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Israd Jaafar

Faculty Member

Dr. Israd Jaafar

Biography

Dr. Israd Jaafar obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (2011) at Lehigh University in Bethlehem PA. He has instructed Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering courses in both Malaysia and the United States, (Plastics Engineering Technology, Penn State Erie; Mechanical Engineering, Utah Valley University) .

He joined the Mechanical Engineering Department at UVU in August 2020. Past research includes nano/micromolding of polymeric structures to investigate influences on in vitro human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) culture, synthesis and characterization of a novel biocompatible and biodegradable biopolymer (poly-glycerol sebacate), and vibration assisted injection molding (VAIM) for tuning the mechanical and physical properties of semi-crystalline polymers. His current applied research interests include advanced manufacturing of polymers and its applications.

Dr. Jaafar is enthusiastic about teaching and is continuously seeking ways to adopt the latest pedagogical approaches and development in technologies in teaching, for enhanced student learning and engagement.

Education

Ph D, Lehigh University, 2011

Major: Mechanical Engineering

MS, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2002

Major: Mechanical Engineering

BS, International Islamic University Malaysia, 1999

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Teaching

ME 490R

Advanced Current Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2024

ME 3210

Manufacturing Processes for Engineers, Spring 2024

ME 3210

Manufacturing Processes for Engineers, Spring 2024

Presentations

Topham, Mick (Presenter & Author), Brimhall, Dallin (Author Only), Losee, David (Presenter & Author), Smith, Micah (Author Only), Stewart, Eric (Author Only), Rasmussen, Andrew (Author Only), Jaafar, Israd H (Author Only), IETC 2023, "Innovating a Human Powered Vehicle", Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University. (May 12, 2023)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Jaafar, Israd , Jensen, Matt , Tolman, Sean , Bordelon, Amanda , Willardson, Ben , Raje, Janis , "Enhancing STEM Degree Completion_ A Framework for the Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship Project" . United States: American Society for Engineering Education. https://www.asee.org/
Fernandez, David Paul, Eads, Walker , Jaafar, Israd , Amin, Masood , Seibi, Abdennour , "Undertaking Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering as a Non-Traditional Student_ A Personal Perspective" . United States: American Society for Engineering Education. https://www.asee.org/
Amin, Masood , Jaafar, Israd H, Seibi, Abdennour , Tolman, Sean , (2023) "The Path to Improving the Capstone Course" . Golden, CO: ASEE. https://peer.asee.org/the-path-to-improving-the-capstone-course
Thomas, Matthew A, Seibi, Abdennour , Jaafar, Israd H, Amin, Abolfazl , (2023) "Study on the Sanitization Efficacy for Safe Use of 3D-Printed Parts for Food and Medical Applications" . United States: IEEE. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10152238
Sanford, Logan T, Jaafar, Israd , Seibi, Abdennour , Gohn, Anne , (2022) "The Effect of Infill Angle, Build Orientation, and Void Fraction on the Tensile Strength and Fracture of 3D Printed ASA via Fused Filament Fabrication" (vol. 33, Supplement). ELSEVIER. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213846322001018
Orr, Tyler , Robertson, Nathan , Hill, Jonathan , Mc Allister, Kevin , Hoopes, Chandler , Jaafar, Israd H, (2022) "Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing of a Novel Electrically-Assisted Human Powered Vehicle" . Orem: IEEE / 2022 Intermountain Engineering, Technology and Computing (IETC). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9796891

Awards

Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy

Higher Education Academy - May, 2022

Higher Education Academy Fellowship (HEA) demonstrates institutional commitment to professionalism in teaching and learning in higher education. It provides teaching faculty and staff supporting learning with international recognition of their practice, impact, and leadership in teaching and learning in higher education.