Our Research Center

The SIMMAP Lab is dedicated to advancing sustainable and intelligent manufacturing through the integration of multiphysics modeling, advanced and additive manufacturing, and rigorous experimental investigation. Our research combines simulation-driven approaches, AI/ML techniques, and digital twin frameworks with hands-on fabrication and advanced characterization to understand and control complex process–structure–property relationships. By bridging fundamental physics, data-driven methods, and real-world engineering, the lab develops scalable, high-performance solutions for next-generation applications in aerospace, biomedical, and energy systems.

Dr. Talha Khan is the Director of the SIMMAP Lab and an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Quinnipiac University. His research focuses on advancing sustainable and intelligent manufacturing through the integration of multiphysics modeling, advanced and additive manufacturing, and experimental characterization. His work combines physics-based simulation, AI/ML-driven approaches, and digital twin frameworks with hands-on fabrication to investigate complex process–structure–property relationships in materials and manufacturing systems. Dr. Khan’s research spans laser-based manufacturing, surface engineering, and thermal management technologies, including the development of porous wick structures for high-performance heat transfer applications. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journal publications, conference proceedings, and externally funded research initiatives, with applications across aerospace, biomedical, and energy systems. Through the SIMMAP Lab, he leads interdisciplinary efforts that bridge simulation, experimentation, and data-driven methodologies to develop scalable, high-performance engineering solutions and to train the next generation of engineers in advanced manufacturing and intelligent systems.

The Team

The SIMMAP Lab is composed of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students working at the intersection of manufacturing, materials, and multiphysics engineering. The team engages in simulation, experimental research, and data-driven analysis, fostering a collaborative environment focused on innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.

Dr. Talha Khan

Lab Director and Principal Investigator

Dr. Rajeev Nair

Faculty Collaborator

Dr. Rajeev Nair is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University. His research focuses on laser-based manufacturing, materials processing, and advanced manufacturing systems, with applications in aerospace and biomedical engineering.

Dr. Ramazan Asmatulu

Faculty Collaborator

Dr. Ramazan Asmatulu is the Boeing Global Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University. His research focuses on advanced materials, composite manufacturing, and surface engineering, with applications in aerospace, biomedical, and energy systems.

Dr. Talha Khan is the Director of the SIMMAP Lab and an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Quinnipiac University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University. His research focuses on sustainable and intelligent manufacturing, integrating multiphysics modeling, advanced materials processing, and experimental characterization to develop high-performance engineering systems.

talha.khan@quinnipiac.edu

Dr. Bhargav Koppolu

Faculty Collaborator

Dr. Bhargav Koppolu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Program Director of the Mechanical Engineering program at Friends University. He has a background in mechanical systems, microfluidics, and system dynamics. His work emphasizes engineering education, hands-on learning, and the integration of analytical and practical approaches in mechanical engineering.

Dr. Pratik Mahyawanshi

Industry Collaborator

Pratik Mahyavanshi is a Project Engineer at Simerics Inc., specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphase flow, and numerical simulations. His work focuses on modeling complex fluid–thermal systems and developing simulation-driven solutions for advanced engineering applications, bridging industry-scale problems with high-fidelity computational analysis.