Research
Research Vision
The S²↔︎AM lab’s research vision revolves around five key themes under the umbrella of Advanced Manufacturing:
- Sustainability Assessment and Optimization: Driving improvements in manufacturing systems by integrating and optimizing sustainability metrics to minimize environmental impacts.
- Product-Process Co-Design: Enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product performance by simultaneously addressing design and process challenges.
- Additive Manufacturing: Pioneering advancements in 3D printing technologies to elevate manufacturing sustainability and produce lightweight, high-performance components.
- Advanced Materials Engineering: Developing innovative materials, including lightweight composites for aerospace applications, as well as bio-based and biodegradable materials.
- Circular Economy: Promoting sustainable manufacturing practices through the adoption of circular economy principles, focusing on resource efficiency and waste reduction.