 | Mohammad Umar Farooq Khan mk189@zips.uakron.edu Ph.D. Student He is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His current research is focused on studying the corrosion behavior of mechanically alloyed magnesium alloys. He is also interested in corrosion initiation mechanisms, structure-property-application relationship of metallic materials, electrodeposited coatings and photo-corrosion studies. He graduated as masters in Corrosion Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay in 2013. His master’s work was focused on precursor events for SCC initiation in 304L stainless steel for which he received M.Tech Thesis Award from NACE. In spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, nature photography and going to social events. LinkedIn Profile |
 | Sedigheh Rashidi sr170@zips.uakron.edu Ph.D. Student She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and the University of Tehran, respectively. Her main focus was on the synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles/nanocomposites. Detailed characterization methods and understanding of the relation between structure and properties of advanced materials is her main field of interest. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Akron under supervision of Dr. Rajeev Gupta focusing on the effect of microstructure and composition on the oxidation of the alloys processed by various methods such as additive manufacturing, hot isostatic pressing, and wrought. Outside of the lab, She enjoys traveling, reading novels, hiking, and watching movies. Google Scholar LinkedIn Profile |
 | Sean O'Brien spo3@zips.uakron.edu Ph.D. Student Sean received his B.S. in corrosion engineering from the University of Akron in 2017. Now, he is a graduate research assistant in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department. Sean is pursuing his PhD with a focus on the design and creation of compositionally complex alloys with good corrosion resistance. |
 | Chathuranga Sandamal Witharamage cws49@zips.uakron.edu Ph.D. Student I received my Bachelor degree in Materials Science and Engineering from University of Moratuwa-Srilanka in 2016. After graduating, I joined one of popular tires manufacturing companies as a production engineer in 2016. Then, I joined to the Materials Engineering department as a temporary Instructor at the University of Moratuwa. Finally, I have come to the USA to pursue my PhD. Now I’m working as a Graduate Research Assistant in the department of Chemical and Bio Molecular Engineering. My PhD research is focused on understanding the corrosion behaviour of high-energy ball milled aluminum alloys. I’m a cricket lover. In my free time, I love to watch cricket matches. In addition, I enjoy travelling and watching TV series. Google Scholar Linkedin Profile |
 | Jijo Christudasjustus jc331@zips.uakron.edu Ph.D. Student Jijo is basically from Kerala but born and brought up in Gujarat, India. He finished his baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University in 2015. During his Master’s degree (Industrial Metallurgy) from IIT-Roorkee, he worked on the project topic “Mechanical behavior of Aluminum-Graphene composite as a result of thermo-mechanical treatment” and received his degree in 2018. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. program under the aegis of Dr. Rajeev Gupta in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron. His ongoing work is to improve the corrosion and mechanical properties of Aluminum alloy by increasing the solid solubility of Vanadium by high energy ball milling and understanding its mechanism. Apart from studies he is a state level soccer player. He likes to play soccer, read and explore new places during his leisure. Google Scholar Linkedin Profile |
 | Venkata Bhuvaneswari Vukkum (Bhuvana) vv41@zips.uakron.edu Ph.D. Student Bhuvana was born and brought up in Andhra Pradesh, India. She joined Dr. Gupta’s lab as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Chemical, Biomolecular and Corrosion Engineering since Aug 2019. Her Ph.D. research attention is on “Modification of Feedstock Material to Improve Corrosion Resistance of Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel”. She received her baccalaureate in Metallurgical Engineering from Andhra University College of Engineering (A) in the year 2017. She earned her Master’s degree from Indian Institution of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) in the year 2018. During her Master’s, she has secured a project titled “Laser Welding on Bare and Coated Steels for Tailor Welded Blank Application” in one of India's largest and prestigious corporate sector, R&D, TATA Steel Plant, Jamshedpur. Besides academics, she loves singing, sports particularly badminton and traveling. Linkedin Profile |
 | Ahmed Elsadek Ph.D. Student Originally from Egypt, I was born and raised in Dubai, UAE. I received a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering at the American University of Sharjah, one of the top-rated universities in the Middle East. I joined the University of Akron in August 2019, as a Ph.D. candidate in the Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering department. My research is about the characterization and potential design of inhibitors associated with corrosion in metals. In my free time, I like to play games, watch movies, and hang out with friends. |