Principal Investigator (PI): Wei Zhao
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Dr. Wei Zhao is currently an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. He obtained PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). After that, he worked as research associate/scientist at Virginia Tech to continue his research work that were initiated during his PhD studies. Dr. Zhao has wide research areas in aerospace structures and multidisciplinary design, analysis and optimization. His research work in airplane multidisciplinary design, analysis and optimization has been reviewed by Aerospace America annual review in 2017 and 2019.
Education:
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Southeast University, China
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, China
Professional Experiences:
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 2021 - present
Research Associate/Scientist, Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2017-2021
Email: wzhao(at)okstate.edu
Tel: +01(405)744-6446
Address: 201 General Academic Building, Stillwater, OK 74078
Graduate Students
Prince, Md Raqibul Hasan
Ph.D. student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 08/2022 - present
Research Topic: Lightweight composite structures
Mahdi, Mohammed Abir
Master student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 08/2022 - present
Research Topic: Topology optimization of additive manufacturing structures
Undergraduate Students
Leicht, Adam
Sophomore in Aerospace Engineering, 08/2022 - present
Research topic: Manufacturing and testing of 3D printed structures
Huff, Josiah
Freshman in Aerospace Engineering, 10/2022 - present
Research topic: Manufacturing and testing of 3D printed structures
Former Member(s)
Pham, Brandon
Undergraduate Research Assistant, 09/2021 - 08/2022
Research topic: Experiments and analysis of 3D printed sandwich panels
Current: Tinker Air Force Base (AFB)
