Garrett Melenka, York University

Research

Composite Materials Micro-computed tomography Automated Manufacturing Biocomposite Biopolymer Braided composites Fiber-reinforced plastics Green Composites

Latest funding

Recycling of liquid thermoplastic resin for sustainable composite material manufacturing
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Development of continuous fiber reinforced prosthetic running blades for young children
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Bio-based braided composites for industrial applications
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 4 grants and awards

Recycling of liquid thermoplastic resin for sustainable composite material manufacturing

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Melenka, Garrett GWS

Keywords: Composite Materials; Fiber reinforce polymer composites; Liquid thermoplastic resin; mechanical testing; micro-computed tomography; Recycling; Sustainability

$25,000

Development of continuous fiber reinforced prosthetic running blades for young children

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Melenka, Garrett GWS

$25,000

Bio-based braided composites for industrial applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Melenka, Garrett

$12,500

Bio-based braided composites for industrial applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Melenka, Garrett

Keywords: Automated Manufacturing; Biocomposite; Biopolymer; Braided composites; Composite Materials; Fiber-reinforced plastics; Green Composites; Micro-computed tomography; Natural fiber; Optical Strain Measurement

$224,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Composite Materials Dear Professor Melenka, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on composite materials connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Recycling of liquid thermoplastic resin for sustainable composite material manufacturing" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]