NanoAIM

Research

At nanoAIM (NanoEngineering for Advanced Integrated Materials), we combine nanoscale design, high-performance material properties, and integrated functionalities to tackle emerging technological challenges. Guided by our name, we engineer materials at the atomic and molecular scale (NanoEngineering), push beyond conventional capabilities (Advanced), and merge diverse properties into cohesive, optimized systems (Integrated Materials).
Combining fundamental science with practical engineering, we create next-generation solutions in energy, sensors, and microscale devices. Using advanced nanomanufacturing and nanocharacterization techniques, our lab bridges the gap between discovery and application, driving a smarter, more sustainable future through innovative nanoengineered materials.


Nanoengineered Energy
Storage Devices
Nanoengineered Energy Storage Devices
Nanosensors, and
Micromachines
Nanosensors, and Micromachines
Experimental Nanomechanics
of Materials & Interfaces
Experimental Nanomechanics of Materials & Interfaces

Selected Publications


Electrochemically Responsive 3D Nanoarchitectures

M Hamidinejad, H Wang, K A Sanders, M De Volder

Advanced Materials, 2024

Friction of Ti3C2T x MXenes

P Serles, M Hamidinejad, P Guerra Demingos, L Ma, N Barri, H Taylor, C Veer Singh, C B Park, T Filleter

Nano Letters, 2022

Sectorization of Macromolecular Single Crystals Unveiled by Probing Shear Anisotropy

M Hamidinejad, T Arif, G Wang, S Rezaei, P Serles, H K Taylor, C B Park, T Filleter

ACS Macro Letters, 2022

Layered foam/film polymer nanocomposites with highly efficient EMI shielding properties and ultralow reflection

L Ma, M Hamidinejad, B Zhao, C Liang, C B Park

Nano-Micro Letters, 2022

More Publications>>

Our Team

Mahdi Hamidi
PhD, PEng

Assistant Professor

Postdoctoral & Research Fellows

Amr
Balbola

Research Associate

Ali
Mohammadi

Research Assistant
(Lab Manager)

Bryant
Casem

Research Assistant
(Undergraduate)

Graduate Students

Ali
Alirahimi

Ph.D. Student

Ali
Tavazohi

Ph.D. Student

Hasti
Memarian

Master Student

Nikta
Jalili

Master Student

Amirhossein
Moradi

Master Student

Alumni

Gizem
Oguzlu

Master Student

Teaching

  • Manufacturing Processes (MECE364)
    Restructuring the course involved designing new manufacturing labs, updating lectures with the latest advancements in the field, and managing intensive group projects. Additionally, I designed class and lab activities to enhance student engagement.

  • Design for Manufacture (MECE464)
    Re-designing and offering MECE464 again in Winter 2023 after a 4-year hiatus. The redesigned course, now offered annually, utilizes UofA facilities and emphasizes additive manufacturing, generative design, and topology op- timization. This modern approach balances complexity, functionality, manufacturability, and cost. Students engage in practical projects, such as designing and manufacturing parts with Protolabs and working on an aircraft jet engine bracket. They also analyze production data from Bombardier to understand Six Sigma benefits.

  • Nanomanufacturing & Nanocharacterization (MECE 661)
    De-signing this new graduate course ”MECE788: Nanomanufacturing & Nanocharacterization” at UofA which explores advanced nanofabrication techniques and the unique behavior of nanoscale materials. It equips students with cutting-edge skills in nanomanufacturing, 3D nanoarchitected materials, and nanoscale characterization methods. Highlights: (i) Expertise in the latest nanofab- rication and 3D nanoarchitected materials. (ii) Application of in-situ and ex-situ nanoscale charac- terization techniques. (iii) Skills for designing nanoscale materials for modern industry applications. Unique features include a focus on atomic force microscopy and in-situ nanomechanical testing. Af- ter a successful pilot in Winter 2023, the course will be offered as MECE 661 starting Fall 2024.

News

 

Fully Funded Graduate Research Positions

Applications are invited for multiple fully funded graduate-level positions (Ph.D. and Masters) in Dr. Hamidi's research group in the areas of (i) Multifunctional nanocomposites, (ii) Nano-scale properties of nanomaterials and nanostructures, and (iii) Nanoarchitected materials.

To inquire about these positions, please contact mahdi.hamidi@ualberta.ca.