Farhad Sharif

An accomplished researcher and educator in polymer science and engineering, specializing in experimental and computational methodologies to advance the field. Dedicated to exploring the intricate relationships between structure, properties, and processing in polymers and composites, leveraging innovative modeling and simulation techniques. Contributions include pioneering research on graphene and its applications. Innovative materials scientist with a proven track record in developing graphene and graphene oxide-based nanocomposites. Expert in sustainable fabrication techniques, polymer reinforcement, and advanced characterization methods. Seeking to contribute to cutting-edge materials innovation in the graphene-based industry, co-founded Graphenika, a startup company focused on graphene-based conductive ink, adhesives, and coatings.

Graphene Research

Significant strides in synthesizing and characterizing graphene and graphene oxide. Research addresses critical questions about synthesis, stabilization in suspensions, and integration into polymer matrices. Methods such as Hummer’s method, intercalation, oxidation, and reduction have been explored to produce high-quality graphene and graphene oxide, emphasizing their unique properties and potential applications

Innovative Dispersion Techniques

Investigated the dispersion of graphene in polymeric matrices, focusing on understanding and optimizing the interactions between graphene and polymers. This includes examining the impact of size, size distribution, C/O ratio, defects, and the efficiency of dispersion processes

Modeling and Simulation

Employed advanced computational tools to model and simulate polymer behaviors under various conditions. This includes finite element modeling of 3D viscoelastic flows. Achieved significant insights in molecular simulation studies on cation/anion exchange membranes, leading to the publication of a trio of papers:

• MD Simulation of Cation Exchange Membranes: Demonstrated how MD simulation predicts ion diffusion and correlates measurable structure parameters with diffusion
• MD Simulation of Anion Exchange Membranes: Highlighted the impact of quaternary ammonium locations on ion diffusion speed.
• Hypothetical Model Membranes for Proton Exchange: Investigated proton exchange membranes using hypothetical models, providing valuable insights for accelerating material development

Applications in High-Value Graphene-based composites

Explored high-value applications of graphene in biosensors, electrodes, and electrolytes for modern storage devices, coatings, and smart materials, aiming to leverage the unique properties of graphene to develop innovative solutions for industrial and biomedical applications

Graphene Oxide, Fundamentals and Applications, Ayrat M. Dimiev and Siegfried Eigler, Chapter 10: Graphene Oxide-Based Composite Materials, Mohsen Moazzami Gudarzi, Seyed Hamed Aboutalebi and Farhad Sharif, 2016, 314-363

Complete list of publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KOsfLGMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao