DR. AVRAAM I. ISAYEV
Distinguished Professor in Polymer Engineering, Editor-in-Chief Advances in Polymer Technology
Rheology, Rubber, Plastics and Composite Processing
Research Interests:
Polymer and composite processing, rheo-optics, rheology of
polymers, oil products and disperse systems; the injection, coinjection, transfer, compression and gas-assisted injection molding of
polymers; LCP based self-reinforced or in-situ composites;
continuous decrosslinking of thermosets and rubbers and
copolymerization of polymer blends with the aid of high power
ultrasound; high temperature and high performance nanocomposites;
constitutive equations and process modeling.
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Department of
Polymer Engineering
The University of Akron, OH
330-9726673
[email protected]
www.uakron.edu/cpspe/facultyresearch/profile.dot?id=447287b458cb-4bb2-8bfb-735eb2f6c5dd
Biography: Avraam I. Isayev, an international
expert in polymer processing, came to UA in 1983
from the Cornell University, where he was the
senior research associate in the Sibley School of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Isayev
received his Ph.D. in polymer engineering and
science from the USSR Academy of Sciences,
Moscow.
Awards/Accomplishments:
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Outstanding Researcher Award, The
University of Akron Alumni Association,
(1996)
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Silver Medal, The Institute of Materials,
London, England, (1997)
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The Melvin Mooney Distinguished
Technology Award, Rubber Division,
American Chemical Society, (1999)
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Vinogradov Prize, G. V. Vinogradov
Society of Rheology, Moscow, (2000)
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Fellow, Society of Plastics Engineers,
(2008)
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NorTech Innovation Award, (2011)
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George S. Whitby Award for Distinguished
Teaching and Research, Rubber Division,
American Chemical Society, (2011)
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James L. White Innovation Award of
the Polymer Processing Society
(PPS), (2012)
Laboratory Single and Twin Screw Ultrasonic Extruders
Industrial Sector Focus:
Plastics Industry– rheology, processing, molding, structure and
optical performance, simulation and modeling
Tire and Rubber Industry – mixing, curing, shaping, performance,
ultrasonic aided recycling of rubbers and thermosets, simulation
Nanotechnology Sector —dispersion, nanocomposites, films,
moldings, self-reinforced polymer composites, high temperature and
high performance composites and nanocomposites
Unique Laboratory Facilities:
Ultrasonic Extrusion and Compounding Laboratory – new extrusion
technology and processes
Ultrasonic Devulcanization and Decrosslinking Laboratory –new
methods for recycling of rubber waste and crosslinked polymers
Recent Publications/Patents:
1. Isayev, A. I., Lin T., Hand Kwon K., Frozen-in Birefringence and
Anisotropic Shrinkage in Optical Moldings: II. Comparison of
Simulations with Experiments on Light Guide Plates, Polymer,
51, No. 23, 5623-5639 (2010)
2. Carillo A. J. and Isayev A. I., Thermal Stresses and Birefringence
in Quenched Tubes and Rods: Simulation and Experiment,
Polymer Engineering and Science, 51, 179200 (2011)
3. Havet G. and Isayev A. I., Rheology of Silica-Filled Polystyrene:
From Microcomposites to Nanocomposites, Polymer
Science, Ser. A, 54, 476-492 (2012)
4. Isayev A. I., Single and Twin Screw Extruders with Ultrasonic
Horns for Decrosslinking and Devulcanization, PCT
Application PCT/US12/3375, filed April 16, 2012