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

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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)