Manufacturing and Nanotechnology Group

By Dr. Ahalapitiya H. Jayatissa, Jay

(Graduate Student Orientation)Fall 2011

ProfessorsIoan Marinescu Precision Micro-machining and

Advanced Manufacturing

Sarit Bhaduri Biomaterials/Ceramics

Hongyan Zhang Welding and Material Joining

Ahalapitiya Jayatissa Thin Films, Nanotechnology, MEMS

Mathew Franchetti Industrial Engineering

Yong Gan Energy materials

Dr. Ioan Marinescu

MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL &MANUFACTURING

ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL &MANUFACTURING

ENGINEERING

Projects 2011•Nano ELID Technologies for Semiconductors Industry•Nano Polishing of AlTiC Sliders•Precision Burnishing for Aerospace Industry•Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics Modeling of Grinding•UV Bonding of Abrasive Tools

•Contact: Professor Ioan Marinescu

Dr. Sarith Bhaduri

Research Field: Biomaterials

He has opening for MS and PhD level students in processing of bio-compatible ceramic materials. Nature of research is synthesis and characterization of materials.

For availability you may contact him with 419-530-8223

Material Joining Laboratory

• Active Research Project High Performing Friction–Stir Riveted Joints

Dr. Hongyan Zhang

(Openings 1 MS, 1 PhD):

Nanotechnology and MEMS Laboratory

Current Research Projects: 1. Graphene based multiplexed Sensors: Investigation of carbon nanotube and graphene and other single layer materials for sensor applications.

2. Laser Processing of Thin Films: Investigation of the fundamental phenomena of laser irradiation on metal oxide-based thin films relevant to sensor performance

PhD/MS students will be considered.

Contact: Dr. A. H. Jayatissa, Jay Room #: 4049 NI

Tel: 419-530-8245 E-mail: ajayati@utnet.utoledo.edu

All projects involve Experimental activities and Modeling/Simulations.

Current students: 6 PhD and 3 MS, 2 undergraduates

Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Laboratory

• Dr. Matthew Franchetti (419-530-8051 or NI 4006)

• Active Research Projects (2 openings):

– The Business Waste Reduction Assistance Program sponsored by Lucas County

– The UT Pollution Prevention Program sponsored by the EPA

• The projects involve assisting manufacturers and businesses in measuring and reducing waste, pollution, energy usage, and environmental impacts.

Nanomanufacturing thermoelectric energy conversion materials

• The objective of the project is to make nanoscale Bi–Te nanostructures with thermoelectric properties on various substrate.

Dr. Yong Gan

Biophotofuel cell anode materials research

• The objective of the project is to make a photoactive anode containing highly ordered nanotube array and to study the effect of electrolyte concentration and voltage on the size distribution of the nanotubes. The photo-catalytic behavior and biomass decomposition under ultraviolet (UV) radiation to generates electricity and hydrogen will be studied.

• One Ph.D. student is needed if funding is available.