Group

Dr. Edward Sabolsky

Professor
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

304.293.3272

ed.sabolsky@mail.wvu.edu

Materials Science and Engineering Degree Program

Dr. Oguzhan Bilac

oguzhan.bilac@mail.wvu.edu

Bilac's research focuses on developing LTCC materials, dielectric materials, radome materials, solid oxide fuel cells, and near-field passive wireless sensors.

Javier Mena

jam00009@mix.wvu.edu

High-temperature electroceramics and composites for harsh-environment sensing applications

Saad Waseem

sw0026@mix.wvu.edu

Nano-Catalyst Enhanced Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anodes for Increased Stability within Hydrocarbon Containing Fuels Investigating methods to increase the performance and stability of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) with Ni-based anodes operating on hydrocarbon reformate fuels. A liquid solution infiltration (impregnation) method is being developed and optimized which will permit the uniform deposition of both single- and multi-phase nano-catalysts throughout the porous anode. The impregnated SOFCs are evaluated using current-voltage-power (I-V-P) measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy while operating under varying reformate fuel compositions. Post-mortem microstructure and chemistry characterizations are used in analysis.

Emrah Demrikal

ed00042@mix.wvu.edu

Fabrication and characterization of soft-robotics actuators, or pneuhinges, utilizing 3D printing and embedded conductive inks

Kevin Tennant

kmt0007@mix.wvu.edu

Polymer derived ceramics (PDCs) and 3D printing of PDCs for passive wireless sensors. Development of a high temperature chipless radio frequency identification (RFID) for coal fired boiler plants.

Cole Klemstine

csk00005@mix.wvu.edu

Deposition of nano-oxides into solid-oxide fuel cells for the purpose of preventing chromium poisoning and improving overall stability and efficiency

Shavinka Jayasekera

ksj0007@mix.wvu.edu

High-temperature reactions of electronics waste streams for recycling.

Rowan Barto

reb00019@mix.wvu.edu

Casting and designing ceramics for material competitions, development of improved high temperature sensors and sensor making processes, development of UV flashlights for 3D printing applications, and work with 3D printers to print intricate plastic, clay, and prototype filament specimens

Andrew Gautier

aeg00011@mix.wvu.edu

Programming for sensor and battery/fuel cell testing; applications and design of data acquisition software

Mason Cavalier

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

mkc00020@mix.wvu.edu

Development and testing of high temperature sensors, general prototyping, and development of new ceramic sintering techniques

Jordyn Herter

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

jlh00047@mix.wvu.edu

Development of semipermeable plates out of 3D-printed silicon carbide for the manufacturing of fuel cells. Fabrication and testing of high-temperature thermocouples. Design, print, and analyze 3D-printed zirconia and work in sample preparation.