Spring 2021 Teaching Assistants
Mohammad Abshirini
Micro and Nano Materials Lab TA
My current research is focused on multifunctional materials, nanocomposites, polymer foams, and piezoresistive sensors.
Javad Asadi
Internal Combustion Engines Lab TA
Currently, I am a Ph.D. student in the AME department, and my researches are focused on the development of flexible carbon capture technologies.
Simon Dempsey
Flight Mechanics TA
After graduation, I hope to continue my education through an aerospace masters program focused on Space Applications and Technology.
Aly Elhefny
Nick Gruber
Interactive Engineering Design Simulation TA
I’m a senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Blake Herren
Smart Materials and Intelligent Systems Laboratory TA
My current research is focused on 3D printing, rapid curing, and multifunctional nanocomposites.
Emmanuel De Leon
Design Practicum TA
I am a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student with a research focus on metal additive manufacturing.
Anirban Mondal
Design & Manufacturing Process and Micro & Nanomaterials Lab TA
I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in the area of solid mechanics.
Gnana Subramaniam
Lateef Akorede
Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics Lab TA
I am a renewable and sustainable energy enthusiast as such the move to mechanical engineering for my Ph.D. for interdisciplinary research engagement.
Chris Billings
Mechanical Capstone and Engines Lab TA
I am a Ph.D. student under Dr. Liu studying additive manufacturing.
Steven Dongfang
Interactive Engineering Design Simulation TA
I am currently doing some research on 3D printing and shape-memory materials.
Samuel Faegre
Capstone TA
My goal after college is to work in renewable energies or with an Aviation company making a positive impact in the world.
Emmanuel Hakizimana
Dynamics and Heat Transfer TA
I am pursuing a PhD with Dr. Mrinal Saha on material development for selective laser sintering.
Philani Hlanze
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Lab TA
My research interest is thermal energy storage in air conditioning systems.
Parisa Marashizadeh
Design of Mechanical Component TA
My research area is multiscale modeling focusing on Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Finite Element Analysis of hybrid composites and nanocomposites.
Milad Najafbeygi
Design and Manufacturing Process TA
Currently, I am working under the supervision of Dr. Siddique, and my research area is focused on Oil and Gas.
Fatema Tarannum
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics TA
Being a TA encourages me to develop myself academically and professionally along with performing my research work.
Roshan Sameer Annam
Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics Lab and Internal Combustion Engines Lab TA
He's currently working towards characterizing thermal properties of semi-conductor and thermo-electric materials.
Noah Boeckman
Embedded Real-Time Systems TA
I'm interested in the combination of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering.
David Dowdell
Robotics Lab TA
I have a Computer Science minor and work part-time as an intern at Northrop Grumman in OKC, doing even more programming.
Nathan Grandstaff
Interactive Engineering Design Simulation TA
I have an interest in additive manufacturing and will be working on novel 3D printers both as a part of my undergraduate research and as part of my capstone project this semester.
Marwan Hashem
Callen Koiner
Aerospace Structures TA
I currently act as the Aerodynamics Lead on the team overseeing the design, manufacture, final test, and installation of the complete aerodynamics package.
Paolo Mogollon
Heat transfer TA
Paolo is a research assistant in multiphase heat transfer lab and a teacher assistant in Heat transfer.
Zachary Randall
Robotics' Lab TA
After graduation, I will be an Astronautical Engineer for the Air Force.
Vincent Webster
