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EDUCATION

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2005-Ongoing Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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PhD Candidate, Materials Science and Engineering Department

 

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2004-2005  Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom

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Research Fellow, Materials Department

 

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2000-2003  Engineering School, Shiraz (Pahlavi) University, Shiraz, Iran

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M.Sc., Materials Science and Engineering; (2nd Ranking)

 

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1995-2000  Sharif (Arya-Mehr) University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

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B.Sc., Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

 

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1991-1995  Alborz College, Tehran, Iran

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High School Diploma Certificate in Physics and Mathematics (1st Ranking)

 

WORK, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 

bullet2005-ungoing, PhD Candidate; Synthesis, Fabrications and Characterization of MAX Phases (Ternary Carbides and Nitrides) and MAXMETs (A New Class of Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with MAX Phases); Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

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2004-05, Research Fellow; Toughening of Thermosetting Composites with Thermoplastic Fibres, Queen Mary, University of London; UK

 
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2004-05, Senior Mathematics Lecturer (University Foundation Program); International House London, London, UK

 
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2004-05, Fellow of the Academic Board & Senior Mathematics Lecturer; International House London, London, UK

 
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2004-05, Marketing and Sales Advisor; International House London, London, UK

 
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2004-05, Mathematics Teacher; A-Level and GCSE; SBK Tuition Centre, London, UK

 
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2003-04, Mathematics Tutor; Certificate of Student Tutoring Scheme; Mulberry School for Girls, London, UK

 
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2000-03, Project Director; “Feasibility Study of Net-Shape Discontinuously Reinforced MMCs in the Automotive Industry”; Joint Collaboration between Materials Research Centre at Supplier of Automotive Parts Co. (SAPCO); Iran Khodro- Peugeot Automotive Industry Co., Ministry of Industry, National Iran Oil Company and Materials Science and Engineering Department, Shiraz University, Iran

 
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1998-99, Internship Project Coordinator; Materials Research Centre (SAPCO); Materials Selection and Failure Analysis of Polymeric Parts of Peugeot 405

PATENTS

 

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MAX-based Metal Matrix Composites, United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2008.

WRITTEN WORK AND PUBLICATION

 

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T. Scabarozi, S. Amini, Electronic and thermal Properties of Ti3Al(C0.5,N0.5)2 Ti2Al(C0.5,N0.5)and Ti2AlN, JAP, 2008.

 

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T. Scabarozi, S. Amini, Electrical, Thermal, and Elastic Properties of the MAX Phase Ti2SC, JAP, 2008.

 

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S. Amini, M.W. Barsoum, Synthesis and Mechanical Properties of Fully Dense Ti2SC, JACERS, 2007.

 

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S. Amini, M.W. Barsoum, Synthesis and Elastic and Mechanical Properties of Cr2GeC, JMR, 2008.

 

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S. Gupta, S. Amini, Tribological Behavior of Ti2SC at Ambient and Elevated Temperatures, JACERS, 2007.

 

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M. Bouchaib, S. Amini, On the Compression Behavior of Cr2GeC and V2GeC up to Quasi-hydrostatic Pressures of 50 GPa, JPCM, 2007.

 

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S. Amini, M.Sc. Thesis Dissertation in English: “Production of Net-Shape Discontinuously Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites via Melt Infiltration Techniques“, evaluated and approved by the thesis committee as excellent, Grade: 4.0/4.0

 

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S. Amini, B.Sc. Thesis Dissertation: “Extrusion of Miniaturized Thin-wall 6063 Aluminum Alloy Tubes”, evaluated and approved by the thesis committee as very good, Grade: 3.7/4.0

 

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S. Amini, “Manufacturing, Mechanical Properties and Micro-structural Characteristics of Ceramic Preforms”, Proceeding of the 8th European Ceramic Society Conference (ECERS), July 2003, Istanbul, Turkey.

 

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S. Amini, “Manufacturing and Property Evaluation of A356/SAFFIL and Hybrid A356/(SiCP+SAFFIL) Composites via Squeeze Casting Process”, Proceeding of the Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2003), August 2003, Vancouver, Canada.

 

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S. Amini, “Manufacturing of Alumina Short Fibre Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites via Squeeze Casting”, Proceeding of the Iran Foundry men’s Society Annual Conference, May 2003, Tehran, Iran

 

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S. Amini, “Metal Matrix Composites in the Automotive Industry”, Journal of the Iran Automotive Industry”, January 2003

 

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S. Amini, “SAFFIL and hybrid (SAFFIL+SiCP) Preforms Produced by Spontaneous Settlement of Ceramic Phases from a Homogeneous Slurry”, Proceeding of the 3rd Materials Engineering Conference, Oct 2002, Tehran, Iran (1st Ranking)

 

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S. Amini, “Metal Matrix Composites Manufactured via Melt Infiltration Techniques: The Best Substitute for Cast Iron and Steel Parts in the Automotive Industry”; Poster Presentation in the 5th Iranian Steel Symposium, January 2003, Isfahan, Iran

 

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S. Amini, “Manufacturing and Property Evaluation of A356/SAFFIL and Hybrid A356/(SiCP+SAFFIL) Composites via Squeeze Casting Process”; Poster Presentation at Annual Conference of Metallurgists, October 2003, Tehran, Iran

HONOURS AND DISTINCTIONS

 

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2008, Outstanding Teaching Award, Drexel University

 

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2000-03, 2nd Ranking among all MSc graduates of Materials Science and Engineering Department, Shiraz University

 

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2002, 1st Ranking, winner of the Golden Prize as the Best Paper and Presentation; 3rd Materials Science and Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran

 

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1994-95, 1st Ranking among all graduates of Alborz College (Distinction)

 

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2000-03, 1st Ranking at Shiraz University Swimming Team

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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            2006-7, Teaching Assistant; Fundamentals of Ceramics; Materials Department, Drexel University

 

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2005, Teaching Assistant; Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering; Drexel University

 

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2004-05, Senior Engineering Mathematics Lecturer;  International House London, London, UK

 

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2004-05, Mathematics Teacher; A-Level and GCSE; SBK Tuition Centre, London, UK

 

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2003-04, Mathematics Teacher; Certificate of Student Tutoring Scheme; Mulberry School for Girls, London, UK

 

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2003-05, Private Tutor; GCSE & A-Level Mathematics; London, UK

 

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1995-03, Private Tutor; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English; Tehran, Iran

 

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2001-03, Teaching Assistant; Composite Materials (M.Sc. Course); Materials Department, Shiraz University

 

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2002-03, Teaching Assistant; Materials Selection (B.Sc. Course); Materials Department, Shiraz University

 

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2002-03, Teaching Assistant; Powder Metallurgy (B.Sc. Course); Materials Department, Shiraz University

 

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2001-03, Teaching Assistant; Composites (B.Sc. Course); Materials Department, Shiraz University

 

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2000-03, Laboratory Demonstrator; “Welding and Joining Laboratory”; Shiraz University

 

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2000-03, Laboratory Demonstrator; “Mechanical Testing Laboratory”; Shiraz University

 

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2000-03, Laboratory Demonstrator; “Casting and Solidification Workshop”; Shiraz University

 

EDITORIAL BOARDS EXPERIENCE

 

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2000- 03, Editor; “Journal of Metals”, Quarterly Journal of Undergraduate Students, Shiraz University

 

 

MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

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2008, President, Materials Research Society (MRS), Drexel University Chapter

 

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2007, Vice President of External Affairs, Materials Research Society (MRS), Drexel University Chapter

 

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2003-05, Examination Attendant; QMUL; Holding and attending exams; Student Administration Office

 

 

GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL COURSES

 

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2004, Certificate of Graduate Residential Course, held by Queen Mary, University of London and the Board of Continuing Education, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK

 

 

PART TIME EMPLOYMENT

 

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2003-04, Customer Services Team, The Nutricentre, London, UK

 

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2003, R&D Engineer, Research and Development Centre, Nik-Kala Group Limited, Tehran, Iran

 

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2000-01, R&D Engineer, Research and Development Centre, Aivazian & SADID Co., Tehran, Iran

 

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1997-98, Assistant Manager; Power and Industry Welding Co. Tehran, Iran

 

REFERENCES

 

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Professor Michel W. Barsoum ; Materials Science and Engineering Department, Drexel University; PhD Thesis Supervisor

 

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Professor Paul J. Hogg; Materials Department, Queen Mary University of London; Research Supervisor

 

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Dr. John Behiri; Queen Mary University of London; Director of the Foundation Academic Programme

 

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Dr. Ravji Pindoria; International House London; Foundation Programme Coordinator

 

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Professor Sirus Javadpour; Materials Department, Shiraz University; MSc Thesis Supervisor

 

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Professor Mohsen Moshksar; Materials Department, Shiraz University, Member of the MSc Thesis Committee

 

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Professor Kamal Janghorban; Materials Department, Shiraz University, Member of the MSc Thesis Committee

 

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Professor Mohamed H. Paydar; Materials Department, Shiraz University, Member of the MSc Thesis Committee

 

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Professor Gholam H. Daneshi; Materials Department, Sharif University of Technology, BSc Thesis Supervisor

     

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