Posting Details
Posting Information Requisition 202600070ST Title: Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant Employee Class: Student Employee College: Work Study Position No: Department: Dept of Engineering Technology Division: Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week: up to 10 hours per week Hiring Rate: 10.00 per hour Preferred Student Classification: undergraduate Nature & Purpose of Position: Title Fused Deposition Modeling FDM of Carbon and Glass Fibers
This project aims to develop innovative composite materials using FDM to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties required for demanding applications in industries. The primary objectives of this research include optimizing the formulation of composite materials using polypropylene PP pellets with varying ratios of glass fiber and carbon fibers.
The student assistant will mix different ratios of the pellets, make filaments using Filabot extruder, print samples, and test mechanical and thermal properties.
Other Requirements for the Position
• Undergraduate student majoring in Engineering Technology or closely related • Willingness to conduct the work required for this project • Previous experience with 3D printing
Open Date: 02232026 Position Number: 9N9944 Contact Information
Contact Name & Title: Dr. Suleiman Obeidat Assist Prof Contact Phone: 936-294-1091 Contact Email: smo036@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room: Pirkle 420 C Contact Fax:
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