People

Dr. Easir Papon

Assistant Professor, Lab Director

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Dr. Papon received his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, in 2012, and his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Alabama in 2019. He joined UA as an instructor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics in 2019. His research interests include additive manufacturing, composite materials, computational and experimental mechanics, and space structures and in-space manufacturing. 

S M Mohaimenul Islam

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Mohaimenul is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research interest includes composites, aerospace structures, and additive manufacturing.

Sakshar Chowdhury

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Sakshar Chowdhury is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, in 2022, he accepted a full-time position as a Teaching Assistant at the same university. His research interests include aerospace materials, deployable structures, and additive manufacturing.

Ryan Archibald

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Ryan has joined AMSL in Fall-25.

John Culp

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John has joined AMSL in Fall-25.

Harune Suzuki

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Harune is working on finite element modeling of composite repair.

Atreiu Vacchi

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Atreiu is a Junior in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He has been a member of the Alabama Rocketry Association (ARA) for two years as their Payload Sub-team Lead. He has experience with the structural design of payload components, subsystem coding, assembly, soldering, and manufacturing. He is interested in 3D printing and advanced materials to increase the overall performance of his team. He is willing to deepen his understanding of the applications of 3D printing for the Aerospace and Manufacturing industries.

Elizabeth Owens

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​​Elizabeth Owens is a second-year undergraduate studying Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, and History and is interested in seeking a JD/Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Following this, she plans to pursue a career in patent litigation, focusing on aerospace structures. In addition, Elizabeth is a member of the Catherine J. Randall Research Scholars Program.

Fernando Salinas

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​​Fernando is working on PEEK/carbon fiber composites.

Aurpon Tahsin Shams

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Aurpon has completed his PhD in Aerospace Engineering Mechanics in Summer-25.

Dissertation title: A Study of Cure Kinetics, Microstructures, and Properties of Thermoset Composites Manufactured through Frontal Polymerization

Carsten Rovey

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Carsten is working on rapid-curing resins for aerospace composites.

Sady Sissoko

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Sady is developing numerical model development for Direct Ink Writing of thermoset nanocomposites.

Grace Peterson

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Grace is working on microstructure examination of frontally polymerized composites.

Abhi Patel

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Abhi worked on in-situ frontal polymerization of thermoset composites as a part of his culminating experience for his MS in Aerospace Engineering.

Sajani Wijayagunawardana

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Sajani worked on the fracture toughness of 3D printed composites toward her MS in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. She is currently working at Collins Aerospace as a structural engineer.

Paul Donahue

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Paul completed his BS in Mechanical Engineering and worked on the design and testing of lap-joints of 3D printed parts for rapid repair applications.