Dr. Ohood Alsmairat is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi, specializing in nanomaterials and nanocomposite systems for biomedical and energy applications, with a strong record of interdisciplinary research and teaching in experimental mechanics and advanced materials.
Research Interests
Research Interests Dr. Alsmairat’s research interests include: Nanomaterials & Nanocomposites: Design, fabrication, and characterization of advanced nanomaterials, including CNT-, BNNT-, and graphene-reinforced polymer composites, with emphasis on structure process property relationships Electrospun Nanofiber Systems: Development of electrospun nanofiber membranes for biomedical applications, including antibacterial drug delivery and tissue engineering Thermal Management & Energy Applications: High performance nanocomposite materials for thermal regulation in electric motors, electronics, and energy systems Experimental Mechanics & Nanoscale Characterization: Mechanical testing and in-situ characterization using techniques such as SEM and Raman spectroscopy to evaluate material behavior at multiple scales Multifunctional & Smart Materials: Integration of sensing, self-healing, and adaptive functionalities into nanocomposite systems for next-generation engineering and biomedical applications
Biography
Ohood Alsmairat, PhD, is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. She earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from State University of New York at Binghamton, where she specialized in nanomaterials, nanocomposites, and experimental mechanics. Dr. Alsmairat has extensive experience teaching core mechanical engineering courses and a proven record of delivering high-quality instruction. Her research centers on nanomaterials and nanocomposite systems, including electrospun nanofiber structures and multifunctional materials for biomedical and energy applications. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary projects, with work spanning antibacterial drug delivery systems and advanced thermal management solutions. Her research integrates materials design, nanoscale characterization, and experimental mechanics to address critical challenges in healthcare, energy, and sustainability.
Education
Ph.D. Engineering Mechanics, SUNY at Binghamton (2020)