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24 papers published, submitted or submitting soon

21 presentations

18 papers published or submitted

13 first-author papers

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Publications


Under review / submitted

edit_noteP Verma, E Adeogun, ES Greene, S Dridi, U Nakarmi, K Nayani

Machine-learning classification of heat-stress in organisms using CNNs

ACS Sensors / 2024

Published

edit_noteP Verma, MH Van, X Wu

Beyond human vision: The role of large vision language models in microscope image analysis

arXiv / 2024 / (preprint) open_in_new link


edit_noteMH Van, P Verma, X Wu

On large visual language models for medical imaging analysis: an empirical study

IEEE/ACM CHASE / 2024 open_in_new link


edit_noteD Ansari, P Verma, T Ansari

Promise of machine learning techniques towards retrieving aerosol chemical composition from temporal variations of total PM mass concentrations

Journal of Research in Atmospheric Science / 5-1 / 2023 open_in_new link


edit_noteCW Irvin, CC Satam, K Shial, P Verma, NB Arroyo, JC Meredith, ML Shofner

Tricomponent polymer aerogels containing cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers and their use in aerogel/hydrogel hybrids as fibrocartilage replacements

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / 2023 open_in_new link


edit_noteX Fang, H Sun, C Wu, Z Fang, M Li, L Zhao, B Tian, P Verma, J Wang, R Maeda, Z Jiang

Ag nanoparticle-thiolated chitosan composite coating reinforced by Ag–S covalent bonds with excellent electromagnetic interference shielding and Joule heating performances

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (IF=10.4) / 2023 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, KB Wagner, AC Griffin, ML Shofner

Reversibility of auxetic response in polyester fiber needle-punched nonwovens

Physica Status Solidi B / 2022 open_in_new link


edit_noteH Sun, X Fang, Z Fang, L Zhao, B Tian, P Verma, R Maeda, Z Jiang

An ultra-sensitive and stretchable strain sensor based on micro-crack structure for motion monitoring

Micro Nano (Nature) (IF=8.1) / 8 (111) / 2022 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, C Smith, AC Griffin, ML Shofner

Towards textile metamaterials: A pathway to auxeticity and tensegrity in a needle-punched nonwoven stiff felt

Materials Advances (RSC) (IF=5.0) / 2022 open_in_new link


edit_noteQ Kang, X Fang, C Wu, P Verma, H Sun, Z Fang, B Tian, L Zhao, S Wang, N Zhu, R Maeda, Z Jiang

Improvement mechanism of brittle-plastic transition and residual stress in scratching 4H–SiC implanted by hydrogen ions

Ceramics International (IF=5.2) / 2022 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, C Smith, AC Griffin, ML Shofner

Corrigendum: Wool nonwovens as candidates for commodity auxetic materials

Engineering Research Express / 4 029501 / 2022 open_in_new link


edit_noteQ Kang, X Fang, C Wu, P Verma, H Sun, B Tian, L Zhao, S Wang, N Zhu, R Maeda, Z Jiang

Mechanical properties and indentation-induced phase transformation in 4H–SiC implanted by hydrogen ions

Ceramics International (IF=5.2) / 2022 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, C Smith, AC Griffin, ML Shofner

Wool nonwovens as candidates for commodity auxetic materials

Engineering Research Express / 2 (4) / 2021 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, C He, AC Griffin

Implications for auxetic response in liquid crystalline polymers

Physica Status Solidi B / 2000261 / 2020 / (appeared in Wiley's 'Hot Topics: Liquid Crystals') open_in_new link


edit_noteN Jappar, P Verma, J Holmes

Development of functional films in roll-to-roll manufacturing

RadTech / 2018 / (conference paper) open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, ML Shofner, A Lin, KB Wagner, AC Griffin

Induction of auxetic response in needle-punched nonwovens: Effects of temperature, pressure and time

Physica Status Solidi B / 253 (7) / 2016 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, ML Shofner, A Lin, KB Wagner, AC Griffin

Inducing out-of-plane auxetic behavior in needle-punched nonwovens

Physica Status Solidi B / 252 (7) / 2015 open_in_new link


edit_noteP Verma, ML Shofner, AC Griffin

Deconstructing the auxetic behavior of paper

Physica Status Solidi B / 251 (2) / 2013 open_in_new link

Presentations


mic_noneP Verma, MH Van, X Wu / Washington DC (USA) 2024 open_in_new link

Evaluation of large vision language models on scientific images


mic_noneP Verma, E Adeogun, ES Greene, S Dridi, U Nakarmi, K Nayani / Orlando (USA) 2023 open_in_new link

CNN based rapid sensing of heat-stress in organisms


P Verma, AC Griffin, mic_noneML Shofner / Atlanta (USA) 2023 / Invited talk open_in_new link

Pathways to manufacturing mechanical metamaterials by examining auxeticity in nonwoven fiber networks


P Verma, mic_noneML Shofner, AC Griffin / College Station (USA) 2022 / Invited talk open_in_new link

Pathways to Commodity Mechanical Metamaterials – Auxeticity in Nonwoven Fiber Networks


P Verma, AC Griffin, mic_noneML Shofner / Chicago (USA) 2022 open_in_new link

Nonwoven textile structures – commodity pathways to auxeticity


mic_noneP Verma, ML Shofner, AC Griffin / Denver (USA) 2020 open_in_new link

Constructing out-of-plane auxetic response in paper


mic_noneP Verma / Roorkee (India) 2020 / Invited talk

Career pathways for polymer science students: industry vs higher education


P Verma, mic_noneML Shofner, AC Griffin / San Diego (USA) 2019

Auxetic behavior in fiber networks


mic_nonePS Russo, X Zhang, P Verma, P Balding, G Parkinson, L Le, A Advincula, C Kozma, D Thompson, I Watt, A Blake, D Snyder, D Roach, C Smith, G Carrazana, R Volkovinsky / Orlando (USA) 2019

OPALL: The open polymer active learning laboratory at Georgia Tech


P Verma, C He, mic_noneAC Griffin / Bedlewo (Poland) 2019

X-ray scattering from LC polymers: Implications for auxetic response


mic_noneP Verma, KB Wagner, A Lin, ML Shofner, AC Griffin / Oak Ridge (USA) 2019

Auxetic behavior in paper and nonwovens


mic_noneP Russo, P Verma, X Zhang et. al. / Oak Ridge (USA) 2019 / poster

Open polymer active learning laboratory


P Verma, ML Shofner, mic_noneAC Griffin / Sheffield (USA) 2018

Origin of thickness change in needle-punched nonwovens


P Verma, mic_noneML Shofner, AC Griffin / Lake Louise (Canada) 2017 open_in_new link

Auxetic behavior of fiber networks: Paper and nonwoven fabrics


P Verma, mic_noneML Shofner, AC Griffin / Crete (Greece) 2017

Reversibility of thickness change in nonwovens


P Verma, ML Shofner, mic_noneAC Griffin / Crete (Greece) 2017

Auxetic liquid crystalline polymers


P Verma, ML Shofner, mic_noneAC Griffin / Poznan (Poland) 2016

Reversibility of thickness change in nonwovens


mic_noneP Verma, ML Shofner, AC Griffin / Poznan (Poland) 2014

Inducing out-of-plane auxetic behavior in needle-punched nonwovens


mic_noneP Verma, ML Shofner, AC Griffin / New Orleans (USA) 2013

Auxetic behavior in cellulose based fiber networks


mic_noneH Yuan, J Marszalek-Kempke, P Verma, A Karim / Boston (USA) 2012 open_in_new link

Elastic moduli of polymeric thin films of nanocomposites and blends via buckling on elastomeric substrates


P Verma, mic_noneML Shofner, AC Griffin / Bolton (UK) 2012

Deconstructing the auxetic behavior of paper

Work experience

Manager, Data Science Core

at University of Arkansas

2023 – present / Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC) group

  • Evaluation, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering of large (vision) language models (LLMs) using multimodal data
  • Building machine learning algorithms focused on medical research
  • Serving AIMRC researchers with their data science and machine learning needs
  • Managing core computing facilities

Postdoctoral Fellow

at University of Arkansas

2021 – 2023 / Nayani, Nakarmi and Wu groups

  • Built an end-to-end CNN ML pipeline for microscope images
  • Built graph and generative algorithms for molecular discovery and finding functional groups on molecules and macromolecules
  • Applications: predicting onset of diseases, sensors for bacteria and viruses, drug and molecular design, medical diagnosis

Postdoctoral Fellow

at Georgia Institute of Technology

2018 – 2021 / Shofner and Russo groups

  • Developed multivariable deep neural network regression to split, interpolate, and predict total signal into constituents
  • Developed CNN and regression algorithms for noise detection in signals
  • ML applications: Extract pollution composition (expensive measurement) from total PM2.5 (inexpensive) data; noise detection in light scattering data
  • Fabricated metamaterial composites using tensegrity/auxetic approaches
  • Executive Director for OPALL (Open Polymer Active Learning Laboratory)

Senior Coating Chemist

at Kimoto Tech

2016 – 2018

  • Team leader for 5 R&D chemists
  • Led scale-up and production of several lab-to-market products
  • Development of flexible & protective coatings, conductive coatings, and pressure sensitive adhesives

PhD candidate

at Georgia Institute of Technology

2011 – 2015 / Griffin and Shofner groups

  • Synthesized intrinsically auxetic liquid crystal elastomers
  • Developed protocols for accurately measuring Poisson’s ratio
  • Developed a new method to induce auxetic properties in nonwovens
  • Modeled processing-structure-property relations for auxetic behavior in fiber networks

Research Assistant (Master's)

at University of Akron

2011 / Karim group

  • Developed a buckling-based metrology to determine strength of thin films
  • Prepared and tested strength of polymer-blend films used in tissue engineering

Summer Intern

at University of Massachusetts Amherst

2010 / McCarthy group

  • Synthesized uniformly sized silica nanoparticles for composite applications
  • Created super-hydrophobic surfaces using silanes; synthesized cross-linked silicones

Summer Intern

at University of Minnesota

2009 / Barocas group

  • Synthesized epoxy networks to study flow through kidney membranes
  • Synthesized and characterized collagen gels for tissue engineering

Service and Volunteering

Research advising


Direct supervisor for members marked with an *. Last name has been hidden for the sake of privacy online. Journey is approximate and limited by person's stalkability on LinkedIn.

Sydnee* / 2022 – present

Research area Molecular discovery using machine learning

Journey Senior (University of Arkansas)


Honglin / 2021 – 2022

Research area Machine learning models for noise detection in light scattering data

Journey PhD candidate (Georgia Tech)


Evan* / 2021 – 2021

Research area Building custom convolutional neural networks

Journey Sophomore (University of Arkansas)


Brandon / 2021 – 2022

Research area Isothermal titration calorimetry

Journey Junior (University of Arkansas)


Lauren* / 2019 – 2020

Research area Nanocellulose dispersion and auxetic composites

Journey Freshman (Georgia Tech)


Marilyn* / 2019 – 2020

Research area Polyurethane and silicone auxetic composites

Journey Sophomore (Georgia Tech)


Casey* / 2018 – 2019

Research area Auxetic behavior in wool and stiff-felt fabrics

Journey Senior > PhD candidate (Georgia Tech)


Daniel* / 2017 – 2018

Research area Gloss and haze control in coatings

Journey Formulations Chemist (Kimoto Tech) > Development Chemist (Birla Carbon)


Carly* / 2017 – 2018

Research area Color correcting coatings for electronic displays

Journey R&D Chemist (Kimoto Tech) >>> Data Scientist (Takeda Pharmaceuticals)


Joseph* / 2016 – 2018

Research area Anti-glare and anti-sparkle coatings for touch screens

Journey R&D chemist (Kimoto Tech)


Thomas* / 2016 – 2018

Research area Protective hardcoats with adhesive backings

Journey R&D Chemist (Kimoto Tech) > Formulation Scientist (Meggit Aerospace)


Jennifer* / 2016 – 2017

Research area Silicone pressure sensitive adhesives

Journey R&D Chemist (Kimoto Tech) >>> Associate Senior Scientist (Pharmaceutical Associates Inc)


Stephen* / 2016 – 2018

Research area Antiglare, but also high-clarity, coatings

Journey R&D Chemist (Kimoto Tech)


Karla* / 2013 – 2014

Research area Auxetic behavior in needle-punched nonwovens

Journey Sophomore > PhD candidate (Georgia Tech)


Tony* / 2013 – 2014

Research area Measurement of auxetic responses

Journey Sophomore (Georgia Tech) > PhD candidate (MIT)


Emily / 2013 – 2015

Research area Cellulose and PVA based nanocomposites

Journey Junior >>> Senior Engineer (Exponent)


CJ* / 2012 – 2012

Research area Auxetic response of paper

Journey Sophomore (Georgia Tech) > Vice President (Electrical Cable Specialists)

Mentoring


Serving as a mentor for GT Mentor Jackets, GT MSE Industry Mentorship Program and IITR Alumni Mentorship Program.Last name has been hidden for the sake of privacy online. Journey is approximate and limited by person's stalkability on LinkedIn.

Jaejung / 2021 – 2022

Bachelor's student

Journey Sophomore (Georgia Tech)


Tanmay / 2020 – 2021

Bachelor's student

Journey Sophomore (IIT Roorkee)


Nadia / 2019 – 2021

Bachelor's student

Journey Junior (Georgia Tech) > PhD candidate (MIT)


Steven / 2019 – 2021

Bachelor's student

Journey Senior > Master's student (Georgia Tech)


Dillan / 2018 – 2019

Bachelor's student

Journey Senior (Georgia Tech) > Engineer (Universal Alloy)


Michael / 2017 – 2018

Bachelor's student

Journey Freshman (Georgia Tech) > Intern (Lockheed Martin Space)


Amanda / 2017 – 2018

Bachelor's student

Journey Senior (Georgia Tech) > QA Coordinator (ALPLA Group)


Ankit / 2016 – 2017

Bachelor's student

Journey Freshman (Georgia Tech) > PhD candidate (UC Los Angeles)


Sabrina / 2016 – 2017

Bachelor's student

Journey Sophomore (Georgia Tech) > Senior Quality Engineer (Mainstay Medical)


Jude / 2022 – present

Doctoral student

Journey PhD candidate (U Arkansas)


Elizabeth / 2021 – present

Doctoral student

Journey PhD candidate (U Arkansas)


Homa / 2021 – present

Doctoral student

Journey PhD candidate (U Arkansas)


Krishna / 2019 – 2020

Doctoral student

Journey PhD candidate (Georgia Tech)


Hongmo / 2017 – 2018

Doctoral student

Journey PhD candidate (Georgia Tech)


Sahitya / 2017 – 2018

Doctoral student

Journey PhD student (Georgia Tech) > Process Engineer (Intel Corporation)


Helen / 2016 – 2017

Doctoral student

Journey PhD student (Georgia Tech) > Process Engineer (Intel Corporation)


Pragya / 2021 – 2021

Master's student

Journey Master's student (IIT Roorkee)


Ada / 2018 – 2021

Master's student

Journey Master's student (Georgia Tech) > Senior Research Associate (Tessera Therapeutics)

Teaching


Guest lecturer / CSCE 4013

Introduction to CNNs

U Arkansas 2022


Guest lecturer / MSE 4476

Thermal analysis of polymers

Georgia Tech 2020


Guest lecturer / MSE 4476

Mechanical properties of polymers

Georgia Tech 2019


Guest instructor / MSE 4476 (lab)

DSC and TGA of polymers

Georgia Tech 2019


Guest instructor / MSE 3225 (lab)

Rheology of detergent

Georgia Tech 2019


Guest lecturer / MSE 3225

Polymer rheology

Georgia Tech 2019


Teaching Assistant / MSE 4476 (lab)

DSC and TGA of polymers

Georgia Tech 2015


Teaching Assistant / MSE 4476 (lab)

Step, chain-growth, and emulsion polymerization

Georgia Tech 2014


Teaching Assistant / MSE 3720

Introduction to polymer/fiber enterprise

Georgia Tech 2014


Teaching Assistant / MSE 4022 (lab)

Thermal analysis, processing and rheology of polymers

Georgia Tech 2014


Teaching Assistant / MSE 4476 (lab)

Step, chain-growth, and emulsion polymerization

Georgia Tech 2013


Teaching Assistant / MSE 4022 (lab)

Thermal analysis, processing and rheology of polymers

Georgia Tech 2013


Teaching Assistant / MSE 1111

Introduction to materials science and engineering

Georgia Tech 2012

Honors and awards

Selected for National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NISBRE) Conference Merit Award / U Arkansas / 2024


Postdoctoral Fellowship (including USDA $300,000 grant to PI for my work) / U Arkansas / 2021 – 2023


5 year GT MSE mentorship award / Georgia Tech / 2021


Invited talk & career counselling for polymer graduates and undergraduates / IIT Roorkee / 2020


Executive Director, OPALL (Open Polymer Active Learning Laboratory) / Georgia Tech / 2019 – 2021


Hightower Fellow, OPALL (Open Polymer Active Learning Laboratory) / Georgia Tech / 2019 – 2021


Postdoctoral Fellowship, from Renewable Bioresources Institute / Georgia Tech / 2018 – 2020


Chairman, Technical Conference / Kimoto Tech / 2017


Second prize, poster competition (auxetic conference) / Georgia Tech / 2014


PhD Fellowship, from Institute of Paper Science and Technology / Georgia Tech / 2012 – 2015


Chairman, National Polymer Conference, Cognizance / IIT Roorkee / 2009


Merit-based scholarship with tuition waiver / IIT Roorkee / 2007 – 2011