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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
 | 2005-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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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EDITORIAL BOARDS EXPERIENCE
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2000- 03, Editor; “Journal of Metals”, Quarterly Journal of
Undergraduate Students,
Shiraz
University
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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
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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 |
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Professor Michel W. Barsoum
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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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