Mechanics of Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites (Smart Nanomaterials Technology)

This book delves into the mechanical analysis of the nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposite materials by shedding light on the mechanical performance of nanomaterials, elasticity and viscoelasticity behaviors of polymer nanocomposites, the laminate and sandwich theories, durability and fatigue behaviors. The chapters in this book bring together leading experts in the field to provide an update of the latest scientific results and a fully holistic understanding of the mechanical performance of these materials. The book interests the academic and industrial researchers, R&D managers and engineers working in material and nanomaterial sciences, polymer science and technology, automotive and aerospace engineering, construction and sporting goods, etc. The book also targets the readers that may have no prior knowledge about composite and nanocomposite materials.

Dr. Hind Abdellaoui is a research scientist in the field of nanocellulose and nanocomposites. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Superior School of Electricity and Mechanics, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco (2015). Since 2016, Dr. Abdellaoui is a professor of Composite Materials, Material Sciences, Mechanics and Structure Analysis in Engineering School in Rabat, Morocco. In 2020, she joined the University Mohamed VI Polytech as a post-doctoral fellow in the field of Supramolecular Nanomaterials, Composite and Nanocomposite Materials and Nanocellulose Extraction. In addition, Dr. Abdellaoui joined the Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science Innovation and Research (MAScIR), Rabat, as a scientific collaborator (2014). Dr. Abdellaoui's contributions appeared in over twenty publications of articles and book chapters, and a dozen contributed national and international conference papers. Her research fields of interest include reinforced/filled polymeric composites (thermoset, thermoplastic and natural matrices), lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymeric composites, nanocomposites as well as manufacturing processes (liquid composite molding), characterization and prediction of composite behavior, treatment and surface modification of natural reinforcement, preparation of blend and foam composites, etc. Dr. Abdellaoui was a keynote speaker at the 1st International Symposium on Composite and Nanocomposite Materials: ISymposite I, Rabat, April 8-9, 2019. She was a member of the organizing committee of the International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Humanitarian Sciences: ICATHS, Rabat, Morocco, July 25-26, 2019.

Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, is currently working as a Senior Research Scientist/Associate Professor and also 'Advisor within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International goals' at KingMongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand. He received the B.Engg (Mechanical Engineering) in the year 2010, M.Tech (Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences) in the year 2013, Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2018 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in the year 2019. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (India). He is an Associate Editor of Heliyon Elsevier (Materials Science) and Frontier Materials Journals. Also acting as a Board Member of various international journals in the fields of materials science and composites. He is a reviewer for more than 120 International Journals (for Nature, Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, IOP, Hindawi, NC State University USA, ASM International, Emerald Group, Bentham Science Publishers, Universiti Putra, Malaysia), also a reviewer for book proposals, and international conferences. In addition, he has published more than 250+ articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI/Scopus, 10 editorial corners, 65+ book chapters, one book, 35 books as an Editor (Published by lead publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley), and also presented research papers at national/international conferences. In 2021, his 17 articles got top-cited in various top journals (Journal of Cleaner Production, Carbohydrate Polymers, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal of Natural Fibers, Journal of Industrial Textiles). He is a lead editor of Several special issues. Based on google scholar, the number of citations amounts to 12700+ and his present H-index is 58 with i10-Index of 185. In addition, 1 Thailand Patent and 4Indian patents are granted. He has delivered keynote and invited talks at various international conferences and workshops. His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Polymer Composites, and Advanced Material Technology. He has received a 'Top Peer Reviewer 2019' award, Global Peer Review Awards, Powered by Publons, Web of Science Group. The KMUTNB selected him for the 'Outstanding Young Researcher' Award 2020 and Outstanding Researcher' Award 2021. He is recognized by Stanford University's list of the world's Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2019 and also for the year 2020. In 2021, he is recognized by Stanford University's list of the world's Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact and also in Career=long Citation impact. He is listed in 'Top 100 Scientists' in Thailand, by AD Scientific Index (Top 4th Rank among Mechanical Engineering in Thailand).

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. He has received his Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Giessen/Friedberg, Hessen, Germany in 1999, M.Sc. in Polymer Technology from University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany in 2002, M.Sc. in Material Science at the Erlangen-Nürnberg University, Bayern, Germany in 2004, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany in 2008 and Postdoctoral Research from Kaiserslautern University and School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, USA. In 2016 he received the habilitation at the Chemnitz University in Sachen, Germany. He worked as a Lecturer for Production and Material Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB. He has been full Professor at KMUTNB and became the President of KMUTNB. He won the Outstanding Researcher Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 at KMUTNB. His research interests in Polymer Processing and Composite Material. He is Editor-in-Chief: KMUTNB International Journal of Applied Science and Technology and the author of morethan 350 peer-reviewed Journal Articles, 12 editorial corners, 80 book chapters, one book, and 40 books as an Editor. He has participated with presentations in more than 60 International and National Conferences with respect to Materials Science and Engineering topics. He has been recognized and ranked among the world's top 2% scientists listed by prestigious Stanford University. He has received the National Excellence Researcher Award (Engineering and Research Industry) of the Fiscal Year 2021 by the National Research Council of Thailand.