Hamid Dalir

Hamid Dalir

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Indianapolis (by courtesy in West Lafayette)

SL 160L
723 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
hdalir@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-495-7757

Degrees

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Polytechnique Montreal, '11
  • Ph.D., Tokyo Institute of Technology, '09
  • M.S., Sharif University of Technology, '05,
  • B.S., Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, '03

Research Interests

  • Composites materials design and manufacturing
  • Sustainable and recyclable-by-design polymers and composites
  • Polymer processing and characterization
  • Composites recycling
  • Hybrid manufacturing systems
  • Multiscale modeling
  • Damage mechanics

Fundamental Research Area(s)

Application Area(s)

Biography

Dr. Dalir is the Director of Advanced Composite Structures Engineering Laboratory (ACSEL) at Purdue University in Indianapolis. He is also a Full Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering with dual appointment in Motorsports Engineering Program. He was the Technical Director of the Syracuse Center of Excellence for Analysis and Design as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University from 2015-2017. Dr. Dalir served as a Senior Airframe Structures Engineer at Bombardier Aerospace from 2011-2015. Bombardier Aerospace is the third largest aircraft manufacturer after Airbus and Boeing and it is the world only manufacturer of planes and trains. He was a Post-doctoral Research Associate at Polytechnique Montreal from 2009-2011. Dr. Dalir obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechano-Micro Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2009. Dr. Dalir’s research interests have revolved around different topics in the area of mechanical, automotive and aerospace engineering. His primary research interests are within the general area of Solid Mechanics and specifically on stress, modal and thermal analysis of mechanical and aerospace structures; computational mechanics; multi-disciplinary design optimization; composite materials and damage mechanics; and multi-scale modeling and material characterization.

Professional Experience



  • Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University., 9/2015 - 9/2017

  • Airframe Structures Engineer, Bombardier Aerospace., 9/2011 - 8/2015

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Polytechnique Montreal., 9/2009 - 8/2011

    • Awards and Recognitions

    • Trustees Teaching Award, 2022
    • XTECH Army’s Prize Awardee, 2022
    • Featured in “Inside Indiana” magazine, 2020
    • Featured in “FOX 59” TV channel, 2020
    • Featured in “13WTHR” TV channel, 2020
    • Elevate Ventures Indiana Statewide Winner, 2020
    • IEEE Best Paper Award, 2018
    • SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellow, 2016-2017
    • IEEE Best Paper Award, 2016
    • Outstanding L.C. Smith Faculty Excellence Award, 2016

    Selected Publications

    S. F. Nabavi, A. Farshidianfar, H. Dalir, “Comprehensive review: Advancements in modeling geometrical and mechanical characteristics of laser powder bed fusion process”, Optics & Laser Technology (2025), pp. 111480 (45).

    S. F. Nabavi, H. Dalir, A. Farshidianfar, “A comprehensive review of recent advances in laser powder bed fusion characteristics modeling: metallurgical and defects”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2024), pp. 2233 (36).

    S. Sanati, F. Nabavi, R. Esmaili, A. Farshidianfar, H. Dalir, “A Comprehensive Review of Laser Wobble Welding Processes in Metal Materials: Processing Parameters and Practical Applications”, Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing (2024), pp. 492 (36).

    S. F. Nabavi, A. Farshidianfar, H. Dalir, “An applicable review on recent laser beam cutting process characteristics modeling: Geometrical, metallurgical, mechanical, and defect”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2023), pp. 2159 (59).

    S. F. Nabavi, A. Farshidianfar, H. Dalir, “A comprehensive review on recent laser beam welding process: Geometrical, metallurgical, and mechanical characteristic modeling”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2023), pp. 4781 (48).

    S. F. Nabavi, A. Farshidianfar, H. Dalir, “A comprehensive geometrical, metallurgical, and mechanical characteristic dynamic model of laser beam welding process”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2023), pp. 1965 (19).

    P. Biswas, P. Omole, G. Peterson, E. Cumbo, M. Agarwal, , H. Dalir, “Carbon and cellulose based nanofillers reinforcement to strengthen carbon fiber-epoxy composites: Processing, characterizations, and applications”, Frontiers in Materials (2023), pp. 751 (24).

    A. Liyanage, P. Biswas, H. Dalir, M. Agarwal, “Engineering uniformity in mass production of MWCNTs/epoxy nanofibers using a lateral belt-driven multi-nozzle electrospinning technique to enhance the mechanical properties of CFRPs”, Polymer Testing (2023), pp. 107883 (11).

    R. Moheimani, P. Hosseini, S. Mohammadi, H. Dalir, “Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications”, Carbon (2022), pp. 26 (8).

    R. Moheimani, M. Gonzalez, H. Dalir, “An integrated nanocomposite proximity sensor: Machine learning-based optimization, simulation, and experiment”, Nanomaterials (2022), pp. 1269 (8).

    P. Biswas, A. Liyanage, M. Jadhav, M. Agarwal, H. Dalir, “Higher strength carbon fiber lithium‐ion polymer battery embedded multifunctional composites for structural applications”, Polymer Composites (2022), pp. 2952-2962.

    N. Aliahmad, P. Biswas, H. Dalir, M. Agarwal, “Synthesis of V2O5/Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Integrated into Nanostructured Composites as Cathode Materials in High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries”, Energies (2022), pp. 552 (16).

    A. Pasharavesh, H. Dalir, “Flexural Modes Coupling in Cantilever-Type Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters”, Energy Reports (2021), pp. 6438-6450.

    V. Wable, P. Biswas, R. Moheimani, N. Aliahmad, O. Peter Omole, A. Siegel, M. Agarwal, H. Dalir, “Engineering the electrospinning of MWCNTs/epoxy nanofiber scaffolds to enhance physical and mechanical properties of CFRPs”, Composites Science and Technology (2021), pp. 108941 (10).

    V. Gandhi, J. Joe, J. F. Dannenhoffer, H. Dalir, “Rapid design generation and multifidelity analysis of aircraft structures”, Aerospace Science and Technology (2021), pp. 106612 (27).

    N. Kumbhare, R. Moheimani , H. Dalir, “Analysis of composite structures in curing process for shape deformations and shear stress: basis for advanced optimization”, Journal of Composite Sciences (2021), pp. 63 (19).

    N. Venugopal, A. Deshpande, H. Dalir, “Energy absorption enhancement for multiple impact angles of a rear crash attenuator”, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (2021), pp. 329-337.

    R. Moheimani, N. Aliahmad, N. Aliheidari, M. Agarwal, H. Dalir, “Thermoplastic polyurethane flexible capacitive proximity sensor reinforced by CNTs for applications in the creative industries”, Scientific Reports (2021), pp. 1104 (12).

    A. Ehsani, H. Dalir, “Multi-objective design optimization of variable ribs composite grid plates”, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (2021), pp. 407-418.

    N. Aliahmad, V. Wable, P. Biswas, I. Hernandez, H. Dalir, M. Agarwal, “Electrospun thermosetting carbon nanotube-epoxy nanofibers”, ACS Applied Polymer Materials (2021), pp. 610-619.

    A. Pasharavesh, H. Dalir, “A material selection criterion for electrostatic switches based on stability considerations”, Sensors and Actuators A (2020), pp. 112370 (18).

    R. Moheimani, A. Pasharavesh, M. Agarwal, H. Dalir, “Mathematical model and experimental design of nanocomposite proximity sensors”, IEEE Access 8 (2020), pp. 153087-153097.

    A. Pasharavesh, R. Moheimani, H. Dalir, “Nonlinear energy harvesting from vibratory disc-shaped piezoelectric laminates”, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters (2020), pp. 253-261.

    R. Moheimani, H. Dalir, “Static and Dynamic Solutions of Functionally Graded Micro/nanobeams”, Vibration 3 (2020), pp. 51-69.

    R. Moheimani, A. Pasharavesh, H. Dalir, “The effect of finite electrical conductivity of small-scale beam resonators on their vibrational response under electrostatic fields”, International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design (2020), pp. 1-14.

    R. Moheimani, R. Sarayloo, H. Dalir, “Failure study of fiber/epoxy composite laminate interface using cohesive multiscale model”, Advanced Composites Letters 29 (2020), pp. 2633366X20910157.

    A. Pasharavesh, R. Moheimani, H. Dalir, “Performance Analysis of an Electromagnetically Coupled Piezoelectric Energy Scavenger”, Energies 13 (2020), pp. 845 (19).

    N. Aliheidari, N. Aliahmad, M. Agarwal and H. Dalir, “Electrospun Nanofibers for Label-Free Sensor Applications”, Sensors 19 (2019), pp. 3587 (27).

    A. Ehsani and H. Dalir, “Multi-objective optimization of composite angle grid plates for maximum buckling load and minimum weight using genetic algorithms and neural networks”, Composite Structures 229 (2019), pp. 310-317.

    A. Ehsani and H. Dalir, “Influence of employing laminated isogrid configuration on mechanical behavior of grid structures”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 38 (2019), pp. 777-785.

    A. Patil, R. Moheimani and H. Dalir, “Thermomechanical Analysis of Composite Plates Curing Process Using ANSYS Composite Cure Simulation”, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 41 (2019), pp. 204-212.

    M. Kamble, T. Shakfeh, R. Moheimani and H. Dalir, “Optimization of a Composite Monocoque Chassis for Structural Performance: A Comprehensive Approach”, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention 49 (2019), pp. 41-53.

    M. Damadam, R. Moheimani and H. Dalir, “Bree's diagram of a functionally graded thick-walled cylinder under thermo-mechanical loading considering nonlinear kinematic hardenin”, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 12 (2018), pp. 644-654.

    F. Michaud, and H. Dalir and S. Juncas, “Structural design and optimization of an aircraft morphing wing: Composite skin”, Journal of Aircraft 55 (2018), pp. 195-211.

    H. Dalir, R. D. Farahani, L. Hernandez, C. Aldebert, M. L??vesque and D. Therriault, “Three-dimensional dielectrophoretic microparticle separator fabricated by ultraviolet-assisted direct-write assembly”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 16 (2016), pp. 765-771.

    R. D. Farahani, M. Pahlavanpour, H. Dalir, B. Aissa, M. A. E. Khakani, M. L??vesque, and D. Therriault, “Part Redesign: From Fastened Assembly to Co-Cured Concept”, SAE International Journal of Aerospace 6 (2013), pp. 328-334.

    R. D. Farahani, M. Pahlavanpour, H. Dalir, B. Aissa, M. A. E. Khakani, M. L??vesque, and D. Therriault, “Flow-induced orientation of functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes embedded in epoxy using three-dimensional microfluidic networks”, Materials and Design 41 (2012), pp. 214-225.

    R. D. Farahani, H. Dalir, V.L. Borgne, L. A. Gautier, M. A. E. Khakani, M. L??vesque, and D. Therriault, “Reinforcing epoxy nanocomposites with functionalized carbon nanotubes via biotin-streptavidin interactions”, Composites Science and Technology 72 (2012), pp. 1387-1395.

    H. Dalir, R. D. Farahani, V. Nhim, B. Samson, M. L??vesque and D. Therriault, “Preparation of highly exfoliated polyester-clay nanocomposites: process-property correlations”, Langmuir 28 (2012), pp. 791-803.

    R. D. Farahani, H. Dalir, V.L. Borgne, L. A. Gautier, M. A. E. Khakani, M. L??vesque, and D. Therriault, “Direct-write fabrication of freestanding nanocomposite strain sensors”, Nanotechnology 23 (2012), pp. 1-9. Featured on the cover page of the Journal published on the March 2, 2012.

    H. Dalir, R. D. Farahani, V. Nhim, B. Samson, M. L??vesque and D. Therriault, “Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Polyester/Nanoclay Nanocomposites: Microstructure-Mixing Strategy Correlation”, Material Research Society 1312 (2011), ii02-05 (9 pages).

    R. D. Farahani, H. Dalir, Brahim Aissa, My Ali El Khakani, Martin L??vesque and Daniel Therriault, “Micro-infiltration of three-dimensional porous networks with carbon nanotube-based nanocomposite for material design”, Composites Part A 42 (2011), pp. 1910-1919.

    H. Dalir, T. Nisisako, Y. Yanagida, and T. Hatsuzawa, “DNA force-extension curve under uniaxial stretching”, Molecular Simulation 36 (2010), pp. 221-228.

    H. Dalir, Y. Yanagida, and T. Hatsuzawa, “Probing DNA mechanical characteristic by dielectrophoresis”, Sensors and Actuators B 136 (2009), pp. 472-478.

    H. Dalir, Y. Yanagida, and T. Hatsuzawa, “Multipolar electrical forces for microscale particle manipulation”, Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 6 (2009), pp. 505-513.

    H. Dalir, S. Shayan Amin, and A. Farshidianfar, “Effects of Small length scale on vibrations of an embedded double-walled carbon nanotube”, Mechanics of Composite Materials 45 (2010), pp. 557-566.

    S. Shayan Amin, H. Dalir, and A. Farshidianfar, “Carbon nanotube reinforced Composites: frequency analysis theories based on the matrix stiffness”, Computational Mechanics 43 (2009), pp. 515-524.

    M. H. Mahdavi, A. Farshidianfar, M. Tahani, S. Mahdavi and H. Dalir, “A more comprehensive modeling of atomic force microscope cantilever”, Ulramicroscopy 109 (2008), pp. 54-60.

    S. Shayan Amin, H. Dalir, and A. Farshidianfar, “Molecular dynamics simulation of double-walled carbon nanotube vibrations: comparison with continuum elastic theories”, Journal of Mechanics 25 (2009), pp. 337-343.

    M. H. Mahdavi, A. Farshidianfar, and H. Dalir, “Flextural vibration of atomic force microscope cantilever with dimensional effects”, Amirkabir Journal of Science and Technology 41 (2009), pp. 19-26.