SAMPE Conference Paper & Poster Presentations

Every year Dr. Tate encourages and gives opportunity to his research students to present their current research work in SAMPE conference. SAMPE is the biggest conference devoted to composite materials (advanced, natural, nano-composites etc.). SAMPE is very active in supporting student participation in research. They offer a ‘University Research Program’ where student compete for getting slot for research presentation in regular conference. Following is list of the students who presented their research work in SAMPE conferences.

SAMPE May 2017- Seattle, WA

Student Name - John Slupsky

Research Topic Presented - Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Thermoplastics Polyurethane Nanocomposites Modified Using Low-Cost Nanosilica From Rice Husk

Student Name - Sagar Navle

Research Topic Presented - Electrical and Mechanical Properties of PA11 Blended with Nanographene Platelets Using Industrial Twin-Screw Extruder for Fused Deposition Modeling. 

SAMPE May 2014- Seattle, WA

Student Name- Andres Alvarez  

Research Topic Presented - Effects of MWCNT on Mechanical Properties of Cyanate Ester Composites

Student Name- Sergio Espinoza 

Research Topic Presented - Tension Tension Fatigue Behavior of NanoSilica Modified Epoxy/Glass Nanocomposites for Wind Turbine Blades   

SAMPE October 2013- Wichita, KS

Student Name- Sergio Espinoza                                                                                                               Research Poster Presented- Tension Tension Fatigue Behavior of NanoSilica Modified Epoxy/Glass Nanocomposites for Wind Turbine Blades.

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SAMPE May 2012- Baltimore, MD

Student Name- Swapnil Gaikwad                                                                                                                  Research Topic Presented- 'PA11/Nanographene platelet nanocomposite for selective laser sintering (SLS).'

SAMPE Oct, 2011- Fort Worth, TX

Student Name- Swapnil Gaikwad

Research Topic Presented- 'Comparison of mechanical performance of Halloysite nanotubes modified polyurethane glass composites using aliphatic and aromatic isocynates.'

Student Name- Ralph Schultz

Research Topic Presented- 'Low velocity impact studies on rubber micro-particles and silica nano-particles modified epoxy glass composites.'

SAMPE May, 2011- Long Beach, CA

Student Name- Swapnil Gaikwad

Research Topic Presented- 'Thermal and electrical properties of Polyamide 11/Nanographene Platelet Nanocomposites.'

Student Name- Charles Jacobs

Research Topic Presented- 'Development of MWCNT modified phenolic carbon nanocomposites for rocket nozzle: collaboration with Fredericksburg High-school.'

SAMPE Oct, 2010- Salt Lake City, Utah

Student Name- Dimitri Kabakov

Research Topic Presented- 'Carbon/phenolic nanocomposites for ablative applications.' 

SAMPE May, 2010- Seattle, WA

Student Name- Dimitri Kabakov

Research Topic Presented- 'Effect of dispersion techniques on FST and mechanical properties of phenolic/E-glass nanocomposites.'

Student Name- Temi Akinola

Research Topic Presented- 'Mechanical performance of  nanosilica modified epoxy/glass composites for wind turbine applications.'

SAMPE May, 2009- Baltimore, MD

Student Name- Dimitri Kabakov                                                                               

Reseach Topic Presented- 'Nanoreinforced phenolic composites – flammability and mechanical properties.'

Student Name- Temi Akinola

Research Topic Presented- 'Nano-modified soy-based polyurethane/E-glass composites – mechanical and thermal properties.'

SAMPE May, 2008- Long Beach, CA

Student Name- Srujan Kumar Konga

Research Topic Presented- 'Enhancement in mechanical properties by improving fiber/matrix adhesion in bio-based polyurethane/E-glass composites.'