About
Kambiz Chizari earned his PhD from the University of Strasbourg in France, specializing in the synthesis and catalytic applications of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes and graphene. He pursued postdoctoral research in polymer-based composites and additive manufacturing at the University of Calgary and Polytechnique Montreal, respectively. As a project manager, he led projects on lightning strike protection materials and additive manufacturing for lunar rover structures, collaborating with industrial partners such as Bell Textron, ArianeGroup, NanoXplore, Mekanic, and Dyze Design. His research has been published in over 20 high-quality peer-reviewed journals, and he holds 2 patents.
Research Papers
– 3D printing of highly conductive nanocomposites for the functional optimization of liquid sensors, K Chizari, MA Daoud, AR Ravindran, D Therriault, Small 12 (44), 6076-6082
– Electrically conductive ink for solvent-cast 3D printing, D Therriault, K Chizari, US Patent 10,647,057
Diplomas
– PhD in Materials Science, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, 2011
– Masters of Materials Engineering, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, 2007
– Bachelor of Materials Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2004
Research Category
Nanomaterials
Composites
Additive manufacturing
Expertise
Tuning the properties of materials for their specific applications such as for additive manufacturing, EMI shielding, and catalytic reactions
Composites processing:
– Mixing methods: Extrusion, Solution mixing, Ball mill mixing, HAAKE batch mixing
– Forming methods: 3D printing, Injection molding, Solvent cast, Compression molding
Synthesis of nanomaterials (synthesis methods):
– CNTs (CCVD and PECVD)
– Nitrogen-doped CNTs (CCVD)
– Graphene (Mechanically thinning (Patented), Ultrasound, and microwave exfoliation)
Characterization methods:
– XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, GC, Mechanical Testing, Electrical Properties, EMI shielding, Zeta Potential, Optical microscopy
Experienced with a variety of materials:
– Nanomaterials: Carbon nanotubes (CNT), Carbon nanofibers, Metal nanowires, Graphene
– Polymers: Polylactic acid (PLA), Epoxy, Polyethylene (PE), Polystyrene (PS), Polyurethane (PU), PEEK, PEI
– Ceramics: Clay, Alumina, Silicon dioxide
– Metal source powders: Palladium, Cobalt, Iron and Silver nitrates