Professor,
U.S. Director of Advanced Mechanics and Materials Engineering International Laboratory
(AMME-International)
Mechanical and Materials
Engineering
W311 Nebraska HallLincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-2397
mnegahban@unl.edu
Education
- Ph.D. (1988): University of Michigan, Applied Mechanics, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- M.S.E. (1984): University of Michigan, Applied Mechanics, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- B.S. (1982): Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Ames, Iowa
Research Interests
- Theoretical, computational, and experimental studies to characterize large deformation thermo-mechanical response of materials, in particular polymers
- Simulation of the effects of crystallization on the mechanical behavior of polymers under large deformations
- The study of the effects of crystallization on failure and the redistribution of stress in polymer matrix composites. Simulation of the manufacturing of thin film extruded polymers
- Experimental investigation and theoretical modeling of large plastic forming and shape recovery in amorphous polymers
- 3D printing with stereo lithography: Controlling property variation and optimizing property distribution
Honors and Awards
- Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Award, in recognition of outstanding contribution in macromolecular science and polymer characterization, Poly-Char 2019, Katmandu, Nepal
- UNL Parents Association and Teaching Council Recognition Award, UNL, (2017, 2012, 2010, 2000, 1992, 1990)
- Honorary Doctorate (docteur Honoris Causa), University of Rouen, France, (2016)
- Holling Family Distinguished Teaching/Advising/Mentoring Award, College of Engineering, UNL (2015)
- UNL College Distinguished Teaching Awards, UNL (2014)
- Holling Family Master Teacher Award/University-Wide Teaching Award, College of Engineering, UNL, (2014)
- UNL Parents Association and Teaching Council Recognition Award, UNL (2012, 2010)
- Holling Family Distinguished Senior Faculty Teaching Award, College of Engineering and Technology, UNL (2009, 2003)
- Department of Engineering Mechanics Teaching Award, UNL (2001)
Selected Publications
- Z Zhang, L Zhang, J Jasa, M Negahban, and G Gazonas, "Molecular sources of ratcheting in poly-dispersed polycarbonate," International Journal of Fatigue, 154, 106567 (2022). DOI:10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106567
- J Yi, Z Li, M Negahban, R Xia, and J Zhu, "Asymmetric viscoelastic metamaterials for broad bandgap design and unidirectional zero reflection," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 162, 108101 (2022). DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108101
- M Guivier, J Kuebler, T Swanson, C Lawson, L Fernandez-Ballester, M Negahban, and M Sealy, "Mechanical Behavior of ABS after Interlayer Ultrasonic Peening Printed by Fused Filament Fabrication," 2021 International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, USA (2021). DOI:10.26153/tsw/17673
- Z Chen, F Yan, M Negahban, and Z Li, "Extremely thin reflective metasurface for low-frequency underwater acoustic waves: Sharp focusing, self-bending, and carpet cloaking," Journal of Applied Physics, 130, 125304 (2021). DOI:10.1063/5.0041092
- L Chen, J Jung, BD Chaves, D Jones, M Negahban, Y Zhao, and J Subbia, "Challenges of dry hazelnut shell surface for radio frequency pasteurization of inshell hazelnuts," Food Control, 125, 107948 (2021). DOI:10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107948
- Z Chen, F Yan, M Negahban, and Z Li, "Resonator-based reflective metasurface for low-frequency underwater acoustic waves," Journal of Applied Physics, 128, 5, 55305 (2020). DOI:10.1063/5.0006523
- H Eudier, S Ben-Harb, J-P Lorand, M Negahban, J-M Saiter, and M Chan-Huot, "Properties Of An Analogue Cheese Obtained From Raw Peanut," Peanut Science, 47, 2, 81-88 (2020). DOI:10.3146/PS20-1.1
- Z Chen, M Negahban, Z Li, and J Zhu, "Tunable Exceptional Point and Unidirectional Zero Reflection of a Metabeam Using Shunted Piezos," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 52, 9, 95503 (2019). DOI:10.1088/1361-6463/ab5f38
- Z Chen, S Shao, M Negahban, and Z Li, "Tunable metasurface for acoustic wave redirection, focusing and source illusion," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 52, 39, 395503 (2019). DOI:10.1088/1361-6463/ab2abd
- W Li, N Delpouve, S Araujo, F Bateux, E Bobo, J-M Saiter, L Tan, and M Negahban, "Controlling properties of acrylate/epoxy interpenetrating polymer networks by premature termination of radical polymerization of acrylate," Polymer Engineering and Science, 10 pages (2019). DOI:10.1002/pen.25173
- W Li, G Gazonas, EN Brown, PJ Rao, and M Negahban, "Thermomechanical model for monotonic and cyclic loading of PEEK," Mechanics of Materials, 129, 113-138 (2019). DOI:10.1016/j.mechmat.2018.11.005
- W Li, G Gazonas, EN Brown, PJ Rao, and M Negahban, "Characterization and Modeling of PEEK in Histories with Reverse Loading," In Challenges in Mechanics of Time Dependent Materials, Edited by: A Arzoumanidis, M Silberstein, and A Amirkhizi, 2, 65-69 (2018). DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-63393-0_11