Adib Samin

Dr. Adib Samin is an Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), specializing in computational materials science and radiation effects on materials. His research focuses on understanding the behavior of alloys under extreme conditions through atomistic simulations and first-principles calculations. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (The Ohio State University, 2014), an MS in Chemical Physics (2012), and a BS in Chemistry (Wayne State University, 2008).

His research interests include materials degradation mechanisms, corrosion science, and the development of advanced alloy systems for nuclear and aerospace applications. He employs density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics, and machine learning techniques to study dislocation dynamics, oxygen adsorption, and radiation-induced defects in materials like tungsten, niobium-titanium alloys, and high-entropy alloys.

Dr. Samin’s work has been published in journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Corrosion Science, and ACS Langmuir, with a focus on oxidation thermodynamics, interstitial diffusion, and surface reactivity. He advises graduate students (e.g., L.A. Heaton, T.D. Doležal) on topics like alloy design and corrosion mechanisms.

His contributions span interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing challenges in nuclear reactor materials, radiation-resistant magnets, and corrosion mitigation in extreme environments.