Education

University of Michigan, Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics, 1988
University of Michigan, M.S. in Applied Mechanics, 1984
Iowa State University, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1982

Research Interests

Theoretical, computational, and experimental studies to characterize large deformation thermo-mechanical response of materials, in particular polymers. Simulation of the effects of crystallization on the mechanical behavior of polymers under large deformations. The study of the effects of crystallization on failure and the redistribution of stress in polymer matrix composites. Simulation of the manufacturing of thin film extruded polymers. Experimental investigation and theoretical modeling of large plastic forming and shape recovery in amorphous polymers.

Selected Publications

M. Negahban, "Modeling the thermomechanical effects of crystallization in natural rubber: III. Mechanical properties," International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 37 (2000), pages 2811-2824.

M. Negahban, "Modeling the thermomechanical effects of crystallization in natural rubber: II. Elementary thermodynamic properties," International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 37 (2000), pages 2791-2809.

M. Negahban, "Modeling the thermomechanical effects of crystallization in natural rubber: I. The theoretical structure," International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 37 (2000), pages 2777-2789.

M. Negahban, "Results of Implementing a Computer-Based Mechanics Readiness Program in Statics," International Journal for Engineering Education (in press).

M. Negahban, ``Thermodynamic Modeling of the Thermomechanical Effects of Polymer Crystallization: A General Theoretical Structure,'' International Journal of Engineering Science, vol. 35 (1997), pages 277-298.

M. Negahban, ``A Study of Thermodynamic Restrictions, Constraint Conditions, and Material Symmetry in Fully Strain-Space Theories of Plasticity,'' International Journal of Plasticity, vol. 11 (1995), pages 679-724.

M. Negahban, ``Preliminary results on an effort to characterize the thermo-mechanical response of amorphous polymers in the glass-transition range,'' MD-Vol. 68/AMD-Vol. 215 : Mechanics of Plastics and Plastic Composites, ASME (1995), pages 133-152.

R. Ma, M. Negahban, ``Simulation of Mechanical Response During Polymer Crystallization Around Rigid Inclusions and Voids: Homogeneous Crystallization,'' Mechanics of Materials, vol. 21, (1995), pages 25-50.

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