ASSESS
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE 07
PROJECT TITLE
Self-Sensing Smart FRP Composites Using CNT-Doped Thermoplastic Materials
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NIKOLAOS DIAFAS
EDUCATION
BSc. in Materials Science - University of Patras, Greece
MSc. in Science and Technology of Polymers and Composites - University of Patras, Greece
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering - Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
ABOUT
Objectives
- Development of novel CNT-doped thermoplastic fibers, veils, and strips with built-in electrical conductivity and self-sensing for real-time SHM.
- Design, fabricate, and characterize CNT-doped thermoplastics with multifunctional properties for integration into FRP composites using scalable out-of-autoclave manufacturing methods.
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Expected results:
- Deliver multifunctional composites with reliable self-sensing capability, improved process control, and enhanced performance—validated under realistic service conditions.