Development of Centers of Excellence Presented by Shaik
Development of Centers of Excellence Presented by Shaik Jeelani, Ph. D. , P. E. , Fellow ASME Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies Tuskegee University at DOD Technical Assistance Workshop Tennessee State University Nashville, TN April 13 -14, 2016
Centers of Excellence • Development of a center of Excellence requires input from and involvement of a diverse group of persons representing various ideologies and disciplines. • This presentation includes a few centers of excellence that were successfully implemented and completed only because of partnerships that were formed to design and implement them.
Centers of Excellence Characteristics • Sustained Large Funding • Multidisciplinary Faculty Working Collaboratively • Support for faculty and students
Centers of Excellence at TU • (as of January 2016) Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM) Alabama Center for Nanobio Science and Sensors (NSF-EPSCo. R) Carver Integrative Sustainability Center for Biomedical Research (NIH-RCMI) Center of Information Assurance Education (DHS) Center for Research in Science and Technology (NSF-CREST) George Washington Carver Agricultural Experiment Station (Land Grant. USDA) • National Center for Bioethics in Research and Healthcare (NIH) • NUCOR Education and Research Center (NERC) • Tuskegee Center for Academic Excellence & Innovative Learning (T-CAEL) • •
Department NSF-CREST Center of Excellence in nanobiomaterials Derived from Natural and Waste Resources NSF-AGEP Tuskegee Alliance to Forge Pathways to Academic Careers (T-PAC) of Materials Science and Engineering NSF-MSP Nano. Bio Science Partnership for Alabama Black Belt Region Tuskegee University’s Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM) RESEARCH ROGRAMS NSF-IGERT Global Traineeship in Sustainable Electronics NSF-EPSCo. R Enhancing Alabama’s Research Capability in Nano/Bio Science and Sensors NSF-REU Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nano-Bio Materials Science and Engineering NSF-HBCU-UP Research Initiation Award: Enhancement of Research and Education in Computational Nanomechanics and Nanoscale Testing at Tuskegee University College of Engineering NASA- NSTI Improved Mechanical Properties of COPV Composites and SHM Sensor Efficiency for Increased Safety and Reliability US Army- CERL Self Healing of E-Glass/Epoxy Composites Materials Innovation Technologies LLC/NSF Analyzing the Processing and Properties of Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Made from Recycled Carbon Fiber Clarkson Aerospace/AFRL Collaboration Program: Materials and Manufacturing Research Do. D Investigation on Dynamic Characterization of Nanophased Fiber Reinforced Composites Subjected to Naval
Partnership Building An Example of Center of Excellence
GRANT FROM U. S ARMY(ARO) Title: Intelligent Resin Transfer Molding for Integral Armor Applications
Cross-Section of the Laminate • Integral Armor interfaces [Lay-up sequence] • Signature layer consists of 4 -layers and Thick section composite consists of 20 -layers of S 2 glass fiber. Resin Type- Vinyl Ester. • The overall panel dimensions were 36” x 23” x 1. 53”.
Tuskegee University Research Consortium for Intelligent Resin Transfer Molding for Integral Armor Applications
Manufacturing Of Integral Armor S-2 Glass fiber lay-up Ceramic lay-up Carbon Fiber lay-up Shrim cloth layer Priming of Ceramic Tiles Rubber layer
Manufacturing Of Integral Armor Teflon sheet layer on the top Resin infusion from the center Infusion and suction lines Resin suction from both sides
Equipment. SKE GEE Performance Evaluation UNIVERSITY Center for Advanced Materials MTS Dynatup Zwick Roell Gas Gun with High Speed Camera Rheometric Minimat Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar
Partnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
U. S. Army Center of Excellence for Battlefield Capability Enhancements (BCE) on Development of Flexible Extremities Protection Utilizing Shear Thickening Fluid/Fabric Composites Shaik Jeelani Ph. D. P. E. Vice President for Research and Sponsored programs Tuskegee University
University of Delaware Jack Gillespie Norman Wagner Florida Atlantic University Purdue University Hassan Mahfuz C. T. Sun Army Research Office (ARO) Research Triangle Park, NC Development of Flexible Extremities Protection utilizing Shear Thickening Fluid/Fabric Composites Shaik Jeelani Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD David Stepp Scope of Work A: Synthesis and characterization of STF Composites B: Rheological and Interface Characterization C: Mechanics and Constitutive Models D: Performance Evaluation Eric Wetzel
U. S. Army Center of Excellence for Development of Flexible Extremities Protection Utilizing Shear Thickening Fluid/Fabric Composites Task 1 Development and Characterization of Novel Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) and STF/Fabric Composites (Tuskegee) Task 2 Determination of Stab, Cut and Tear Properties of STF/Fabric and TP/Fabric Composites (Purdue) Task 3 Study of STF Structure and Development of Improved Models for STF Rheological Response (Delaware) Task 4 Modeling of STF/Fabric Composites (FAU) Task 5 High Strain Rate Response and Mechanics of STF and STF/Fabric Composites (TU and Delaware)
Accomplishments Task 3 Study of STF Structure and Development of Improved Models for STF Rheological Response Atomic/cluster-scale measurements of STF structure and fundamental studies of rheological response were initiated Scanning electron microscopy has revealed that (“hard”) silica STF particles will groove the Kevlar filaments during impact, while this grooving is absent with (“soft”) PMMA based STFs, providing further insights into the molecularscale deformation mechanisms that govern bulk behavior
Accomplishments Task 2 Determination of Stab, Cut and Tear Properties of STF/Fabric and TP/Fabric Composites NIJ standardized drop tower has been constructed for conducting stab tests on thermoplastic and STF infused fabric have been conducted. Yarn/fiber cutting and tear experiments have been conducted. A first-ever M 50 V 50 A 50 test methodology has been developed and demonstrated to characterize Nylon and Kevlar fabrics.
Partnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
Alabama EPSCo. R RII Nanobio Science and Sensors Research in Alabama Grant # EPS-1158862 Mahesh Hosur, PI/PD Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088 E-mail: hosur@mytu. tuskegee. edu
Nano-/Bioscience and Sensors Nano. Fabrication Nano-Fabrication Sensors Biotechnology Nanobio-Materials Nano-/Bio. Interactions Nano. Therapeutics Optical Sensors Bio. Sensors Education Outreach Infrastructure Innovation http: //tinyurl. com/99 hq 7 jz
Nano and Bio Materials (2011 -2014) Auburn University (AU) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (UA) Tuskegee University (TU) University of South Alabama (USA) University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Faculty Participants Tuskegee: Drs. Hosur, Rangari, Jeelani, Zainuddin, Hossain, Carlton, Reeves, Curry, Green, Tcherbi-Narteh Auburn: Dr. Davis UA: Drs. Haque, Rogers, Spears UAB: Drs. Vaidya, Pillay, Ning USA: Drs. Hsiao, Parker Total of 18 Science and Engineering faculty
Partnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
CREST: Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources
NSF-CREST Subproject 1 Synthesis and characterization of nanobiomaterials (Rangari-PI) Subproject 2 Synthesis and characterization of biopolymers and nanobiocomposites (Hosur-PI) CREST: Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources Hosur PI/PD) Subproject 3 Processing, performance evaluation and technology transition of green nanobiocomposites to products (Zainuddin-PI) CREST: Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources
Tuskegee University Continues to be the Top Producer of Black Doctorates in Materials Science and Engineering In 1997 Tuskegee University’s (TU) administration approved offering of the Ph. D. program in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). A group of faculty representing eight disciplines of science and engineering was designated as MSE faculty, whose responsibility was to develop the curriculum and implement the program. The curriculum of the Ph. D. program was developed and approved in June 1998 by the Board of Trustees and was successfully implemented in fall 1998. The curriculum was reviewed and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) during the same year. The primary objective of the program is to significantly increase the number of African Americans holding Ph. D. degrees in Science and Engineering. To date, Tuskegee University has produced 26 Ph. Ds in MSE and become the largest producer of African American MSE Ph. Ds in the nation. In March 2011 the TU Trustees approved the establishment of the Department of MSE and authorized the development of a Master’s program in MSE. In October 2011, the TU Trustees approved the Master of Science program in MSE , which was subsequently approved by the SACS and implemented in spring 2013. Future plans of the department include continuous enhancement of the curriculum and expansion of research opportunities to make the graduates more marketable and successful in their careers, implementation of a minor in Materials Science and Engineering for all STEM undergraduates and the implementation of on-line Master’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013 May Graduates ALUMNI Dr. David Baah 2013 Dr. Gregory Strawder 2013 Dr. Alfred Tcherbi. Narteh 2013 Dr. Sandrea Brundidg e-Young 2013 Dr. Lazbourne Allie 2009 Dr. Wanda Jones 2009 Dr. Dangale Robinson Dr. Shaik Zainuddin 2009 Dr. Rozlyn Chambliss 2013 Dr. Merlin Theodore 2008 Dr. Aldinton Aliie 2011 Dr. Renee’ Rodgers 2007 Dr. Nydeia Wright 2011 Dr. Michael Awaah 2006 Dr. Okechuk wu Akpa 2010 Dr. Nathaniel Chisholm 2006 Dr. Tarig Hassan 2010 Dr. Sabayasachi Ganguli Dr. Jessie Mayo 2010 Dr. Harvey Hall 2003 Dr. Mary Rogers. Moore 2010 Dr. Tiffany Nelson. Williams 2010 Dr. Valerie Moses 2003 Dr. Krishnan Kanny 2003 Dr. Maria Calhoun. Charlton 2009 Dr. Tonnia Thomas 2003
President Bush’s Visit to Materials Science and Engineering program at Tuskegee University on April 19 th 2008
2011 Presidential Award for Mentoring
Partnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
A Nano. Bio Science Partnership for the Alabama Black Belt Region Presented by Shaik Jeelani, Ph. D. , P. E. Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
A Nano. Bio Science Partnership for the Alabama Black Belt Region A partnership of four Doctoral granting institutions, five community colleges and ten school Districts in the Alabama Black Belt Region, based on: • Expertise in Nano. Bio Science and Engineering • Long term interaction between K-12 school districts and the partnering institutions.
MSP PARTNERS Institutions of Higher Education § § Tuskegee University Alabama State University Auburn University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa § § § Central Alabama Community College Enterprise State Community College Shelton State community College Wallace State Community College Hanceville Wallace Community College Selma School Districts § § § Barbour County Bullock County Dallas County Lee County Lowndes County § § § Macon County Montgomery County Perry County Selma City Wilcox County
MSP PARTNERS Cont’d. Supporting Partners § Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) § Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) at Cornell and Wisconsin § Mc. Wane Science Center § Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME)
The MSP project has a diverse group of committed stakeholders: • 26 STEM and Education faculty • 84 Middle Grade Science Teachers • 27 Principals and Assistant Principals • 10 Superintendents • 7009 6 th – 8 th middle grades students • 14 undergraduates in Science Education
Partnership Goal To increase the science achievement of 6 th – 8 th grade students in the Alabama Black Belt region by 15%
Some Outcomes to Date During 2012 -2013: • The students’ Science SAT-10 scores improved by more than 50% • Although white students are outperforming African American students, the gap has been reduced by more than 50% • Teachers’ Nano. Bio Science content knowledge has increased by more than 50%.
Partnership Building Another Example of Partnership
College of Engineering Department of Materials Science and Engineering Partnership for the development of a drug delivery system Diane Render, Ph. D. 2014 Dissertation Title Development of Colon 5 -FU Delivery System Using Bio-based Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles
partners needed to develop a drug delivery system ØMaterials Scientist: Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles (TU-MSE) ØPharmacist: Fabrication of a pill using the nanoparticles and drug (Auburn Univ. ) ØToxicologist: Toxicology Tests (AFRL) ØVeterinarian: Test the efficiency of the drug delivery in the animal model (TU-VET)
Pill Constituents Ca. CO 3 Nanoparticles Starch Disintegrate Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose (SMCC) ± 2. 65 mm ± 3. 20 mm Lubricant Diluent Hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) Binder 40
Rat Radiographs with Ca. CO 3 Pills coated with L 100 (Study 1) 41
Collaborative Research: The Tuskegee Alliance to Develop, Implement and Study a Virtual Graduate Education Model for Underrepresented Minorities in STEM (T-PAC) Funded By The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate –Transformation (AGEP-T) Program Acknowledgements: This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grants No. HRD -1433005, HRD - 1432991 and HRD-1433004 42
Description of T-PAC Alliance Members • The T-PAC Alliance consists of two HBCUs and one PWI along with two supporting partners: – Tuskegee University (TU) – Alabama State University (ASU) – Auburn University (AU) • AU Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning • AU Miller Writing Center • Highly multidisciplinary • Productive history of working together
Focus of the T-PAC Alliance • To facilitate doctoral degree production in STEM disciplines among groups that are underrepresented in STEM (underrepresented minorities or URMs) at Tuskegee University, Alabama State University, and Auburn University • Encourage T-PAC Scholars to consider STEM careers in academia through exposure to project interventions Ø Key and unique feature of our T-PAC model: v To promote joint mentorship across Alliance institutions through virtual interventions
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