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Group Members

Faculty
	Marcus L. Young Associate Professor Phone: 940-369-5073 e-mail: marcus.young(@unt.edu)
Post-doctoral Researchers
Graduate Students
	Sophia Cooper Ph.D. Candidate Research: Refractory High Entropy Alloys and Ultrahigh Temperature Ceramics, and their Respective Interfaces. High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys (Army Research Laboratories). Phone:  e-mail: sophiapopowski(@my.unt.edu)
	Faith Gantz Ph.D. Candidate Research: Greenstone Objects (Dallas Museum of Art), Shape Memory Alloys (L'Garde), and High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys (NASA) Phone:  e-mail:
	Gerardo Gamboa Ph.D. Candidate Research: Magnetic Field-assisted Freeze-casting to Produce Metal Matrix Composites (Army Research Laboratories) and Hydrogen in Steels (Emerson) Phone:  e-mail:
	Grant Spencer Ph.D. Candidate Research: Advanced Characterization of Lead Acid Batteries (Consortium for Battery Innovation) Phone:  e-mail:
	Andre Montagnoli Ph.D. Student Research: Low Hysteresis Shape Memory Alloys (Boeing), Shape Memory Alloys for Elastocaloric Applications (DoE), and Shape Memory Alloys (NASA) Phone:  e-mail:
	Adam Cunningham M.S. Student Research: Modeling of High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys (Bell) Phone:  e-mail:
	Jessica Harris Ph.D. Student Research: Ag-plated Cu-based Alloys and Diamond Anvil Cell Testing of High Entropy Alloys (Army Research Laboratories) email: JessicaHarris6(@my.unt.edu)
	TBD M.S. Student Research:  Phone:  e-mail:
	Jordyn Ward M.S. Student Research: Modeling of Shape Memory Alloy Composites (Collins Aerospace) Phone:  e-mail:
	Willow Knight M.S. Student Research: Greenstone Objects and Paintings from the Dallas Museum of Art. Laser Cladding of Steel Forging Dies using Shape Memory Alloys (ATI) Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
	Jin Kim M.S. Student Research: Laser Cladding of Steel Dies using Complex Concentrated Alloys (ATI) Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
Undergraduate Students
	Robbie Wilkins Summer 2022 Research: High Temperature and Ultrahigh Temperature Shape Memory Alloys (Army Research Laboratories) Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
	Dominique Worrell Fall 2022 Research: Processing, Fabrication, and Design of Shape Memory Alloys and Components (L'Garde) Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
	Luisa Ruiz Spring 2023 Research: Ag-plating of Shape Memory Alloys and Processing of Shape Memory Alloys (CPS Technologies) Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
	Gracy Schulte Summer 2023 Research: Processing of Cu-based Shape Memory Alloys Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
	Lucia Ruiz Fall 2023 Research: Modeling of Shape Memory Alloys and Processing of Shape Memory Alloys (CPS Technologies) Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)
	TBD Spring Research:  Phone:  Phone: email: (@my.unt.edu)

Group Alumni

Ph.D. Theses

Jesse Smith, Fall 2022
“Characterization Developing Modern Atom Probe Tomography for Nonmetals”, (co-advised with Prof. Rick Reidy in Materials Science and Engineering at UNT)
After graduation, Scientific Instrument Technician at UNT AMMPI
Now, TEM Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Austin, Texas)

Michael Wall, Spring 2022
“Characterization and Chemical Analysis of Fundamental Components for Lead Acid Batteries”,
After graduation, Post-doctoral Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University

Said Bakkar, Spring 2021
“Investigation of Porous Ceramic Structure by Freeze-Casting”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1808395/ (co-advised with Prof. Samir Aouadi in Materials Science and Engineering at UNT)
After graduation, Post-doctoral Teaching Fellow in Physics at University of Dallas

Irsalan Cockerill, Spring 2021
“Effects of Surface Texture and Porosity on the Corrosion Behavior and Biocompatibility of Pure Zn Biomaterials for Orthopedic Applications”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1808356/ (co-advised with Prof. Donghui Zhu in Biomedical Engineering, UNT and Stony Brook University)
After graduation, Post-doctoral Researcher at University of Texas at Dallas
Now, Biocompatibility Engineer at Medtronics (Fort Worth, Texas)

Nathan Ley, Spring 2020
“Thermo-mechanical Processing and Advanced Characterization of NiTi and NiTiHf Shape Memory Alloys”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703386/
After graduation, Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Raytheon Intelligence & Space (https://www.raytheonintelligenceandspace.com/)

Matthew Carl, Spring 2018
“Alloy Development and High-energy X-ray Diffraction Studies of NiTiZr and NiTiHf High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157525/
After graduation, Research Scientist at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Albany Oregon
Now, ATI Specialty Alloys and Components (https://www.atimetals.com/businesses/atispecialtyalloysandcomponents/Pages/default.aspx) in Albany Oregon

Hao Yu, Fall 2017
“Modeling of High Strain Rate Compression of Austenitic Shape Memory Alloys”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1062835/
After graduation, Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing Institute of Technology

Ying Qiu, Spring 2016
“Influence of High Strain Rate Compression on Microstructure and Phase Transformation of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc849732/, (co-advised with Prof. Xu Nie in Mechanical and Energy Engineering, UNT and Southern Methodist University)
After graduation, Post-doctoral fellow at Southern Methodist University
Now, Computer Vision Machine Learning Engineer / Leidos

M.S. Theses

Andre Montagnoli, Fall 2022
“Development and Thermo-mechanical Testing of Low Hysteresis Shape Memory Alloys for Satellite Actuators”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048636/
After graduation, Ph.D. Student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas

Nehal Al Jabri, Fall 2022
“Processing and Shape-setting of Shape Memory Alloys for Small Satellites”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048626/
After graduation, 

Bailey Ashmore, Fall 2022
“Investigation of the Transition from Shape Memory to Strain Glass of NiTi and Fe-Mn-Al-Cr-Ni Alloys”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048608/
After graduation, MP Materials (Fort Worth, Texas) 

Gerardo Gamboa, Spring 2022
“Investigation of Porous Ceramic Structure by Freeze-Casting”, (co-advised with Profs. Samir Aouadi and Diana Berman in Materials Science and Engineering at UNT), https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1808395/
After graduation, Emerson (Texas)

Christopher Reynolds, Spring 2022
”A Study on High Pressure-Induced Phase Transfromations of a Metastable Complex Concentrated Alloy System with Varying Amounts of Copper”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1944291/
After graduation, G.E. Research and Development (New York)

Faith Gantz, Fall 2020
“Processing, Pre-aging, and Aging of NiTi-20 at.%Hf High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy from Laboratory to Industrial Scale”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1752389/
After graduation, Ph.D. Student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas

Keirsten B. Gomez, Fall 2018
“Process Improvement of Surface Preparation of Structurally Bonded Helicopter Detail Parts”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404599/m1/1/
After graduation, Bell Helicopter (http://www.bellflight.com/)

Avery Young, Spring 2018
“A Study on NiTiSn Low-temperature Shape Memory Alloys and the Processing of NiTiHf High-temperature Shape Memory Alloys”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157642/m2/1/
After graduation, Ph.D. Student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas

Silvia Briseño Murguia, Spring 2018
“Processing of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys through Low Pressure and Low Temperature Hydrogen Charging”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157656/m1/1/
After graduation, GDC Technics (http://www.gdctechnics.com/)
Now, L3Harris Technologies

"Joey" Baozhuo Zhang, Fall 2015
“Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Diffraction of Nickel-titanium Shape Memory Alloy Wires during Mechanical Deformation”, https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc848138/m1/1/
After graduation, intelliEPI (http://intelliepi.com/)
Now, Victaulic

Julie N Strickland, Fall 2015
“Anisotropic Nature of Radially Strained Metal Tubes”
After graduation, L-3 Mustang Technology, L.P. (http://www2.l-3com.com/mustangtechnology/)
Now, Collins Aerospace

Brian Hayes, Fall 2015
“Characterization of Ti-6Al-4V Produced Via Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing”
After graduation, L-3 M UES Inc. (https://www.ues.com/)
Now, Howmet (https://www.howmet.com/)

Alyn Gray, Fall 2015
“A Study of Binary and Ternary Ti-based Alloys Manufactured Using Laser Engineering Net Shaping (LENS)”
After graduation, General Motors Technical Center (http://www.gm.com/)
Now, Toyota

M.S. with Problems in Lieu of Theses

Skye Segovia, Spring 2021
After graduation, Bell

Zach Herl, Spring 2019
After graduation, Lockheed Martin

Postdoctoral Researchers

Rob Wheeler, 2018-2020
Now, Sandia National Laboratories

Visiting Scholars

Yoav Snir, PhD candidate, 2015-2017
Now, jointly at Nuclear Research Center Negev (NRCN) and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Ben Gurion University – Beer Sheva, Israel

Guang-Ya Hou, Associate Professor, 2014
Now, Zhejiang University of Technology (http://www2.zjut.edu.cn/zjut/xyw/ENNEW/index.htm)

Undergraduates

Willow Knight, Spring 2023
After graduation, MS Student at University of North Texas

Justin Ohl, Spring 2023
After graduation, Junior Engineer at IRISNDT (https://www.irisndt.com/)

Jessica Harris, Spring 2022
After graduation, PhD Student at University of North Texas

Zane Wright, Spring 2022
After graduation, MS Student at University of North Texas

Yuheng "Tony" Wang, Spring 2022
After graduation, Graduate Student at Hokkaido University (https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/)

Neha John, Spring 2021
After graduation, MS in the AMIR Programme (Advanced Materials for Innovative Recycling)

Eli McCool, Spring 2021
After graduation, Biomerics
Now, Metallurgical Engineering Services

Jessica Rider, Spring 2021
After graduation, Northrop Grumman

Jordyn Ward, Spring 2021
After graduation, Watts Water Technologies
Now, M.S. Student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas

Emily Villarreal, Spring 2020
After graduation, Leonardo DRS
Now, UICGS/Bowhead Family of Companies

Choong Lee, Spring 2020
After graduation,  AIT Laboratory
Now, ESAB

Faith Gantz, Spring 2019
After graduation, MS/PhD Student at University of North Texas
Now, Ph.D. Student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas

Skye Segovia, Spring 2019
After graduation, Bell (http://www.bellflight.com/) and MS Student at University of North Texas
Now, Senior Fatigue and Fracture Engineer at Bell Textron Inc.

Spencer Taylor, Spring 2019
After graduation, PhD Student at Rice University
Now, PhD Student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mora Issa, Spring 2019
After graduation, Intel Corporation
Now, Product Specialist at Dukkantek (https://www.dukkantek.com/)

Brandon Ohl, Spring 2018
After graduation, PhD Student at Northwestern University
Now, Superalloys Engineer at Pratt & Whitney

Laura Mello, Spring 2018
After graduation, Baker Hughes
Now, Anheuser-Busch

Eric Espinoza, Fall 2017
After graduation, Intel Corporation
Now, Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Jennifer Scozzari, Fall 2016
After graduation, Bell Helicopter
Now, Bell Helicopter

Arielle Clauser, Spring 2016
After graduation, PhD Student at Oregon State University
Now, ZoNexus LLC

Heather Dunn, Spring 2016
After graduation, Nelson Forensics
Now, FM Global

Wendy Fisher (Grogg), Spring 2016
After graduation, MS Student at Wright State University
Now, MP Materials

Reid Bitten, Spring 2015
After graduation, Citgo Petroleum
Now, Reliability Superintendent / Placid Refining Company LLC (Louisiana)

Michelle Gilbert, Spring 2015
After graduation, MS Student at Colorado School of Mines

Stephanie Routh, Spring 2014
After graduation, Zodiac Aerospace (http://www.zodiacaerospace.com/en)
Now, Senior Analyst, Technical Operations Planning Strategy & Analysis at American Airlines