Professor Fisher researches characterization of nanoreinforced polymer systems, multiscale modeling of nano-composites and materials, mechanical characterization of materials at the nanoscale, viscoelastic behavior of polymeric materials, hybrid finite element - micromechanics methods, NEMS/MEMS sensors and devices, and vibration energy harvesting.
As director of the Nanomechanics & Nanomaterials research lab, his group studies the behavior of advanced material systems at the nanoscale. He is particularly interested in materials systems such as polymers and polymer nanocomposites, as well as thin film and piezoelectric materials in MEMS applications.
His current research efforts include micro/nanomechanics, processing-structure-properties of polymer nanocomposites, and piezoelectric approaches for energy harvesting applications.
Dr. Fisher has recently received NSF funding for his work in Fundamental Research Leveraging Nanoparticle-Induced Crystallization in Semicrystalline Polymer Nanocomposites. In this project he will study the crystalline morphologies that naturally form during the processing and manufacturing of semicrystalline polymer nanocomposites. He has also received a Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant from the NSF for Acquistion of a Nanoscale Manipulation and Experimental Characterization Instrument, which provides nanometer-resolution, scanning electron microscope compatible manipulation, enabling critical nanoscale experimental investigations spanning many key emerging nano/microtechnology areas at Stevens.
Dr. Fisher has quickly become an innovator of new technologies in the nanotechnology field, and received several honors and awards recently that highlight his contributions. Some of these include NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, Stevens Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston Jr. Outstanding New Educator Award, and the Harvey N. Davis Distinguished Teaching Assistant Professor award. |
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K. Kumar, O. Sul, S. Strauf, D.S. Choi, F. Fisher, M.G. Prasad, and E-H. Yang. (Jul 2011). A Study on Carbon-Nanotube Local Oxidation Lithography Using an Atomic Force Microscope, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 10 (4), 849-854
V.R. Challa, M.G. Prasad, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2011). Towards an autonomous self-tuning vibration energy harvesting device for wireless sensor network applications, Smart Materials and Structures, 20 025004
G. Mago, D.M. Kalyon, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2011). Nanocomposites of nylon-11 and carbon nanostructures: Development of microstructure and ultimate properties following solution processing, Journal of Polymer Science: Part B Polymer Physics, 49 1311
V. Challa, M.G. Prasad, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2011). Vibration energy harvesting for aerospace applications, Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, 63 1
S.H. Modi, S. Bartolucci, H. Gevgilili, K. Dikovics, G. Mago, F.T. Fisher, and D.M. Kalyon. ( 2010). Nanocomposites of poly(ether ether ketone) with carbon nanofibers: Effects of dispersion and thermo-oxidative degradation on development of linear viscoelasticity and crystallinity, Polymer, 51 5236-5244
G. Mago, D.M. Kalyon, S.C. Jana, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2010). Editorial: Polymer nanocomposite processing, characterization, and applications, Journal of Nanomaterials, 5 325807
G. Mago, F.T. Fisher, and D.M. Kalyon. ( 2009). Effect of shearing on crystallization behavior and morphology of PVDF nanocomposites, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9 3330-3340
G. Mago, D.M. Kalyon, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2009). Polymer crystallization and precipitation-induced wrapping of carbon nanofibers with PBT, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 114 1312-1319
V. Challa, M.G. Prasad, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2009). Coupled piezoelectric-electromagnetic energy harvesting technique for increased power output through damping matching, Smart Materials and Structures, 18 095029
T. Ramanathan, F.T. Fisher, R.S. Ruoff, and L.C. Brinson. ( 2008). Enhanced solubility of single-wall carbon nanotubes in a deuterated acid mixture, Research Letters in Nanotechnology, 1 296928
V. Challa, Y. Shi, M.G. Prasad, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2008). A vibration energy harvesting device with bi-directional resonance frequency tunability, Smart Materials and Structures, 17 015035
G. Mago, F.T. Fisher, and D.M. Kaylon. ( 2008). Effects of multiwalled carbon nanotubes on the shear-induced crystallization behavior of poly(butylene terephthalate), Macromolecules, 41 8103-8113
G. Mago, D.M. Kalyon, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2008). Membranes of Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and PVDF nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes via immersion precipitation, Journal of Nanomaterials (special issue on Nanomechanics and Nanostructured Multifunctional Materials), 3 759825
A. Eitan, F.T. Fisher, R. Andrews, L.C. Brinson, and L.S. Schadler. ( 2006). Reinforcement mechanisms in MWCNT-filled polycarbonate, Composites Science and Technology, 66 1159
F. T. Fisher, A. Eitan, R, Andrews, L.C. Brinson, and L. S. Schadler. ( 2004). Spectral response and effective viscoelastic properties of MWNT-reinforced polycarbonate, Advanced Composites Letters, 13 (2), 105-111
S. Lu, D. A. Dikin, S. Zhang, F.T. Fisher, J. Lee, and R. S. Ruoff. ( 2004). Realization of nanoscale resolution with a micromachined thermally actuated testing stage, Review of Scientific Instruments, 75 (6), 2154-2162
W. Ding, A. Eitan, F.T. Fisher, X. Chen, D.A. Dikin, R. Andrews, L.C. Brinson, L.S. Schadler, and R.S. Ruoff. ( 2003). Direct observation of polymer sheathing in carbon nanotube-polycarbonate composites, Nano Letters, 3 (11), 1593-1597
C. Velasco-Santos, A.L. Martinez-Hernandez, F.T. Fisher, R.S. Ruoff, and V.M. Castano. ( 2003). Improvement of thermal and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes composites through chemical functionalization, Chemistry of Materials, 15 4470-4475
R.D. Piner, T.T. Xu, F.T. Fisher, Y. Qiao, and R.S. Ruoff.. ( 2003). Atomic force microsopy study of clay nanoplatelets and their impurities, Langmuir, 19 (19), 7995-8001
T.T. Xu, F.T. Fisher, L.C. Brinson, and R.S. Ruoff. ( 2003). Bone-shaped nanomaterials for nanocomposite applications, Nano Letters, 3 (8), 1135-1139
C. Velasco-Santos, A.L. Martinez-Hernandez, F. Fisher, R. Ruoff, and V.M. Castano. ( 2003). Dynamical-mechanical and thermal analysis of carbon nanotube-methyl-ethyl methaccrylate nanocomposites, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 36 1423-1428
Fisher, FT, Bradshaw, RD, and LC Brinson. ( 2003). Fiber waviness in nanotube-reinforced polymer composites: I. Modulus predictions using effective nanotube properties, Composites Science and Technology, 63 (11), 1689-1703
Bradshaw, RD, FT Fisher, and LC Brinson. ( 2003). Fiber waviness in nanotube-reinforced polymer composites: II. Modelling via numerical approximation of the dilute strain concentration tensor, Composites Science and Technology, 63 (11), 1705-1722
Fisher, FT, Bradshaw, RD, and LC Brinson. ( 2002). Effects of nanotube waviness on the modulus of nanotube-reinforced polymers, Applied Physics Letters, 80 (24), 4647-4649
Fisher, FT and LC Brinson. ( 2001). Viscoelastic interphases in polymer matrix composites: Theoretical models and finite element analysis, Composites Science and Technology, 61 731-748
Y.S. Kim, K. Kumar, F. T. Fisher, and E.H. Yang. 'Out-of-plane growth of CNTs on graphene for supercapacitor applications, Nanotechnology, (23), 015301
K. Kumar, Y.T. Tsai, O. Sul, D.S. Choi, F.T. Fisher, M.G. Prasad, S. Strauf, and E.H. Yang. ( 2009). Nanoscale Graphene and Carbon Nanotube Lithography using an Atomic Force Microscope, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), November 13-19, Lake Buena Vista, FL
V. Challa, M.G. Prasad and F.T. Fisher. ( 2009). Towards a Self-Tunable Wide Frequency Bandwidth Vibration Energy Harvesting Device, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), November 13-19, Lake Buena Vista, FL
V. Challa and F.T. Fisher. ( 2009). Design Considerations for MEMS Scale Vibration Energy Harvesting, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), November 13-19, Lake Buena Vista, FL
S. Bartolucci, G. Mago, H. Gevgilili, S. Vural, K. Dikovics, D.M. Kalyon, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2009). Investigation of the properties of PEEK-nanotube composites prepared by solution methods, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), November 13-19, Lake Buena Vista, FL
G. Mago, D.M. Kalyon and F.T. Fisher. ( 2008). Crystallization and morphology of carbon nanotube-Nylon-11, 236th American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall Meeting & Exposition, August 17-21, Philadelphia, PA
G. Mago, D.M. Kalyon and F.T. Fisher. ( 2008). Effect of nanoparticles on microstructure and crystallization behavior of Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and PVDF nanocomposites membranes prepared using immersion precipitation technique, 236th American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall Meeting & Exposition, August 17-21, Philadelphia, PA
V.R. Challa, M.G. Prasad, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2008). A High Efficiency Multi-beam Array Tunable Energy Harvesting Device for Powering Wireless Sensors (Invited), IEEE 17TH International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF), February 24-27, Santa Fe, New Mexico
G. Mago, F.T. Fisher, and D.M. Kaylon. ( 2007). Nanoparticle-enhanced shear-induced crystallization of semicrystalline polymer nanocomposites, 2007 Joint ASME/ASCE/SES Conference on Mechanics and Materials (McMAT2007), June 3-7, Austin, TX
F.T. Fisher, H. Hadim, S. Esche, R. Ubell, and C. Chassapis. ( 2007). Feasibility of a fully online undergraduate mechanical engineering degree for non-traditional learners, 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, June 24-27, Honolulu, HI
V.R. Challa, M.G. Prasad, Y. Shi, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2007). A wide frequency range tunable vibration energy harvesting device using magnetically induced stiffness, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), November 11-15, Seattle, WA
G. Mago, J. A. Dutreuil, F.T. Fisher, and D.M. Kaylon. ( 2007). Structural formation in poly(butylene terephthalate) and PBT nanocomposites during uniaxial deformation, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), November 11-15, Seattle, WA
V.R. Challa, M.G. Prasad, Y. Shi, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2007). Resonant frequency tunable vibration energy harvesting device, The 6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, September 11-13, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
G. Mago, C. Velasco-Santos, A.L. Martinez-Hernandez, D.M. Kalyon, and F.T. Fisher. ( 2007). Effect of Functionalization on the Crystallization Behavior of MWNT-PBT Nanocomposites, Proceedings of the 2007 MRS Fall Meeting, November 26-30, Boston, MA
F.T. Fisher and L.C. Brinson. ( 2006). Nanomechanics of Nanoreinforced Polymers, Handbook of Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology, M. Reith and W. Schommers (Eds.), American Scientific Publishing
G. Mago, F.T. Fisher, and D.M. Kaylon. (Nov 5-10, 2006). Effect of shearing on the crystallization behavior of poly(butylene terephthalate) and PBT nanocomposites, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition (IMECE), Chicago, IL
FT Fisher and C Chassapis. (Jun 18-21, 2006). Guided CAE software learning modules for the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum, 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Chicago, IL
F.T. Fisher and L.C. Brinson. ( 2006). Nanomechanics of Nanoreinforced Polymers, Handbook of Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology, M. Reith and W. Schommers (Eds.), American Scientific Publishing
F.T. Fisher, D.A. Dikin, X. Chen, and R.S. Ruoff. ( 2005). Nanomanipulator Measurements of the Mechanics of Nanostructures and Nanocomposites, Applied Physics of Nanotubes: Fundamentals of Theory, Optics and Transport Devices, Slava V Rotkin and Shekhar Subramoney (Eds.), Springer Series in Nanoscience and Technology
F.T. Fisher, D.A. Dikin, X. Chen, and R.S. Ruoff. ( 2004). Nanomanipulator Measurements of the Mechanics of Nanostructures and Nanocomposites, Applied Physics of Nanotubes: Fundamentals of Theory, Optics and Transport Devices, Slava V Rotkin and Shekhar Subramoney (Eds.), Series in Nanoscience and Technology, Springer
W Ding, FT Fisher, X Chen, DA Dikin, and RS Ruoff. (Sep 9-11, 2004). Nanotube-polymer Composite Characterization via Nanomanipulation Experiments, 11th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Yamagata, Japan
FT Fisher, and LC Brinson. (Apr 7-10, 2003). Macroscale experimental evidence of a reduced-mobility non-bulk polymer phase in nanotube-reinforced polymers, 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Norfolk, VA
FT Fisher and PL Peterson. (Jun 2001). A Tool to Measure Adaptive Expertise in Biomedical Engineering Students, Multimedia Division (Session 2793) Proceedings for the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM
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