1. SHAMEEL FARHAN
shameelfarhan@yahoo.com, shameelfarhan@gmail.com, Scopus Author ID: 22834236900, Researcher ID (web
of science): N-4182-2016 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/N-4182-2016
orcid.org/0000-0003-0829-5942, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shameel_Farhan
T3-1-301, International students apartments, NWPU, 127-Youyi Xi Lu, Shaanxi Province, Xi’an China 710072
+8615991771610
OBJECTIVES
Development of multifunctional carbon foam containing in situ nanowires and nanoparticles
EDUCATION
PhD student in Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an China 710072
Sept. 2013 to date (expected to complete in May, 2017)
PUBLICATIONS
1. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Physical, thermal and ablative performance of CVI densified urethane-
mimetic SiC preforms containing in situ grown Si3N4 whiskers, Journal of the European Ceramics Society,
10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2016.09.008 (SCI-1)
2. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Characterization of latticed SiC nanowires containing coating for carbon
foam using carbonization activated pack cementation process, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 682, 2016,
pp. 695-705 (SCI-1)
3. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Use of waste rigid polyurethane for making carbon foam with fireproofing
and anti-ablation properties, Materials & Design, 101, 2016, pp 332-339 (SCI-2)
4. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, H. Jiang, A novel method for the processing of carbon foam containing in situ grown
nano-materials and silicon nanowires, Materials Letters, 159, 2015, pp 439-442 (SCI-2)
5. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of carbon foam
containing in situ grown silicon carbide nanowires, Ceramics International, 42, 2016, pp.11330-11340 (SCI-2)
6. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Carbon foam decorated with silver particles and in situ grown nanowires for
effective electromagnetic interference shielding,Journal of Materials Science, 51, 2016, pp.7991-8004 (SCI-2)
7. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, C. Wang, A novel combination of simple foaming and freeze-drying
processes for making carbon foam containing multiwalled carbon nanotubes, Ceramics International, 42,
2016, pp.8980-8989 (SCI-2)
8. H. Mei, S. Farhan, D.Y. Han, G.X. Liu, Mechanical, structural and oxidation resistance enhancement of
carbon foam by in situ grown SiC nanowires, Ceramics International, 42,2016, pp.4723-4733 (SCI-2)
9. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Sublimation and oxidation zone ablation behavior of carbon/carbon
composites, Ceramics International 41,2015, pp.13751-13758 (SCI-2)
10. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, Thermal, mechanical and self-destruction properties of aluminum reinforced carbon
foam, Journal of Porous Materials, 22, 2015, pp. 897-906 (SCI-3)
11. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, K.Z. Li, Directional thermophysical, ablative and compressive behavior of 3D
carbon/carbon composites, Ceramics International, 41, 2015, pp. 9763-9769 (SCI-2)
12. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, H. Jiang, N. Ul-Haq, Preparation and characterization of carbon foam derived from
pitch and phenolic resin using a soft templating method, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 110,
2014,pp. 229-234 (SCI-3)
13. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, L.K. Zhi, Physical and electromagnetic shielding properties of green carbon foam
prepared from biomaterials, Transactions of Non-ferrous Society of China, accepted Nov. 2016 (SCI-3)
14. S Farhan, N. Ul-Haq, W. S. Kuo, Degradation behavior of 4D carbon/carbon composites under supersonic
oxidative air plasma, Ceramics International, 39, 2013, pp.7135-7142 (SCI-2)

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15. H.Mei, D.Y. Han, S. Farhan, L.F Cheng, H.R Xu, Y.S. Liu, Impact behavior of different cross-ply laminated
carbon fiber-reinforced silicon carbide composites under the low velocity, Journal of Composite Materials,
June 1, 2015
16. H.Jiang, R.M.Wang, S. Farhan, M.Wang, S.R.Zheng, Optimization and preparation of an allyl phenoxy-
modified bismaleimide resin, High Performance Polymers, July 8, 2015
17. H.Jiang, R.M.Wang, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, Properties of dicumyl peroxide initiated bismaleimide modified
allyl novolac and its molded composites, Polymer Composites, 16 March 2015, (10.1002/pc.23404)
18. H.Jiang, R.M.Wang, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, Properties and curing behavior of reactive blended allyl novolak
with bismaleimide using dicumyl peroxide as a novel curing agent, Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Volume 132, Issue 15, 2015 (10.1002/app.41829)
19. H.Jiang, R.M.Wang, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, Improved thermosets obtained from diglycidyl ether of bisphenol
A/4,4'-diaminodiphenylsulfone based on a new epoxy-terminated hyperbranched polymer, Polymer
International, Volume 64, December 2015, Issue 12, pages 1794-1800 (10.1002/pi.4982)
20. H.Jiang, R.M.Wang, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, Curing behavior and thermal and mechanical properties
enhancement of tetraglycidyl-4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane/4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulfone using a liquid
crystalline epoxy, Polymer International, Volume 65, December 2015, Issue 4, pages 430-438
(10.1002/pi.5073)
21. M.Wang, R.M.Wang, H.Yao, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, H.Jiang, Research on the mechanism of polymer latex
modified cement, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 111, May 2016, pages 710-718
(10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.02.117)
22. M.Wang, R.M.Wang, H.Yao, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, H.Jiang, Research on the chemical mechanism in the
polyacrylate latex modified cement system, Cement and Concrete Reserach, Volume 76, May 2015, pages
62-69 (10.1016/j.cemconres.2015.05.008)
23. D.D Zhang, R.M.Wang, S. Farhan, Curing kinetics, thermal and mechanical properties of TDE-85 modified
by bicyclo-benzoxazine, RSC Advances (Accepted)
24. M.Wang, R.M.Wang, H.Yao, S. Farhan, S.R.Zheng, H.Jiang, M. Study on the three dimensional mechanism
of graphene oxide nanosheets modified cement, Construction & Building Materials (Accepted)
PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW/PROGRESS
25. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, L.K. Zhi, W.S Kuo, By-product pyrolysis-nitridation process for Si3N4 saw-tooth
nanoribbons during carbon foam processing, Journal of Crystal Growth, (SCI-3)
26. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, L.K. Zhi, Powder molded carbon foam: from development to optimization,
Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, (Major rev.)(SCI-2)
27. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, L.K. Zhi, Composite carbon foam containing randomly orientated multi-walled carbon
nanotubes formed by flash freezing, submitted in IBCAST 2017 (EI indexed)
28. S. Farhan, R.M. Wang, L.K. Zhi, One step reactive processing of urethane-mimetic ceramics by Si,
polyurethane and novolac powders (under submission)
EXPERIENCE
15 years of research and development of composite materials with a major in carbon based materials like
C/C composites, carbon/epoxy, carbon/phenolic, composite graphite, carbon foam, Si nanowires etc.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS
 Got Wuya Jun Award for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of PhD studies.
 17 SCI journal publications as first author and 28 total till date.
 Teaching in Xian School System for international students’ kids.
 Student representative in International Office of NPU.

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SKILLS AND INTERESTS
 Carbon based materials- development and processing.
 In situ reactions and growth of nanomaterials and wires during processing of carbon foam