Prof. SƏYAVUR BƏXTİYAROV

PRESENT POSITION Full Professor (tenured), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (Hispanic Serving Institution), Socorro, NM, USA

EDUCATION RECORD

Sc. D. Mechanical Engineering, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Baku and The Birmingham University, UK 1992

Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering, Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry, Baku and Institute of Thermophysics of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk 1978

Eng Dipl. Petroleum Engineering, Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry, Baku 1974

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

04/2016 - Present Full Professor, Tenured, Mechanical Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (Hispanic Serving Institution), Socorro, NM, USA

09/2017 – 01/2018 Senior Lecturer, Fulbright Program, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Department, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey

01/2005 – 04/2016 Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (Hispanic Serving Institution), Socorro, NM, USA

01/2011 – 01/2014 Chief Scientist (IPA), DOD, HQ Air Force Safety Center/SES, Space Safety Division, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, USA

01/2011 – 01/2014 DOD Permanent Coordinator for Interagency Nuclear Safety Review Panel (INSRP), Pentagon, Washington, DC

01/2006 – 09/2009 Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, USA

12/1999 – 01/2005 Research Professor, Department Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, AL

8/1995 – 12/1999 Senior Research Fellow, Space Power Institute, Auburn University, AL

2/1995- 8/1995 Visiting Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Auburn University, AL

9/1986 – 3/1987 Visiting Professor, Chemical Engineering Department East China University of Chemical Technology, Shanghai, China

9/1981 – 7/1982 Research Fellow, School of Chemical Engineering, Birmingham University, UK

2/1978 - 1/1995 Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Baku, Azerbaijan

3/1975 – 1/1978 Research Assistant Institute of Thermophysics of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk

8/1974 – 2/1975 Research Fellow, Institute of Petroleum, Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences, Baku

CERTIFIED TRAINING

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ATIXA eTraining Certificate, Mandated Reporter Training for Higher Education Institutions, August 8, 2023

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Initial Information Security Training, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, May 28, 2019

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Cyber Awareness Challenge, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, May 28, 2019

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Force Protection, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, May 28, 2019

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Information Security “Cleared” Personnel Training, 1st Quarter CY13, 377 ABW/IP 6-3973, February 6, 2013.

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DoD IAA Cyber Awareness Challenge (ZZ133098), December 9, 2013. Job Safety Training, July 22, 2013. DoD Information Assurance Awareness (ZZ133098) Information Assurance Course, Air Education and Training Command, December 19, 2012.

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Information Protection (ZZ133078), Air Education and Training Command, May 29, 2012; April 30, 2013.

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ORM Fundamentals, Department of the Air Force, November 29, 2011.

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DoD Information Assurance Awareness (ZZ133098), Air Education and Training Command, January 23, 2012.

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Annual Ethics training, Department of Defense, December 30, 2011.

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Fire Extinguisher Safety (ZZ133080), Air Education and Training Command, December 28, 2011; July 22, 2013.

PATENTS

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A Valve-less Dual Chamber Micropump, AU Technology Disclosure, pending patent (Co-authors: Z. Y. Cheng, B. A. Chin), 2006.

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A Valve-less Dual Diaphragm Micropump, AU Technology Disclosure, pending patent (Co-authors: Z. Y. Cheng, B. A. Chin), 2006.

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A Valve-less Micropump with Dynamic Diaphragm, AU Technology Disclosure, pending patent (Co-authors: Z. Y. Cheng, B. A. Chin), 2006.

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Fluidized Nanobed Cooling System for Microelectronics, AU Technology Disclosure, pending patent (Co-authors: D. J. Kim, B. A. Chin), 2005.

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A New Sand Fill and Compaction Method in Lost Foam Process, USA Patent Pending (Co-author: R. A. Overfelt), 2001.

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Telescopic Probe for On-Line Mold Quality Measurements, USA Patent Pending (Co-author: R. A. Overfelt), 2001.

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A New Core-Blowing Method in Cold Box Processes, USA Patent Pending (Co-author: R. A. Overfelt), 1999.

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A New Method to Prevent Clogging of Exhaust Vents in Cold Box Core Process, USA Patent Pending (Co-author: R. A. Overfelt), 1999.

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Fiber Reinforced Sand-Binder System for Core-Making Process, USA Patent Pending (Co-authors: R. A. Overfelt, S. Adanur), 1999.

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SU (11) 1681072 A 1. Device to Prevent the Hydraulic Pressure Losses in Sudden Contraction Sections of Pipelines, 1991.

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SU (11) 1629640 A 1. Drag Reducing Device in Pipelines, 1990.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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Certificate of Appreciation, Second International Conference organized by the Western Azerbaijan Community, 2024

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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, The Georgian Technical University, The Republic of Georgia, 2024-2025

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US Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2024

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Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition and Appreciation of Valuable Service and Contribution as Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Future Engineering and Technology, 2023

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11th Faculty Branding Awards-23, Kolkata, India (nominated)

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US Air Force Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2023

• Best Research Award, International Research Awards on Composite Materials, 2023

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US Air Force Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2022

• Best Research Award, International Research Awards on New Science Inventions NESIN, 2022

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Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition and Appreciation of Valuable Service and Contribution as Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Future Engineering and Technology, 2022

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Certificate of Appreciation, Reviewer, Elsevier Journal of Space Safety Engineering, 2021

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Certificate of Appreciation, Reviewer, Elsevier Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2021

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US Air Force Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2021

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US Air Force Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2020

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US Air Force Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2019

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Certificate of Appreciation, Reviewer, Elsevier Journal of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2019

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Certificate of Appreciation, Reviewer, Elsevier Journal of Aerospace Science and Technology, 2019

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Certificate of Appreciation, Editor in Chief, Journal on Future Engineering and Technology, 2018

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International Exchange Alumni, US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, 2018-Present

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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Mugla, Turkey, 2017-2018

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Certificate of Appreciation as a Session Organizer for the 2016 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (Phoenix, AZ)

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US Department of Homeland Security Summer Fellowship, Kingstown, RI, 2016

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NASA Glenn Research Center Summer Fellowship, Cleveland, OH, 2015

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Academician of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences named by Vernadsky, 2014

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Certificate of Appreciation, United State Air Force, Kurt F. Neubauer, Maj. General USAF Commander (Pentagon, Washington DC), 2013

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NASA Headquarters’ Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to the Mars Science Laboratory Inter-Agency Nuclear Safety Review Panel as a DoD Coordinator (Washington, DC), 2012

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Certificate of Appreciation as a Topic Organizer for the 2012

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ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (Houston, TX), 2012

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Intergovernmental Personnel Act Fellow, DoD HQ U.S. Air Force, Kirtland, NM, 2011-2014

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NASA Glenn Research Center Summer Fellowship, Cleveland, OH, 2010

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ASME Materials Division Award for organizing “Rheology and Fluid Mechanics of Nonlinear Materials” Symposium at the 2008 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (Boston, MA), 2008

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ASME Materials Division Award for organizing “Advances in Materials Processing Science” Symposium at the 2008 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (Boston, MA), 2008

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Top 20% Reviewer of Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, 2008

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2007 Academician of International Ecoenergy Academy (Scientific Council of IEA, 12.24.2007, Protocol No. 068, Certificate IEA No. 85)

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ASME Materials Division Award for organizing “Advances in Materials Processing Science” Symposium at the 2007 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (Seattle, WA), 2007

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NASA Certificate of Recognition, 2007

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Best Paper Award of the South American Electrochemical Society (SIBAE), 2006

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NASA Certificate of Recognition, 2006

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ASME Materials Division Award for organizing “Advances in Materials Processing Science” Symposium at the 2006 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (Chicago, IL) 2006

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ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Award, 2003

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Best Paper Award of the American Foundry Society, 2001