Samir Aouadi

Samir Aouadi is a Professor and Associate Department Chair in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas, with a joint appointment in Physics. His research laboratory operates from Discovery Park E106.

Research focuses on tribology, surface engineering, and protective coatings for extreme environments. Key areas include development of self-lubricating nanocomposite coatings, high-temperature oxidation/ablation resistance, multifunctional materials, and tribological performance in hydrocarbon environments. Recent work emphasizes combinatorial approaches for refractory complex concentrated alloys and magnetic field-assisted processing of composites.

Analysis of 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) shows primary focus on tribology (73%), coating development (100%), and extreme-environment materials (67%). Specific innovations include in-situ tribocatalytic carbon films, self-healing ceramics, and freeze-casting techniques for anisotropic composites.

Professor Aouadi has chaired the 47th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF 2025). No awards or student information is provided in the source text.