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Who We Are?
We are a vibrant interdisciplinary research team dedicated to exploring a wide array of fields, including Energy Materials (1D, 2D, and 3D structures), Energy Storage Devices (such as Li-ion batteries, Na-ion batteries, Zinc-ion batteries, etc.), Mechanics (both experimental and computational), Material Science, Computational Chemistry, and Data Science. Our research scope extends to different families of batteries, hybrid supercapacitors, structural batteries, and stretchable batteries.
| We actively invite enthusiastic master’s and undergraduate students to become part of our team. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with us, please contact Dr. Amiri. Kindly include your updated CV and a brief statement highlighting your research interests. Your enthusiasm and commitment to contributing to our diverse research endeavors are highly valued. |
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ahmad Amiri
Dr. Amiri received 2nd PhD from Texas A&M University in 2022 in the Mechanical Engineering Department. After completing his 1st PhD, he was a Postdoctoral Associate from 2018 to 2019 in Aerospace Eng. Department at Texas A&M University, then became a Research Assistant Professor at J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University.
His research interests encompass various aspects of energy storage for electric vehicles (EV), including structural batteries and supercapacitors, as well as stretchable energy storage. His work spans the entire spectrum, from synthesizing structural energy materials to conducting mechano-electrochemical characterizations. Additionally, his other research topics are water treatment, and the development of multifunctional composites and vitrimers.
Amiri is the author of over 115 archival journal papers, several book chapters, and holds more than five patents. He has been honored with several national and international awards. Dr. Amiri’s current research focuses on the synthesis and characterizations of novel energy materials, energy storing composites and cryogenic batteries. Dr. Amiri has received several national and international awards and recognition for his research and artistic way of presenting science.
Principal Investigator
Ahmad Amiri, Assistant Professor
2nd PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Solid Mechanics): Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
1st PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Mechanics): Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad
Graduate Students
Hossein Shahali
PhD student: May 2024 – Present, Russell School of Chemical Engineering, University of Tulsa
M.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Tehran (2017)
B.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering, Shiraz University (2014)
Md Shahnewaz Khan
PhD student: Jan 2025 – Present, Russell School of Chemical Engineering, University of Tulsa
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka (2022)
Undergraduate Students
John Ruskin Bell
John is an undergraduate mechanical engineering student here at the University of Tulsa. Outside of research, he is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Club, the Tennis Club, and the Honors Program. He enjoys reading, painting, and is an Eagle Scout.
Drew Stufflebam
Drew is an undergraduate chemical engineering student. In addition to research, He is a member of Kappa Alpha here at Tulsa and the Make-A-Difference Engineering club. He is also volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma.
Taryn Harrison
Taryn Harrison is an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering. In addition to her research, she is also a member of the Sound of the Golden Hurricane Marching/Concert Band as a clarinetist and is involved in the Reformed University Fellowship of Tulsa.
Summer Luttenberg
Summer Luttenberg is an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering. Outside of research, she is a member of the Honors College and is involved in the Reformed University Fellowship of Tulsa. She enjoys reading, studying languages, and playing jazz guitar.
Caleb Suarez
Caleb Suarez is an undergraduate student in chemical engineering. Apart from his research commitments, he serves as the president of TU’s Engineering Without Borders chapter and holds an officer position in TU’s American Institute of Chemical Engineering chapter. In his free time, he enjoys reading and has an interest in horology.
Contact Us
Keplinger Hall
430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK 74104
918-631-2176
ahmad-amiri@utulsa.edu