Invited by Dr. Marco Alfano, Dr. Rafiee visited University of Calabria in Rende, Italy on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2017. He has also delivered a scientific lecture on “Modeling CNT-polymer interaction using FEM”. Dr. Rafiee has also visited different experimental facilities available at University of Calabria and also negotiated with the faculty members of Mech. Eng. Dept. for future joint research programs.