Manufacturing and Materials Research is taking place all across Michigan Tech. Below, you will find a sample listing of some of our publicly funded research projects. Use our search box or advanced filtering options to search our research projects by keyword, by department, or even by investigator. Affiliated centers and institutes are below.
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Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Aluminum Critical Mineral Production via Landfill Mining: Environmental community and technical feasibility for integrated multi-material resource recovery
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paul Sanders | |
| Co-PI: Timothy Eisele | |
| Co-PI: Robert Handler | |
| Co-PI: Jonathan Robins | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Energy
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy, Energy & Sustainability, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Control of Li Surfaces for Solid-State Batteries
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Erik Herbert | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: UT-Battelle LLC (Manager for US Dept of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Energy & Sustainability, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Deciphering the relationship between bioresorbable magnesium alloy corrosion and the inflammatory microenvironment of the neotinima
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Roger Guillory | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Biomedical Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Health & Human Services
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Health
GOALI: Engineering Mechanically Stable Interfaces Through Short-Range Molecular Rearrangement Driven by Inhomogeneous Li Ion Transfer Kinetics
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Erik Herbert | |
| Co-PI: Stephen Hackney | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Energy & Sustainability, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Size-dependent Metric Analysis of Respirable Coal Mine Dust (RCMD)
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Lei Pan | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Chemical Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Health & Human Services
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Health
NSF-BSF: Computation-Guided Advanced Fabrication of Silicide Nanostructures with Novel Magnetic Properties
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Yongmei Jin | |
| Co-PI: Ranjit Pati | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for Weld Enhanced Cast Steel Coupler Knuckles
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paul Sanders | |
| Co-PI: Pasi Lautala | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Hybrid Structured Nickle Superalloys to Address Price Volatility and Weld/Weld Repair Based Supply Chain Issues
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paul Sanders | |
| Co-PI: Joe Licavoli | |
| Co-PI: Zequn Wang | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Energy
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
DMREF/Collaborative Research: Switchable Underwater Adhesion Through Dynamic Chemistry and Geometry
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Bruce Lee | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Biomedical Engineering |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences, Robotics & Mechanics
Rapid Bayesian High Entropy Alloy Designs Fabricated via Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paul Sanders | |
| Co-PI: Erik Herbert | |
| Co-PI: Joe Licavoli | |
| Co-PI: Zequn Wang | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Energy
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Corrosion Fatigue Resistant and Intimal Hyperplasia Suppressive Biometal for Bioabsorbable Stents
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Jaroslaw Drelich | |
| Co-PI: Jeremy Goldman | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Materials Science & Engineering |
Sponsor: US Dept of Health & Human Services
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus: Health
Multiscale Technologies Institute (MuSTI)
Collaborative Research: ISS: Revealing interfacial stability thermal transport and transient effects in film evaporation in microgravity
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Aneet Narendranath | |
| Co-PI: Jeffrey Allen | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Multi-Scale Technologies Institute (MuSTI)
Research Focus: Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
A Multiscale Multiphysics Computational Modeling and Experimental Study for Thermo-Oxidation in Polymers
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Trisha Sain | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: US Dept of Defense
Center/Institute: Multi-Scale Technologies Institute (MuSTI)
Research Focus: Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Center (MARC)
PREP Gaithersburg: Establishment of a NIST Gaithersburg PREP Program at Michigan Technological University
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Gregory Odegard | |
| Co-PI: Wayne Gersie | |
| Co-PI: Vinh Nguyen | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: US Dept of Commerce
Center/Institute: Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC)
Research Focus: Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Autonomous Lunar Landing Pad Site Preparation
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paulus van Susante | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: Colorado School of Mines
Center/Institute: Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC)
Research Focus: Atmospheric & Space Sciences, Robotics & Mechanics, Transportation & Infrastructure
Percussive Hot Cone Penetrometer (PHCP) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for Geotechnical and Volatiles Mapping
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paulus van Susante | |
| Co-PI: Jeffrey Allen | |
| Co-PI: Timothy Eisele | |
| Co-PI: Timothy Scarlett | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Center/Institute: Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC)
Research Focus: Atmospheric & Space Sciences, Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Robotics & Mechanics
ICM Optimization of Advanced Composite Components of the Aurora D8 Aircraft
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Gregory Odegard | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts
Center/Institute: Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC)
Research Focus: Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science (NASA SSERVI CAN)
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Paulus van Susante | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: University of Central Florida
Center/Institute: Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC)
Research Focus: Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Robotics & Mechanics
Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Continuous Process for Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) for Plastic Wastes using Green Solvents
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Ezra Bar Ziv | |
| Co-PI: Shreyas Kolapkar | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Research Focus: Energy & Sustainability
Solvent Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) For Plastic Removal from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Ezra Bar Ziv | |
| Co-PI: Shreyas Kolapkar | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: Battelle Energy Alliance LLC / Idaho National Laboratory
Center/Institute: Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Research Focus:
EV Jobs Academy
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Jeremy Worm | |
| Co-PI: Grant Ovist | |
| College/School: | Advanced Power Systems Research Center |
| Department(s): | Advanced Power Systems Research Center |
Sponsor: Southeast Michigan Community Alliance
Center/Institute: Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Energy & Sustainability, Transportation & Infrastructure
Enhancing the Efficiency and Resilience of PV Systems at Northern Latitudes
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Ana Dyreson | |
| Co-PI: Gordon Parker | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: Sandia National Laboratories
Center/Institute: Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Research Focus:
APRA-E NEXTCAR Phase II - L4/L5 CAV Enabled Energy Reduction
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Naber | |
| Co-PI: Jeremy Bos | |
| Co-PI: Bo Chen | |
| Co-PI: Darrell Robinette | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: US Dept of Energy
Center/Institute: Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Research Focus: Energy & Sustainability, Transportation & Infrastructure
Research and Innovation in STEAM Education (RISE)
CTE Mechatronics 2023-2024
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: John Irwin | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: Copper Country Intermediate School District (CCISD)
Center/Institute: Research and Innovation in Stem Education Institute (RISE)
Research Focus:
CAREER: Deciphering Cavitation in Fluid-Filled Cracks and its Induced Seismicity through Integrated Physical Modeling
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Roohollah Askari | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Research and Innovation in Stem Education Institute (RISE)
Research Focus: Atmospheric & Space Sciences
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works Contractual Training for MiLEAP Project
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: John Irwin | |
| Co-PI: Chad Arney | |
| Co-PI: John Lehman | |
| Co-PI: Kyle Rubin | |
| Co-PI: Jeremy Worm | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Manufacturing and Mech Eng Technology |
Sponsor: Upper Peninsula Michigan Works
Center/Institute: Research and Innovation in Stem Education Institute (RISE)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach
Research Initiation: Factors Motivating Engineering Faculty to Adopt and Teach New Engineering Technologies
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Michelle Jarvie-Eggart | |
| Co-PI: Shari Stockero | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Engineering Fundamentals |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Research and Innovation in Stem Education Institute (RISE)
Research Focus: Human Factors & Psychology
Collaborative Research: Recognition of Gender Stereotyping as a Determinant of Stereotype Assimilation and Contrast Effects Resulting from Subtle Bias Exposure in STEM
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Lorelle Meadows | |
| College/School: | Pavlis Honors College |
| Department(s): | Pavlis Honors College |
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Center/Institute: Research and Innovation in Stem Education Institute (RISE)
Research Focus: Human Factors & Psychology
Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Michigan Local Bridge Load Rating and Inspection Support and Technology Transfer FY 2023-2025
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Zack Fredin | |
| Co-PI: Christopher Gilbertson | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation Construction Management System - Phase 1
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Nick Koszykowski | |
| Co-PI: Peter Torola | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Transportation & Infrastructure
Roadsoft Support for MDOT Safety Services
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Nick Koszykowski | |
| Co-PI: Gary Schlaff | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Transportation & Infrastructure
Bridge Design System Ongoing Modernization and Support - Phase 3
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Christopher Gilbertson | |
| Co-PI: Gary Schlaff | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: