RESEARCH WORKS

(A) Refereed Papers in Journals
1. J.S.S. Wong, H.-J. Sue, K.-Y. Zeng, R.K.Y. LI, and Y.-W. Mai, "Surface Damage of
Polymers in Nanoscale", Acta Mater., in press.
2. J.S.S. Wong, D. Ferrer-Balas, R.K.Y. Li, Y.-W. Mai, M.L. Maspoch, and H.-J. Sue, "On
Tearing of Ductile Polymer Films Using the Essential Work of Fracture Method", Acta
Mater., in press.
3. T. Gam, M. Miyamoto, R. Nishimura and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Behavior of Core-Shell
Rubber -Modified Clay-Epoxy Nanocomposites", Polym. Eng. Sci., in press.
4. KP Pramoda, TX Liu, ZH Liu, CB He, and H-J Sue, "Thermal Degradation Behavior of Polyamide 6/Clay Nanocomposites", Polym. Deg. & Sta., 81, 47-56(2003).
5. B.J. Derkowski and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Compression-After-Impact Strength Relationship in Interleaved Toughened Composites", Polymer Composites, 24, 158-170(2003).
6. W. Zheng, S.-C. Wong, and H.-J. Sue, "Transport Behavior of PMMA/Expanded Graphite Nanocomposites", Polymer, 43, 6767-6773(2002).
7. Y. Li, G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Toughening Mechanisms in Clay-Modified Styrene-butadiene-Styrene Rubber-toughened Polypropylene", J. Mater. Sci., 37,
2447-2459(2002).
8. Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Moisture Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin Subjected to Hygrothermal Cycling", Polym. Eng. Sci., 42, 375-381(2002).
9. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Blown Film of LDPE/LLDPE Blend", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 40, 507-518(2002).
10. G. Tao, A. Gong, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue and D.E. Bergbreighter, "Surface Functionalized Polypropylene: Synthesis, Characterization and Adhesion properties", Macromolecules, 34, 7672-7679(2001).
11. C. Xiang and H.-J. Sue, "Iosipescu Shear Deformation and Fracture in Model Thermoplastic Olefins", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 82, 3201-3214(2001).
12. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, Z. Wang, C.A. Avila-Orta, and B.S. Hsiao, "Determination of Crystalline Lamellar Thickness in Polyethyleneterephthalate Using Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering and Transmission Electron Microscopy", J. Macromol. Sci.: Phys., B40, 625-638(2001).
13. Y. Li, J. Miranda and H.-J. Sue, "Hygrothermal Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin", Polymer, 42, 7791-7799(2001).
14. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, A. Hsieh, and W.-L. Huang, "Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Oriented Semicrystalline Poly(ethylene terephthalate)", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 1394-1403(2001).
15. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Characterization of Crystalline Texture of LLDPE Blown Films Using X-Ray Pole Figures", Macromolecules, 34, 2015-2017(2001).
16. A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, "Influence of Sequence of Chemical Reactions on Kinetics and Solid State Behavior for Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether-Bisphenol
A - Sulfanilamide Ternary Blends", Mater. Res. Innov., 4, 179-186(2001).
17. C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, and J. Chu, "Scratch Behavior and Material Property Relationship in Polymers", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 47-59(2001).
18. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and A. Hsieh, "Impact Fracture Behavior of Molecularly Orientated Polycarbonate Sheets", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 79, 2060-2066(2001).
19. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Dual Crystalline Structure in HDPE Blown Films and its Implication on Mechanical Properties", Polymer, 42, 4635-4646(2001).
20. A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, "Two Ways of Synthesis of Polymer Networks Based on Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A, Bisphenol A, and Sulfanilamide:
Kinetics Study", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 80, 580-591(2001).
21. C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, and K. Masuda, "Role of Additives on Scratch Resistance of
High Crystallinity PP Copolymers", Polym. Eng. Sci., 41. 23-31(2001).
22. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and T.P. Rieker, "Morphological Evolution of PET During Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process", Macromolecules, 33, 8746-8755(2000).
23. G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Behavior of Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene", Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 1979-1988(2000).
24. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Morphology and Structure-Property Relationship in LLDPE Blown Films", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 5169-5178(2000).
25. K.-Y. Li, Z. Xia, and H.-J. Sue, "Simple Shear Plastic Deformation Behavior of
Polycarbonate Plate Due to the Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process. II. Mechanical Property Characterization", Polymer, 41, 6285-6293(2000).
26. J. Chu, C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, and R. Hollis, "Scratch Resistance of Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Materials", Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 944-955(2000).
27. J. Lu, G. Wei, K. Li, and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Mechanisms in Commercial Thermoplastic
Olefin Systems", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 76, 311-319(2000).
28. G.-X. Wei, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, C. Huang and K. Gong "Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using The Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept. Part II. Fracture Mechanisms Investigation", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 555-566(2000).
29. J. Lu, K. Li, G. Wei, and H.-J. Sue, "Toughening Mechanisms in Aliphatic Polyketones", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 271-277(2000).
30. G.-X. Wei, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, C. Huang and K. Gong "Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using The Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept. Part I. Morphology and Mechanical Property Investigations", Polymer, 41, 2947-2960(2000).

(B) Refereed Journal Quality Book/Encyclopedia Chapters
1. A.F. Yee and H.-J. Sue, "Impact Resistance of Polymers", Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, Online Posting Date: Dec 13, 2002
2. H.-J. Sue, "Failure of Networks", Ed. by KHJ Buschow, RW Cahn, MC Flemings, B Ilschner,
EJ Kramer, S. Mahajan, Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, Elsevier Science, Oxford, 6, 6113-6116(2001).
3. H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and L.L. Walker, "The Network Structure of Epoxy Systems and Its Relationship to Toughness and Toughenability", Adv. Chem. Ser., 759,
171-197(2000).

(C) Other Publications and Presentations
1. M. Wong, G. Lim, A. Moyse, and H.-J. Sue, "Surface damage Phenomena of Polymers
Under Progressive Loading", PMSE, ACS, New York, August 2003.
2. M. Wong, G. Lim, J.N. Reddy, and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Damage of Polyolefin Materials",
TPOs in Automotive 2003, Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 2003.
3. R. Yang, Y. Li and H. -J. Sue, "Growth of ZnO Functional Nanoparticle", MRS, April 2003.
4. N. Spurr, N. Bestaoui A. Clearfield, K. T. Gam and H. -J. Sue, "Intercalation of Polyether Amines in -Zirconium Phosphate into Nanocomposite Polymers", ACS, March 2003.
5. M. Wong, G. Lim, and H.-J. Sue, "Test Method Development for Scratch Resistance of Polypropylene Blends," International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, Feb. 24-26, 2003.
6. Yoonchan Oh, C. Steve Suh and H.-J. Sue, "On the Dynamic Short-Time Scale Wave Propagation and the Characterization of optimal packaging material for high-performance electronic packages", ASME, New Orleans, Nov. 17-22, 2002.
7. K.P. Pramoda , T.X. Liu , Z.H. Liu , C.B. He, H.-J. Sue, "A study of thermal degradation behavior of polyamide 6/clay nanocomposites", Polymer Preprint,
224 155(2002).
8. Z.-Y. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Application of Small-angle X-ray Scattering to the Lamellar Thickness Analysis in Semicrystalline Polymers," Society of Plastics Engineers, 60th ANTEC Conf., San Francisco, California, May 5-9, 2002.
9. M. Kotaki, M. Wong and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Polypropylene Blends," Society of Plastics Engineers, 60th ANTEC Conf., San Francisco, California, May 5-9, 2002.
10. Z.-Y. Xia, B. S. Slay and H.-J. Sue, "Creep Behavior of Oriented isotactic Polypropylene," American Chemical Society (ACS), Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE), Orlando, Florida, April 7-11, 2002.
11. Z.-Y. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Structural Evolution of Semicrystalline Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) During Large Scale Simple Shear Deformation," American Chemical Society (ACS), Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE), Orlando, Florida, April 7-11, 2002.
12. Z.-G. Wang, Z.-Y. Xia, H.-J. Sue, B.S. Hsiao, and C.C. Han, "In situ Small-angle X-ray Scattering of Simple Shear Oriented Poly(ethylene terephthalate) During Heating," Proceedings of American Physical Society (APS), Division of Polymer Physics (DPOLY), Indianapolis, Indiana, March 18-22, 2002.
13. M. Kotaki, M. Wong and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior in Polymers", International
Conference on Advanced Polymers and Processsing, Yonezawa, Japan, October 2001.
14. M. Kotaki, Z. Xia, and H.-J. Sue, "Slow Crack Fracture Behavior in Orented PP", International Conference on Advanced Polymers and Processsing, Yonezawa, Japan, October 2001.
15. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and S. Magonov, "Investigation of Morphology and Deformation of HDPE Blown Films Using AFM", PMSE, ACS, Chicago, August 2001.
16. J. Weaver, K. T. Gam, Y. Oh, L. Bonnaud, S. Suh, H.-J. Sue, M. Todd, Q. Ji, and
M. Edwards, "Improving the Reliability and Performance of Microelectronic Packaging", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
17. B. Slay, Z. Xia, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, "Creep Crack Growth in Oriented Polypropylene", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
18. B. Slay, J. Lu, and H.-J. Sue, "Mophological Effects on the J-Integral Mode-I Tear
Resistance of HDPE Film", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
19. Z. Xia, C. Xiang, M. Kotaki and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior in Molecularly Oriented Polycarbonate Sheet", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
20. K.T. Gam, L. Bonnaud, H.-J. Sue, H. Kawai, and M. Miyamoto, "Preparation and Mechanical properties of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites. Influence of Core Shell Rubber Particles
Addition to Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
21. Y. Li, H.-J. Sue, and B. Coleman, "Control of Morphology of Polypropylene and Noryl Blend via Melt Mixing", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
22. C. Li, X. Tang, H.-J. Sue, J.D. and Whitcomb, "Study of Damage Mechanisms in Uni-weave/Satin-weave Hybrid IM7/BMI Composites under Uniaxial Tensile Loading", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
23. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology-Property Relationship in Blown Films of LDPE, LLDPE and Their Blend", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001.
24. Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Crystalline Deformation of PET During ECAE Processing", American Physical Society, Seattle, March 2001.
25. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Structure-Process-Property Relationship in Blends of LDPE and LLDPE Blown Films", Polyolefins Conference, SPE, February 2001.
26. J. Weaver, K. T. Gam, Y. Oh, L. Bonnaud, S. Suh, and H.-J. Sue, "Strengthening of Microelectronic Packaging Materials Using Core-Shell Rubber Technology", RETEC, SPE,
New Jersey, October 2000.
27. J.D. Whitcomb, X. Tang, C. Li, and H.-J. Sue, "Failure of Woven Composites Under Compressive Load," ASME IMECE 2000, Orlando, FL, November 2000.
28. Li, C., Tang, X., Sue, H.-J. and J.D. Whitcomb, "Experimental and Numerical Investigation
of Compressive Failure Mechanisms in Uni-Weave/Satin-Weave Hybrid IM7/BMI
Composites", 15th Annual Technical Conference, American Society for Composites,
College Station, Texas, Sept. 2000.
29. Y. Li, X. Tang, J.A. Miranda, H.-J. Sue, and J. Whitcomb, "Damage in Hygrothermally Aged Hybrid IM7/BMI Composites", 15th Annual Technical Conference, American Society for Composites, College Station, TX, Sept. 2000.
30. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, "Crystalline texture investigation of linear low-density polyethylene blown films", ACS, Polym. Preprint., 220, 330-1, 2000.
31. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Structure-Process-Property Relationship in LLDPE Blown Films",
ANTEC, SPE, May 2000.
32. Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Solid State Shear Orientation of Polymers via ECAE", ANTEC, SPE, May 2000.
33. Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Study of EACE Processed Semi-crystalline PET", ANTEC, SPE, May 2000.
34. K.T. Gam and H.-J. Sue, "Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites", ACS-PMSE, 82, 288-9(2000).
35. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Recent Findings in Structure-Property Relationship in PE Blown Films", Polyolefins-2000, SPE, Feb. 2000.

STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISING

A. Doctorate
1. K. Li, "Novel Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process for Improving Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymers", Graduated in June 1999. (employed in Taiwan) 2. G. Wei, "Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using the Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept", Graduated in November 1999. (employed by Avery Dennison) 3. J. Miranda, "Interleaving Toughening of Preformed RTM Composites for Aerospace Applications", December 1999. (employed by Amkor Technology) 4. J. Lu, "Process-Structure-Property Relationship in Blown-Film Polyolefins", Graduated in August 2000. (employed by Formosa Plastics) 5. C. Xiang, "Micromechanical Modeling of Scratch/Mar Behavior in Polymers", graduated in October 2000. (employed by Stress Engineering Services, Inc.) 6. Z. Xia, "Structure-Property Relationship in Highly Oriented Semi-Crystalline Polymers", May 2001. (employed by Eastman Chemical) 7. Y. Li, "Morphology and Mechanical Behavior of Multi-Phase Polypropylene Nanocomposite Systems", December 2001. (employed by Schlumberger) 8. C. Li, "Fracture Behavior and Mechanical Modeling of Hybrid Composite Systems", December 2001. (employed by SBM-IMODCO) 9. T. Gam, "Polymer Nanocomposites and Toughening", December 2003. (employed by Nanocor) 10. Yuntao Li, "Synthesis and Characterization of Functional Nanoparticles", December 2004. (employed by Huntsman) 11. Jongil Weon, "Nanopatterning of Polymer Structures Using ECAE", August 2005. (employed by SAMSUNG, Korea) 12. Goyteck Lim, "FEM Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Polymers", August 2005. (employed by University of Bayreuth) 13. W. Boo, "Structure-Property Relationship in Polymer Nanocomposites", 2007. (employed by SAMSUNG, Korea) 14. Neil Everett, "Controlled Neuron Axon Outgrowth via Nanopatterning of Polymer Surfaces", 2007. 15. J. Liu, "Polymer Nanocomposites", 2008. 16. H. Jiang, "Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Polymers and Coatings", 2008. 17. D. Sun, "Fundamental Growth Mechanisms of ZnO Nanoparticles, 2009. 18. R. Browning, "Fundamental Scratch Behavior of Polymers", 2009. 19. M. Lee, "Mechanical Property of VARTM Composites Re-enforced by Carbon Nanotubes and Core-Shell Rubber Particles", 2010. 20. I. Kim, "Oil/Gas Pipeline Coating Integrity Study", 2010.

B. Masters
1. H. Dilan, "FEM Modeling of Deformation of Polymers During Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process", Dec. 1997 (operated @ his own company). 2. A. Estrada, "Structure-Property Relationship in Rubber-Modified Polypropylene", September 2000. (employed by Ford Motors) 3. J. Weaver, "Toughening of Microelectronic Packaging Materials", December 2001. (employed by Raytheon) 4. M. Wong, "Test Method Development for Evaluation of Scratch Behavior of Polymers", August 2003. (employed by KANEKA Corporation) 5. C. Feng, "Durability of Structural Adhesives", August 2004. (Ph.D. at TAMU) 6. A. Kirk, Non-thesis MS, December 2004. (Honda Inc.) 7. K.-J. Lee, "LED Device Fabrication Based on ZnO Nanoparticles", August 2005. (UT. Austin) 8. B. Browning, "Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Coatings", May 2006. (Continued for Ph.D.) 9. E. Moghbelli, "Scratch Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites", May 2007. 10. G. Warren, "VARTM of CNT-Reinforced Epoxy Composites", May 2008.

C. Undergraduate Senior Projects
J O'Reilly, "Nanotube-Based Polymer Nanocomposites", May 2007.

D. Moore, E. Roberson, S. Eschmann, B. Derkowski, J. Avila, J. Lo, S. Autry, D. Sanford, J. Dean, W. Robertson, J. Brier, P. Rood, J. Garcia-Meitin, V. Toth, and many others have graduated.

D. PostDocs
1. B. Zhou, "Synthesis of Environmentally Friendly Epoxies for Marine and Infrastructure Composite Applications", May 1999. (Employed by EXXON-MOBIL) 2. T. Eason, "Structure-Property-Process Relationship in Blown Film Polyolefins", Jan. 2000. (Employed by Southern Florida University as an Assistant Professor) 3. C. Huang, "Polymer Nanocomposites for Automotive Structural Applications", April 2000. (Returned to China as an Associate Professor at South China University of Technology) 4. B. Clement, "Environmentally Friendly Phytochemical-Modified Plastics for Food Safety and Infrastructure Anti-Fouling Applications ", August 2000. (Employed by Blinn College) 5. L. Bonnaud, "Intrinsically Tough Epoxies for Microelectronic Packaging Applications", May 2001. (Postdoc in China) 6. M. Kotaki, "Scratch Behavior in Polymers", October 2001. (Staff at Yamagata University) 7. J. Lu, "E-Beam Cured Composites", January 2003. (Employed by Formosa Plastics) 8. S.-W. Moon, "Thermal Conductivity Behavior of Polymers", October 2003. (Employed by Intel Corporation) 9. L. Sun, "Fundamental Structure-Property Relationship of ZnO for Optoelectronic Application", July 2006. (Employed by Total Petrochemical) 10. C. Chu, "Polymer Nanocomposites", Feb. 2009.

E. Technical Staff Members
1. B. Pratt, "Mechanical Characterization of Anisotropic Polymers", July 2000. (Teacher) 2. B. Slay, "PE Blown Film Line Operation and Experimental Analysis", May 2001. (Hired by Halliburton Energy Services; continued employment at my group at a reduced rate) 3. H.-Y. Lee, "Scratch Behavior in Polymers", Visiting Associate Professor, Keimyung University, South Korea, August 2002. 4. A. Moyse, "Design and Fabrication of Scratchers for Polymers", August 2007. 5. H. Ikeda, "Elastomeric Polymer Nanocomposites", April 2007. 6. S.Y. Song, "Scratch Behavior of Aged Polymers", June 2008. 7. Shinji Iio, "Synthesis and Characterization of Elatomers", August 2009.