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Dr. Reza A. A.R. Mirshams

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Mechanical Engineering

(940) 565-2594

Email: Reza.Mirshams@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Birmingham, 1980
    Major: Industrial Metallurgy
    Dissertation: Stretch Formability of 70/30 Brass Sheets
  • MS, University of Tehran, 1973
    Major: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
    Specialization: Metallurgical Engineering
    Dissertation: Heat Treatment of Tool Steels

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - Present).
  • Associate Chair, Univrsity of North Texas. Univrsity of North Texas. (2010 - 2013).
  • Associate Dean, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2002 - 2009).
  • Interim Chair, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2003 - 2004).
  • Adjunct Professor, Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University. (1995 - 2000).
  • 8/1987 - 5/1993 Assistant Professor, 8/1993-7/1998 Associate Professor, 8/1998 – 8/2000 Full Professor, Southern University-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Southern University-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (1987 - 2000).
  • Adjunct Professor, Hofstra University. Hofstra University. (1987 - 1987).
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Tehran. University of Tehran. (1982 - 1984).

    • Military

  • Officer, Military Service Engineering Unit. Military Service Engineering Unit. (1973 - 1974).

    • Professional

  • Project Director, International Industrial Engineering Consulting Co.. International Industrial Engineering Consulting Co.. (1982 - 1984).
  • Technical Director, Rolling Mill and Steel Products. Rolling Mill and Steel Products. (1980 - 1982).
  • Project Manager, Goltapeh Industrial Company. Goltapeh Industrial Company. (1974 - 1976).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Professional Engineer, Texas Board of Professional Engineers. (2001 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • The Metallurgical, Materials, Mining Society (TMS). (2000 - Present).
  • ASEE. (2002 - 2018).
  • National Academy of Forensic Engineers. (2014 - 2017).
  • National Society of Professional Engineers. (2014 - 2017).
  • ASME. (2005 - 2017).

Development Activities

  • Other (ABET Accreditation Review), Team Chair, ABET. United States of America. (August 1, 2020 - July 30, 2021).
  • Other (ABET Accreditation Review), Team Chair, ABET. Houston,Texas,United States of America. (October 5, 2019 - October 8, 2019).
  • Other (Accreditation Review), Team Chair, ABET. Michigan,United States of America. (September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance (ABET Accreditation Review), ABET Annual Conference Meeting, ABET. Baltimore,Maryland,United States of America. (July 17, 2019 - July 20, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, ABET Annual Conference Meeting, ABET. Baltimore,Maryland,United States of America. (July 18, 2018 - July 22, 2018).
  • Other (ABET Accreditation Review), Team Chair, ABET. Randolph,Vermont,United States of America. (October 15, 2017 - October 17, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, ABET Annual Conference Meeting, ABET. Baltimore,Maryland,United States of America. (July 11, 2017 - July 16, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance (Presentation and Discussion on Failure Analysis), Two Case Studies on Using Fatigue and Corrosion Analysis, National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (June 25, 2016 - June 25, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance (Presentation and discussion on pipeline corrosion), Cathodic Protection, Defective Coatings, Corrosion Pitting, Stress Corrosion Cracking, Soil, NACE. Houston,Texas,United States of America. (May 23, 2016 - May 25, 2016).
  • Faculty Development Leave, Research Professor, UTA. Arlington,Texas,United States of America. (January 2014 - May 2014).
  • Workshop, Design and Product Development, Stanford University and NASF. Palo Alto,California,United States of America. (1992 - 1992).
  • Faculty Fellowship, Research Scientist, Oak Ridge national Laboratory. Oak Ridge,Tennessee,United States of America. (1988 - 1989).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ENGR 2301 - Statics, 11 courses.
  • ENGR 2302 - Dynamics, 9 courses.
  • ENGR 3000 - Foundations of Manufacturing, 1 course.
  • ENGR 3450 - Engineering Materials, 50 courses.
  • ENGR 3451 - Engineering Materials Lab, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 1210 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Practice II, 1 course.
  • MEEN 2301 - Mechanics I, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 3100 - Manufacturing Processes, 1 course.
  • MEEN 4130 - Failure of Deformable Bodies, 1 course.
  • MEEN 4800 - Topics in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 4 courses.
  • MEEN 5030 - Product Design and Development, 1 course.
  • MEEN 5520 - Manufacturing Concepts for Mechanical Engineers, 1 course.
  • MEEN 5800 - Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical Engineering, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 5890 - Directed Study in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 1 course.
  • MEEN 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • MEEN 5920 - Cooperative Education in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 1 course.
  • MEEN 5950 - Masters Thesis, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 6940 - Individual Research, 5 courses.
  • MEEN 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 5 courses.
  • MEET 4100 - Fundamentals of Product and Process Design Development, 2 courses.
  • MEET 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • MEET 5100 - Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, 1 course.
  • MFET 3450 - Engineering Materials, 11 courses.
  • MSES 5030 - Product Design and Development, 1 course.
  • MSES 5100 - Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, 1 course.
  • MSES 5160 - Creep and Fatigue in Engineering Design and Systems Performance, 1 course.
  • MSES 5900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • MSES 5950 - Master's Thesis, 4 courses.
  • MSET 5000 - Orientation to Engineering Technology, 1 course.
  • MSET 5030 - Product Design and Development, 10 courses.
  • MSET 5100 - Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, 2 courses.
  • MSET 5160 - Creep and Fatigue in Engineering Design and Systems Performance, 4 courses.
  • MSET 5900 - Special Problems, 5 courses.
  • MSET 5930 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 3 courses.
  • MSET 5950 - Master's Thesis, 5 courses.
  • MTSC 5900 - Special Problems in Materials Research, 1 course.
  • MTSC 5930 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 2 courses.
  • MTSC 5950 - Master's Thesis, 5 courses.
  • MTSC 6900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • MTSC 6940 - Individual Research, 1 course.
  • MTSE 5100 - Fundamental Concepts of Materials Science, 1 course.
  • MTSE 5800 - Special Studies in Materials Science, 1 course.
  • MTSE 5900 - Special Problems in Materials Research, 1 course.
  • MTSE 5950 - Master's Thesis, 2 courses.
  • MTSE 6940 - Individual Research, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2025).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Fracture Toughness of Additive Manufacturing Products," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (January 1, 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "Fracture Mechanics of Additive manufactured Parts," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (January 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2021).
  • Major Professor, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "FRACTURE TOUGHNESS IN LPBF-PROCESSED KANTHAL A1 ALLOY AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH RESIDUAL STRESS," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (January 2020).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION IN THE MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR OF PIPING ELEMENTS," Engineering Technology. (2019).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "ADAPTIVE CONTROL FOR IMPROVED DIMENSIONALITY IN DIRECT ENERGY DEPOSITION," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2017).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2021 - 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2017 - 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "QUALIFICATION OF PARTS BUILT WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING THROUGH NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION, FRACTURE MECHANICS AND FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS," Materials Science and Engineering. (September 2017 - January 24, 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "INVESTIGATION OF STRUCTURE-PROPERTY EFFECTS ON NANOINDENTATION AND SMALL-SCALE MECHANICAL TESTING OF IRRADIATED ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED STAINLESS STEELS," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (January 2018 - May 2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (November 2018 - 2019).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Engineering Technology. (September 2016 - April 2018).
  • Supervised Research, "Advanced Knowledge on Stress Corrosion Cracking," Engineering Technology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Supervised Research, "Correlation of Springback to Tensile Properties of 6061-T4 Aluminum Alloys Sheets," Engineering Technology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Supervised Research, "Metallic Foam Casting," Engineering Technology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Supervised Research, "3D Printed Bone," Engineering Technology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Supervised Research, "A Methodology to Determine Coefficient of Friction for Tubes," Engineering Technology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "KNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEM AND DECISION MAKING METHODOLOGIES IN MATERIALS SELECTION FOR AIRCRAFT CA BIN METALLIC STRUCTURES," Engineering Technology. (2014 - 2016).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Bioinspired and biocompatible coatings of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and layer double hydroxide composites for corrosion resistance," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2014 - 2016).
  • Supervised Research, "Heat Treatment of Titanium Alloys for Golf Industry," Engineering Technology. (2015 - 2015).
  • Supervised Research, "Study of the effect of coating process temperature (Baking) on microstructure and property changes of 7055 aluminum alloy”," Engineering Technology. (2015 - 2015).
  • Supervised Research, "Nano-indentation of friction stir welded 7075 Aluminum alloys," Engineering Technology. (2015 - 2015).
  • Supervised Research, "3D Printer Operation Manual," Engineering Technology. (2015 - 2015).
  • Supervised Teaching Activity, "ENGR 3450," Engineering Technology. (2015 - 2015).
  • Supervised Research, Materials Science and Engineering. (2013 - 2015).
  • Supervised Research, "Characterization of Mexican Cements by nanoindentation," Materials Science and Engineering. (2014 - 2014).
  • Supervised Research, "Finite Element Modeling of Modern Golf Ball," Engineering Technology. (2014 - 2014).
  • Supervised Research, "Heat Treatment of Titanium Alloys for Golf Industry," Engineering Technology. (2014 - 2014).
  • Supervised Research, "Characterization of Magnetic Properties," Engineering Technology. (2014 - 2014).
  • Supervised Teaching Activity, "ENGR 3451," Engineering Technology. (2014 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "THE INFLUENCE OF SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND ITS GEOMETRY ON DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF WATER DROPLETS," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2012 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "MECHANICAL CHARATERIZATION OF A2 AND D2 TOOL STEELS BY NANOINDENTATION," Engineering Technology. (2009 - 2012).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "ORIENTATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PILE-UP EFFECTS ON NANOINDENTATION MEASUREMENTS OF FCC AND BCC METALS," Materials Science and Engineering. (2005 - 2008).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "INDENTATION INDUCED DEFORMATION IN METALLIC MATERIALS," Materials Science and Engineering. (2004 - 2006).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "FEM OF NANOINDENTATION ON MIRCO AND NANOCRYSTALLINE NICKEL: ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING HARDNESS AND MODULUS VALUES," Engineering Technology. (2002 - 2005).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "EFFECTS OF THICKNESS AND INDENTER TIP GEOMETRY IN NANOINDENTATION OF NICKEL FILMS," Engineering Technology. (2001 - 2003).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Co-Chair, "Thesis," Other - Outside UNT. (1998 - 2000).
  • Other, "Project," (1996 - 2000).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "DIssertation," Other - Outside UNT. (1995 - 2000).
  • Other, "“Study of the WC/Diamond Interface and Wear Characteristics in Hot-Pressed Composite Tools,” presented at 1995 NCUR," (1990 - 2000).
  • Supervised Research, "Determination of the Linear Coefficient ofThermal Expansion,” Proceedings, NCUR XI (1997)," Other - Outside UNT. (1990 - 2000).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "Dissertation," Other - Outside UNT. (1995 - 1999).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "Dissertation," Other - Outside UNT. (1994 - 1998).
  • Other, "Project," (1993 - 1995).
  • Other, "Project," (1993 - 1994).
  • Other, "Project," (1991 - 1994).

Awards and Honors

  • Listed in Who's Who in Science and Engineering, (1996).
  • Research Professorship Award, SUBR. (1996).
  • Best Paper Award, ASME-Petroleum Division Conference. (1995).
  • Chancellor's Renaissance Award, SUBR. (1995).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Uddin, M., Myers, T.A., Mirshams, R.A., Rout, B., Siller Carrillo, H.R. (2022). Influence of proton irradiation on strain rate sensitivity and microstructure in L-PBF fabricated 17-4 PH stainless steels. 837 37196. 14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators. https://www.ans.org/meetings/wm2021/session/view-911/
  • Adhikari, P., Mirshams, R. (2016). Knowledge Based System and Optimization of Ashby’s Methodology in Materials Selection for Aircraft Cabin Metallic Structures. ASEE.
  • Reza Mirshams, Yong Tao, Xun Yu, Azize Akcayoglu. (2014). Assessment Development for Accreditation of an Innovative Mechanical and Energy Engineering Program.
  • E. Michaelides and R. A. Mirshams. (2007). An Innovative Mechanical and Energy Engineering curriculum.
  • J. Quintanilla, N. D'Souza, J. Liu, R. A. Mirshams. (2007). Integration of Engineering Concepts in Freshman Calculus.
  • A.K.Srivastava and R.A.Mirshams. (2007). Microstructure and Pile-up effect on Nanoindentation measurements of FCC and BCC Metals.
  • Witold Brostow, Wunpen Chonkaew, Reza Mirshams, Ashish Srivastava. (2007). Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2007, Conference Proceedings, 2007, p 2755-2759.
  • S. Nasrazadani and R. A. Mirshams. (2007). Teaching Heat Transfer through Industrial Partnership.
  • M. Pothapragada, R. A. Mirshams, S. Vadlakonda. (2005). Effect of Pile-up in Nanoindentation of Micro and Nano crystalline Ni using FEM.
  • Padma Parakala, Reza A. Mirshams, Seifollah Nasrazadani, and Kun Lian. (2003). Effects of Thickness and Indenter Geometry in Nanoindentation of Nickel Thin Films.
  • K.E. Crosby, R.A. Mirshams, and S.S. Pang. (2000). Crystallographic Texture and Yield Behavior of Al-Cu-Li (2195) Plate.
  • L. Zheng, R.A. Mirshams, B. Li. (2000). Numerical Simulation of Thermomechanical Deformation and Materials Dynamics during Metal Forging.
  • Z.X. Li, R.A. Mirshams, E.A. Kenik, and P.J. Hartley. (1997). Effect of Stretching Prior to Aging on Mechanical properties of Al-Cu-Li (2195) Alloy.
  • Z. Huangfu, W. Wang, S.S. Pang, C. Yang, R.A. Mirshams. (1997). Finite Element Analysis of Dynamics Characteristics of Diamond Circular Saw Blades, Materials and Design Technology.
  • H.D. Jerro, S. S. Pang, C. Yang, R.A. Mirshams. (1997). Grit Distribution in Superabrasive Diamond Sawing.
  • R. A. Mirshams and Z. X. Li. (1996). Effects of Biaxial Stretching and Aging on Tensile Properties of 2195 Al-Cu-Li.
  • R. A. Mirshams, Z. X. Li, and H.P. Mohamadian. (1996). High Temperature Tensile and Thermal Properties of Nickel-base Superalloy IN 738 LC.
  • Z.X. Li, E. Balikci, R. A. Mirshams, and A. Raman. (1996). Tensile Properties and Fracture Behaviors in Gamma TiAl Alloy and TiB2 Particle Reinforced TiAl Composite.
  • R. A. Mirshams, D. Bagayoko, and E. Kelly. (1996). Undergraduate Research as a Tool in Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry Education.
  • H. D. Jerro, S. S. Pang, C. Yang, and R. A. Mirshams. (1995). Kinematic Analysis of Chipping Materials using Superabrasive Diamond Tools.
  • C. Yang, Y. Zhao, S. S. Pang, and R. A. Mirshams. (1995). Mechanical Properties of Al-Li Sheets with Various Biaxial Strain Conditions.
  • R. A. Mirshams, S. S. Pang, and C. Yang. (1995). Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Projects in Collaboration with Industry.
  • H. D. Jerro, C. Yang, S. S. Pang, and R. A. Mirshams. (1995). Stress Analysis of Chipping Process of Superabrasive Diamond Blades.
  • C. Yang, H. D. Jerro, S. S. Pang, and R. A. Mirshams. (1994). Finite Element Analysis of Segmented Circular Sawblades.
  • H. P. Mohamadian, R. A. Mirshams, M. E. Cunningham. (1991). Effects of Residual Stresses on the Fracture Toughness of Zircaloy-2 Tubes.
  • R. A. Mirshams, V. K. Sikka. (1991). High-Temperature Ductility of Intermetallic Nickel Aluminide (IC-218LZr).
  • D. V. Wilson, R. A. Mirshams, and W. T. Roberts. (1983). The Effect of Grain Size on the Formability of 70/30 Brass in Biaxial Stretching.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Nipa, L., Siller, H.R., Mirshams, R.A. (2025). NANOINDENTATION-DRIVEN ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN LPBF TI6AL4V. Proceedings of ASME 2025 20th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Msec 2025. 1 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105019320773
  • Nipa, L., Siller Carrillo, H.R., Sharma, M., Rout, B., Mirshams, R.A. (2024). Irradiation and Hip Impact on Microstructure and Small-Scale Mechanical Properties of AM Nuclear Reactor Materials. MSEC2024-124321. ASME 2024 19th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference.
  • Mirshams, R.A., Nguyen, D.T., Siller Carrillo, H.R. A RESIDUAL STRESSES MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED PARTS VIA LASER POWDER BED FUSION (LPBF). No. V001T01A050. ASME.
  • Mirshams, R., Zamanzadeh, M., Taheri, P. (2016). Cathodic Protection, Defective Coatings, Corrosion Pitting, Stress Corrosion Cracking, Soil.
  • Melissa Maria Monroy-Hernandez, Lorena Romero-Salazar, Reza Mirshams, Juan Carlos Arteaga-Arcos. (2014).
  • Uzochukwu. C. Okafor, Reza Mirshams. (2013). MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF D2 AND A2 TOOL STEELS EVALUATED USING NANOINDENTATION..
  • 1 Mangesh A. Nar, Nandika D'Souza1, Reza Mirshams, and Victor Kosmopoulos. (2011). Intraspecimen Nanomechanical Properties Across the Femoral Cortex Parallel Compositional Measures.
  • Mangesh A. Nar, Nandika D'Souza1, Reza Mirshams, and Victor Kosmopoulos. (2011). Intraspecimen Nanomechanical Properties Across the Femoral Cortex Parallel Compositional Measures.
  • F. Wang, B. Fu, R.A. Mirshams, W. Cooper, R. Komanduri, H. Lu. (2011). Mechanical Properties Measurement of Sand Grains by Nanoindentation.
  • Quintanilla, J.A., Liu, J., D'Souza, N.A., Mirshams, R.A. (2007). Integration of Engineering Concepts in Freshman Calculus. AC 2007-1878.

    • Journal Article

  • Nguyen, D.T., Mirshams, R.A., Radhakrishnan, M., Dahotre, N.B. (2026). Dual-Phase Laser Scanning for Enhanced Mechanical Properties in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) Deposited 17-4PH Stainless Steel: Implications for Nuclear Energy Component Design. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. PhD Dissertation.
  • Nipa, L., Siller, H.R., Sharma, M., Rout, B., Mirshams, R.A. (2025). Investigating the effects of hot isostatic pressing and proton irradiation on L-PBF stainless steels via nanoindentation across different strain rates. Other. 27 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105013521372
  • Nguyen, D.T., Mirshams, R.A., Radhakrishnan, M., Dahotre, N.B. Dual-Phase Laser Scanning for Enhanced Mechanical Properties in LPBF Stainless 17-4PH Stainless Steel: Implications for Nuclear Energy Component Design. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
  • Uddin, M.J., Mirshams, R.A., Rout, B., Siller Carrillo, H.R. (2022). Small-Scale Mechanical Testing of Proton Irradiated L-Pbf 17-4 Ph Stainless Steels. Other. 16. https://ssrn.com/abstract=4230973
  • Uddin, M.J., Siller, H.R., Mirshams, R.A., Byers, T.A., Rout, B. (2022). Effects of proton irradiation on nanoindentation strain-rate sensitivity and microstructural properties in L-PBF 17-4 PH stainless steels. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 837 142719.
  • Uddin, M.J., Ramirez-Cedillo, E.R., Mirshams, R.A., Siller Carrillo, H.R. (2021). Nanoindentation and electron backscatter diffraction mapping in laser powder bed fusion of stainless steel 316L. Materials Characterization. 174 111047. Elsevier.
  • Shukla, S., Wang, T., Frank, M., Agrawal, P., Sinha, S., Mirshams, R.A., Mishra, R.S. (2020). Friction stir gradient alloying: A novel solid-state high throughput screening technique for high entropy alloys. Other. 23 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85077132298
  • Ramirez-Cedillo, E., Uddin, M.J., Sandoval-Robles, J.A., Mirshams, R.A., Ruiz-Huerta, L., Rodriguez, C.A., Siller, H.R. (2020). Process planning of L-PBF of AISI 316L for improving surface quality and relating part integrity with microstructural characteristics. Surface & Coatings Technology. 396 125956.
  • Sinha, S., Mirshams, R.A., Wang, T., Frank, M., Mishra, R.S., Lloyd, J.T. (2019). Nanoindentation behavior of high entropy alloys with transformation induced plasticity. Scientific Reports. 9 (1) 6639. Nature Publishing Group. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-43174-x
  • Mirshams, R.A. (2017). A Case Study on Using Corrosion Analysis in Forensic Engineering. 17 (4) 642-646. Springer.
  • Adhikari, P., Mirshams, R. (2017). Study of Knowledge-Based System (KBS) and Decision Making Methodologies in Materials Selection for Lightweight Aircraft Metallic Structures. Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Technology. 5 (1) 1-19. http://scholarworks.rit.edu/jaset/vol5/iss1/1
  • Mirshams, R.A., Zamanzadeh, M., Larkin, E. (2015). Fatigue failure analysis case studies. 15 (6) 803-809. Springer.
  • Fang Wang, Boshen Fu, Huiyang Luo, Sarah Staggs, Reza A. Mirshams, William L. Cooper, Seong Y. Park, Moon J. Kim, Craig Hartley, Hongbing Lu. (2014). "Characterization of the Grain-Level Mechanical Behavior of Eglin Sand by Nanoindentation," Journal of Experimental Mechanics, DOI 10.1007/s11340-013-9845-z.
  • Reza Mirshams and Ashish Srivastava. (2014). "Effect of Pile-Up on Nanoindentation Measurements of Polycrystalline Bulk Metals," Advance Materials Research, Vol. 853, (2014), pp. 143-150..
  • Zhenghang Zhao, Zhiqiang Wang, Reza Mirshams. (2014). Atomistic Simulations of Nanoindentation on FCC Nickel Using Molecular Dynamics ASME, Montreal, Canada.
  • Aleksandra Fortier, Vikranth Gullapalli; Reza A Mirshams. (2014). Review of Biomechanical Studies of Arteries and Their Effect on Stent Implant Performance, International Journal of Cardiology..
  • Witold Brostow, Wunpen Chonkaew, Reza Mirshams, Ashish Srivastava. (2008). Characterization of Grooves in Scratch Resistance Testing.
  • Anantha Puthucode, Rajarshi Banerjee, Suman Vadlakonda, Reza Mirshams and Michael J. Kaufman. (2008). Incipient Plasticity and Shear Band Formation in Bulk Metallic Glass Studied Using Indentation.
  • Vadalakonda, S., Banerjee, R., Puthcode, A., Mirshams, R.A. (2006). Comparison of incipient plasticity in bcc and fcc metals studied using nanoindentation. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 426 (1-2) 208--213. Elsevier.
  • S. Vadlakonda, R. Banerjee, A. Puthucode, R. Mirshams. (2006). Comparison of Incipient Plasticity in bcc and fcc metals using nanoindentation.
  • R.A. Mirshams and R. M. Pothapragada. (2006). Correlation of Nanoindentation Measurements of Nickel with Geometrically Different Indenter Tips.
  • Vadlakonda, S., Banerjee, R., Puthcode, A., Mirshams, R.A. (2006). Corrigendum to “Comparison of incipient plasticity in bcc and fcc metals studied using nanoindentation”[Mater. Sci. Eng. A 426 (2006) 208--213]. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 434 (1-2) 372. Elsevier.
  • Myers, S., Vadlakonda, S., Mirshams, R.A., Banerjee, R. (2005). An SEM study on the effect of strain rate on the deformation process of amorphous Cu-Nb alloy thin films using nanoindentation. Bulletin of the American Physical Society. APS.
  • W.M. Yin, S.H. Whang and R.A. Mirshams. (2005). Effect of interstitials on tensile strength and creep in nanostructured Ni.
  • R.A. Mirshams and P. Parakala. (2004). Nanoindentation of Nanocrystalline Ni with Geometrically Different Indenters.
  • R.A. Mirshams and M. Sabbaghian. (2003). Failure analysis of an elbow tube fitting.
  • W.M. Yin, S.H. Whang, R. A. Mirshams, and C.H. Xiao. (2001). Creep Behavior of Nanocrystalline Nickel at 290 and 373 K.
  • R.A. Mirshams, C. H. Xiao, S.H. Whang, W.M. Yin. (2001). R-Curve Characterization of the Fracture Toughening of Nanocrystalline Nickel Thin Sheets.
  • M.C. Abernathy, R.A. Mirshams, A. Raman, A.A. Wereszczak. (2001). Simulation of the Flow Strength and Microstructure of Titanium Aluminide in Hot Forging.
  • C.H. Xiao, R.A. Mirshams, S.H. Whang, W.M. Yin. (2001). Tensile Behavior and Fracture in Nickel and Nickel Carbon Doped Nanocrystalline.
  • K.E. Crosby, R.A. Mirshams, and S.S. Pang. (2000). Development of Texture and Texture Gradient in Al-Cu-Li (2195) Thick Plate.
  • E. Balikci, R.A. Mirshams, A. Raman. (2000). Tensile Strengthening in the Nickel Base Superalloy IN738LC.
  • E. Balikci, R.A. Mirshams, and A. Raman. (1999). Fracture Behavior of Superalloy IN738LC with various Precipitate Microstructure.
  • H.D. Jerro, S.S. Pang, C. Yang, and R.A. Mirshams. (1999). Kinematics Analysis of the Chipping Process Using the Circular Diamond Saw Blade.
  • E. Balikci, R.A. Mirshams, and A. Raman. (1999). Microstructure and Texture Effect on Thermal Expansion of a Variously Aged Polycrystalline Superalloy IN738LC.
  • E. Balikci, R.A. Mirshams, and A. Raman. (1999). Microstructure Evolution in Polycrystalline IN738LC in the Range 1120 to1250oC.
  • S. Illendula, R.A. Mirshams, W. Wang, and B.Q. Li. (1998). An Integrated Model for Thermomechanical Deformation and Microstructure Evolution During Metal Forging.
  • H.D. Jerro, S.S. Pang, C. Yang, and R.A. Mirshams. (1998). Grit Distribution in Superabrasive Diamond Sawing.
  • K. Wang, R.A. Mirshams, and B.Q. Li. (1998). Simulation of High Temperature Compressive Deformation of IN 718.
  • K.E. Crosby, Y. Zhao, S.S. Pang, and R.A. Mirshams. (1998). Yield Locus of Al-Li Sheets under Biaxial Condition.
  • R. A. Mirshams, Z. X. Li, H. P. Mohamadian. (1997). High-temperature tensile properties and fracture in a monolithic gamma TiAl and a TiB2 particle reinforced TiAl alloy.
  • E. Balikci, A. Raman, and R. A. Mirshams. (1997). Influence of Various Heat Treatments on the Microstructure of Polycrystalline IN738LC.
  • R. A. Mirshams, Y. Zhao, D. I. Sims, S. S. Pang, C. Yang, and H. P. Mohamadian. (1994). Involvement of Undergraduate Students in Determining Thermal Expansion Coefficients for High-Temperature Alloys.
  • R. A. Mirshams, H. P. Mohamadian, K. E. Crosby. (1994). On the Effects of Strain Path on Work Hardening Behavior of Ultra Low Carbon Sheet Steels.
  • R. A. Mirshams, K. E. Crosby, H. P. Mohamadian, and C. L. Burris. (1993). The Influence of Biaxial Stretching on the Texture of Ultra Low Carbon (ULC) Sheet Steels.
  • K. E. Crosby, R. A. Mirshams, H. P. Mohamadian, C. L. Burris. (1993). Use of Undergraduate Assistants in Evaluating of Work Hardening of Sheet Steels.
  • R. A. Mirshams, V. K. Sikka. (1990). An Experimental Study on the Formability of Intermetallic Nickel Aluminide.
  • D. V. Wilson, R. A. Mirshams, and W. T. Roberts. (1983). An Experimental Study of the Effect of Sheet Thickness and Grain Size on Limit Strain in Biaxial Stretching.

    • Popular Press Article

  • Mirshams, R.A. (1998). Rivet Failure in a Ladder.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1996). Pressure Tube Failure Analysis.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1995). Diamond Blade Test System Design.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1994). Determination of Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion for High-Temperature Alloys.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1994). Study of the Co-WC/Diamond interface and Wear Characteristics in Hot-pressed Composite Tools.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1994). Weld Failure of a Stool Bar Chair.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1993). I/UCRC for Effects of Prestrain and Strain State on Uniaxial Tensile Properties of Sheet Steels.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1991). Residual Stress Measurement and Fracture Toughness Data Evaluation of Zircaloy-2 Tubes.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1991). Workability evaluation of Intermetallic Nickel Aluminides.
  • Mirshams, R.A. (1987). Tensile Properties of Superconductive Nb-Ti Composite Wires.

    • Scholarly Preface

  • Mirshams, R.A., Lu, H. (2017). Special Issue: Recent Advances in Nanoindentation Preface. Experimental Mechanics. 57 (7) 1011-1012. SPRINGER.

Presentations Given

  • Mirshams, R.A. (Presenter), UNT-UAEM, (2013 - 2013).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), ABET Symposium, (2012 - 2012).
  • Effects of Pile-Up and Sinking on Nanoindentation Measurements of Crystalline Materials, (2012 - 2012).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), EAC Program Evaluator Training, (2011 - 2011).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Program Assessment, (2011 - 2011).
  • Mechanical Properties Measurement of Sand Grains by Nanoindentation, (2010 - 2010).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Leadership Workshop, (2008 - 2008).
  • Pile-up Effect in Indentation of Metallic Materials, (2007 - 2007).
  • Effect of Strain Rate on Deformation Mechanisms in Nanoindentation of Metals, (2005 - 2005).
  • A Study of Deformation Mechanisms in Materilas using Nanoindnetation Techniques, (2004 - 2004).
  • Finite Element Analysis Application in Nanoindentation of Ni, (2004 - 2004).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Joint 2002 Contractors Meeting in Metallic Materials and Ceramic Materials, (2002 - 2002).
  • Electrodeposition of nanocrystalline Nickel, (2001 - 2001).
  • R-Curve Characterization of the Fracture Toughening of Nanocrystalline Nickel Thin Sheets, (2001 - 2001).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Measuring mechanical properties in nanometer regime, (2000 - 2000).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)-Fabrication and hot topics, (2000 - 2000).
  • Microstructure and Texture Consideration for Finite Element Modeling of Deformation of a Precipitate-Strengthened Alloy, (1999 - 1999).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Polycrystalline Si and SiC as Materials for MEMS, (1999 - 1999).
  • Tensile Behavior and Fracture in Nickel and Nickel Carbon Doped Nanocrystalline, (1999 - 1999).
  • Tensile Strengthening in the Nickel base Superalloy IN738LC, (1999 - 1999).
  • Integration of Microstructure in a Thermomechanical Processing Model, (1998 - 1998).
  • Metal Forging of Inconel 718, (1998 - 1998).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Integrating Design into Engineering Curriculum, (1997 - 1997).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Materials Selection for twenty-first Century, (1996 - 1996).
  • Seminar presentation in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, September 1996, (1996 - 1996).
  • Involvement of Undergraduate Students in determination of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, (1995 - 1995).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Material Processing and Manufacturing-Educating for the Future, (1995 - 1995).
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Projects in Collaboration with Industry, (1995 - 1995).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Fractography in the Failure Analysis of Engineering Structures, (1994 - 1994).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Materials Science and Engineering Education at 21st Century, (1994 - 1994).
  • Wear Characterization and Diamond Retention in WC-C0 Matrix Superabrasive Diamond Tools, (1994 - 1994).
  • On the Effects of Strain Path on Work Hardening Behavior of Ultra Low Carbon Sheet Steels, (1992 - 1992).
  • Mirshams, R.A. (Other), Product Realization Workshop, (1991 - 1991).
  • A Technique for Residual Stress Measurement in Tubes, A nontraditional milling process, (1989 - 1989).
  • Deformation of the Ordered Intermetallic Nickel Aluminides under Biaxial Loading, (1989 - 1989).
  • Formability of the Ordered Intermetallic Nickel Aluminides, (1989 - 1989).
  • The Effect of Microstructure on Biaxial Deformation of Nickel Aluminides, (1989 - 1989).
  • Mechanical Properties of Advanced Materials, (1988 - 1988).
  • Tensile Properties of Superconductive Nb-Ti Composite Wires, (1987 - 1987).

    • Invited Talk

  • Rout, B. (Author & Presenter), Nipa, L. (Author), Sharma, M. (Author), Dasari, S. (Author), Siller Carrillo, H.R. (Author), Mirshams, R.A. (Author), Banerjee, R. (Author), Dahotre, N.B. (Author), TMS2025, Ion Irradiation Effects on High Entropy Alloy and Additively Manufactured Materials, TMS, USA, Las Vegas, NV, USA, India. (2025 - 2025).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Mirshams, R. (Author), Adhikari, P. (Author & Presenter), ASEE GSW, Knowledge Based Materias Selection, Fort Worth, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).

    • Paper

  • Mirshams, R. (Author & Presenter), Corrosion Risk Management, Cathodic Protection, Defective Coatings, Corrosion Pitting, Stress Corrosion Cracking, Soil Corrosivity Mapping and Corrosion Assessment in Aging Pipelines, NACE, Houston, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Mirshams, R. (Author & Presenter), Forensic Engineering, Case Studies, NAFE, Dallas, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).

Media Contributions

  • Associate Dean Named.

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Siller, H.R. (Principal), Bostanci, H. (Co-Principal), Mirshams, R.A. (Co-Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), "Evaluation of Hybrid Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Components," sponsored by Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes Institute, University of North Texas, $16960 Funded. (2020 - 2020).
  • Siller Carrillo, H.R. (Co-Principal), Golden, T.D. (Co-Principal), D'Souza, F. (Supporting), Mirshams, R.A. (Supporting), Nasrazadani, S. (Supporting), "Evaluation of Process Variables Effect on Mechanical Properties and Corrosion of SLM 316L and SL17-7 Parts," sponsored by Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes Institute, University of North Texas, $25000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Mirshams, R.A. (Principal), "Multiscale Modeling," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2013 - 2014).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, PAC. (September 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ABET. (2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, UPC. (2022 - Present).
  • Member, AMMPI Industry Committee. (2017 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Chairs Annual Review. (January 2024 - March 31, 2024).
  • Chairperson, Personnel Affairs Committee. (September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023).
  • Faculty Mentor, Mentor. (September 1, 2017 - 2022).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee. (December 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022).
  • Chairperson, Bylaws and Department Policy Guidelines. (September 2020 - 2021).
  • Chairperson, Developing bylaws, P&T, Workload Policies. (September 15, 2020 - May 30, 2021).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee. (December 1, 2020 - May 20, 2021).
  • Committee Member, Ad-Hoc PAC CENG. (November 2020 - December 2020).
  • Chairperson, Clinical faculty Position Guidelines. (September 2020 - November 2020).
  • Chairperson, PAC ETEC Department. (September 1, 2019 - August 30, 2020).
  • Member, Search Committee. (October 2019 - May 2020).
  • Committee Member, PAC MEE Department. (September 2019 - May 2020).
  • Committee Member, Ad-Hoc Associate Dean Evaluation. (October 2019 - December 2019).
  • Committee Member, CENG-PAC. (2010 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, Accreditation. (September 2019 - October 2019).
  • Member, Personnel Affairs (PAC). (2017 - 2018).
  • Other (Senator), Faculty Senate. (September 2015 - 2018).
  • Chairperson, CENG PAC. (September 2016 - 2017).
  • Member, Search Committee. (September 2016 - 2017).
  • Other (Chair), MEE-Merit. (2010 - 2017).
  • Other (Member), MEE Strategic Planning. (2011 - 2014).
  • Other (Member), CENG Curriculum Committee. (2011 - 2013).
  • Other (Member), MEE Faculty Search. (2011 - 2012).
  • Other (Chair), ABET Accreditation. (2010 - 2011).
  • Committee Chair, Engineering PAC. (2010 - 2011).
  • Committee Chair, ETEC-PAC. (2010 - 2011).
  • Other (Chair), MEE-ABET. (2010 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, MSE-PAC. (2010 - 2011).
  • Other (Member), International Education. (2008 - 2011).
  • Other (Chair), MEE Undergrad. CC. (2009 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, ETEC-PAC Committee. (2001 - 2010).
  • Committee Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (2008 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, University Scholars Day Planning Committee. (2008 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, College Executive Committee. (2003 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, University Curriculum Committee. (2002 - 2009).
  • Committee Chair, MEE Chair Search Committee. (2005 - 2008).
  • Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Committee. (2003 - 2008).
  • Committee Chair, Curriculum Committee. (2002 - 2008).
  • Committee Chair, PAC/P&T. (2002 - 2003).
  • Committee Member, Department Tenure and Promotion Committee. (2000 - 2002).
  • Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee. (2000 - 2002).
  • Committee Member, Tenure and Promotion Appeal Committee. (2001 - 2001).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (2000 - 2001).
  • Committee Member, University Tenure and Promotion Committee. (1999 - 2001).
  • Committee Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1999 - 2000).
  • Committee Member, Selection Committee, Vice-Chancellor for Research. (1999 - 1999).
  • Other (Proposal Development), Ph.D. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. (1998 - 1999).
  • Committee Member, Research Evaluation, SACS Committee. (1998 - 1999).
  • Committee Member, University Tenure and Promotion Committee. (1997 - 1999).
  • Committee Member, Southern University-Baton Rouge Committee on "Integrity in Research". (1998 - 1998).
  • Committee Member, Mech. Engr. Department Executive Committee. (1997 - 1998).
  • Other (Chair), Mechanical Engineering Departmental Council. (1997 - 1998).
  • Committee Member, ABET Review Committee. (1995 - 1997).
  • Other (Member), University Research Council. (1996).
  • Committee Member, Selection Committee. (1995 - 1996).
  • Committee Member, Selection Committee, Dean of the College of Engineering. (1995 - 1996).
  • Committee Chair, Committee for the Development of Engineering Graduate Program. (1992 - 1993).
  • Other (Member), Strategic Planning Group. (1992 - 1993).

Public Service

  • Member, State Wide Mech Engr Transfer Articulation. Texas. (2009 - 2010).

Professional Service

  • Other (ETAC Commissioner), ABET. Baltimore, Maryland. (July 2016 - Present).
  • Interaction with Industry, Materials Engineering Solutions. Frisco, Texas. (2015 - 2021).
  • Member, NACE. (2015 - 2021).
  • Member, TMS. (2003 - 2021).
  • Officer, Other Officer (Commissioner), ABET. (March 1, 2016 - August 30, 2021).
  • Other (Accreditation Team Chair), ABET. Illinois. (August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021).
  • Officer, Other Officer (Commissioner), ABET. (2019 - July 31, 2021).
  • Chairperson, ABET. Michigan. (July 2019 - July 2020).
  • Chairperson, ABET. Houston, Texas. (July 2019 - July 2020).
  • Task Force Member, ABET. (2017 - 2019).
  • Officer, Treasurer, ASEE GSW. (2016 - 2019).
  • Chairperson (Accreditation Visit), ABET. Savannah, Georgia. (July 2018 - July 2019).
  • Chairperson (Team Chair for ABET accreditation visit), ABET. Randonlph, Vermont. (July 2017 - 2018).
  • Member, NAFE. (2015 - 2018).
  • Member, ASME. (2003 - 2018).
  • Track Organizer, ASME. Tampa, FL. (2016 - 2017).
  • Chairperson, ABET. Randolph, Vermont. (October 15, 2017 - October 17, 2017).
  • Other (Program Evaluator), ABET. Baltimore, Maryland. (September 2001 - 2002).
  • Other (Faculty Fellowship), Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (1988 - 1989).

Consulting

  • Litigation (Failure Analysis), Expert Consulting, United States of America. (1994).
  • For Profit Organization, Clariant Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. (December 20, 2021 - October 3, 2022).
  • For Profit Organization, Zodiac Seat US, United States of America. (2016 - 2017).
  • Academic, Exova Laboratory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (2014 - 2015).
  • Professional Design Work – Private, OK Internatioal, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Academic, Lockheed Martin Manned Space Systems, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. (1994 - 1997).
  • Academic, IMEX/S.E.A. Diamond Tools USA, Inc., Elberton, Georgia, United States of America. (1993 - 1995).
  • For Profit Organization, Kollmorgen Corporation, United States of America. (1986 - 1986).
  • For Profit Organization, NAB Metal Company, Iran. (1982 - 1984).