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
Martell Bell
Title/Position
Graduate Research Assistant
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News
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.
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