Curriculum Vitae

LAST PLACE OF WORK

  • University of Southern California - Vivian Hall of Engineering

  • 3651 Watt Way, VHE-416, Los Angeles, CA, 90089

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Processing science for existing and emerging composites, centered on understanding critical relationships between materials, design, processing physics, and part quality/performance

  • Advanced manufacturing of composites, with the goal of improving effectiveness, efficiency, and robustness

  • Sustainability of composites, including through reuse and recycling

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

  • 2016 - Research Assistant Professor - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

    • Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

    • Faculty Member, M.C. Gill Composites Center

  • 2013 - Postdoctoral Scholar, Research Associate - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

    • Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

    • Research Staff Member, M.C. Gill Composites Center (Faculty Advisor : Prof. Steven Nutt)

EDUCATION

  • 2013 - Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering - McGill University, Montreal, Canada [CGPA: 4.00]

    • Thesis Title : “Material –Process –Quality Relationships During the Consolidation of Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs” (Advisor : Prof. Pascal Hubert)

  • 2008 - B.Eng. in Honours Mechanical Engineering - McGill University, Montreal, Canada [CGPA: 3.91]

    • Thesis Title : “Resin Characterization and Numerical Modeling of Process-Induced Deformations” (Advisor : Prof. Pascal Hubert)

COMPETITIVE RESEARCH FUNDING

  • 2018 - “Educational Tools for Vacuum Infusion of Composite Structures”

    • Co-Principal Investigator (with Co-PI: Steven Nutt, USC)

    • Society of Plastics Engineers, $5000

  • 2018 - “Development of Innovative Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs for Robust Composites Processing”

    • Co-Principal Investigator (with Co-PI: Steven Nutt, USC)

    • National Science Foundation–Partnerships for Innovation, $200 000 over 18 months (2018-2020)

  • 2018 - “Towards Accurate Simulation Models for Resin Infusion of Aerospace Composite Structures”

    • Co-Principal Investigator (with Co-PI: Steven Nutt, USC)

    • Airbus Institute for Engineering Research, USC, $240 000 over two years(2018-2010)

  • 2017 - “Prototype Development, Demonstration, and Optimization of Innovative Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs with High Permeability”

    • Co-Principal Investigator (with Co-PIs: Steven Nutt, Lessa Grunenfelder, USC)

    • USC Stevens Center for Innovation, $50 000 over twelve months (2017-2018)

  • 2016 - “Novel Prepreg-Based On-Aircraft Repair (NoPORE)”

    • Technical Lead (with Co-PI: Steven Nutt, USC; PI: Leendert Hartoog, Concepts to Systems Inc.)

    • DOD NAVAIR SBIR, Sub-Award from Concepts to Systems Inc., $30 000 over six months (2016)

  • 2015 - “A Physics-Based Process Model for Co-Cure Bonding of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures”

    • Co-Investigator (with PI: Steven Nutt, USC; Co-PI: Suresh Advani, University of Delaware)

    • NASA NRA NNH15ZEA001N, $1.5 million over four years (2015-2019)

COMPETITIVE PERSONAL FUNDING

  • 2015 - Postdoctoral Travel Grant - University of Southern California Office of Postdoctoral Affairs ($1000 for conference attendance in 05/2015, held at the University of Southern California)

  • 2013 - B2 Doctoral Fellowship - Fonds de Recherche Nature et Technologies Quebec, Canada ($20 000 annually from 09/2012 to 05/2013, held at McGill University)

  • 2012 - Alexander Graham Bell CGS-D Doctoral Fellowship - National Science and Engineering Research Council Canada ($35 000 annually from 09/2010 to 08/2012, held at McGill University)

  • 2012 - Graduate Travel Award - McGill University Department of Mechanical Engineering ($1500 for conference attendance in 07/2012, held at McGill University)

  • 2012 - Vadasz Doctoral Fellowship - McGill University Faculty of Engineering ($12 000 annually from 01/2011 to 12/2012, held at McGill University)

  • 2010 - J.M. Bishop Award for Environmental Engineering - McGill University Faculty of Engineering ($12 000 for 01/2010 to 12/2010, held at McGill University)

  • 2010 - CGS-M/X Doctoral Fellowship - National Science and Engineering Research Council Canada ($22 000 annually from 09/2008 to 08/2010, held at McGill University)

  • 2008 - J.W. McConnell Undergraduate Scholarship - McGill University ($3000 annually from 09/2004 to 08/2008, held at McGill University)

  • 2007 - Undergraduate Student Research Award - National Science and Engineering Research Council Canada ($6500 for 05/2007 to 09/2007, held at McGill University)


AWARDS AND HONORS

  • 2019 - Young Professional of the Year Award (Posthumous) - SAMPE 2019 Annual Technical Conference

  • 2018 - Second Place, Student Paper Award - CAMX 2016 Student Paper Competition (Undergraduate) - (Role: Co-Author. First Author: Trisha Palit)

  • 2018 - First Place, Outstanding Technical Paper Award - SAMPE 2018 Annual Technical Conference - (Role: Co-Author. First Author: Sarah G. K. Schechter)

  • 2018 - Judge’s Choice Award, Poster Competition - Reusable Abstractions of Manufacturing Processes (RAMP) Workshop - ASMEs 13th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference - (Role: Co-Author. First Author: Rishi K. Malhan)

  • 2016 - Second Place, Student Paper Award - CAMX 2016 Student Paper Competition (Graduate) - (Role: Co-Author.First Author: Daniel Kim)

  • 2015 - First Place, Student Paper Award - CAMX 2015 Student Paper Competition (Graduate) - (Role: Co-Author. First Author: Mark Anders)

  • 2011 - Best Paper Award - American Society for Composites - 26th Annual Technical Conference - (Role: First Author)

  • 2010 - First Place Poster - Consortium for Research and Innovation of Aerospace - in Quebec Student Aerospace Forum - (Role: Co-First Author, with James Kratz)

  • 2008 - Distinction - Dean’s Honor List for B. Eng Honours Mechanical Engineering - McGill University


PUBLICATIONS - Manuscripts ( in Review or Preparation ) (5)

  • M1. - W. Hu, T. Centea, and S.R. Nutt -“Effects of Material and Process Parameters on Void Evolution in Unidirectional Prepreg During Vacuum Bag-Only Cure” - Journal of Composite Materials (In Review)

  • M2. - J. Shin, D. Kim, T. Centea, and S.R. Nutt - “Thermoplastic Prepreg with Partially Polymerized Matrix –Material Characterization and Processing Trials” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (In Review)

  • M3. - T. Centea, M. Anders, D. Zebrine, and S.R. Nutt - “Manufacturing Science for the Co-Cure of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures –A Review” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (In Preparation)

  • M4. - D. Zebrine, T. Centea, M. Anders, and S.R. Nutt - “Void Growth in the Adhesive Bond-Line During Co-Cure of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (In Preparation)

  • M5. - T. Centea, T. Palit, M. Anders, D. Zebrine, and S.R. Nutt. - “Process-Induced Permeability of Co-Cured Honeycomb Skins: Formation Mechanisms and Control Strategies” - (In Preparation)


PUBLICATIONS - Journal Articles (24)

  • J1. - M. Anders, D. Zebrine, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt - “Process Diagnostics for Co-Cure of Sandwich Structures Using In Situ Visualization” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (In Press)

  • J2. - S. G. K. Schechter, T. Centea, and S.R. Nutt. - “Fabrication of Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg with High Through Thickness Permeability by Polymer Film Dewetting” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (In Press)

  • J3. - W. Hu, L.K. Grunenfelder, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “In-Situ Monitoring of Void Evolution in Unidirectional Prepreg.” - Journal of Composite Materials (In Press)

  • J4 - .L.K. Grunenfelder, S. Katz, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt - “Through-Thickness Permeable Prepreg for Robust Vacuum Bag Only Processing” - SAMPE Journal. 2018. 54(3): p. 38-44

  • J5. - M-S. Wu, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Compression Molding of Reused Prepreg Scrap –Effect of Material and Process Factors.” - Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer and Composites Science. 2018. 4(1): p. 1-12.

  • J6. - M. Anders, D. Zebrine, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “In-Situ Observations and Pressure Measurements for Autoclave Co-Cure of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures.” - Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering. 2017.139(11): 111012.

  • J7. - T. Centea, G. Peters, K. Hendrie and S.R. Nutt. - “Effects of Thermal Gradients on Defect Formation During the Processing of Partially-Impregnated Prepregs.” - Journal of Composite Materials. 2017.51(28): p. 3987-4003.

  • J8. - D. Kim, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Modelling and Monitoring of Out-Time and Moisture Absorption Effects on Cure Kinetics and Viscosity for an Out-of-Autoclave (OoA) Prepreg.” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing.2017. 138: p.201-208.

  • J9. - L.K. Grunenfelder, A. Dills, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Effect of prepreg format on defect control in out-of-autoclave processing.” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing.2017. 93: p.88-99.

  • J10. - M. Anders, J. Lo, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Development of a process window for minimizing volatile-induced surface porosity in the resin transfer molding of a benzoxazine / epoxy blend.” - Journal of Advanced Materials. February 2016.

  • J11. - M. Anders, J. Lo, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Eliminating Volatile-Induced Surface Porosity DuringResin Transfer Molding of a Benzoxazine / Epoxy Resin” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 2016. 84: p.442-454.

  • J12. - J. Lo, M. Anders, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “The Effect of Processing Parameters on Volatile Release for a Benzoxazine/Epoxy Blended Resin for RTM Processing” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 2016. 84: p.326-335.

  • J13 - .Y. Ma, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Defect Reduction Strategies for the Manufacturing of Complex Geometry Laminates Using Vacuum Bag-Only Processes” - Polymer Composites (In Press)

  • J14. - T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Manufacturing Cost Relationships for Vacuum Bag-Only Prepreg Processing” - Journal of Composite Materials, 2016. 50(17): p. 2305-2321

  • .J15. - R. Helmus, T. Centea, P. Hubert and R. Hinterholzl. - “Out-of-autoclave prepreg consolidation: coupled air evacuation and prepreg impregnation modeling” - Journal of Composite Materials, 2016. 50(10): p.1403-1413.

  • J16. - L. Hamill, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Surface Porosity During Vacuum Bag-Only Prepreg Processing: Causes and Mitigation Strategies” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2015. 75: p.1-10

  • J17. - T. Centea, L.K. Grunenfelder and S.R. Nutt. - “A Review of Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Processing –Material Properties, Processing Phenomena and Manufacturing Considerations” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2015. 70: p.132-154.

  • J18. - D. Kim, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “In-Situ Dielectric Monitoring of an Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg: Effects of Out-Time on Viscosity, Gelation and Vitrification” - Composites Science and Technology, 2014. 100: p.63-69.

  • J19. - D. Kim, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Out-time Effects on Cure Kinetics and Viscosity Measurements for an Out-of-Autoclave (OOA) Prepreg: Modelling and Monitoring” - Composites Science and Technology, 2014. 102: p.132-138.

  • J20. - T. Centea and P. Hubert. - “Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Consolidation under Deficient Pressure Conditions” - Journal of Composite Materials, 2014. 48(16): p.2033-2045.

  • J21 - .L.K. Grunenfelder, T. Centea, P. Hubert and S.R. Nutt. - “Effect of Room-Temperature Out-Time on Tow Impregnation in an Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2013. 45(0): p.119-126.

  • J22. - T. Centea and P. Hubert. - “Modelling the Effect of Material Properties and Process Parameters on Tow Impregnation in Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs” - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2012. 43(9): p. 1505-1513.

  • J23. - T. Centea and P. Hubert, - “Measuring the Impregnation of an Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg by Micro-CT” - Composites Science and Technology, 2011. 71(5): p. 593-599.

  • J24. - L. Khoun, T. Centea, and P. Hubert, - “Characterization Methodology of Thermoset Resins for the Processing of Composite Materials -Case Study” - Journal of Composite Materials, 2010. 44(11): p. 1397-1415.


PUBLICATIONS - Book Chapters (2)

  • B1. - P. Hubert, T. Centea, L. Grunenfelder, S.R. Nutt, J. Kratz, A. Levy. - “Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Processing” - in Comprehensive Composite Materials II - Elsevier.

  • B2. - T. Centea and P. Hubert. - “Modelling the Effect of Material Properties and Process Parameters on Tow Impregnation in Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs” - in A.C. Loos and M. Hyer (Eds.), Volume 6: Manufacturing of Composites (pp. 255-274) - DEStech Publications, Inc.


PUBLICATIONS - Conference Publications ( Full Papers with Oral Presentations, Unless Specified Otherwise ) (42)

  • C1. - T. Palit, T. Centea, M. Anders, D. Zebrine, and S. R. Nutt. - “Permeability of Cured Composite Skins Produced Using Co-Cure Over Honeycomb Core” - CAMX 2018 University Research Symposium. Dallas, United States. October 16-18, 2018. (Second Place, Undergraduate Competition)

  • C2. - T. Centea, M. Anders, D. Zebrine, and S.R. Nutt. - “The Co-Cure of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures: Process Physics and Manufacturing Strategies” - European Conference on Composite Materials 2018. Athens, Greece. June 25-28, 2018.

  • C3. - R. K. Malhan, A. M. Kabir, B. Shah, T. Centea and S. K. Gupta. - “Hybrid Cells for Multi-Layer Prepreg Composite Sheet Layup” - Reusable Abstractions of Manufacturing Processes (RAMP) Workshop, ASMEs 13th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. College Station, Texas, United States. June 2018. (Poster) (Judge’s Choice Award)

  • C4. - S.G.K. Schechter, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Fabrication of Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg with High Through-Thickness Permeability by Polymer Film Dewetting” - SAMPE Tech 2018. Long Beach, United States. May 21-24, 2018. (First Place, Outstanding Technical Paper Award)

  • C5. - R.K. Malhan, A.M. Kabir, B. Shah, T. Centea and S.K. Gupta. - “Automated Prepreg Sheet Placement Using Collaborative Robotics” - SAMPE Tech 2018. Long Beach, United States. May 21-24, 2018.

  • C6. - M. Anders, T. Centea, D. Zebrine, T. A. Cender, P. Simacek, S. G. Advani, and S. R. Nutt - “Through-Thickness Gas Permeability of Prepreg Composite Facesheets During Co-Cure of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures” - SAMPE Tech 2018. Long Beach, United States. May 21-24, 2018

  • .C7. - D. Zebrine, M. Anders, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Adhesive Bond-Line Formation During Co-Cure of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures.” - SAMPE Tech 2018 Student Competition. Long Beach, United States. May21-24,2018

  • C8. - A. Alsharhan, T. Centea and S.K. Gupta. - “Enhancing mechanical properties of thin-walled structures using non-planar extrusion based additive manufacturing.” - ASME’s 12-th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Los Angeles, United States, June 4-8, 2017.

  • C9. - M. Anders, D. Zebrine, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “In-Situ Observations and Pressure Measurements for Autoclave Co-Cure of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures.” - ASME’s 12-th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Los Angeles, United States, June 4-8, 2017.

  • C10. - D. Bender, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Vacuum Bag-Only Co-Cured Scarf Repairs with Optimized Prepreg and Resin Materials.” - SAMPE Tech 2017 - Seattle, Seattle, United States, May 22-25, 2017.

  • C11. - T. Centea, D. Zebrine, M. Anders and S.R. Nutt. - “Facesheet Consolidation During Autoclave Co-Cure of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures.” - SAMPE Tech 2017 Seattle, Seattle, United States, May 22-25, 2017

  • C12. - D. Kim, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Efficient Modelling and Monitoring of Effects of Out-Time and Humidity on Out-of-Autoclave (OOA) Prepreg: A Path to Flow Optimization” - CAMX 2016 Student Competition, Anaheim, United States, September 26-29, 2016. (Student Award Winner, Second Place)

  • C13. - T. Centea, D. Zebrine, C. Elkin, M. Anders and S.R. Nutt. - “Manufacturing of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structures: Film Adhesive Behavior Versus Cure Pressure and Temperature” - CAMX 2016, Anaheim, United States, September 26-29, 2016. (Presenter)

  • C14. - M. Anders, J. Lo, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Thermal Pressure Control for Managing Resin Volatility During RTM.” - The 13-th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-13). Kyoto, Japan, July 6-9, 2016

  • C15. - T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Manufacturing Efficiency for Vacuum Bag-Only Prepregs: Overview and Lessons-Learned” - SAMPE Tech 2016, Long Beach. United States, May 23-26, 2016. (Presenter)

  • C16. - M. Anders, J. Lo, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Development of a Process Window for Minimizing Volatile-Induced Surface Porosity in the Resin Transfer Molding of a Benzoxazine / Epoxy Blend” - CAMx 2015 Student Competition. Dallas, United States, October 26-29, 2015. (Student Award Winner, First Place)

  • C17. - M. Anders, J. Lo, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Minimizing Volatile-Induced Surface Porosity in RTM via Material and Process Optimization” - 20-th International Conference on Composite Materials. Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2015.

  • C18. - J. Lo, M. Anders, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Multi-Scale Material and Process Characterization for Resin Transfer Molding: Case Study for a Blended Phenolic / Epoxy Resin” - 20-th International Conference on Composite Materials. Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2015. (Presenter, Invited Track Keynote)

  • C19 - D. Kim, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “In-Situ Measurement of Resin State and Cure for Efficient Non-Autoclave Manufacturing” - 20-th International Conference on Composite Materials. Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2015.

  • C20. - T. Centea, G. Peters and S.R. Nutt. - “Thermal Gradients During Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Cure: Case Study Using a Heated Tool” - SAMPE Tech 2015. Baltimore, United States, May 18-21, 2015. (Presenter)

  • C21. - S.R. Nutt, T. Centea. - “Sustainable Manufacturing Using Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs” - The CAMx 2014. Orlando, United States, October 13-16, 2014. (Presenter)

  • C22. - T. Centea, J. Lo, M. Anders and S.R. Nutt - “Process Modeling of the Resin Transfer Molding of an Advanced Heterocyclic Phenolic / Epoxy Resin” - American Society For Composites - 29-th Technical Conference / 16-th US -Japan Conference on Composite Materials / ASTM D-30 Meeting. San Diego, United States. September 8-10 2014. (Presenter)

  • C23. - Y. Ma, T. Centea, G. Nilakantan and S.R. Nutt. - “Vacuum Bag Only Processing of Complex Shapes: Effect of Corner Angle, Material Properties and Processing Conditions” - American Society For Composites 29-th Technical Conference / 16-th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials / ASTM D-30 Meeting. San Diego, United States. September 8-10 2014.

  • C24. - M.-S. Wu, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Process Optimization for Compression Molding of Reused Prepreg Scrap” - American Society For Composites 29-th Technical Conference / 16-th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials / ASTM D-30 Meeting. San Diego, United States. September 8-10 2014.

  • C25 - .M. Anders, J. Lo, T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Volatile-Induced Voids in RTM Processing for Aerospace” - The 12-th International Conference on Flow Processing in Composite Materials (FPCM-12). Twente, The Netherlands. July 14-16 2014

  • C26. - T. Centea and S.R. Nutt. - “Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Processing: Effect of Material, Size and Process Parameters on Cost and Environmental Impact” - SAMPE Tech 2014. Seattle, United States. June 2-5 2014. (Presenter)

  • C27. - J. Lo, M. Anders, T. Centea, and S.R. Nutt. - “Characterizing Volatile Release in an RTM Resin via Dielectric Cure Monitoring, FTIR, TGA, and DSC” - SAMPE Tech 2014. Seattle, United States. June 2-5 2014.

  • C28. - L. Hamill, T. Centea, G. Nilakantan and S.R. Nutt. - “ Surface Porosity in Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Processing: Causes and Reduction Strategies” - SAMPE Tech 2014. Seattle, United States. June 2-5 2014

  • C29. - E. Quinlan, S. Hughes, A. Smith, J. Kratz, T. Centea, S. Heroux, L. Fahrang, J. Kay, R. Desai, G. Fernlund, S.V. Hoa and P. Hubert. - “Evaluation of Laminate Quality for Out of Autoclave Manufacturing for a Complex Shaped Crew Door” - American Helicopter Society Annual Forum and Technology Display. Montreal, QC, Canada. May 20-22 2014.

  • C30. - L. Hamill, T. Centea, G. Nilakantan, D. Decker and S.R. Nutt. - “Minimizing Surface Porosity in Vacuum Bag-Only Prepreg Processing” - Society of Manufacturing Engineers Composites Manufacturing Conference 2014. Covington, KY, United States. April 8-10 2014.(Oral Presentation Only)

  • C31. - D. Kim, T. Centea, and S.R. Nutt. - “Dielectric Monitoring of Out-Time Effects for Out-of-Autoclave (OOA) Prepreg Processing” - SAMPE Tech 2014. Seattle, United States. June 2-5 2014.

  • C32. - R. Helmus, T. Centea, P. Hubert and R. Hinterholzl. - “An Integrated Process Model for Air Evacuation and Tow Impregnation in Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Consolidation.” - The 27-th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites. University Park, United States. September 9-11, 2013.

  • C33. - T. Centea, M. Preau and P. Hubert. - “Effect of Layupand Ply Morphology on Void Formation in Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs.” - 19-th International Conference on Composite Materials. Montreal, Canada. July 28-August 2, 2013. (Presenter)

  • C34. - T. Centea, J. Kratz and P. Hubert. - “The Effect of Out-Time and Cure Cycle on the Consolidation of Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs.” - 11-th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials. Auckland, New Zealand. July 9-12 2012. (Presenter)

  • C35. - T. Centea and P. Hubert. - “Effect of Process Deficiencies on Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Consolidation” - SAMPE 2012. Baltimore, United States. May 21-24 2012 (Presenter)

  • C36. - T. Centea, S.-M. Hughes, S. Payette, J. Kratz and P. Hubert. - “Scaling Challenges Encountered with Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs,” - The 53-rd AIAA / ASME / ASCE / AHS / ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii. April 23-26 2012.

  • C37. - J. Kratz, T. Centea and P. Hubert. - “Air Permeability of Out-Of-Autoclave Honeycomb Structures During Processing,” - The 26-th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites / The 2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites. Montreal, Canada. September 26-28 2011

  • C38. - T. Centea and P. Hubert. “The Effect of Material and Process Parameters on Tow Impregnation and Micro-Void Formation in Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs,” - The 26-th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites / The 2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites. Montreal, Canada. September 26-28 2011. (Presenter) (Best Paper Award)

  • C39. - J. Kratz, T. Centea, and P. Hubert. - “Manufacturing Considerations for Out-of-Autoclave Honeycomb Structures,” - 58-th Aeronautics Conference and AGM of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. Montreal, Canada. April 26-28 2011.

  • C40. - T. Centea and P. Hubert, - “Experimental Observation and Analytical Modelling of the Flow Inside an Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg”, - 10-th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials. Monte Verità, Switzerland. July 11-15 2010. (Presenter)

  • C41. - J. Kratz, T. Centea and P. Hubert, - “Out-of-Autoclave Honeycomb Structures: The Behaviour of Entrapped Air during Cure” - SAMPE 2010, Seattle, WA, United States. May 17-20 2010

  • C42. - L. Khoun, T. Centea and P. Hubert, - “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Dimensional Stability of an RTM Carbon Epoxy Aerospace Structure”, - 9-th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials. Montreal, Canada. July 8-10 2008.


INVITED SEMINARS, PANELS AND TUTORIALS (14)

  • S0. - T Centea - “Micro-Computer X-Ray Tomography for Composites - Material Characterization and Process Analysis“ - Keck School of Medicine - The Molecular imaging Center - Department of Radiology (Special MIC Seminar) - in the series '“Preclinical and Basic Research Using Imaging Based Analysis - Von Klein Smid Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States, March 14, 2019 (Scheduled and advertised by USC Keck School of Medicine, before Tim’s passing)

  • S1. - T. Centea - “Advanced Manufacturing of Composite Aerostructures Using Prepreg Technology” - Invited Seminar, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, United States, October 19, 2018

  • S2. - T. Centea and S.R. Nutt, - “Honeycomb Sandwich Structures: Materials and Processes” - Tutorial, CAMX 2017. Orlando, United States, December 11, 2017.

  • S3. - T. Centea - “Advanced Manufacturing of Aerospace Composite Structures” - W.V.T Rusch Engineering Honors Colloquium, University of Southern California. Los Angeles, United States, November 3, 2017.

  • S4. - T. Centea and S.R. Nutt, - “Aerospace Composites Research at the University of Southern California” - Invited Presentation to the Composites Branch, Structural Materials Division, Air Force Research Laboratory.

  • S5. - L.K. Grunenfelder, T. Centea, and S.R. Nutt, - “Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs: Defect Control and Process Efficiency” - Tutorial, SAMPE Tech 2017. Seattle, United States, May 22, 2017.

  • S6. - S.R. Nutt, M. Anders, W.T. Edwards and T. Centea, - “Advanced Manufacturing of Composites –Lab-Scale Research Methods,” - Presentation, SAMPE Los Angeles Professional Chapter Meeting. Los Angeles, United States. April 27, 2017. (Co-Presenter)

  • S7. - T. Centea - “Advanced Manufacturing of Composite Aerostructures Using Prepreg Technology,” - Invited Seminar, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California. Los Angeles, United States, February 8, 2017.

  • S8. - T. Centea, - “Physics-Based Analysis and Modeling of the Manufacture of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Aerostructures,” - Seminar, Mini-Symposium on Manufacturing Innovations at Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California. Los Angeles, United States, October 7, 2016.

  • S9. - T. Centea, - ““Out-of-Autoclave Technology,” - Invited Panel, CAMX 2016, Anaheim, United States, September 29, 2016.

  • S10. - S.R. Nutt, M. Anders, J. Lo and T. Centea, - “Process Development Methods for Managing Volatile-Induced Defects for a Blended Infusion Resin,”Keynote Address“ - The 13-th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-13). Kyoto,Japan, July 6-9, 2016. (Presenter: S.R. Nutt).

  • S11. - W.T. Edwards, T. Centea, L. Grunenfelder, M. Anders and A. Jain, - “M.C. Gill Composites Center –Research Overview,” - Presentation, SAMPE Los Angeles Professional Chapter Meeting. Los Angeles, United States. April 28, 2016. (Co-Presenter)

  • S12. - T. Centea - “Manufacturing of High-Performance Composites Using Out-of-Autoclave Methods,” - Seminar, Teledyne Scientific. Thousand Oaks, United States. April 11, 2016.

  • S13. - S.R. Nutt, L.K. Grunenfelder, and T. Centea, - “Defect Control in Composites Fabrication Using Out-of-Autoclave Methods,” - Tutorial, SAMPE Tech 2015. Baltimore, United States, May 18, 2015.


THESES (2)

  • T1. - T. Centea - “Material –Process –Quality Relationships During the Consolidation of Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs” - PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 2013.

  • T2. - T. Centea - “Resin Characterization and Numerical Modeling of Process-Induced Deformations” - Honours (Bachelor) Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 2008.


PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION, REVIEWER AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Conference Organization

    • 2018 - Category Chair and Paper Reviewer - “Manufacturing and Process Technologies,” CAMX 2018, Dallas, United States, October 16-18, 2018.

    • 2017 - Category Chair and Paper Reviewer - “Emerging Technologies for Affordable Composite Structures,” - CAMX 2017, Orlando, United States, December 11-14, 2017.

    • 2017 - Paper Reviewer - SAMPE Tech 2017, Seattle, United States, May 22-25, 2017.

    • 2016 - Category Chair and Paper Reviewer - “Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Processing, Advanced Processing Modifications” - sessions - SAMPE Tech 2016, Long Beach, United States, May 24-25, 2016.

    • 2015 - Session Chair - “Processing –Manufacturing Technology 6 & 7”- sessions - 20-th International Conference on Composite Materials, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2015.

    • 2015 - Category Chair and Paper Reviewer - “Out-of-Autoclave: Materials, Processes, Tooling, Structures, and Applications” - session - SAMPE Tech Baltimore 2015, Baltimore, United States, May 18-21, 2015

  • Journal Reviewer

    • Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

    • Composite Structures

    • Journal of Composite Materials

    • Journal of Multifunctional Composites

    • Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

    • Materials and Design

    • Polymer Composites

    • Science and Engineering of Composite Materials

  • Other Reviewing Service

    • NASA Missouri Space Grant Consortium / EPSCOR Program (Project Reviewer)

  • Society Membership

    • Member, Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE)

    • Member, American Society for Composites (ASC)


TEACHING, MENTORING AND STUDENT SUPERVISION

  • Courses and Lectures

    • 2018 - Co-Instructor, “Essentials of Composites Manufacturing”, Executive Education Course, Graduate and Professional Programs, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California (2017-2018, five offerings, 16 h per offering)

    • 2018 - Invited Lecturer, MASC-599 “Composites Manufacturing”, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California (01/2018,04/2018)

    • 2018 - Invited Lecturer, AME-499 “Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials for Modern Structures”, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California (1/2018)

    • 2017 - Invited Lecturer, AME-499 “Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials for Modern Structures”, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California (1/2017)

    • 2015 - Invited Lecturer, MASC-599 “Composites Manufacturing”, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California (09/2015 and 11/2015)

    • 2013 - Invited Lecturer, CE-546 “Processing of Composites”, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California (04/2013)

    • 2012 - Teaching Assistant, MIME-310 “Engineering Economics”, Department of Mining, Metals and Materials, McGill University (09/2007 to 12/2012)

  • Service on Academic Thesis Committees (7)

    • 1 - William Edwards (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.)

    • 2 - .Ming-Sung Wu (University of Southern California, Materials Science, Ph.D.)

    • 3 - Sarah G.K. Schechter (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.)

    • 4 - Yixiang Zhang (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.)

    • 5 - Lee Hamill (University of Southern California, Materials Science, Ph.D.)

    • 6 - Wei Hu (University of Southern California, Materials Science, Ph.D.)

    • 7 - Daniel Kim (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.)

  • Mentoring and Supervision of Graduate Student Researchers (14)

    • 1 - Mikhail Cabillan (University of Southern California, Materials Science)

    • 2 - Joseph Maloney (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 3 - David Bender (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 4 - William Edwards (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 5 - Daniel Zebrine (University of Southern California, Materials Science)

    • 6 - Mark Anders (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 7 - Lee Hamill (University of Southern California, Materials Science)

    • 8 - Wei Hu (University of Southern California, Materials Science)

    • 9 - Daniel Kim (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 10 - Jonathan Lo (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 11 - Yijia Ma (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 12 - Sarah G. K. Schechter (University of Southern California, Materials Science)

    • 13 - Ming-Sung Wu (University of Southern California, Materials Science)

    • 14 - Rhena Helmus (Technical University Munich / McGill University, Mechanical Eng.)

  • Mentoring and Supervision of Undergraduate Student Researchers (15)

    • 1. - Madeline Sheedy (University of Southern California, Astronautical Engineering)

    • 2. - Katia Araya (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 3. - Elana Wadhwani (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 4. - Emma Morrissey (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 5. - Trisha Palit (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 6. - Vivek Johnson (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 7. - Colten Elkin (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 8. - Amy Dills (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 9. - Karissa Hendrie (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 10. - Kevin Cherebenchik (University of Southern California, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 11. - Garrett Peters (University of Southern California, Chemical Engineering)

    • 12. - Stella Hughes (McGill University, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 13. - Arthur Dubois-Taine (McGill University, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 14. - Tobin Chew (McGill University/University of Bristol, Mechanical Engineering)

    • 15. - Mihran Khachkhechyan (McGill University, Mechanical Engineering)

  • Mentoring and Supervision of High School Students (1)

    • 1. - Logan Williams (University of Southern California/Purdue University)


LEADERSHIP, OUTREACH AND OTHER SERVICE

  • Service to Academic and Professional Organizations

    • 2018 - Member, Alumni Board (Los Angeles area) - McGill University (04/2018 to 03-2019)

    • 2018 - Invited Member and Sub-Committee Chair - USC Provost / Senate Committee on Mentoring, University of Southern California (10/2015 to 05/2018)

    • 2016 - Non-Executive Council Member - USC Postdoctoral Association - University of Southern California (07/2015to 07/2016)

    • 2015 - President, USC Postdoctoral Association - University of Southern California (07/2014to 07/2015)

    • 2015 - Chair, Graduate Seminar Committee - Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department, University of Southern California (09/2013 to 01/2015)

    • 2014 - Networking Chair - USC Postdoctoral Association - University of Southern California (07/2013 to 07/2014)

    • 2013 - Director, Board of Directors - Post-Graduate Student Society - McGill University (09/2012to 02/2013)

    • 2013 - Member, Committee for Monetary Affairs - Post-Graduate Student Society - McGill University (09/2012to 02/2013)

    • 2013 - Councillor for Mechanical Engineering - Council, Post-Graduate Student Society - McGill University (01/2009 to 02/2013)

    • 2010 - President - Graduate Association of Mechanical Engineering Students - McGill University (06/2009 to 06/2010)

    • 2010 - Vice President (Planning) - Graduate Association of Mechanical Engineering Students - McGill University (11/2008 to 06/2009)

  • Outreach

    • 2018 - Judge - Annual Undergraduate Symposium (also 2013-2017) - University of Southern California

    • 2016 - Invited Speaker - STEAM Byte of Science (Outreach Panel Discussion) - Los Angeles, CA, United States

    • 2016 - Invited Speaker - Byte of Science (Outreach Seminar) - Los Angeles, CA, United States

    • 2015 - Organizing Committee Member - Beyond the PhD 2015 Conference - University of Southern California

    • 2012 - Judge - Undergraduate Research Symposium - Faculty of Engineering (also 2011) - McGill University, Montreal, Canada

  • Mentions in Popular Media

    • 2016 - “CAMX 2016 Show Report” - Composites World, December 2016, p. 22-27