Director of the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Technical Area Lead for Advanced Manufacturing under the Nuclear Energy AMMT Program
Bio
His focus of research includes understanding correlations between process conditions of advanced manufacturing processes materials microstructure and mechanical performance. His research expertise lies in the field of Additive Manufacturing with a particular focus on metals and alloys. He has worked on multiple additive manufacturing technologies including electron beam and laser powder bed, large-scale directed energy deposition technology, and solid state-based AM processes. He is working to integrate the digital thread into manufacturing for the certification and qualification of advanced manufactured components. His work at ORNL has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing, particularly in metal additive manufacturing, where he has developed innovative techniques to improve the properties, performance, and scalability of printed materials.
Nuclear energy found a home at ORNL 80 years ago and never left. The premier research institution represents nearly 250 researchers and scientists from across the globe, focused on delivering nuclear science and technology breakthroughs. The Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division is the heart of ORNL's nuclear energy research capacity—and a haven for big thinkers, international expertise, and technical prowess. As it refines concepts and components to extend the life of current nuclear plants, ORNL pioneers advanced reactor concepts and explores novel energy conversion methods. Its approach incorporates all aspects of the fuel cycle, from fuel development and transportation to reprocessing, waste reduction, and secure fuel storage.