NAMRC Student Research Presentation Award Winners

First Place

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

First Place

Prediction and Analysis of Fracture in Single Point Incremental Forming Using a Damage Based Material Model
R. Malhotra, Northwestern University

Honorable Mention

Study of Specific Energy and Friction Coefficient in MQL Grinding Using Oil-Based Nanolubricants
P. Kalita, University of Arkansas

Honorable Mention

Efficient Machining of Hardened AISI 52100 Steel Using a Laser-Based Hybrid Process
S. Raghavan, Georgia Institute of Technology  

First Place

Empirical Modeling of the Stress-Strain Relationship for an Upsetting Process Under Direct Electrical Current
J.J. Jones, Clemson University

Honorable Mention

Deep Drawing of 5052 Aluminum Strips Using Electrically Assisted Manufacturing (EAM)
T.J. Collins, Collins Drilling LLC

Honorable Mention

Effect of Clearance and Embedding Depth of Force Sensors for Integrated Forming
S. Sah, University of Connecticut  

First Place

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Metal Powder Die Compaction Using Various Plasticity Models
H.K. Zadeh, Queens University

Honorable Mention

Tensile Formability Enhancement of Magnesium AZ31B-0 Alloy Using Electrical Pulsing
W.A. Salandro, Penn State Erie

Honorable Mention

Novel Heterodyne Displacement Measuring Interferometer
H.S. Kim, University of Florida  

First Place

Analysis of Process Variable Effects on the Roller Imprinting Process
A. Vijayaraghavan, University of California – Berkeley

Honorable Mention

A Cost Effective Accelerometer and DAQ for Machine Condition Monitoring: A Feasibility Study
C.A. Suprock, University of New Hampshire

Honorable Mention

Environmental Decision Making: Supply-Chain Considerations
C. Reich-Weiser, University of California – Berkeley  

First Place

Real-Time Failure Forecasting for Flat, Ball-Nose, Roughing, and Tapered Endmills Using an Accelerometer
C. Suprock, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Honorable Mention

Comparison of Batch Mixing and Micromixing Approaches in the Synthesis and Deposition of Ceria Nanoparticles
C.H. Tseng, Oregon State University

Honorable Mention

Abrasive Jet Machining for Edge Generation
M. Wayne Chastagner, University of Michigan  

First Place

Tool Life and White Layer Formation in Interrupted Hard Turning with Binderless cBN Tool
S. Subbiah, Georgia Institute of Technology

Honorable Mention

Tool Wear Evolution in Multilayer Coated Inserts Using Topographic Imaging
J.A. Olortegui-Yume, Michigan State University

Honorable Mention

Nanoscale Features by Electro-Machining Using Atomic Force Microscope
A. Alkhaleel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln  

First Place

Fiducial Calibration System
B. Woody, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Honorable Mention

Uncertainty of Spatial Coordinate Measurements Using Trilateration
J.S. Canning, University of Florida

Honorable Mention

Detection and Characterization of Surface Cracking in Sheet Metal Hemming Using Optical Method
G. Lin, University of Michigan