Faculty Profile for Dr. James Dee Banks

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Dr. James Dee Banks
Lecturer — Ingram School of Engineering
IGRM 2203
phone: (512) 245-1826

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Banks, J. D., & Emami, A. (2025). Direct ink writing of piezoresistive isoprene rubber nanocomposites. Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.29535
  • Banks, J. D., & Emami, A. (2024). Carbon-Based Piezoresistive Polymer Nanocomposites via Extrusion Additive Manufacturing: Process, Material Design, and Current Progress. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 11(2), e548–e571. https://doi.org/10.1089/3dp.2022.0153
  • Banks, J. D., & Emami, A. (2023). Influence of filler concentration and type on rheological and mechanical properties of liquid isoprene rubber for high-strength parts via material extrusion. Additive Manufacturing, 78, 103851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2023.103851
  • Meli, G., Banks, J. D., Chowdhury, H., & Emami, A. (2022). Additive Manufacturing and Mechanical Characterization of Hybrid Lattice Structures for Stretchability Enhancement.
  • Banks, J. D., Khaleghian, S., & Emami, A. (2022). Effects of Infill on the Additive Manufacturing of Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors. Retrieved from https://imece.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/182/sessiongallery/11799/application/91749

Selected Grants

  • Banks, James Dee (Principal), Sharotry, Abhimanyu (Co-Principal). Static Load Testing of Commercial Outdoor Furniture, R.J. Thomas Manufacturing Company, Inc., Private / Foundation / Corporate, $14883. (Funded: September 16, 2024 - August 31, 2025). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Co-Chair
Ingram Hall Makerspace
October 4, 2024-Present