Mission Area
Research Topics
- Manufacturing monitoring prognosis and diagnostics
- Manufacturing processes
The Laser Materials Processing Lab pursues research on the advancement of material processing technology and sciences.
State-of-the-art laser processing systems, ultrasonic welders, and various manufacturing process monitoring and characterization tools enable innovative and highly functional surface textures that can repel water, ease disinfecting, or hold lubrication. Possible uses include sanitization of medical surfaces, anti-icing surfaces in airplanes, and strengthening lubrication of surfaces in automobile engines and gearing to reduce friction and improve efficiency.
Research Team
Hongtao Ding, PhD
Title/Position
Director, Laser Materials Processing Lab
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Martell Bell
Title/Position
Graduate Research Assistant
Wuji Huang
Title/Position
Graduate Research Assistant
Ryan Mullennex
Title/Position
Graduate Research Assistant
Benjamin Nelson
Title/Position
Graduate Research Assistant
News
ITI faculty affiliates play critical role in multi-institutional biomanufacturing project
Monday, September 11, 2023
A multidisciplinary team of University of Iowa engineering faculty and faculty affiliates of the Iowa Technology Institute, will contribute to a $20 million, multi-institutional project to boost Iowa’s position as a leader in bioscience and advanced manufacturing.
ITI researchers' paper makes cover of prestigious journal
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The research findings of several University of Iowa scientists was featured on the front cover of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemical Communications journal.
ITI seed grants empower researchers to reach for new knowledge
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
A seed grant program launched by University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI) to empower researchers to develop new theories, concepts, and approaches has been leveraged to secure externally funded research grants to advance knowledge and ultimately benefit society.
Hands-on research brings education to life for ITI students honored on UI President's list
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Iowa Technology Institute students were among the 8,500 UI students named to the Dean’s List.
Ding receives NSF RAPID grant for research related to COVID-19
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Hongtao Ding, director of the Laser Materials Processing Lab, and H.S. Udaykumar, associate professor of mechanical engineering, have received an NSF grant to study how droplets containing viruses dry on solid surfaces.