{"id":3018,"date":"2018-11-10T16:27:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T16:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cecas.clemson.edu\/spilla\/?page_id=3018"},"modified":"2018-11-10T16:38:34","modified_gmt":"2018-11-10T16:38:34","slug":"3018-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cecas.clemson.edu\/spilla\/3018-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong><em>Research Staff, Postdocs and Visitors<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Sreeprasad Sreenivasan (Research Scientist; 2\/16-5\/17).<br \/>Research topic: \u201cNanomaterials for Energy Applications\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Research Assistant Professor, The University of Toledo, OH.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Venkata Chevali (Visiting Scholar; 8\/16-9\/16). (supported by a grant from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia).<br \/>Research topic: \u201cNatural Fiber Composites\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Vice-chancellor fellow, University of Southern Queensland, Australia.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Farid Haddadi (Postdoc; 5\/14-6\/15). (partially supported by Provost office at Clemson University). (Co-Advisor)<br \/>Research topic: \u201cDissimilar Materials Joining\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Unknown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong><em>Doctoral Students (Graduated)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Ting Zheng, PhD in Automotive Engineering (01\/15-08\/17).<br \/>Dissertation topic: \u201cProteinaceous Resin and Hydrophilic Encapsulation: A Self-Healing Related Study\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Postdoctoral Fellow at Clemson University<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Xiaoyan Yu, PhD in Automotive Engineering (08\/14-08\/17).<br \/>Dissertation topic: \u201cDesign, Synthesis and Sustainable Applications of Animal Protein-based Thermoset Polymers and Covalent Organic Frameworks\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Research Intern at EATON Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong><em>Masters Students (Graduated)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mr. Zhan Zhang, MS in Automotive Engineering (01\/16-05\/18).<br \/>Project topic: \u201cNanocellulose-based Structural Biocomposites\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: AISIN Technical Center of America<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Vishnu Priya Ramineni, MS in Mechanical Engineering (08\/14-12\/16). (Co-Advisor)<br \/>Thesis topic: \u201cNanoscale Solutions to Tailor Fiber Architectures for Realizing Composites with Triumvirate Properties\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: REMA USA LLC<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Sai Aditya Pradeep, MS in Materials Science and Engineering (08\/14-07\/16)<br \/>Thesis topic: \u201cAn Investigation of Biomodal Cellular Distributions via Supercritical Fluid Assisted Foam Injection Molding\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: PhD student at Clemson University<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Anup Mallikarjuna Shastry, MS in Automotive Engineering (08\/13-08\/15).<br \/>Project topic: \u201cAreca and Coir Fiber Reinforced Pine-oil Epoxy Biocomposites\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Project Engineer, FEV North America, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Bopaiah Ittira Biddappa, MS in Automotive Engineering (08\/13-08\/15).<br \/>Project topic: \u201cPolylactic Acid-Areca Fiber Biocomposites\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Associate Engineer, Bosch North America.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Sohil Shah, S., MS in Automotive Engineering (08\/13-08\/15).<br \/>Project topic: \u201cCFRP Thermoset Composites\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Test Engineer, Honda R&amp; D Americas, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Sashank Ravi, MS in Automotive Engineering (08\/13-08\/15).<br \/>Project topic: \u201cPine-oil Based Bioepoxy Foams\u201d.<br \/>Last known status: Reliability Engineer, Honda R&amp; D Americas, Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong><em>Visiting Students (Graduate\/Undergraduate)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mr. Yankai Liu (visiting BS Student from East China University of Science and Technology), July-Sept 2018.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cScF Foams and Polymer Injection Sheet Metal Forming\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Xuezhi Wang (visiting PhD candidate from Xi\u2019an Jiaotong University, China), September 2015-September 2017.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cThermal Studies of Yttria-stabilized Zirconia Using Molecular Dynamics\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Shubh Agnihotri (visiting BS Student from Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, India), May-July 2016 and June-Aug 2017.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cBiobased Thermoset Blends\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Srishti Shukla (visiting BS Student from Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, India), May-July 2016 and June-Aug 2017.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cBiobased Thermoset Blends\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Shubham Shelke (visiting BS Student from Pune University, Pune, India), June-July 2017.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cThe Automotive Development Process\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Lady Joana Rodriguez (visiting PhD Student from National University of Colombia, Colombia), September 2015-November 2015.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cPine Wood Flour Reinforced Pine-oil Based Bioepoxy Foams\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Jithin Joy (visiting PhD candidate from Mahatma Gandhi University, India), July 2014- January 2015.<br \/>Dissertation topic: \u201cPolybutylene Succinate-Cellulosic Nanofiber Biocomposites\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong><em>Undergraduate Students Who Worked @ Pilla Research Lab<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mr. Martyn Lemon (Creative Inquiry 01\/18-05\/18).<br \/>Research topic: \u201cThe Evolution of Materials in Automotive Design and Development\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Jackson Grubbs (Undergraduate Honors Project 08\/17-05\/18). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University<br \/>Research topic: \u201cUnderstanding the Effects of Process Physics on the Quality of Automotive Components\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Martyn Lemon (EUREKA honors student 07\/17-08\/17). General Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Ross Mackenzie (EUREKA honors student 07\/17-08\/17). General Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Jonathan Vogel (Creartive Inquiry 08\/15-05\/17). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cComposite Suspension System for SAE Baja\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Caroline Louis (Undergraduate Honors Project 01\/16-05\/17). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cOrganic Thermoelectrics\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Diana Burden (Undergraduate Honors Project 01\/16-12\/16). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.<br \/>Research topic: \u201cOrganic Thermoelectrics\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Rhyan Morgan (EUREKA honors student 07\/16-08\/16). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Davis Hendricks (Townes fellow 5\/16-7\/16). Biology at Southern Wesleyan University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. William Lamoreaux (Creative Inquiry 01\/16-05\/16). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Andrew White (Creative Inquiry 01\/16-05\/16). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Iesha Spann (Creative Inquiry 01\/16-05\/16). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Brent Beadles (Creative Inquiry 01\/16-05\/16). Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Eric Murbach (EUREKA honors student 07\/15-08\/15). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Nathaniel Brown (EUREKA honors student 07\/15-08\/15). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Kelly Krumm (EUREKA honors student 07\/14-08\/14). Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong><em>High School Students Who Worked @ Pilla Research Lab<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ms. Varsha Gopal, Southside High School, June-July 2016 and June-July 2017<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Saulo Arias Hernndez, GSSM School, June-July 2016<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Evan Livingston, GSSM School, June-July 2016<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Ben Hairston, GSSM School, June-July 2016<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Mario Krussig, GSSM School, June-July 2015<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Jack Tabb, GSSM School, June-July 2015<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Nathan Dubrouillet, GSSM School, June-July 2015<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3018\" data-postid=\"3018\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3018 themify_builder themify_builder_front\">\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/themify_builder_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Staff, Postdocs and Visitors Dr. Sreeprasad Sreenivasan (Research Scientist; 2\/16-5\/17).Research topic: \u201cNanomaterials for Energy Applications\u201d.Last known status: Research Assistant Professor, The University of Toledo, OH. Dr. Venkata Chevali (Visiting Scholar; 8\/16-9\/16). 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