M. Jasim Uddin, PhD
Wolfspeed Endowed Chair and Professor
Director: Center for Intelligent Manufacture
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering
State University of of New York Polytechnic Institute, NY
Editor, Nature Scientific Reports
Academic Editor, Sustainability
Research Focus
Our research group, comprising undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty, is dedicated to pioneering advancements in materials science. Our primary research focuses on the development of novel semiconductors and carbon-based nanomaterials for applications in energy conversion, energy storage, and sensor technology.
implementing inquiry-based learning to enhance the education of diverse student populations.
Publications by Research Area
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Energy Storage
Developing next-gen materials for batteries and fuel.
Photovoltaics
Researching materials for efficient solar energy harvesting.
Sensor Technology
Designing novel materials for advanced sensing applications.
Triboelectrics
Investigating contact electrification and energy harvesting.
Functional Materials
Engineering materials with tailored properties for specific functions.
Piezoelectrics
Exploring materials for mechanical energy harvesting and sensors.
Research Group
Graduate & Postdoctoral Researchers
Sai Suma Chandana Bolla (MS)
bollas2@sunypoly.eduGoli Likitha Reddy (MS)
golil@sunypoly.eduMahmud Alam (PhD)
Kevin Alejandro (MS)
Andrea Quizado (MS)
Sarjish Abdullah (MS)
Julia Salas (PhD)
Chris Monuz (PhD)
Arafat Hussain (PhD)
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Aiden Mulcahy
mulcaha@sunypoly.eduFinn Scheffer
scheffa@sunypoly.eduLeah Winkelman
winkell@sunypoly.eduSimeon Boucher
bouchesd@sunypoly.eduAwards & Honors
Dr. Uddin with his team received 39 National and international distinguished awards, among them:
- Editor of Distinct Award 2025, Nature Publishing Group
- Rising Scholar Award, UTRGV, 2023
- Fred and Frances Rusteburs Endowed Professor, 2023
- NANOSMAT Best Scientist Award, National, 2021
- Distinguished Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering department, Florida State University, 2021
- High Scholar Research Awards 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Outstanding Merit Awards UTRGV, Texas (2020, 2021)
Research Grants PI/Co-PI
This research has been supported by major federal agencies — including the NSF, DoE, DoD, ONR, and NASA through more than 18 competitive projects, with total funding exceeding $20 million.