1 Development of Centers of Excellence Presented by Shaik Jeelani, Ph.D., P.E.,Fellow ASME Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies Tuskegee University at DOD Technical Assistance Workshop Tennessee State University Nashville, TN April 13-14, 2016
2 Centers of Excellence Development of a center of Excellence requires input from and involvement of a diverse group of persons representing various ideologies and disciplines. This presentation includes a few centers of excellence that were successfully implemented and completed only because of partnerships that were formed to design and implement them.
3 Centers of Excellence Characteristics Sustained Large FundingCharacteristics Sustained Large Funding Multidisciplinary Faculty Working Collaboratively Support for faculty and students
4 Centers of Excellence at TU(as of January 2016) Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM) Alabama Center for Nanobio Science and Sensors (NSF-EPSCoR) Carver Integrative Sustainability Center Center for Biomedical Research (NIH-RCMI) Center of Information Assurance Education (DHS) Center for Research in Science and Technology (NSF-CREST) George Washington Carver Agricultural Experiment Station (Land Grant-USDA) National Center for Bioethics in Research and Healthcare (NIH) NUCOR Education and Research Center (NERC) Tuskegee Center for Academic Excellence & Innovative Learning (T-CAEL)
5 College of EngineeringDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering NSF-CREST Center of Excellence in nanobiomaterials Derived from Natural and Waste Resources NASA- NSTI Improved Mechanical Properties of COPV Composites and SHM Sensor Efficiency for Increased Safety and Reliability NSF-MSP NanoBio Science Partnership for Alabama Black Belt Region NSF-AGEP Tuskegee Alliance to Forge Pathways to Academic Careers (T-PAC) US Army- CERL Self Healing of E-Glass/Epoxy Composites Tuskegee University’s Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM) RESEARCH ROGRAMS Materials Innovation Technologies LLC/NSF Analyzing the Processing and Properties of Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Made from Recycled Carbon Fiber NSF-IGERT Global Traineeship in Sustainable Electronics NSF-EPSCoR Enhancing Alabama’s Research Capability in Nano/Bio Science and Sensors Clarkson Aerospace/AFRL Collaboration Program: Materials and Manufacturing Research NSF-HBCU-UP Research Initiation Award: Enhancement of Research and Education in Computational Nanomechanics and Nanoscale Testing at Tuskegee University NSF-REU Tuskegee University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nano-Bio Materials Science and Engineering DoD Investigation on Dynamic Characterization of Nanophased Fiber Reinforced Composites Subjected to Naval Environmental Conditions College of Engineering
6 An Example of Center of ExcellencePartnership Building An Example of Center of Excellence
7 Grant from U.S Army(ARO)Title: Intelligent Resin Transfer Molding for Integral Armor Applications
8 Cross-Section of the LaminateIntegral Armor interfaces [Lay-up sequence] Signature layer consists of 4-layers and Thick section composite consists of 20-layers of S2 glass fiber.Resin Type- Vinyl Ester. The overall panel dimensions were 36” x 23” x 1.53”.
9 Tuskegee University Research Consortium for Intelligent Resin Transfer Molding for Integral Armor Applications
10 Manufacturing Of Integral ArmorS-2 Glass fiber lay-up Carbon Fiber lay-up Priming of Ceramic Tiles Ceramic lay-up Shrim cloth layer Rubber layer
11 Manufacturing Of Integral ArmorTeflon sheet layer on the top Infusion and suction lines Resin infusion from the center Resin suction from both sides
12 Center for Advanced Materials Performance EvaluationEquipmentSKEGEE UNIVERSITY Center for Advanced Materials Performance Evaluation Rheometric Minimat MTS Zwick Roell Gas Gun with High Speed Camera Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Dynatup
13 Another Example of Center of ExcellencePartnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
14 Vice President for Research and Sponsored programsU.S. Army Center of Excellence for Battlefield Capability Enhancements (BCE) on Development of Flexible Extremities Protection Utilizing Shear Thickening Fluid/Fabric Composites Shaik Jeelani Ph.D. P.E. Vice President for Research and Sponsored programs Tuskegee University
15 Shaik Jeelani Development of Flexible ExtremitiesUniversity of Delaware Jack Gillespie Norman Wagner Scope of Work A: Synthesis and characterization of STF Composites B: Rheological and Interface Characterization C: Mechanics and Constitutive Models D: Performance Evaluation Development of Flexible Extremities Protection utilizing Shear Thickening Fluid/Fabric Composites Shaik Jeelani Florida Atlantic University Hassan Mahfuz Purdue University C. T. Sun Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Eric Wetzel Army Research Office (ARO) Research Triangle Park, NC David Stepp
16 Development and Characterization of Novel Shear Thickening Fluid U. S. Army Center of Excellence for Development of Flexible Extremities Protection Utilizing Shear Thickening Fluid/Fabric Composites Task 1 Development and Characterization of Novel Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) and STF/Fabric Composites (Tuskegee) Task 2 Determination of Stab, Cut and Tear Properties of STF/Fabric and TP/Fabric Composites (Purdue) Task 3 Study of STF Structure and Development of Improved Models for STF Rheological Response (Delaware) Task 4 Modeling of STF/Fabric Composites (FAU) Task 5 High Strain Rate Response and Mechanics of STF and STF/Fabric Composites (TU and Delaware)
17 Accomplishments Task 3 Study of STF Structure and Development of Improved Models for STF Rheological Response Atomic/cluster-scale measurements of STF structure and fundamental studies of rheological response were initiated Scanning electron microscopy has revealed that (“hard”) silica STF particles will groove the Kevlar filaments during impact, while this grooving is absent with (“soft”) PMMA based STFs, providing further insights into the molecular-scale deformation mechanisms that govern bulk behavior
18 Accomplishments Task 2 Determination of Stab, Cut and Tear Properties of STF/Fabric and TP/Fabric Composites NIJ standardized drop tower has been constructed for conducting stab tests on thermoplastic and STF infused fabric have been conducted. Yarn/fiber cutting and tear experiments have been conducted. A first-ever M50V50A50 test methodology has been developed and demonstrated to characterize Nylon and Kevlar fabrics.
19 Another Example of Center of ExcellencePartnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
20 Alabama EPSCoR RII Nanobio Science and Sensors Research in Alabama09/12/2012 Alabama EPSCoR RII Nanobio Science and Sensors Research in Alabama Grant # EPS Mahesh Hosur, PI/PD Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088
21 Nano-/Bioscience and Sensors09/12/2012 Nano-/Bioscience and Sensors Nano-Fabrication Nano- Materials Nano-/Bio-Interactions Nano-Therapeutics Optical Sensors BioSensors Sensors Biotechnology Nanobio-Materials Nano-Fabrication Education Outreach Infra-structure Innovation
22 Nano and Bio Materials (2011-2014)09/12/2012 Tuskegee University (TU) Auburn University (AU) University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) University of South Alabama (USA) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (UA) Faculty Participants Tuskegee: Drs. Hosur, Rangari, Jeelani, Zainuddin, Hossain, Carlton, Reeves, Curry, Green, Tcherbi-Narteh Auburn: Dr. Davis UA: Drs. Haque, Rogers, Spears UAB: Drs. Vaidya, Pillay, Ning USA: Drs. Hsiao, Parker Total of 18 Science and Engineering faculty
23 Another Example of Center of ExcellencePartnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
24 CREST: Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources
25 NSF-CREST Subproject 1 Synthesis and characterization of nanobiomaterials (Rangari-PI) Subproject 2 Synthesis and characterization of biopolymers and nanobiocomposites (Hosur-PI) CREST: Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources Hosur PI/PD) Subproject 3 Processing, performance evaluation and technology transition of green nanobiocomposites to products (Zainuddin-PI) CREST: Center of Excellence in Nanobiomaterials Derived from Biorenewable and Waste Resources
26 Tuskegee University Continues to be the Top Producer of Black Doctorates in Materials Science and Engineering In 1997 Tuskegee University’s (TU) administration approved offering of the Ph.D. program in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). A group of faculty representing eight disciplines of science and engineering was designated as MSE faculty, whose responsibility was to develop the curriculum and implement the program. The curriculum of the Ph.D. program was developed and approved in June 1998 by the Board of Trustees and was successfully implemented in fall The curriculum was reviewed and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) during the same year. The primary objective of the program is to significantly increase the number of African Americans holding Ph.D. degrees in Science and Engineering. To date, Tuskegee University has produced 26 PhDs in MSE and become the largest producer of African American MSE PhDs in the nation. In March 2011 the TU Trustees approved the establishment of the Department of MSE and authorized the development of a Master’s program in MSE. In October 2011, the TU Trustees approved the Master of Science program in MSE , which was subsequently approved by the SACS and implemented in spring Future plans of the department include continuous enhancement of the curriculum and expansion of research opportunities to make the graduates more marketable and successful in their careers, implementation of a minor in Materials Science and Engineering for all STEM undergraduates and the implementation of on-line Master’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013 May Graduates ALUMNI Dr. David Baah 2013 Dr. Gregory Strawder 2013 Dr.Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh 2013 Dr. Sandrea Brundidge-Young 2013 Dr. Rozlyn Chambliss 2013 Dr. Aldinton Aliie 2011 Dr. Nydeia Wright 2011 Dr. Okechukwu Akpa 2010 Dr. Tarig Hassan 2010 Dr. Jessie Mayo 2010 Dr. Mary Rogers-Moore 2010 Dr. Tiffany Nelson-Williams 2010 Dr. Maria Calhoun-Charlton 2009 Dr. Lazbourne Allie 2009 Dr. Wanda Jones 2009 Dr. Dangale Robinson 2009 Dr. Shaik Zainuddin 2009 Dr. Merlin Theodore 2008 Dr.Renee’ Rodgers 2007 Dr. Michael Awaah 2006 Dr. Nathaniel Chisholm 2006 Dr. Sabayasachi Ganguli 2005 Dr. Harvey Hall 2003 Dr. Valerie Moses 2003 Dr. Krishnan Kanny 2003 Dr. Tonnia Thomas 2003
27 President Bush’s Visit to Materials Science and Engineering program at Tuskegee University on April 19th 2008
28 2011 Presidential Award for Mentoring
29 Another Example of Center of ExcellencePartnership Building Another Example of Center of Excellence
30 A NanoBio Science Partnership for the Alabama Black Belt RegionPresented by Shaik Jeelani, Ph.D., P. E. Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
31 A NanoBio Science Partnership for the Alabama Black Belt RegionA partnership of four Doctoral granting institutions, five community colleges and ten school Districts in the Alabama Black Belt Region, based on: Expertise in NanoBio Science and Engineering Long term interaction between K-12 school districts and the partnering institutions.
32 Institutions of Higher EducationMSP PARTNERS Institutions of Higher Education Tuskegee University Alabama State University Auburn University University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa Central Alabama Community College Enterprise State Community College Shelton State community College Wallace State Community College Hanceville Wallace Community College Selma School Districts Barbour County Bullock County Dallas County Lee County Lowndes County Macon County Montgomery County Perry County Selma City Wilcox County
33 MSP PARTNERS Cont’d. Supporting PartnersAlabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) at Cornell and Wisconsin McWane Science Center Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME)
34 The MSP project has a diverse group of committed stakeholders:26 STEM and Education faculty 84 Middle Grade Science Teachers 27 Principals and Assistant Principals 10 Superintendents 7009 6th – 8th middle grades students 14 undergraduates in Science Education
35 Partnership Goal To increase the science achievement of 6th – 8th grade students in the Alabama Black Belt region by 15%
36 Some Outcomes to Date During 2012-2013:The students’ Science SAT-10 scores improved by more than 50% Although white students are outperforming African American students, the gap has been reduced by more than 50% Teachers’ NanoBio Science content knowledge has increased by more than 50%.
37 Another Example of PartnershipPartnership Building Another Example of Partnership
38 College of Engineering Department of Materials Science and EngineeringPartnership for the development of a drug delivery system Diane Render, Ph.D. 2014 Dissertation Title Development of Colon 5-FU Delivery System Using Bio-based Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles
39 partners needed to develop a drug delivery systemMaterials Scientist: Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles (TU-MSE) Pharmacist: Fabrication of a pill using the nanoparticles and drug (Auburn Univ.) Toxicologist: Toxicology Tests (AFRL) Veterinarian: Test the efficiency of the drug delivery in the animal model (TU-VET)
40 Pill Constituents CaCO3 Nanoparticles StarchDisintegrate Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose (SMCC) Lubricant Diluent Hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) Binder ± 2.65 mm ± 3.20mm Disintegrate: Agents added to tablet formulations to promote the break up of the tablet into smaller fragments in aqueous environments Binder: Provides mechanical strength to tablets Lubricant: Used to reduce friction between tablet and die cavity when tablet is ejected from the die HPMC: gives sustained release
41 Rat Radiographs with CaCO3 Pills coated with L100 (Study 1)
42 Collaborative Research: The Tuskegee Alliance to Develop, Implement and Study a Virtual Graduate Education Model for Underrepresented Minorities in STEM (T-PAC) Funded By The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate –Transformation (AGEP-T) Program Acknowledgements: This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grants No. HRD , HRD - and HRD
43 Description of T-PAC Alliance MembersThe T-PAC Alliance consists of two HBCUs and one PWI along with two supporting partners: Tuskegee University (TU) Alabama State University (ASU) Auburn University (AU) AU Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning AU Miller Writing Center Highly multidisciplinary Productive history of working together
44 Focus of the T-PAC AllianceTo facilitate doctoral degree production in STEM disciplines among groups that are underrepresented in STEM (underrepresented minorities or URMs) at Tuskegee University, Alabama State University, and Auburn University Encourage T-PAC Scholars to consider STEM careers in academia through exposure to project interventions Key and unique feature of our T-PAC model: To promote joint mentorship across Alliance institutions through virtual interventions