Opportunity Description
Several opportunities are available for carrying out self contained research projects in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing Laboratory with Prof. Muftu and Prof. Ozdemir and also in the Ozdemir Research Group.
1. Repair of sharp channels in metal components using cold spray metal additive manufacturing
2. Additively manufacturing supersonic nozzles out of copper using aluminum molds
3. Design of a concept powder feeder for injecting metal powder into spray based additive manufacturing processes
4. Nondestructive testing and evaluation of additively repaired metal components
Undergraduate research assistants will work with graduate research assistants and the advisor to gain hands on experience while understanding scientific approaches. Prerequisites are interest in metal additive manufacturing and 3D printing and willingness and ability to perform hands on experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports.
- Duration
- Fall and Spring
- Lab
- Ozdemir Research Group
Interest in metal additive manufacturing and 3D printing and willingness and ability to perform hands on experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports.
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Years:- Juniors
- Graduating Seniors
- Sophomores
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Computer & Information Science
Interested? Have Questions?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in a fellowship or opportunity, please fill out a preliminary questionnaire. Contact the office with any questions: