NAMRC Student Research Presentation Award Winners These NAMRC Student Research Presentation Awards recognize student contributions to NAMRC based on their presentations. The awards are presented during the annual Reception and Awards Banquet. 2021 Overall Winner Michael Gomez, Timothy No and Tony Schmitz, University of Tennessee KnoxvilleContributions of Scanning Metrology Uncertainty to Milling Force Prediction First Runner-Up Nathan Hertlein, Philip Buskohl, Andrew Gillman, Kumar Vemaganti and Sam Anand, University of CincinnatiGenerative Adversarial Network for Early-Stage Design Flexibility in Topology Optimization for Additive Manufacturing Honorable Mention Christopher Henson, Nathan Decker and Qiang Huan, University of Southern CaliforniaA Digital Twin Strategy for Major Failure Detection in Fused Deposition Modeling Processes 2019 Overall Winner Sidharth Baskaran, Sidharth Baskaran, Farbod Akhavan Niaki, Mark Tomaszewski, Jasprit Gill, Yi Chen, Yunyi Jia, Laine Mears and Venkat Krovi, Clemson UniversityDigital Human and Robot Simulation in Automotive Assembly using Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate: A Feasibility Study First Runner-Up Ping-Ju Chen, Boqiang Qian, Shama Barna, Glennys Mensing and Placid Ferreira, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAn Experimental Investigation into Plate-to-Roll Patterning with Solid-State Superionic Stamping Second Runner-Up Ezgi Pinar Yalcintas, Kadri Bugra Ozutemiz, Toygun Cetinkaya, Livio Dalloro, Carmel Majidi and O. Burak Ozdoganlar, Carnegie Mellon UniversityAutomated Microcontact Printing of Liquid-phase Metals for Manufacturing of Soft and Stretchable Microelectronics 2018 Overall Winner Maxwell Praniewicz, Thomas Kurfess and Christopher Saldana, Georgia Tech Adaptive Geometry Transformation and Repair for Hybrid Manufacturing First Runner-Up Abram Pleta, Farbod Akhavan Niaki and Laine Mears, Clemson UniversityA Comparative Study on the Cutting Force Coefficient Identification Between Trochoidal and Slot Milling Second Runner-Up Alireza Zarreh, Can Saygin, Hung-Da Wan, Yooneun Lee and Alejandro Bracho AvilaA Game Theory Based Cybersecurity Assessment Model for Advanced Manufacturing Systems 2017 Overall Winner Chao Liu, Sheng Cao, Wayne Tse and Xun Xu, The University of Auckland Augmented Reality-Assisted Intelligent Window for Cyber-Physical Machine Tools First Runner-Up Fuda Ning, Hui Wang, Yingbin Hu, Weilong Cong, Meng Zhang and Yuzhou Li, Texas Tech University Rotary Ultrasonic Surface Machining of CFRP Composites: A Comparison with Conventional Surface Grinding Second Runner-Up Jolie Frketic, Sean Psulkowski, Alexander Sharp and Tarik Dickens, Florida A&M University – Florida State University Dexterous Printing and Fabrication of Multi-Functional Parts: Sentiments in Science and Engineering Education 2016 Overall Winner Vinh Nguyen, Georgia Institute of TechnologyPVDF Sensor Based Monitoring of Single-Point Cutting Honorable Mention Lei Chen, University of MichiganVideo Enriched Pedagogy in Manufacturing Processes Honorable Mention Sarah Wolff, Northwestern UniversityAnisotropic Properties of Directed Energy Deposition (DED)-Processed Ti-6Al-4V 2015 First Place Yihao Zheng, University of Michigan Experimental Investigation of the Grinding Wheel Dynamics in Atherectomy Second Runner-Up Weisi Li, Barry Belmont and Albert Shih, University of MichiganDesign and Manufacture of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tissue Mimicking Material for Needle Insertion 2014 First Place Kaushik Parmar, University of Calgary Effects of Foaming through Leaching on Electrical Behavior of PS/CNT Composites Honorable Mention Ala'a Al-okaily, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multi-Physics Modeling for Laser Micro Transfer Printing Delamination Honorable Mention Heng Zhang, Syracuse University Development and Utilization of A Process-Oriented Information Model for Sustainable Manufacturing 2013 First Place Miki Takagi, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multi-Nozzle Array Electrohydrodynamic Jet Printing Honorable Mention Vasishta Ganguly, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Spindle Dynamics Identification Using Particle Swarm Optimization 2012 First Place T. Rodts, University of Notre DameSelective Welding Reinforcement Within Three-Dimensional Fabric Honorable Mention Y. Pan, University of Southern CaliforniaSmooth Surface Fabrication in Mask Projection Based Stereolithography Honorable Mention J. Rickli, Virginia TechDamage Diagnosis and Fixture Classification Using Impedence-Based Sensors 2011 First Place R. Malhotra, Northwestern UniversityPrediction and Analysis of Fracture in Single Point Incremental Forming Using a Damage Based Material Model Honorable Mention P. Kalita, University of ArkansasStudy of Specific Energy and Friction Coefficient in MQL Grinding Using Oil-Based Nanolubricants Honorable Mention S. Raghavan, Georgia Institute of TechnologyEfficient Machining of Hardened AISI 52100 Steel Using a Laser-Based Hybrid Process 2010 First Place J.J. Jones, Clemson UniversityEmpirical Modeling of the Stress-Strain Relationship for an Upsetting Process Under Direct Electrical Current Honorable Mention T.J. Collins, Collins Drilling LLCDeep Drawing of 5052 Aluminum Strips Using Electrically Assisted Manufacturing (EAM) Honorable Mention S. Sah, University of ConnecticutEffect of Clearance and Embedding Depth of Force Sensors for Integrated Forming" 2009 First Place H.K. Zadeh, Queens UniversityNonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Metal Powder Die Compaction Using Various Plasticity Models Honorable Mention W.A. Salandro, Penn State ErieTensile Formability Enhancement of Magnesium AZ31B-0 Alloy Using Electrical Pulsing Honorable Mention H.S. Kim, University of Florida Novel Heterodyne Displacement Measuring Interferometer 2008 First Place A. Vijayaraghavan, University of California – BerkeleyAnalysis of Process Variable Effects on the Roller Imprinting Process Honorable Mention C.A. Suprock, University of New HampshireA Cost Effective Accelerometer and DAQ for Machine Condition Monitoring: A Feasibility Study Honorable Mention C. Reich-Weiser, University of California – BerkeleyEnvironmental Decision Making: Supply-Chain Considerations 2007 First Place C. Suprock, Pennsylvania State University, ErieReal-Time Failure Forecasting for Flat, Ball-Nose, Roughing, and Tapered Endmills Using an Accelerometer Honorable Mention C.H. Tseng, Oregon State UniversityComparison of Batch Mixing and Micromixing Approaches in the Synthesis and Deposition of Ceria Nanoparticles Honorable Mention M. Wayne Chastagner, University of MichiganAbrasive Jet Machining for Edge Generation 2006 First Place S. Subbiah, Georgia Institute of TechnologyTool Life and White Layer Formation in Interrupted Hard Turning with Binderless cBN Tool Honorable Mention J.A. Olortegui-Yume, Michigan State UniversityTool Wear Evolution in Multilayer Coated Inserts Using Topographic Imaging Honorable Mention A. Alkhaleel, University of Nebraska-LincolnNanoscale Features by Electro-Machining Using Atomic Force Microscope 2005 First Place B. Woody, University of North Carolina at CharlotteFiducial Calibration System Honorable Mention J.S. Canning, University of FloridaUncertainty of Spatial Coordinate Measurements Using Trilateration Honorable Mention G. Lin, University of MichiganDetection and Characterization of Surface Cracking in Sheet Metal Hemming Using Optical Method
