Advanced Manufacturing

Research goals

• Complementary functions over different length scales
• Programmed assembly
• Spatial patterning
• Sustainable synthesis and manufacturing

On-going Project

Printing of Bio-polymer using Direct Ink Writing

The objective of the project is to develop, demonstrate and evaluate the printability of a cellulose-based biopolymer using a Direct Ink Writing (DIW) technique.

Capstone design team: Jocelynn Kelly, Zac Hoopes, Mike Karschner, Will Miney, Nicholas Pleim

Faculty advisor: Dr. Amrita Basak

Faculty Lead

Stephen Chmely, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering