
Hi There! I’m Nima Alizadeh
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Bio
I am currently working as a senior research engineer in the Saint-Gobain ENC team, where I develop sustainable high-temperature materials that offer high performance for use in the aviation, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Previously, I worked as a postdoctoral scholar in the Materials Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). During my time there, I developed DLP 3D printing resin capable of surface modification using multilayer polymer electrolytes. Additionally, I designed and synthesized new block copolymer materials for selective deposition of block copolymer thin films.
I achieved my Ph.D. and master in the Polymer and Fiber Engineering program of the Chemical Engineering Department at Auburn University. For my master’s research, I synthesized novel photocurable polymers capable of being used in different additive manufacturing technologies. As one of my Ph.D. research topics, I synthesized a special polymer blend called interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) with excellent transparency and fracture toughness properties better than traditional transparent materials. Other topics that I worked on include IPNs matrix carbon fiber-reinforced composites, modeling stress relaxation behavior of IPNs, and thermal energy storage applications of IPNs.
I have worked in various problems and have become experienced in different polymer manufacturing methods such as plastic molding and a wide variety of structural, thermal, mechanical, and thermomechanical characterization methods. I am skilled in using characterization machines and software related to Polymer and Chemical Engineering, such as ChemDraw and Mnova NMR, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
In addition to technical research, my participation in various publications and presentations has made me proficient in technical writing and scientific presentations for a variety of immediate audiences. Besides my research experience, I pursued opportunities to serve as a senator and president in the Graduate Student Council (GSC) overseeing 4000 graduate students, additionally mentoring and training students in chemical Labs. Such experiences have made me skilled at leading operations and staff, and exceptional communication skills in working collaboratively with diverse groups.

Education
Jan. 2017 - May 2021
Thesis focus: Acrylic-polyurethane based graft-interpenetrating polymer networks for high-performance applications.
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018
Thesis focus: Crosslinkable 3D printing inks for biomedical applications.
University of Tehran
B.Sc., Polymer engineering
Sep. 2011 - Feb. 2016
Thesis focus: Nano-biocomposites: properties, manufacturing processes, and applications in developing eco-friendly products used for packaging and agriculture.
Work/Research Experience
Saint-Gobain
Mobility - ENC
Senior Research Engineer 1
Jan. 2024 - July 2024
(1) Develop high-temperature materials that are sustainable and offer high performance for use in the aviation, aerospace, and automotive industries.
(2) Hands-on experience with extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, Block-on-Ring, tensile testing, and other testing methods.
(3) Conducted instrument troubleshooting, followed ASTM standards, and contributed to experimental planning and data analysis.
Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2023
(1) Developed DLP 3D printing resin capable of surface modification using multilayer polymer electrolytes. This enables diverse surface property changes in 3D-printed components with precise control over their thickness.
(2) Designed and synthesized new block copolymer materials for selective deposition of block copolymer thin films. This approach addresses opportunities in patterning advanced device architectures like faster computer chips.
(3) Utilized polymer processing tools such as 3D printing and spin coating, along with advanced characterization techniques such as FTIR, NMR, XPS, AFM, UV-Vis, and Ellipsometry, among others.
(4) Conducted instrument troubleshooting and led experimental setup and optimization across synthesis and characterization workflows.
Jan. 2017 - May 2021
(Ph.D. Research) Synthesized high performance acrylic-polyurethane based graft-interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs). The phase separation between two polymers were removed using optimum percentage of polymers precursors and best experimental condition. The synthesized IPN has immense applications for transparent high impact structural, polymer matrix composite, and thermal energy storage applications.
(1) Processed polymers using compression molding, plastic molding, and 3D printing, and performed characterization using DMA, tensile, DSC, TGA, rheology, and SEM, among other techniques.
(2) Troubleshot and maintained lab instruments, ensured alignment with ASTM standards, and carried out data analysis using technical software such as TA Universal Analysis.
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018
(M.S. Research) Synthesized novel 3D printing inks specialized for Direct Ink Writing (DIW) technology for tissue engineering, orthodontic, and organ modeling.
University of Tehran
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jan. 2015 - Sep. 2015
(B.Sc Research) Studied properties, manufacturing processes, and applications of nano-biocomposites in developing eco-friendly products for packaging and agriculture. Nano-biocomposites enable packaging and agricultural industry to produce sustainable and eco-friendly products with better bio-degradable properties.
University of Tehran
Summer Intern
Summer 2013
Studied and reviewed the manufacturing process, modification and behavior of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Technical Skills

Materials Characterization
Mechanical Analysis, Thermomechanical Analysis, DMA, Tensile, Shear Analysis, Impact Resistance, Rheology, Block-on-Ring, DSC, TGA, UV Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR, NMR, XPS, XRD, SEM, AFM, Polarized Optical Microscopy, Ellipsometry
Polymer Processing
Formulation, Injection Molding, Plastic Extrusion, Compression molding, FDM, SLA, and DIW 3D Printing, Spin Coating
Technical Software
ChemDraw, Mnova NMR, TA Universal Analysis, DataGraph, Latex, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop

