Mehrdad Negahban

Mehrdad Negahban.

Professor,
U.S. Director of Advanced Mechanics and Materials Engineering International Laboratory (AMME-International)
Mechanical and Materials Engineering

W311 Nebraska Hall
Lincoln, 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