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Libin Babu

Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering

Dr. Babu is passionate about creating novel learning environments that make engineering education exciting and rewarding in the 21st century. With rich experience in traditional and project-based learning techniques, he has devised a unique hybrid form of engineering education that transforms learning concepts into an engaging encounter for students of all backgrounds. In this endeavor Babu is constantly engaging with engineering communities across the globe to promote enhanced engineering learning experiences.

In his introductory Design Thinking course, students learn to think outside of the box and consider options that offer the best result for the stakeholders. Rather than tests with pre-defined problems, Babu guides students through the issues of real-world entities to identify what can be improved and iterate solutions while balancing constraints and leveraging opportunity.

Babu’s other research areas include investigating the mechanics of advanced materials such as fiber-reinforced composites, nanocomposites, and innovative energy absorption materials.

Favorite Quote

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

–Robert Frost

Interests and Hobbies

Understanding new technologies, providing creative ideas for the upliftment of communities in need, traveling, being a foodie, and spending time with family!

Recent Publications

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Libin-Babu-4

1. Babu, L. K., & Singh, R. P. (2020). Determination of viscoelastic response of interphase region in carbon fiber reinforced epoxy using AFM indentation. In Mechanics of Composites and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 5, Ch. 15, Springer Nature Switzerland.

2. Mishra, K., Babu, L.K. & Vaidyanathan, R. (2019). Improvement of fracture toughness and thermo-mechanical properties of carbon fiber/epoxy composites using polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. In Journal of Composite Materials, DOI: p.0021998319876339.

3. Mishra, K., & Babu, L.K. (2019). Influence of Naturally Occurring Fiber (Switchgrass) Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin. In Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.20.003418.

4. Mishra, K., Babu, L.K., Dhakal, D., Lamichhane, P. & Vaidyanathan, R.K. (2019). The effect of solvent on the mechanical properties of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)–epoxy nanocomposites. In SN Applied Sciences, 1(8), p.898.

5. Uppu, V., Mishra, K., Babu, L.K. & Vaidyanathan, R. (2019). Understanding the influence of graphene and nano clay on the microcracks developed at cryogenic temperature. In AIMS Materials Science, 6(4), p.559.

6. Babu, L. K., Mishra, K., & Singh, R. P. (2019). Influence of Crumb Rubber Reinforcement on the Properties of Medium Density Fiberboard. In Mechanics of Composite, Hybrid and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 5 (pp. 257-265). Springer, Cham.

7. Babu, L. K., Mishra, K., Hamim, S. U., & Singh, R. P. (2018). Effect of excess silane on the viscoelastic behavior of epoxy under hygrothermal conditions. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 84, 80-85.

8. Babu, L. K., Mishra, K., & Singh, R. P. (2018). Near–fiber effects of UV irradiation on the fiber–matrix interphase: A combined experimental and numerical investigation. Materials & Design, 157, 294-302.

9. Mishra, K., Babu, L. K., & Singh, R. (2018). Characterization of UV Degraded Carbon Fiber-Matrix Interphase Using AFM Indentation. In Mechanics of Composite and Multi-functional Materials, Volume 6 (pp. 175-178). Springer, Cham.

Conference Presentations:

1. Babu, L. K., and R. P. Singh, “Determination of viscoelastic response of interphase region of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy using AFM indentation”, 5th International Symposium on the Mechanics of Composites and Multifunctional Materials, 2018 Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM) Annual Conference and Exposition, June 3-6, 2019, Reno, Nevada.

2. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, and R. P. Singh, “Characterization of fiber – matrix interphase using AFM indentation and FE simulation”, 18th International Conference of Experimental Mechanics (ICEM), July 1-5, 2018, Brussels, Belgium.

3. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, and R. P. Singh, “Influence of crumb rubber on the mechanical behavior of wood plastic composites” Recycled Constituents Composites, 2018 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition, June 4-6, 2018, Greenville, South Carolina.

4. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, and R. P. Singh, “Near fiber effects of UV exposure on the fiber matrix interphase: A combined experimental and numerical investigation”, SAMPE 2018, May 21-24, 2018, Long Beach, California.

5. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, and R. P. Singh, “Characterization of UV Degraded Carbon Fiber-Matrix Interphase Using AFM Indentation”, 3rd International Symposium on the Mechanics of Composites and Multifunctional Materials, 2017 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition, June 12-15, 2017, Indianapolis, Indiana.

6. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, S. U. Hamim and R. P. Singh, “Effect of silane on the viscoelastic response of epoxy under hygrothermal conditions”, SAMPE 2017, May 22-25, 2017, Seattle, Washington.

7. Mishra K., Babu, L. K., and R. P. Singh, “Effect of Crumb Rubber Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fiber”, SAMPE 2017, May 22-25, 2017, Seattle, Washington.

8. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, S. U. Hamim and R. P. Singh, “Influence of Silane on Viscoelastic Behavior of Epoxy Under Hygrothermal Conditions”, XIII SEM International Student Paper Competition, June 6-9, 2016, Orlando, Florida.

9. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, S. U. Hamim and R. P. Singh, “Investigating Effect of Silane on the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy After Hygrothermal Degradation”, 36th Oklahoma AIAA – ASME Symposium, April 16, 2016, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma.

10. Babu, L. K., K. Mishra, S. U. Hamim and R. P. Singh, “Impact of Silane on the Behavior of Epoxy Subject to Hygrothermal Conditions”, Research Symposium, February 2015, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Contact

At North Park Since 2020

Education

BTech in Mechanical Engineering — University of Kerala, India

MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering — Oklahoma State University

PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering — Oklahoma State University

Professional Organizations and Associations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Materials Research Society (MRS)

Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM)

Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE)

Honors and Awards

Mechanical Engineering Professor of the Year, Twin Cities Engineering, Minnesota, USA, 2020

Oklahoma State University Foundation Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, 2019

John Brammer Graduate Research Fellowship, 2018

Tom J. Cunningham Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, 2018

National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corp Travel Award, 2017

Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship (CIE) Scholarship, 2016

Honor Society membership award, Phi Kappa Phi, USA, 2014

Best presentation, National Level Paper Competition, University of Kerala, India, 2011

B. Tech Academic Excellence Award, University of Kerala, India, 2009, 2010, 2011