Faculty Profiles

Awad, K., Fiedler, M., Yacoub, A. S., Brotto, L., Aswath, P. B., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. (2025). Surface-Patterned Silicon Oxynitride for Aligned Myotubes and Neurite Outgrowth In Vitro. Tissue Engineering Part A, 31(23–24), 1283–1296. https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2024.0358

Sharma, V., Timmons, R. B., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2025). Synergistic and antagonistic interaction between ZDDP and TiO2 nanoparticles under boundary lubrication. Tribology International, 202, 110299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2024.110299

Verma, P. C., Aswath, P. B., Straffelini, G., & Gialanella, S. (2024). Carbonaceous Decomposition Products at High Temperatures and Their Interfacial Role in the Friction Behaviour of Composite Brake Material. Lubricants, 12(11), 399. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12110399

Yacoub, A., Ahuja, N., Kumarasamy, H., Agostinacchio, F., Chaudhary, R., Soraru, G., … Varanasi, V. (2024). Printed Porous Nano-Composite Ceramic Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration Applications. Retrieved from https://asbmr.confex.com/asbmr/2024/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/2569

Yacoub, A., Ashin, Z. F., Awad, K., Guntur, S., Wilson, M., Daniel, M., … Varanasi, V. (2024). Market Needs and Methodologies Associated with Patient Lipidomic Diagnoses and Analyses. In Lipid Signaling: Methods and Protocols (pp. 53–67). USA: Springer Nature.

Ashin, Z. F., Yacoub, A., Saady, M., Thompson, S. E., Awad, K., Aswath, P. B., … Varanasi, V. (2024). Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Lipid Signaling. In Lipid Signalling (pp. 41–52). Springer Nature. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/protocol/10.1007/978-1-0716-3902-3_5

Ahuja, N., Awad, K., Yang, S., Dong, H., Mikos, A., Aswath, P. B., … Varanasi, V. (2024). SiONx Coating Regulates Mesenchymal Stem Cell Antioxidant Capacity via NRF2 Activity Under Toxic Oxidative Stress Condition. Antioxidants, 13(2), 189–208. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13020189

Awad, K., Ahuja, N., Yacoub, A. S., Brotto, L., Young, S., Mikos, A., … Varanasi, V. (2023). Revolutionizing bone regeneration: advanced biomaterials for healing compromised bone defects. Frontiers in Aging, 4, 1217054. https://doi.org/10.3389/fragi.2023.1217054

Varanasi, V., Awad, K., Ahuja, N., Young, S., Brotto, M., Prisby, R., … Aswath, P. (2022). Antioxidant Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Rapid Critical Sized Bone Defect Healing. In JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH (Vol. 37, pp. 188--188).

Awad, K., Young, S., Aswath, P., & Varanasi, V. (2022). Interfacial adhesion and surface bioactivity of anodized titanium modified with SiON and SiONP surface coatings, 28, 101645.

Awad, K., Boyes, N. G., Iqbal, R., Ahmed, M., Mohamed, A., Aswath, P., … Varanasi, V. (2021). Hepatocyte growth factor administration increases bone soluble phosphate and alters bone chemical structure in diabetic hypertensive rats, 1--16.

Awad, K., Ahuja, N., Fiedler, M., Peper, S., Wang, Z., Aswath, P., … Varanasi, V. (2021). Ionic Silicon Protects Oxidative Damage and Promotes Skeletal Muscle Cell Regeneration, 22(2), 497. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22020497

do Monte, F. A., Ahuja, N., Awad, K. R., Pan, Z., Young, S., Kim, H. K., … Varanasi, V. G. (2021). Silicon Oxynitrophosphide Nanoscale Coating Enhances Antioxidant Marker-Induced Angiogenesis During in vivo Cranial Bone-Defect Healing, 5(4), e10425.

Vyavhare, K. P., Timmons, R. B., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2021). Tribological interaction of plasma functionalized CaCO3 nanoparticles with zinc and ashless dithiophosphate additives. Tribology Letters, 69(2). https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-210447/v1

Vyavhare, K., Bagi, S., Pichumani, P. S., Sharma, V., & Aswath, P. B. (2021). Chemical and physical properties of tribofilms formed by the interaction of ashless dithiophosphate anti‐wear additives. Lubrication Science, 33(4), 188–200. https://doi.org/10.1002/ls.1537

Vyavhare, K., Timmons, R. B., Erdemir, A., Edwards, B. L., & Aswath, P. B. (2021). Tribochemistry of fluorinated ZnO nanoparticles and ZDDP lubricated interface and implications for enhanced anti-wear performance at boundary lubricated contacts. Wear, 474–475, 203717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2021.203717

Vyavhare, K., Sharma, V., Sharma, V., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2021). XANES Study of Tribofilm Formation With Low Phosphorus Additive Mixtures of Phosphonium Ionic Liquid and Borate Ester. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmech.2021.671457

Ahuja, N., Awad, K. R., Brotto, M., Aswath, P. B., & Varanasi, V. (2021). A comparative study on silicon nitride, titanium and polyether ether ketone on mouse pre‐osteoblast cells. MEDICAL DEVICES & SENSORS, 4(1), e10139. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds3.10139

Vyavhare, K., Timmons, R. B., Erdemir, A., Edwards, B. L., & Aswath, P. B. (2021). Robust Interfacial Tribofilms by Borate- and Polymer-Coated ZnO Nanoparticles Leading to Improved Wear Protection under a Boundary Lubrication Regime. Langmuir, 37(5), 1743–1759. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02985

Varanasi, V., Aswath, P., Maginot, M., & Lavrick, N. V. (2021). Amorphous silicon oxide, amorphous silicon oxynitride, and amorphous silicon nitride thin films and uses thereof.

Monte, Felipe A do, Awad, K. R., Ahuja, N., Kim, H. K., Aswath, P., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. G. (2020). Amorphous Silicon Oxynitrophosphide-Coated Implants Boost Angiogenic Activity of Endothelial Cells, 26(1–2), 15--27. https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2019.0051

AWAD, K. R., Ahuja, N., Fiedler, M., Huang, J., Brotto, L., Aswath, P., … Varanasi, V. (2020). Micro-patterned Bioactive Amorphous Silicon Oxynitride Enhances Adhesion, Growth, and Myotubes and Axon Alignment in Muscle and Nerve Cells, 34(S1), 1--1. https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.02245

Cebe, T., Ahuja, N., Monte, F., Awad, K., Vyavhare, K., Aswath, P., … Varanasi, V. (2020). Novel 3D-printed methacrylated chitosan-laponite nanosilicate composite scaffolds enhance cell growth and biomineral formation in MC3T3 pre-osteoblasts, 35(1), 58--75. https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2018.260

Ram, S., Tare, M. S., Aswath, P. B., & Ralegaonkar, R. V. (2020). Potential of Co-Fired Fly Ashes as a Construction Material – A Review. In Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials (pp. 674–685). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-803581-8.11173-7

Ahuja, N., Awad, K., Fiedler, M., Aswath, P., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. (2020). Preliminary study of in-situ 3D bioprinted nano-silicate biopolymer scaffolds for muscle repair in VML defects, 34(S1), 1--1. https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.03514

do Monte, F. A., Ahuja, N., Awad, K. R., Pan, Z., Young, S., Kim, H. K., … Varanasi, V. G. (2020). Silicon Oxynitrophosphide Nanoscale-Coating Enhances Antioxidant Marker-Induced Angiogenesis During In Vivo Cranial Bone Defect Healing, e10425. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm4.10425

Bagi, S., Kamp, C. J., Sharma, V., & Aswath, P. B. (2020). Multiscale characterization of exhaust and crankcase soot extracted from heavy-duty diesel engine and implications for DPF ash. Fuel, 282, 118878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118878

Varanasi, V., Aswath, P., Kramer, P., Velten, M., & Ilyas, A. (2020). SiÑOÑNÑP related fabrication methods, surface treatments and uses thereof.

Aswath, P., Timmons, R. B., Sharma, V., & Erdemir, A. (2020). Lubricant compositions comprising core-shell nanoparticles.

Blanco, L., Godfrey, K. C., Grace, C. A., Alberts, C. B., Patin, Andrew E., Shiakolas, Panayiotis, & Aswath, P. B. (2020). Controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system.

Varanasi, V. G., Ilyas, A., Kramer, P. R., Azimaie, T., Aswath, P. B., & Cebe, T. (2020). In Vivo Live 3D Printing of Regenerative Bone Healing Scaffolds for Rapid Fracture Healing.

Peper, S., Awad, K., Huang, J., Brotto, L., Aswath, P., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. (2019). Silicon Ions Enhance Myogenic Differentiation in C2C12 Skeletal Muscle Cells. In International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings (11th ed., Vol. 2, p. 55).

MONTE, F., Awad, K. R., Ahuja, N., Kim, H., Aswath, P., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. G. (2019). Amorphous Silicon Oxynitrophosphide Coated Implants Boost Angiogenic Activity of Endothelial Cells, (ja).

Carlomagno, C., Motta, A., Sorar\`u, Giandomenico, Aswath, P., Migliaresi, C., & Maniglio, D. (2019). Breath Figures decorated silicon oxinitride ceramic surfaces with controlled Si ions release for enhanced osteoinduction, 107(4), 1284--1294.

Awad, K. R., Huang, J., Brotto, L., Aswath, P., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. (2019). Patterned Silicon Oxynitride (SiONx) Scaffolds Enhance Alignment and Myogenic Differentiation of C2C12 Muscle Cells, 33(1\_supplement), 539--5.

Sharma, V., Timmons, R. B., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2019). Interaction of plasma functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles and ZDDP on friction and wear under boundary lubrication. Applied Surface Science, 489, 372–383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.05.359

Sharma, V., Dörr, N., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2019). Antiwear Properties of Binary Ashless Blend of Phosphonium Ionic Liquids and Borate Esters in Partially Formulated Oil (No Zn). Tribology Letters, 67(2), 42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-019-1152-0

Ilyas, A., Velton, M., Shah, A., Monte, F., Kim, H. K., Aswath, P. B., & Varanasi, V. G. (2019). Rapid Regeneration of Vascularized Bone by Nanofabricated Amorphous Silicon Oxynitrophosphide (SiONP) Overlays. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, 15(6), 1241–1255. https://doi.org/10.1166/jbn.2019.2779

Vyavhare, K., Bagi, S., Patel, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2019). Impact of Diesel Engine Oil Additives–Soot Interactions on Physiochemical, Oxidation, and Wear Characteristics of Soot. Fuels, 33(5), 4515–4530. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b03841

Awad, K. R., Ahuja, N., Shah, A., Tran, H., Aswath, P. B., Brotto, M., & Varanasi, V. (2019). Silicon nitride enhances osteoprogenitor cell growth and differentiation via increased surface energy and formation of amide and nanocrystalline HA for craniofacial reconstruction. MEDICAL DEVICES & SENSORS, 2(2), e10032. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds3.10032

Vyavhare, K., & Aswath, P. B. (2019). Tribological Properties of Novel Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Phosphorus Containing Ionic Liquid Hybrids in Grease. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 5, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmech.2019.00015

Uzer, B., Monte, F., Awad, K. R., Aswath, P. B., Varanasi, V. G., & Canadinç, D. (2018). The Influence of Plastic Deformation Mechanisms on the Adhesion Behavior and Collagen Formation in Osteoblast Cells. In The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series (pp. 295–301). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72526-0_27

Ralegaonkar, R., Gavali, H., Aswath, P. B., & Abolmaali, S. (2018). Application of chopped basalt fibers in reinforced mortar: A review, 164, 589--602.

Cozza, N., Monte, F., Bonani, W., Aswath, P. B., Motta, A., & Migliaresi, C. (2018). Bioactivity and mineralization of natural hydroxyapatite from cuttlefish bone and Bioglass((R)) co-sintered bioceramics, 12(2), E1131–E1142. https://doi.org/10.1002/term.2448

Carlomagno, C., Speranza, G., Aswath, P. B., Soraru, G. D., Migliaresi, C., & Maniglio, D. (2018). Breath figures decorated silica-based ceramic surfaces with tunable geometry from UV cross-linkable polysiloxane precursor, 38(4), 1320–1326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2017.10.005

Carlomagno, C., Motta, A., Sorar\`u, Giandomenico, Aswath, P. B., Migliaresi, C., & Maniglio, D. (2018). Breath Figures decorated silicon oxinitride ceramic surfaces with controlled Si ions release for enhanced osteoinduction.

Cebe, T., Ahuja, N., Monte, F., Awad, K., Vyavhare, K., Aswath, P. B., … Varanasi, V. G. (2018). Novel 3D-printed methacrylated chitosan-laponite nanosilicate composite scaffolds enhance cell growth and biomineral formation in MC3T3 pre-osteoblasts, 1--18.

Monte, F., Cebe, T., Ripperger, D., Ighani, F., Kojouharov, H. V., Chen, B. M., … Varanasi, V. G. (2018). Ionic silicon improves endothelial cells’ survival under toxic oxidative stress by overexpressing angiogenic markers and antioxidant enzymes. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 12(11), 2203–2220. https://doi.org/10.1002/term.2744

Bagi, S., Vyavhare, K., & Aswath, P. B. (2018). Tribological characteristics of greases with and without metallo-organic friction-modifiers. Tribology - Materials, Surfaces & Interfaces, 12(4), 223–236. https://doi.org/10.1080/17515831.2018.1542790

Bagi, S., Sharma, V., & Aswath, P. B. (2018). Role of dispersant on soot-induced wear in Cummins ISB engine test. Carbon, 136, 395–408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2018.04.066

Sharma, V., Johansson, J., Timmons, R. B., Prakash, B., & Aswath, P. B. (2018). Tribological Interaction of Plasma-Functionalized Polytetrafluoroethylene Nanoparticles with ZDDP and Ionic Liquids. Tribology Letters, 66(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-018-1060-8

Varanasi, V., Velten, M. F., Odatsu, T., Ilyas, A., Iqbal, S. M., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Surface Modifications and Surface Characterization of Biomaterials Used in Bone Healing. In Materials and Devices for Bone Disorders (pp. 405–452). Elsevier and AP Publications.

Ralegaonkar, R., Gavali, H., Sakhare, V., Puppala, A. J., & Aswath, P. (2017). Application of Sustainable Construction Materials for Urban Slum Houses, 8(3), 182.

Cozza, N., Monte, F., Bonani, W., Aswath, P. B., Motta, A., & Migliaresi, C. (2017). Bioactivity and mineralization of natural hydroxyapatite from cuttlefish bone and Bioglass\textregistered co-sintered bioceramics.

Carlomagno, C., Speranza, G., Aswath, P. B., Sorar\`u, Gian Domenico, Migliaresi, C., & Maniglio, D. (2017). Breath figures decorated silica-based ceramic surfaces with tunable geometry from UV cross-linkable polysiloxane precursor.

Ralegaonkar, R. V., Aswath, P., & Abolmaali, A. (2017). Design Investigations of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Mortar, 1--23.

Shah, A., Bagi, S., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Wear and Friction of Greases Containing Organic and Inorganic Sulfur Carriers, 12(4), 162--170.

Aswath, P. B. (2017). STLE’s Annual Meeting offers the lubricant industry’s premier technical training. SOC TRIBOLOGISTS \& LUBRICATION ENGINEERS 840 BUSSE HIGHWAY, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 USA.

Varanasi, V., Aswath, P. B., Kramer, P., Velten, M., & Ilyas, A. (2017). SI-ONP RELATED FABRICATION METHODS, SURFACE TREATMENTS AND USES THEREOF.

Kim, B., Sharma, V., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Chemical and mechanistic interpretation of thermal films formed by dithiophosphates using XANES. Tribology International, 114, 15–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2017.04.014

Varanasi, V. G., Ilyas, A., Velten, M. F., Shah, A., Lanford, W. A., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Role of Hydrogen and Nitrogen on the Surface Chemical Structure of Bioactive Amorphous Silicon Oxynitride Films. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 121(38), 8991–9005. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b05885

Ralegaonkar, R. V., Gavali, Hindavi. R., Sakhare, V. V., Puppala, A. J., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Energy-efficient slum house using alternative materials. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy, 170(3), 93–102. https://doi.org/10.1680/jener.16.00027

Sharma, V., Timmons, R., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Plasma-Functionalized Polytetrafluoroethylene Nanoparticles for Improved Wear in Lubricated Contact. ACS Applied Materials &  Interfaces, 9(30), 25631–25641. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b06453

Aruwajoye, O. O., Aswath, P. B., & Kim, H. K. (2017). Material properties of bone in the femoral head treated with ibandronate and BMP-2 following ischemic osteonecrosis. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 35(7), 1453–1460. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.23402

Blanco, L. M., Godfrey, K. C., Grace, C. A., Alberts, C. B., Patin, A. E., Shiakolas, P. S., & Aswath, P. B. (2017). Controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system.

Aswath, P. B., Sujay, B., Shah, A., Kush, S., & Mordaunt, K. (2017). Lubricant compositions.

Sharma, V., Doerr, N., & Aswath, P. B. (2016). Chemical–mechanical properties of tribofilms and their relationship to ionic liquid chemistry. RSC Advances, 6(27), 22341–22356. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ra01915c

Nagalia, G., Park, Y., Abolmaali, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2016). Compressive Strength and Microstructural Properties of Fly Ash--Based Geopolymer Concrete, 28(12), 04016144.

Sharma, V., Doerr, N., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2016). Interaction of phosphonium ionic liquids with borate esters at tribological interfaces. RSC Advances, 6(58), 53148–53161. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ra11822d

Ricardo, C. A., Pastorelli, M., D’Incau, M., Aswath, P. B., & Scardi, P. (2016). Residual stress and texture in Aluminum doped Zinc Oxide layers deposited by reactive radio frequency magnetron sputtering, 605, 169--172.

Verma, P. C., Ciudin, R., Bonfanti, A., Aswath, P. B., Straffelini, G., & Gialanella, S. (2016). Role of the friction layer in the high-temperature pin-on-disc study of a brake material, 346–347, 56–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2015.11.004

Varanasi, V., Velten, M., Odatsu, T., Ilyas, A., Iqbal, S., & Aswath, P. (2016). Surface Modifications and Surface Characterization of Biomaterials Used in Bone Healing, 405.

Sharma, V., Bagi, S., Patel, M., Aderniran, O., & Aswath, P. B. (2016). Structure and Chemistry of Soot and Its Role in Wear of Diesel Engines. Tribology Online, 11(5), 551–555. https://doi.org/10.2474/trol.11.551

Bagi, S., Sharma, V., Patel, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2016). Effects of Diesel Soot Composition and Accumulated Vehicle Mileage on Soot Oxidation Characteristics. Fuels, 30(10), 8479–8490. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b01304

Ilyas, A., Odatsu, T., Shah, A., Monte, F., Kim, H. K., Kramer, P., … Varanasi, V. G. (2016). Amorphous Silica: A New Antioxidant Role for Rapid Critical‐Sized Bone Defect Healing. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 5(17), 2199–2213. https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.201600203

Sharma, V., Uy, D., Gangopadhyay, A., O’Neill, A., Paxton, W. A., Sammut, A., … Aswath, P. B. (2016). Structure and chemistry of crankcase and exhaust soot extracted from diesel engines. Carbon, 103, 327–338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2016.03.024

Varanasi, V., Aswath, P. B., Maginot, M., & Lavrick, N. V. (2016). Amorphous Silicon Oxide, Amorphous Silicon Oxynitride, and Amorphous Silicon Nitride Thin Films and Uses Thereof.

Sharma, V., Bagi, S., Patel, M., Aderniran, O., & Aswath, P. B. (2016). Influence of Engine Age on Morphology and Chemistry of Diesel Soot Extracted from Crankcase Oil. Fuel, 30(3), 2276–2284. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b02512

Lavina, S., Campostrini, R., Girardi, F., Aswath, P. B., Di Noto, V., & Di Maggio, R. (2015). Pyrolysis mechanism and electrical properties of 3D-hybrid organic-inorganic materials based on zirconium oxides-hydroxides, 3-butenoates and vinyltrimethoxysilane, 119(3), 2305–2319. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-014-4297-y

Patel, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Role of thermal, mechanical and oxidising treatment on structure and chemistry of carbon black and its impact on wear and friction Part I: Extreme pressure condition, 9(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1179/1751584X14Y.0000000086

Patel, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Role of thermal, mechanical and oxidising treatment on structure and chemistry of carbon black and its impact on wear and friction: Part 2  Boundary lubrication condition, 9(1), 19–32. https://doi.org/10.1179/1751584X14Y.0000000087

Treadway, J., Abolmaali, A., Lu, F., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Tensile and fatigue behavior of superelastic shape memory rods, 86, 105–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.07.024

Sharma, V., Gabler, C., Doerr, N., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Mechanism of tribofilm formation with P and S containing ionic liquids. Tribology International, 92, 353–364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2015.07.009

Maginot, M., Lin, S., Liu, Y., Yuan, B., Feng, J. Q., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). The in vivo role of DMP-1 and serum phosphate on bone mineral composition. Bone, 81, 602–613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2015.08.018

Bagi, S. D., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Role of MoS₂morphology on wear and friction under spectrum loading conditions. Lubrication Science, 27(7), 429–449. https://doi.org/10.1002/ls.1296

Odatsu, T., Azimaie, T., Velten, M. F., Vu, M., Lyles, M. B., Kim, H. K., … Varanasi, V. G. (2015). Human periosteum cell osteogenic differentiation enhanced by ionic silicon release from porous amorphous silica fibrous scaffolds. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 103(8), 2797–2806. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.35412

Ilyas, A., Lavrik, N. V., Kim, H. K., Aswath, P. B., & Varanasi, V. G. (2015). Enhanced Interfacial Adhesion and Osteogenesis for Rapid “Bone-like” Biomineralization by PECVD-Based Silicon Oxynitride Overlays. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 7(28), 15368–15379. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5b03319

Aruwajoye, O. O., Kim, H. K., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Bone Apatite Composition of Necrotic Trabecular Bone in the Femoral Head of Immature Piglets. Calcified Tissue International, 96(4), 324–334. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-015-9959-7

Sharma, V., Erdemir, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). An analytical study of tribofilms generated by the interaction of ashless antiwear additives with ZDDP using XANES and nano-indentation. Tribology International, 82, 43–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2014.09.019

Siringi, G., Abolmaali, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2015). Properties of Concrete with Tire Derived Aggregate Partially Replacing Coarse Aggregates. The Scientific World Journal, 2015(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/863706

Varanasi, V., Shiakolas, P., & Aswath, P. B. (2014). Engineered Scaffolds: Materials and Microstructure from Nanostructures to Macrostructures for Tissue Engineering. In Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering: Biological Design, Materials and Fabrication (pp. 411–461). Pan Stanford Publications.

Velten, M. F., Odatsu, T., Aswath, P. B., Kamiya, N., Kim, H., & Varanasi, V. G. (2014). Pecvd SiOx accelerates hydroxyapatite surface formation for enhanced early osteogenic differentiation (Vol. 251, pp. 105–113). Montreal, QC, Canada.

Patel, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2014). Structure and chemistry of crankcase and cylinder soot and tribofilms on piston rings from a Mack T-12 dynamometer engine test. Tribology International, 77, 111–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2014.04.004

Chen, X., Elsenbaumer, R. L., & Aswath, P. B. (2013). Synthesis and tribological behavior of ashless alkylphosphorofluoridothioates. Tribology International, 66, 114–124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2013.04.009

Rajendran, J., Gialanella, S., & Aswath, P. B. (2013). XANES analysis of dried and calcined bones. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 33(7), 3968–3979. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.05.038

Saffarian Tousi, N., Velten, M. F., Bishop, T. J., Leong, K. K., Barkhordar, N. S., Marshall, G. W., … Varanasi, V. G. (2013). Combinatorial effect of Si4+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ released from bioactive glasses on osteoblast osteocalcin expression and biomineralization. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 33(5), 2757–2765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.02.044

Siringi, G. M., Abolmaali, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2013). Properties of Concrete With Crumb Rubber Replacing Fine Aggregates (Sand). Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 2(1), 218–232. https://doi.org/10.1520/acem20120044

Aruwajoye, O. O., Patel, M. K., Allen, M. R., Burr, D. B., Aswath, P. B., & Kim, H. K. W. (2013). Microcrack density and nanomechanical properties in the subchondral region of the immature piglet femoral head following ischemic osteonecrosis. Bone, 52(2), 632–639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2012.07.028

Chen, X., Kim, B., Elsenbaumer, R. L., & Aswath, P. B. (2012). Synthesis and antiwear behaviour of ashless alkylthioperoxydiphosphates, 6(3), 121–133. https://doi.org/10.1179/1751584X12Y.0000000009

Blanco, L., Shiakolas, P. S., Aswath, P. B., Alberts, C. B., Grace, C., Godfrey, K., & Patin, D. (2012). A Thermoresponsive Hydrogel Based Controlled Drug Delivery Device. In Volume 2: Biomedical and Biotechnology (Vol. 2, pp. 371–378). Houston, TX, United states: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2012-88564

Patel, M., Azanza Ricardo, C. L., Scardi, P., & Aswath, P. B. (2012). Morphology, structure and chemistry of extracted diesel soot—Part I: Transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and synchrotron X-ray diffraction study. Tribology International, 52, 29–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2012.03.004

Patel, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2012). Morphology, structure and chemistry of extracted diesel soot: Part II: X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. Tribology International, 52, 17–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2012.02.022

Pandey, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). Indentation creep reservoirs for drug-eluting poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds, 22(12), 1591–1606. https://doi.org/10.1163/092050610X517103

Rangarajan, S., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). Role of precursor chemistry on synthesis of Si-O-C and Si-O-C-N ceramics by polymer pyrolysis, 46(7), 2201–2211. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-010-5058-3

Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). Tribological behavior and nature of tribofilms generated from fluorinated ZDDP in comparison to ZDDP under extreme pressure conditions Part II: Morphology and nanoscale properties of tribofilms, 44(3), 201–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2010.10.035

Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). Tribological behavior and nature of tribofilms generated from fluorinated ZDDP in comparison to ZDDP under extreme pressure conditions—Part 1: Structure and chemistry of tribofilms. Tribology International, 44(3), 187–200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2010.10.018

Demirkiran, H., Hu, Y., Zuin, L., Appathurai, N., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). XANES analysis of calcium and sodium phosphates and silicates and hydroxyapatite–Bioglass®45S5 co-sintered bioceramics. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 31(2), 134–143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2010.08.009

Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). Tribological behavior and nature of tribofilms generated from fluorinated ZDDP in comparison to ZDDP under extreme pressure conditions—Part II: Morphology and nanoscale properties of tribofilms. Tribology International, 44(3), 201–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2010.10.035

Kim, B., Jiang, J. C., & Aswath, P. B. (2011). Mechanism of wear at extreme load and boundary conditions with ashless anti-wear additives: Analysis of wear surfaces and wear debris. Wear, 270(3–4), 181–194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2010.10.058

Demirkiran, H., Mohandas, A., Dohi, M., Fuentes, A., Nguyen, K., & Aswath, P. B. (2010). Bioactivity and mineralization of hydroxyapatite with bioglass as sintering aid and bioceramics with Na3Ca6(PO4)5 and Ca5(PO4)2SiO4 in a silicate matrix, 30(2), 263–272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2009.10.011

Nehme, G., Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2010). Erratum to Effect of contact load and lubricant volume on the properties of tribofilms formed under boundary lubrication in a fully formulated oil under extreme load conditions [Wear, 268, (2010), 1129-1147], 269(3–4), 323-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2010.04.008

Pandey, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2010). Microwave-assisted in situ synthesis of poly L-lactic acid with nanoparticles of calcium phosphate, 59(11), 911–922. https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2010.504159

Kim, B., Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2010). Properties of tribofilms formed with ashless dithiophosphate and zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate under extreme pressure conditions, 268(3–4), 579–591.

Nehme, G., Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2010). Effect of contact load and lubricant volume on the properties of tribofilms formed under boundary lubrication in a fully formulated oil under extreme load conditions. Wear, 268(9–10), 1129–1147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2010.01.001

Kim, B., Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2010). Properties of tribofilms formed with ashless dithiophosphate and zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate under extreme pressure conditions. Wear, 268(3–4), 579–591. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2009.10.004

Sabnis, A., Wadajkar, A. S., Aswath, P. B., & Nguyen, K. T. (2009). Factorial analyses of photopolymerizable thermoresponsive composite hydrogels for protein delivery, 5(3), 305–315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nano.2008.11.003

Somayaji, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2009). The Role of Antioxidants on the Oxidation Stability of Oils with F-ZDDP and ZDDP, and Chemical Structure of Tribofilms Using XANES. Tribology Transactions, 52(4), 511–525. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402000902745499

Parekh, K., Chen, X., & Aswath, P. B. (2009). Synthesis of Fluorinated ZDDP Compounds. Tribology Letters, 34(2), 141–153. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-008-9373-7

Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2009). Nanoscale Properties of Tribofilms Formed with Zinc Dialkyl Dithiophosphate (ZDDP) Under Extreme Pressure Condition. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9(4), 2682–2691. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2009.458

Pandey, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2009). Microwave Synthesis of Poly(L-lactic acid). Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 20(1), 33–48. https://doi.org/10.1163/156856208x393482

Somayaji, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2008). Antiwear behavior of ZDDP and fluorinated ZDDP in the presence of alkylated diphenyl amine antioxidants, 51(4), 403–412. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402000801888952

Uttarwar, M., & Aswath, P. B. (2008). Fabrication of porous, drug-releasing, biodegradable, polymer scaffolds for sustained drug release, 87(1), 121–131. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.31077

Aswath, P. B. (2008). Fast Track Program in Materials Science and Engineering.

Pandey, A., Pandey, G. C., & Aswath, P. B. (2008). Synthesis of polylactic acid–polyglycolic acid blends using microwave radiation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 1(3), 227–233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2007.12.001

Belligundu, S., Shiakolas, P. S., Pandey, A., & Aswath, P. B. (2008). A systemic approach toward optimization of the hot embossing of poly‐<scp>L</scp>‐lactic acid for biomedical applications. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 85B(2), 469–477. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.30967

Muthur Srinath, P. K., & Aswath, P. B. (2007). Impression creep of monolithic and composite lead free solders, 42(17), 7592–7600. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-1326-7

Huq, M. Z., Aswath, P. B., & Elsenbaumer, R. L. (2007). TEM studies of anti-wear films/wear particles generated under boundary conditions lubrication, 40(1), 111–116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2006.02.066

Somayaji, A., Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2007). Nanoscale Mechanical Properties of In-Situ Tribofilms Generated from ZDDP and F-ZDDP with and without Antioxidants. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7(12), 4378–4390. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2007.905

Mourhatch, R., Parekh, K., & Aswath, P. B. (2006). A multi technique study of the tribological behavior and the tribofilms generated from fluorinated thiophosphate compounds in comparison to normal ZDDP (Vol. 2006). San Antonio, TX, United states.

Belligundu, S., Shiakolas, P. S., & Aswath, P. B. (2006). Study of hot embossing behavior and comparison at normalized temperatures of polycarbonate, polymethylmethacrylate and poly L-lactic acid. Chicago, IL, United states. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2006-14478

Parekh, K., & Aswath, P. B. (2006). Synthesis of fluorinated ZDDP compounds (Vol. 2006). San Antonio, TX, United states.

Abolmaali, A., Treadway, J., Aswath, P. B., Lu, F. K., & McCarthy, E. (2006). Hysteresis behavior of t-stub connections with superelastic shape memory fasteners, 62(8), 831–838. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2005.11.017

Kriparamanan, R., Aswath, P. B., Zhou, A., Tang, L., & Nguyen, K. T. (2006). Nanotopography: Cellular responses to nanostructured materials, 6(7), 1905–1919. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2006.330

Pandey, A., Jan, E., & Aswath, P. B. (2006). Physical and mechanical behavior of hot rolled HDPE/HA composites, 41(11), 3369–3376. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-005-5350-9

Lee, K. T., Huang, C. B., & Aswath, P. B. (2006). The Instability of Li&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;O-Containing Celsian in BAS/Si&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt;N&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt; Composites. In Advances in Science and Technology (Vol. 45, pp. 67–72). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ast.45.67

Aswath, P. B., Munot, S., Patel, K., & Elsenbaumer, R. L. (2005). Development and evaluation of a high performance universal grease (pp. 559–560). Washington, D.C., United states.

Patel, K., Aswath, P. B., & Elsenbaumer, R. L. (2005). Development of low phosphorus engine oils (pp. 557–558). Washington, D.C., United states.

Parekh, K., Mourhatch, R., & Aswath, P. B. (2005). ZDDP-additive-catalyst interactions in engine oil (pp. 661–662). Washington, D.C., United states.

Lee, K.-T., & Aswath, P. B. (2003). Role of mineralizers on the hexacelsian to celsian transformation in the barium aluminosilicate (BAS) system. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 352(1–2), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0921-5093(02)00118-1

Lee, K.-T., & Aswath, P. B. (2001). Kinetics of the hexacelsian to celsian transformation in barium aluminosilicates doped with CaO. International Journal of Inorganic Materials, 3(7), 687–692. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1466-6049(01)00190-8

Lee, K.-T., & Aswath, P. B. (2001). Enhanced production of celsian barium aluminosilicates by a three-step firing technique. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 71(1), 47–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0254-0584(00)00525-3

Lee, K., & Aswath, P. B. (2000). Synthesis of Hexacelsian Barium Aluminosilicate by a Solid‐State Process. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 83(12), 2907–2912. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2000.tb01659.x

Rangarajan, S., Belardinelli, R., & Aswath, P. B. (1999). Processing, physical and thermal properties of BlackglasTM matrix composites reinforced with NextelTM fabric. Journal of Materials Science, 34(3), 515–533. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1004590527954

Thomas, R., Ganesa-Pillai, M., Aswath, P. B., Lawrence, K. L., & Haji-Sheikh, A. (1998). Analytical/finite-element modeling and experimental verification of spray-cooling process in steel, 29 A(5), 1485–1498.

Velasco, B. G., & Aswath, P. B. (1998). Microstructural stability, microhardness and oxidation behaviour of in situ reinforced Ti-8.5Al-1B-1Si (wt%), 33(8), 2203–2214. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1004395908966

Rangarajan, S., Aswath, P. B., & Soboyejo, W. O. (1997). Fatigue of in situ reinforced Ti-8.5Al-1B-1Si, 12(4), 1102–1111.

Aswath, P. B., Goolsby, R. D., & Graham, L. W. (1997). Microstructural stability and mechanisms of fatigue and creep crack growth in Ti-24Al-11Nb, 32(8), 2191–2206.

Soboyejo, W. O., Aswath, P. B., & Xu, L. (1997). Microstructure and the fracture behaviour of a Ti-24Al-11Nb intermetallic, 32(21), 5833–5847.

Kekare, S. A., & Aswath, P. B. (1997). Oxidation of TiAl based intermetallics, 32(9), 2485–2499.

Quander, S. W., Bandyopadhyay, A., & Aswath, P. B. (1997). Synthesis and properties of in situ Si3N4-reinforced BaO&middotAl2O3&middot2SiO2 ceramic matrix composites, 32(8), 2021–2029.

Hanabe, M., & Aswath, P. B. (1997). Synthesis of in-situ reinforced Al composites from Al-Si-Mg-O precursors, 45(10), 4067–4076. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-6454(97)00085-2

Hanabe, M. R., & Aswath, P. B. (1996). Al2O3/Al particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composite by displacement reaction, 11(6), 1562–1569.

Rangarajan, S., Aswath, P. B., & Soboyejo, W. O. (1996). Microstructure development and fracture of in-situ reinforced Ti-8.5Al-1B-1Si, 35(2), 239–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/1359-6462(96)00116-9

Soboyejo, W. O., Aswath, P. B., & Mercer, C. (1995). Cyclic deformation and fracture mechanisms in a gamma-based titanium aluminide intermetallic (pp. 57–84). Rosemont, IL, USA.

Soboyejo, W. O., Aswath, P. B., & Xu, L. (1995). Investigation of the effects of heat treatment on the microstructure and fracture behavior of Ti-24Al-11Nb (pp. 85–111). Rosemont, IL, USA.

Bandyopadhyay, A., Aswath, P. B., Porter, W. D., & Cavin, O. B. (1995). Low temperature hexagonal to orthorhombic transformation in Si3N4 reinforced BAS matrix composites, 10(5), 1256–1263.

Kekare, S. A., Toney, J. B., & Aswath, P. B. (1995). Oxidation of ductile particle reinforced Ti-48Al composite, 26 A(7), 1835–1846.

Bandyopadhyay, A., & Aswath, P. B. (1995). Phase transformation study in the BaO &middot Al2O3 &middot 2SiO2 (BAS)-Si3N4 system, 10(12), 3143–3148.

Bandyopadhyay, A., Quander, S. W., Aswath, P. B., Freitag, D. W., Richardson, K. K., & Hunn, D. L. (1995). Kinetics of in-situ α to β Si3N4 transformation in a barium aluminosilicate matrix. Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, 32(9), 1417–1422. https://doi.org/10.1016/0956-716x(95)00181-t

Peng, Y. T., Aswath, P. B., & Koymen, A. R. (1994). Auger electron analysis of the initial oxidation of titanium aluminides based on Ti-48Al, 25 A(5), 1041–1050.

Aswath, P. B. (1994). Effect of long term exposure at elevated temperature on the microstructural stability and micromechanics of fatigue crack growth of Ti-24Al-11Nb, 329–329.

Aswath, P. B. (1994). Effect of orientation on crystallographic cracking in notched nickel-base superalloy single crystal subjected to far-field cyclic compression, 25 A(2), 287–297.

Bandyopadhyay, A., & Aswath, P. B. (1994). Interfacial stability, oxidation response and mechanical properties of a Nicalon fibre reinforced chemical bonded ceramic matrix composite, 29(16), 4205–4215.

Pejavar, S. R., & Aswath, P. B. (1994). Reheat response and accelerated cooling of a microalloyed steel with an air/water atomizer: effect on microstructure and mechanical properties, 3(2), 234–247.

Thomas, R., Pillai, M. G., Aswath, P. B., & Haji-Sheikh, A. (1994). Prediction of Temperature Distribution in a Spray-Cooled Cylinder for Determination of Microstructure. In Thermal Processing of Materials: Thermo-Mechanics, Controls, and Composites (Vol. 289, pp. 31–41). Chicago, IL, USA: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece1994-0340

Pejavar, S. R., & Aswath, P. B. (1993). Effect of accelerated cooling on the mechanical properties and microstructure of low carbon microalloyed steel (pp. 265–271). Pittsburg, PA, USA.

Kekare, S. A., Shelton, D. K., & Aswath, P. B. (1993). Effect of ternary additions on the microstructural stability and oxidation characteristics of Ti-48 Al (Vol. 288, pp. 1025–1030). Boston, MA, USA.

Velasco, B., & Aswath, P. B. (1993). Microstructural stability and mechanical properties of in-situ reinforced Ti-8.5Al-1B-1Si (pp. 467–473). Chicago, IL, USA.

Kekare, S. A., Shelton, D. K., & Aswath, P. B. (1993). Study of oxidation kinetics, oxide scale morphology and composition in binary and ternary TiAl base alloys (pp. 325–334). Champion, PA, USA.

Stewart, M. L., & Aswath, P. B. (1993). Study of the processing and compositional variables on the microstructural development and oxidation characteristics of rapidly solidified NiAlCo alloys (Vol. 288, pp. 1007–1012). Boston, MA, USA.

Soboyejo, W. O., Deffeyes, J. E., & Aswath, P. B. (1991). Investigation of room- and elevated-temperature fatigue crack growth in Ti-48Al, A138(1), 95–101.

Aswath, P. B., & Suresh, S. (1991). Microstructural effects on ambient and elevated temperature fatigue crack growth in titanium aluminide intermetallics, 22 A(4), 817–828.

Aswath, P. B., & Suresh, S. (1990). Microstructural effects on fatigue crack growth of titanium aluminides (Vol. 18, pp. 69–77). Dallas, TX, USA.

Aswath, P. B., & Suresh, S. (1989). Fatigue crack growth behavior of a titanium aluminide intermetallic, A114(1–2), L5–L10.

Aswath, P. B., Suresh, S., Holm, D. K., & Blom, A. F. (1988). LOAD INTERACTION EFFECTS ON COMPRESSION FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH IN DUCTILE SOLIDS., 110(3), 278–285.