Pezhman Palahang
Contact Information
Email: palahang@seas.upenn.edu
Office: 112 Towne Building, 220 S 33rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Education
- PhD student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
- M.Sc., Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Thesis: Mechanical Properties of Lubricants in Nano Powders Compaction Process Using Molecular Dynamics and Continuum Mechanics Methods
- B.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Tehran
Research Interests
- Nano-Scale and Macro-Scale Tribology
- Computational Mechanics
- FEM & XFEM Modeling
- Molecular Dynamics
- Fracture Mechanics
Publications & Conference Presentations
Khoei, A. R.; Palahang, P.; Rezaei Sameti, A. “Tribological properties of alkanes in confined systems; A molecular dynamics analysis of nano-powder compaction processes,” Powder Technology, vol. 429, p. 121480, Jul. 2025. Available: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2025.121480
Palahang, P.; LaMascus, P.; Fusha, M.; Morgan, D.; Wiacek, R. J.; Jackson, A.; & Carpick, R. W. “In Situ Formation and Durability of Tribocoatings using BaTiO₃ Nanocrystal Additives.” 79th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Atlanta, GA, USA; May 2025.
Palahang, P.; LaMascus, P.; Fusha, M.; Morgan, D.; Wiacek, R. J.; Jackson, A.; & Carpick, R. W. “In Situ Formation of Durable Tribocoatings using BaTiO₃ Nanocrystals in Liquid Suspensions.” Gordon Research Seminar & Gordon Research Conference, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA; June 2024.
Professional Experiences
- Bid Manager, Sepandaar Company
- Building & Housing Development Manager, Abad Rahan Pars International Group
- International Bid & Contract Manager, Perlite Construction Company
- Civil Design Engineer, Perlite Construction Company
- Project Control Engineer, Perlite Construction Company