineering (08/14-07/16)
    Thesis topic: “An Investigation of Biomodal Cellular Distributions via Supercritical Fluid Assisted Foam Injection Molding”.
    Last known status: PhD student at Clemson University
  4. Mr. Anup Mallikarjuna Shastry, MS in Automotive Engineering (08/13-08/15).
    Project topic: “Areca and Coir Fiber Reinforced Pine-oil Epoxy Biocomposites”.
    Last known status: Project Engineer, FEV North America, Inc.
  5. Mr. Bopaiah Ittira Biddappa, MS in Automotive Engineering (08/13-08/15).
    Project topic: “Polylactic Acid-Areca Fiber Biocomposites”.
    Last known status: Associate Engineer, Bosch North America.
  6. Mr. Sohil Shah, S., MS in Automotive Engineering (08/13-08/15).
    Project topic: “CFRP Thermoset Composites”.
    Last known status: Test Engineer, Honda R& D Americas, Inc.
  7. Mr. Sashank Ravi, MS in Automotive Engineering (08/13-08/15).
    Project topic: “Pine-oil Based Bioepoxy Foams”.
    Last known status: Reliability Engineer, Honda R& D Americas, Inc.

Visiting Students (Graduate/Undergraduate)

  1. Mr. Yankai Liu (visiting BS Student from East China University of Science and Technology), July-Sept 2018.
    Research topic: “ScF Foams and Polymer Injection Sheet Metal Forming”.
  2. Mr. Xuezhi Wang (visiting PhD candidate from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China), September 2015-September 2017.
    Research topic: “Thermal Studies of Yttria-stabilized Zirconia Using Molecular Dynamics”.
  3. Mr. Shubh Agnihotri (visiting BS Student from Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, India), May-July 2016 and June-Aug 2017.
    Research topic: “Biobased Thermoset Blends”.
  4. Ms. Srishti Shukla (visiting BS Student from Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, India), May-July 2016 and June-Aug 2017.
    Research topic: “Biobased Thermoset Blends”.
  5. Mr. Shubham Shelke (visiting BS Student from Pune University, Pune, India), June-July 2017.
    Research topic: “The Automotive Development Process”.
  6. Ms. Lady Joana Rodriguez (visiting PhD Student from National University of Colombia, Colombia), September 2015-November 2015.
    Research topic: “Pine Wood Flour Reinforced Pine-oil Based Bioepoxy Foams”.
  7. Mr. Jithin Joy (visiting PhD candidate from Mahatma Gandhi University, India), July 2014- January 2015.
    Dissertation topic: “Polybutylene Succinate-Cellulosic Nanofiber Biocomposites”.

Undergraduate Students Who Worked @ Pilla Research Lab

  1. Mr. Martyn Lemon (Creative Inquiry 01/18-05/18).
    Research topic: “The Evolution of Materials in Automotive Design and Development”.
  2. Mr. Jackson Grubbs (Undergraduate Honors Project 08/17-05/18). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University
    Research topic: “Understanding the Effects of Process Physics on the Quality of Automotive Components”.
  3. Mr. Martyn Lemon (EUREKA honors student 07/17-08/17). General Engineering at Clemson University.
  4. Mr. Ross Mackenzie (EUREKA honors student 07/17-08/17). General Engineering at Clemson University.
  5. Mr. Jonathan Vogel (Creartive Inquiry 08/15-05/17). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.
    Research topic: “Composite Suspension System for SAE Baja”.
  6. Ms. Caroline Louis (Undergraduate Honors Project 01/16-05/17). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.
    Research topic: “Organic Thermoelectrics”.
  7. Ms. Diana Burden (Undergraduate Honors Project 01/16-12/16). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.
    Research topic: “Organic Thermoelectrics”.
  8. Ms. Rhyan Morgan (EUREKA honors student 07/16-08/16). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.
  9. Ms. Davis Hendricks (Townes fellow 5/16-7/16). Biology at Southern Wesleyan University.
  10. Mr. William Lamoreaux (Creative Inquiry 01/16-05/16). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.
  11. Mr. Andrew White (Creative Inquiry 01/16-05/16). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.
  12. Ms. Iesha Spann (Creative Inquiry 01/16-05/16). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.
  13. Mr. Brent Beadles (Creative Inquiry 01/16-05/16). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.
  14. Mr. Eric Murbach (EUREKA honors student 07/15-08/15). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.
  15. Mr. Nathaniel Brown (EUREKA honors student 07/15-08/15). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.
  16. Mr. Kelly Krumm (EUREKA honors student 07/14-08/14). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.

High School Students Who Worked @ Pilla Research Lab

  1. Ms. Varsha Gopal, Southside High School, June-July 2016 and June-July 2017
  2. Mr. Saulo Arias Hernndez, GSSM School, June-July 2016
  3. Mr. Evan Livingston, GSSM School, June-July 2016
  4. Mr. Ben Hairston, GSSM School, June-July 2016
  5. Mr. Mario Krussig, GSSM School, June-July 2015
  6. Mr. Jack Tabb, GSSM School, June-July 2015
  7. Mr. Nathan Dubrouillet, GSSM School, June-July 2015