1

Kevin Chou, Ph.D., PE Fellow of ASME

Professor Mechanical Engineering Department

The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Phone: (205)348-0044, fax: (205)348-6419 kchou@eng.ua.edu

EDUCATION

PhD, Industrial Engineering, Purdue University 1994

MS, Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University 1988

BS, Mechanical Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University 1986

CURRENT POSITION

August 2010 to present Professor Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Alabama

CONSULTING

Vista Engineering Inc., Birmingham, AL - Testing and research of nanocrystalline diamond coated cutting tools, and various structural analyses (2005-now).

REGISTRATION

Professional Engineer (Mechanical Engineering), Alabama (27809-E), 2006 - now

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, August 2010 – present

August 2014 – August 2015, on Intergovernmental Personnel Agreement (IPA) Leave August 2012 – August 2013, on Sabbatical Leave

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, August 2005 - August 2010 Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, August 1999 - August 2005 Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, stationed at Gaithersburg, Maryland (NIST) Assistant Director for Technology (Advanced Manufacturing National Fellow), August 2014 – August 2015 (IPA leave) National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland Guest Researcher, Intelligent Systems Division, April 2013 – July 2013 (Sabbatical leave) NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama Faculty Fellow, Nonmetallic Manufacturing Branch, August 2012 – October 2012, March 2013 – April 2013 (Sabbatical leave)

2

National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan Visiting Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Advanced Institute for Manufacturing with Hi-tech Innovation, October 2012 – March 2013 (Sabbatical leave) University of Missouri – Kansas City/Columbia, Kansas City, Missouri Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, August 1998 – July 1999 National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD Postdoctoral Researcher, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, January 1995 – July 1998 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Graduate Research Assistant, School of Industrial Engineering, January 1991 – May 1994

CURRENT RESEARCH/TEACHING INTEREST

Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing, Selective Laser Melting, Wire-Fed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Multi-Physics Modeling and Simulations

Manufacturing Process Metrology, Tribology

Material and Surface Analysis and Characterizations

Infrared Thermography

Design and Manufacturing, CAD/CAM

Advanced Machining, Cutting Tools, Tool Wear

Diamond Coating Fundamentals and Applications

Solid, Contact and Interface Mechanics

BOOK CHAPTERS (5 published)

Published

1. Gong, X., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou, (2015), “Powder and Part Characterizations in Electron Beam Melting Additive Manufacturing,” in Additive Manufacturing: Innovations, Advances and Applications (ISBN 9781498714778), Editor: T.S. Srivatsan, Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, PA, USA, pp. 179-198, Oct. 2015.

2. Cheng, B., S. Price, J. Lydon, K. Cooper and K. Chou, (2015), "Advances in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process Modeling, Temperature Measurements and Process Parameter Effects,” in Additive Manufacturing Emerging Technologies Applications and Economic Implications (ISBN: 978-1-63482-657-0), Editor: A. Thorton, Nova Publication, pp. 1-66, Aug. 2015.

3. Ivester, R., E. Whitenton, J. Hershman, K. Chou, and Q. Wu, (2015), “Analysis of Orthogonal Cutting Experiments Using Diamond-Coated Tools with Force and Temperature Measurements,” in Traditional Machining Processes (978-3-662-45087-1), Editor: J. Paulo Davim, Springer, p. 33-48, 2015.

3

4. Chou, K. and P. Lu, “Analysis of Acoustic Emission Signal Evolutions for Monitoring Diamond-coated Tool Delamination Wear in Machining,” in Machining and Machine-Tools (ISBN: 978-0-85709-154-3), p. 1-28, Editor: J.P. Davim, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, UK, 2013.

5. Chou, Y.K., "Diamond Coated Cutting Tools for Machining Applications," in Metal Cutting: Research Advances (ISBN: 978-1-60876-207-1), Chapter 5, p. 133-162, Editor: J.P. Davim, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY, 2010.

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES (57 published, 1 accepted, 3 submitted)

Published

1. Wang, X., X. Gong, and K. Chou, (2015), “Review on Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing of Inconel 718,” Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B), Vol. 222, p. 1-14, 2016.

2. Sahoo, S., and K. Chou, “Phase-field Simulation of Microstructure Evolution of Ti-4Al-6V in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Process,” Journal of Additive Manufacturing, Vol. 9, p. 14-24, 2016.

3. Cheng, B., and K. Chou (2015), “Geometric Consideration of Support Structures in Part Overhang Fabrications by Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 69, pp. 102-111, 2015.

4. Rodriguez, O.L., P.G. Allison, W.R. Whittington, D.K. Francis, O.G. Rivera, K. Chou, X. Gong, T.M. Butler, and J.F. Burroughs, “Dynamic tensile behavior of electron beam additive manufactured Ti6Al4V,” Materials Science and Engineering: A, vol. 641, pp. 323-327, 2015.

5. Gong, X. and K. Chou, “Phase-Field Modeling of Microstructure Evolution in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Vol. 67, No. 5, pp. 1176-1182, 2015.

6. Gong, X., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou, “Characterization of Ti-6Al-4V Powder in Electron-Beam-Melting Additive Manufacturing,” International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Special Focus issue on Additive Manufacturing, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 1-10, 2015.

7. Lu, P., X. Xiao, and K. Chou, “Interface Delamination Study of Diamond-coated Carbide Tools Considering Coating Fractures,” Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 260, pp. 239-245, 2014.

8. Price, S., B. Cheng, J. Lydon, K. Cooper and K. Chou, " On Process Temperature in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process Parameter Effects,” Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 136, No. 6, pp. 061019-1 – 061019-10, 2014.

9. Cheng, B., S. Price, J. Lydon, K. Cooper and K. Chou, "On Process Temperature in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Model Development and Experimental Validation,” Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 136, No. 6, pp. 061018-1 – 061018-12, 2014.

10. Gong, X., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou, “Beam Speed Effects on Ti-6Al-4V Microstructures in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 29, No. 17, pp. 1951-1959, 2014.

4

11. Price, S., K. Cooper, and K. Chou, “Evaluations of Temperature Measurements in Powder-based Electron-beam Additive Manufacturing by Near-infrared Thermography,” International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-13, 2014.

12. Gong, X., T. Anderson and K. Chou, “Review on Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” Manufacturing Review, Vol. 1, pp. 1-12, 2014.

13. Qin, F., and K. Chou, “Implementing a Cohesive Zone interface in a Diamond-coated Tool for 2D Cutting Simulations,” International Journal of Materials Forming and Machining Processes, Vol. 1, pp. 31-47, 2014.

14. Gong, X., B. Cheng, S, Price and K. Chou, "Powder-Bed Electron-Beam-Melting Additive Manufacturing: Powder Characterization, Process Simulation and Metrology," Journal of Proceedings of ASME Early Career Technical Conference (2013), Vol. 12, pp. 59-66, 2013.

15. Lu, P., H. Gomez, X. Xiao, M. Lukitsch, D. Durham, A. Sachdeve, A. Kumar, and K. Chou, “Coating Thickness and Interlayer Effects on CVD-diamond Film Adhesion to Cobalt-cemented Tungsten Carbides,” Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 215, No. 3, pp. 272-279, 2013.

16. White, W., A. Ogilvie, K. Chou, "On Measurements of Tool Edge Geometry of Diamond-coated Cutting Tools," International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 280-296, 2012.

17. Gomez, H., D. Durham, X. Xiao, M. Lukitsch, P. Lu, A. Sachdeve, K. Chou and A. Kumar, “Adhesion analysis and dry machining performance of CVD diamond coatings deposited on surface modified WC–Co turning inserts”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 212, pp. 523-533, 2012.

18. Lu, P., X. Xiao, M. Lukitsch, Y. K. Chou, "Micro-scratch Testing for Interface Characterizations of Diamond-coated Tools,” Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 206, pp. 1860-1866, 2011.

19. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, R. G. Thompson, "A Numerical Study of Cutting Edge Radius Effects on Stress Evolutions of Diamond Coated Tools,” International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 7, No. 3/4, pp. 149-160, 2010.

20. Chou, K., R. Thompson, and A. Kumar, "CVD-Diamond Technologies for Dry Drilling Applications," Thin Solid Films, Vol. 518, pp. 7487-7491, 2010.

21. Qin, F. and K. Chou, "2D Cutting Simulations with a Diamond-coated Tool Including Deposition Residual Stresses," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 38, pp. 1-8, 2010.

22. Ogilvie, A., K. Chou, M. Ashford and E. Novak, "An Investigation into Cutting Edge Geometry of Uncoated and Coated Tools by Optical Profilometry," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 38, pp. 197-204, 2010.

23. Qin, F., K. Chou, D. Nolen, and R.G. Thompson, "Coating Thickness Effects on Diamond Coated Tools," Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 204, pp. 1056-1060, 2009.

24. Ogilvie, A., and K. Chou, "Cutting Edge Profile Characterizations by White-light Interferometry," ASME Early Career Technical Journal, Vol. 8, pp. 19.1-19.8, 2009.

25. Renaud, A., Hu, J., Qin, F., and Y. K. Chou, "Numerical Simulations of 3D Tool Geometry Effects on Deposition Residual Stresses in Diamond Coated Cutting Tools,” International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 2(4), pp. 490-502, 2009.

26. Miao, C., F. Qin, G. Stuhr, K. Chou, and R.G. Thompson, "Integrated Design and Analysis of Diamond Coated Drills," CAD and Applications, Vol. 6(2), pp. 195-205, 2009.

5

27. Qin, F., K. Chou, D. Nolen, R.G. Thompson, and W. Ni, "Cutting Edge Radius Effects on Diamond Coated Tools," Transactions of NAMRI/SME (North American Manufacturing Research Institute/Society of Manufacturing Engineers), Vol. 37, pp. 653-660, 2009.

28. Qin, F., J. Hu, Y. K. Chou, and R.G. Thompson, "Delamination Wear of Nano-diamond Coated Cutting Tools in Composite Machining," Wear, Vol. 267(5-8), pp. 991-995, 2009.

29. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, and R.G. Thompson, "Cohesive Zone Effects on Coating Failure Evaluations of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools," Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 203, pp. 730-735, 2008.

30. Hu, J., H. Song, and Y. K. Chou, "3D Cutting Force Analysis in Worn-Tool Finish Hard Turning," International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 3-13, 2008.

31. Zhang, Y. and Y. K. Chou, "A Parameter Study of Part distortions in FDM Using 3D FEA," Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B), Vol. 222, pp. 959-967, 2008.

32. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, and R.G. Thompson, "A Numerical Study of Interface Behavior of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 36, pp. 533-540, 2008.

33. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, and R.G. Thompson, "Nanocrystalline Diamond Coating Tools for Machining High-strength Al alloys," International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, Vol. 26, pp. 135-144, 2008.

34. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, R.G. Thompson, J. Burgess, and S. Street, "Characterizations of Nanocrystalline Diamond Coating Cutting Tools," Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 202, pp. 1113-1117, 2007.

35. Huang, Y., Y. K. Chou, and S. Y. Liang, "CBN Tool Wear in Hard Turning: A Survey on Research Progress," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 35, No. 5-6, pp. 443-453, 2007.

36. Liu, J. and Y.K. Chou, "Cutting Tool Temperature Analysis in Heat-pipe Assisted Composite Machining," ASME Transactions, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129, pp. 902-910, 2007.

37. Hu, J. and Y. K. Chou, "Characterizations of Cutting Tool Flank Wear-land Contact," Wear, Vol. 263, Issues 7-12, pp. 1454-1458, 2007.

38. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, and R.G. Thompson, "On Stress Analysis of Diamond Coating Cutting Tools," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 35, pp.177-184, 2007.

39. Liu, J. and Y. K. Chou, "On Temperatures and Tool Wear in Machining Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloys with Vortex-tube Cooling," International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 47/3-4, pp. 635-645, 2007.

40. Zhang, Y. and Y. K. Chou, "Three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis Simulations of the Fused Deposition Modelling Process," Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B), Vol. 220, No. 10, pp. 1663-1671, 2006.

41. Chou, Y. K. and J. Liu, "CVD Diamond Tool Performance in Composite Machining," Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 200, pp. 1872-1878, 2005.

42. Chou, Y. K. and H. Song, "Thermal Modeling for White Layer Predictions in Finish Hard Turning," International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 45/4-5, pp. 481-495, 2005.

6

43. Mahajan, V. and Y. K. Chou, "Machining-induced Surface Hardening due to Large Wear-land," Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B), Vol. 218, No. 12, pp. 1647-1655, 2004.

44. Chou, Y. K. and J. Liu, "Ion Implantation of Superhard Ceramic Cutting Tools," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol. 13, Issue 4, pp. 398-405, 2004.

45. Guo, Y. B. and Y. K. Chou, "The Determination of Ploughing Force and Its Influence on Material Properties in Metal Cutting," Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 148, Issue 3, pp. 368-375, 2004.

46. Nama, S. C., Y. K. Chou, and J. M. Simmons, "A Preliminary Investigation on Metrology Aspects in Rapid Prototyping," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 32, pp. 605-612, 2004.

47. Chou, Y. K. and H. Song, "Tool Nose Radius Effects on Finish Hard Machining," Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 148, Issue 2, pp. 259-268, 2004.

48. Chou, Y. K., "Hard Turning of M50 Steel with Different Microstructures in Continuous and Intermittent Cutting," Wear, Vol. 255, No. 7-12, pp. 1388-1394, 2003.

49. Chou, Y. K. and H. Song, "N2+ Implanted Cubic Boron Nitride Tools for Finish Hard

Machining," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 30, pp. 353-360, 2002.

50. Chou, Y. K., "Surface Hardening of AISI 4340 Steel by Machining, A Preliminary Investigation," Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 124, Issue 1-2, pp. 171-177, 2002.

51. Chou, Y. K., M. M. Barash, and C. J. Evans, "Experimental Investigation on CBN Turning of Hardened AISI 52100 Steel," Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 124, Issue 3, pp. 274-283, 2002.

52. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "White Layers and Thermal Modeling of Hard Turned Surfaces," International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 39, pp. 1863-1881, 1999.

53. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "Cubic Boron Nitride Tool Wear in Interrupted Hard Cutting," Wear, Vol. 225, No. 1, pp. 234-245, 1999.

54. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "Process Effects on White Layer Formation in Hard Turning," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 26, pp. 117-122, 1998.

55. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "Tool Wear Mechanism in Continuous Cutting of Hardened Tool Steels," Wear, Vol. 212, No. 1, pp. 59-65, 1997.

56. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "Finish Hard Turning of Powder Metallurgy M50 Steel," Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 25, pp. 81-86, 1997.

57. Davies, M. A., Y. K. Chou, and C. J. Evans, “On Chip Morphology, Tool Wear and Cutting Mechanics in Finish Hard Turning," Annals of the CIRP (International Institution for Production Engineering Research), Vol. 45/1, pp. 77-82, 1996.

Accepted

58. Cheng, B., S. Shrestha and K. Chou, (2015), “An Investigation into Scanning Strategy Effect in Selective Laser Melting,” Additive Manufacturing, Accepted, May 2016.

7

Submitted

59. Cheng, B., S. Price, J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou, (2016), “Advances in Process Qualification for Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing by Temperature Simulation and Measurement,” Advanced Materials Research, submitted, Jan. 2016.

60. Cheng, B. and K. Chou, (2016), “Numerical Evaluations of Thermal Property Effects on Melt Pool Characteristics in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Journal of Engineering Manufacture, submitted, Jan. 2016.

61. Wang, X. and K. Chou, (2015), “Electron Backscatter Diffraction Analysis of Inconel 718 Parts by Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing,” JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), submitted, Dec. 2015.

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (69 published, 1 submitted)

Published

1. Cheng, B., S. Shrestha, and K. Chou, (2016), “Stress and Deformation Evaluations of Scanning Strategy Effect in Selective Laser Melting,” Proceedings of ASME 2016 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Blacksburg, VA, Jun. 27-Jul. 1, 2016, MSEC2016-8819.

2. Wang, X., T. Keya, and K. Chou, (2016), “Build height effect on the Inconel 718 parts fabricated by Selective Laser Melting,” Proceedings of 44th Annual SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC44), Blacksburg, VA, Jun. 27-Jul. 1, 2016, NAMRC2016-117.

3. Cooper, K., P. Steele, B. Cheng, and K. Chou, (2016), “Contact-Free Support Structures for Part Overhangs in Powder-Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of SME RAPID Conference, 2016, Orlando, FL, May 16-19, 2016.

4. Cheng, B., and K. Chou, (2015), “Thermal Simulations for Cooling Rate Mapping in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2015 IMECE, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015, IMECE2015-52343.

5. Wang, X., and K. Chou, (2015), “Residual Stress In As-Deposited Inconel 718 Part Build With Selective Laser Melting,” Proceedings of ASME 2015 IMECE, Houston, TX, Nov. 13-19, 2015, IMECE2015-52386.

6. Cheng, B. and K. Chou, (2015), “Melt Pool Evolution Study in Selective Laser Melting,” Proceedings of 26th SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 10-12, pp. 1182-1194, 2015.

7. Wang, X. and K. Chou, (2015), “Residual Stress in Metal Parts Produced by Powder-Bed Additive Manufacturing Processes,” Proceedings of 26th SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 10-12, pp. 1463-1474, 2015.

8. Gong, X., X. Wang, V. Cole, Z. Jones, K. Cooper, and K. Chou, (2015), “Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Analysis of Inconel 718 by Selective Laser Melting,” Proceedings of ASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Charlotte, NC, Jun. 8-12, 2015, MSEC2015-9317.

9. Wang, X., X. Gong, and K. Chou, (2015), “Review on Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing of Inconel 718,” Proceedings of ASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Charlotte, NC, Jun. 8-12, 2015, MSEC2015-9322.

10. Cheng, B., and K. Chou, (2015), “Deformation Evaluation of Part Overhang Configurations in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2015 International

8

Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Charlotte, NC, Jun. 8-12, 2015, MSEC2015-9325.

11. Wang, X., X. Gong, and K. Chou, (2015), “Effect of Beam Speed on Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Processed by Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 43rd Annual SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC43), Charlotte, NC, Jun. 8-12, 2015, NAMRC43-25.

12. Gong, X. and K. Chou, (2015), “Microstructures of Inconel 718 by Selective Laser Melting,” Proceedings of TMS 144th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Orlando, FL, Mar. 15-19, 2015, pp. 461-468.

13. Price, S., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou (2014), “Temperature Measurements in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), Montreal, CA, Nov. 14-20, 2014, IMECE2014-36663.

14. Cheng, B., S. Price, X. Gong, J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou (2014), “Speed Function Effects in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Modeling and Experimentation,” Proceedings of ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), Montreal, CA, Nov. 14-20, 2014, IMECE2014-36664.

15. Gong, X., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou (2014), “Microstructural Analysis and Nanoindentation Characterization of Ti-6Al-4V Parts from Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), Montreal, CA, Nov. 14-20, 2014, IMECE2014-36675.

16. Cheng, B., X. Gong, X. Wang, and K. Chou, "Thermal Analysis, Microstructural Characterization and Nanoindentation for Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing," Proceedings of ASME Early Career Technical Conference (2014), Vol. 13, pp. 196-203, 2014.

17. Cheng, B. and K. Chou, (2014), “Thermal Stresses Associated with Part Overhang Geometry in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process Parameter Effects,” Proceedings of 25th SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 4-6, 2014, pp. 1076-1087.

18. Gong, X., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou, (2014), “Microstructural Characterization and Modeling of Beam Speed Effects on Ti-6Al-4V by Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 25th SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 4-6, 2014, pp. 459-469.

19. Sahoo, S. and K. Chou (2014), “Phase-field Simulation of Microstructural Evolution of Ti-6Al-4V in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Process,” MS&T 2014, Pittsburgh, PA, October 13-16, pp. 2117-2124, 2014.

20. Sahoo, S. and K. Chou (2014), “Review on Phase Field Modeling of Microstructure Evolutions: Application to Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2014 MSEC, Detroit, MI, June 9-13, 2014, MSEC2014-3901.

21. Cheng, B., P. Lu, and K. Chou, (2014), “Thermomechanical Investigation of Overhang Fabrications In Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Detroit, MI, Jun. 9-13, 2014, MSEC2014-4063.

22. Gong, X., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou (2014), “Characterization of Ti-6Al-4V Powder in Electron-Beam-Melting Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy Conference, Orlando, FL, May 18-20, 2014, 2014.

9

23. Cheng, B. and K. Chou, (2013), “A Design of Experiments Approach to Study Thermal Property Effects on Melt Pool Geometry In Powder-Based EBAM,” Proceedings of ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013, IMECE2013-66009.

24. Humberto, G., D. Durham, M. Lukitsch, K. Chou, and A. Kumar (2013), “Adhesion Behavior of and Dry Machining Performance of Interface Modified Diamond Coated Tools,” Proceedings of ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), San Diego, CA, Nov. 15-21, 2013, IMECE2013-66635.

25. Price, S., J. Lydon, K. Cooper, and K. Chou (2013), “Experimental Temperature Analysis of Powder-Based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 2013 SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 12-13, 2013, pp. 162-173.

26. Cheng, B. and K. Chou, (2013), “Melt Pool Geometry Simulations for Powder-Based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 2013 SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 12-14, 2013, pp. 644-654.

27. Chou, K., (2013), “Numerical Evaluation of Material Property Effects in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 41st Annual SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC41), Madison, WI, June 10-14, 2013, NAMRC41-1551.

28. Gong, X. and K. Chou, (2013), “Characterizations of Sintered Ti-6Al-4V Powers in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Madison, WI, June 10-14, 2013, MSEC2013-1131.

29. Lu, P. and K. Chou, (2013), “Interface Delamination of Diamond-coated Carbide Tools Considering Coating Facture by XFEM,” Proceedings of ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Madison, WI, June 10-14, 2013, MSEC2013-1132.

30. Qin, F., N. Shen, and K. Chou, (2012), “Implementing a Cohesive Zone interface in a Diamond-coated Tool for 2D Cutting Simulations,” Proceedings of ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012, IMECE2012-88640.

31. Shen, N. and K. Chou, (2012), “Simulations of Thermo-mechanical Characteristics in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE), Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012, IMECE2012-88276.

32. Price, S., K. Cooper, and K. Chou (2012), “Evaluations of Temperature Measurements by Near-infrared Thermography in Powder-based Electron-beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 23rd Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, August 6-8, 2012, pp. 761-773.

33. Shen, N. and K. Chou, (2012), “Numerical Thermal Analysis in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing with Preheating Effects,” Proceedings of 23rd Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, August 6-8, 2012, pp. 774-784.

34. Gong, X., T. Anderson and K. Chou, (2012), “Review on Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” Proceedings of ASME 2012 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA), St. Louis, MO, June 18-21, 2012, ISFA2012-7256.

35. Shen, N. and K. Chou, (2012), “Thermal Modeling of Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Process – Powder Sintering Effect,” Proceedings of ASME 2012

10

International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Notre Dame, IN, June 4-8, 2012, MSEC2012-7253.

36. Ivester, R., E. Whitenton, J. Hershman, K. Chou, and Q. Wu, (2012), “Analysis of Orthogonal Cutting Experiments Using Diamond-Coated Tools with Force and Temperature Measurements,” Proceedings of 40th Annual SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC40), Notre Dame, IN, June 4-8, 2012, NAMRC40-7718.

37. Lu, P., Y. K. Chou, 3D Simulation of Sliding on Diamond-coated Carbide Substrates, Proceedings of Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2011, Symposium on Interfaces, Grain Boundaries and Surfaces from Atomistic and Macroscopic Approaches - Fundamental and Engineering Issues, Columbus, OH, October 17-20, 2011, pp. 207-214.

38. Qin, F., X. Gong, Y. K. Chou, Size Effects in Cutting with a Diamond-coated Tool, Proceedings of the 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Corvallis, Oregon, June 13-17, 2011, MSEC2011-50234.

39. Lu, P., X.C. Xiao, M. Lukitsch, Y. K. Chou, Micro-Scratch Testing and Simulations for Adhesion Characterizations of Diamond-coated Tools, Proceedings of 39th Annual SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC39), Corvallis, Oregon, June 13-17, 2011, NAMRC39-4787.

40. Lu, P., X.C. Xiao, M. Lukitsch, Y. K. Chou, Micro-Scratch Testing of Diamond-coated Tools, Proceedings of 2011 Annual Meeting of Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers, , Atlanta, GA, May 16-19, 2011.

41. Thompson, R.G., D. Nolen, Chou, Y.K., F. Qin, "Diamond-coated Tools with Different Etching Treatments - Delamination Characteristics and Machining Performance,” Proceedings of 2011 Annual Meeting of Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers, Atlanta, GA, May 16-19, 2011.

42. White, W, A. Ogilvie, K. Chou and E. Novak, “Measurements of Coating Thickness of Diamond-coated Tools by White-light Interferometry,” Proceedings of the American Society of Precision Engineers 2010 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 1-4, 2010.

43. Chou, K., R. Thompson, D. Nolen and F. Qin, “Challenges in applying diamond coatings to carbide twist drills,” Proceedings of Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2010, Houston, TX, October 18-20, pp. 2435-2446, 2010.

44. Chou, K., S. Rainer and P. Lu, “XRD residual stress measurements of diamond coated WC-Co tools,” Proceedings of Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2010, Houston, TX, October 18-20, 2010.

45. Lu, P., Y. K. Chou, and R. G. Thompson, "Time-Increment FFT Method in AE Signal Analysis for Diamond Coating Failure Monitoring in Machining Applications,” Proceedings of the 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 12-15, 2010, Erie, Pennsylvania, 2010, MSEC2010-34305.

46. Qin, F., Y. K. Chou, "Case Studies of Diamond-coated Tool Cutting Simulations: Coating Thickness and Cutting Speed Effects,” Proceedings of the 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 12-15, 2010, Erie, Pennsylvania, 2010, MSEC2010-34306.

47. McCarty, S.C., K.A. Woodbury and Y.K. Chou, "Tool Heat Fluxes during Cutting of A360 Using Beck’s Method,” Proceedings of the 2009 International Mechanical Engineering

11

Conference and Exhibition, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 2009, IMECE2009-13194, 2009.

48. Chou, K., R. Thompson, Qin, F., D. Nolen, and C. Miao, "Nanostructured Diamond Coatings for Dry Drilling," ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Conference, Memphis, TN, October 19-21, IJTC2009-15072.

49. Qin, F., K. Chou, D. Nolen and R. Thompson, "Chip Clogging in Dry Drilling – Workpiece Temperature Effects," ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Conference, Memphis, TN, October 19-21, IJTC2009-15071.

50. Lu, P., Y. K. Chou, and R. G. Thompson, "AE Signal Evolutions in Machining by Diamond Coated Tools,” Proceedings of the 2009 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 4-7, 2009, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2009, MSEC2009-84372.

51. Qin, F., Y. K. Chou, D. Nolen, and R. G. Thompson, "Diamond Coatings for Machining – Coating Thickness Effects,” Proceedings of the 2009 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 4-7, 2009, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2009, MSEC2009-84358.

52. Renaud, A., Hu, J., Qin, F., and Y. K. Chou, "Numerical Simulations of 3D Tool Geometry Effects on Deposition Residual Stresses in Diamond Coated Cutting Tools,” Proceedings of the 2008 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 7-10, 2008, Evanston, Illinois, 2008, MSEC2008-72204.

53. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, and R. G. Thompson, "Interface Effects on Coating Failure of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools,” Proceedings of the 2008 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 7-10, 2008, Evanston, Illinois, 2008, MSEC2008-72309.

54. Hu, J., Qin, F., Y. K. Chou, and R. G. Thompson, "Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals in Machining Using Diamond Coated Cutting Tools,” Proceedings of the 2008 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 7-10, 2008, Evanston, Illinois, 2008, MSEC2008-72507.

55. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, R. G. Thompson, "Nano-Diamond Coating for Machining Applications,” 2008 Nanomaterials, Proceedings of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), March 9-12, 2008, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2008.

56. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou, R. G. Thompson, "Cutting Edge Radius Effects on Diamond Coated Cutting Tools: From Deposition to Machining,” Proceedings of the 2007 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, October 15-17, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia, 2007, MSEC2007-31043.

57. Hu, J., Y. K. Chou , R. G. Thompson, "Nanocrystalline Diamond Coated Cutting Tools," Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2007, Symposium on Processing and Product Manufacturing: Surface Engineering Using Hybrid Plasma Assisted PVD and CVD Technologies, Detroit, Michigan, September 16-20, pp. 537-548, 2007.

58. Zhang, Y. and Y. K. Chou, "3D FEA Simulations of Fused Deposition Modeling Process," ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, MSEC2006-21132, October 8-11, 2006.

59. Zhang, Y. and Y. K. Chou, "A Parametric Study of Part Distortions in FDM Using 3D FEA," 17th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, August 14-16, pp. 410-420, 2006.

12

60. Nama, S. C., Y. Zhang, and Y. K. Chou, "On Part Error Behavior in the Multi-jet Rapid Prototyping Process," Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 2006, Las Vegas, NV, July 30 – August 3, 2006.

61. Hu, J., H. Song, and Y. K. Chou, "3D Analytical Cutting Force Simulations in Worn Tool Machining, Application to Finish Hard Turning," Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 2006, Las Vegas, NV, July 30 – August 3, 2006.

62. Liu, J. and Y. K. Chou, "An Investigation on Cutting Tool Temperatures in Composite Machining Assisted with Heat-pipe Cooling," ASME IMECE, Orlando, Florida, November 6-11, IMECE2005-80323 (in CD), 2005.

63. Liu, J. and Y. K. Chou, "Vortex-tube Cooling for Tool Wear Reduction in A390 Dry Machining," ASME World Tribology Congress, Washington, D.C., September 12-16, WTC2005-64166 (in CD), 2005.

64. Chou, Y. K. and H. Song, "Thermal Modeling for Finish Hard Turning Using a Worn Tool," Proceedings of JUSFA (Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation), ASME, UL_014, Denver, CO, July 19-21, 2004.

65. Chou, Y. K. and H. Song, "Thermal Modeling for Finish Hard Turning Using a New Tool," Proceedings of ASME IMECE (International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition), Manufacturing Science and Engineering, IMECE-41765, Washington, D.C., November 16-21, 2003.

66. Chou, Y.K. and H. Song, "Hard Turning with Different Nose-Radius Ceramic Tools," Proceedings of the Fourth International Machining & Grinding Conference, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, SME Technical Paper, MR01-228, 2001.

67. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "White Layers and Thermal Modeling of Hard Turned Surfaces," Proceedings of ASME IMECE, Manufacturing Science and Engineering, MED-Vol. 6-2, pp. 75-82, 1997.

68. Chou, Y. K. and C. J. Evans, "Microstructural Effects in Precision Hard Turning," Proceedings of ASME IMECE (International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition), Manufacturing Science and Engineering, MED-Vol. 4, pp. 237-242, 1996.

69. Chou, Y. K., M. M. Barash, and C. J. Evans, "Finishing Performance and Wear Mechanisms of Cubic Boron Nitride Tools in Turning of Hardened 52100 Steel," Ceramic Industry Manufacturing Conference and Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 1995.

Submitted

70. Shrestha, S., B. Cheng, and K. Chou, (2016), “An Investigation into Melt Pool Effective Thermal Conductivity for Thermal Modeling of Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Proceedings of 27th SFF Symposium, Austin, TX, August 8-10, submitted, Jul. 2016.

INVITED LECTURES (2005 – present)

1. Chou, K. (speaker), “Build Surface Analysis and Process Parameter Effects in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Additive Manufacturing Symposium on Additive Manufacturing for Surface Engineering of Materials, MS&T 2016, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 23 - 27, 2016.

2. Chou, K. (speaker), Advances in Process Qualification for Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing by Temperature Simulation and Measurement,” THERMEC'2016:

13

9th International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, Graz, Austria, May 29 - Jun. 3, 2016.

3. Chou, K. (speaker), “Advances in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process Modeling and Sensing,” Advanced Manufacturing Canada, SME Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Nov. 18-19, 2015.

4. Chou, K. (speaker), “Electron Backscatter Diffraction Analysis of Inconel 718 Parts Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing,” 1st TMS Summit on Integrated Manufacturing and Materials Innovations, TMS, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 16-18, 2015.

5. Chou, K. (speaker), “Finite Element Modeling of Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Process,” Simulation of Additive Manufacturing Technologies (sponsored by TMS), Louisville, KY, Aug. 24-28, 2015.

6. Chou, K. (speaker), “Public-Private Partnership to Accelerate Metal Additive Manufacturing Adoption,” Additive Manufacturing for Alabama Industry Forum (sponsored by Auburn University), Auburn, AL, Jul. 30, 2015.

7. Chou, K. (speaker), “Temperature Simulations and Measurements for Process Qualification in Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Advanced Qualification of Additive Manufacturing Workshop (sponsored by Los Alamos National Lab), Santa Fe, NM, Jul. 20-21, 2015.

8. Chou, K. (speaker), “Process Modeling of Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Navy Structural Mechanics Technical Interchange Meeting, Falls Church, VA, Jun. 25, 2015.

9. Chou, K. (speaker) and F. Gayle, “The National Network for Manufacturing Innovation,” Federal Laboratory Consortium Technology Transfer Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, Apr. 28-30, 2015.

10. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Technology,” NAVAIR, Structure Division, Patuxent River, MD, Mar. 23, 2015.

11. Chou, K. (speaker), “Simulation of Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process,” Understanding Modeling and Simulation of Additive Manufacturing Processes Workshop, Additive Manufacturing Consortium, Winter Meeting 2015, ORNL MDF, Oak Ridge, TN, Feb. 3-4, 2015.

12. Chou, K. (speaker), S. Price, J. Lydon, K. Cooper, “Near Infrared Thermography for Powder-Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing,” Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANAAF) Interagency Propulsion Committee Liquid Propulsion Subcommittee (LPS) Advanced Materials Panel (AMP) Additive Manufacturing for Propulsion Applications Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Huntsville, AL, September 3-5, 2014.

13. Chou, K. (speaker), “Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process Modeling and Metrology, Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Property,” 1st Annual World Congress of 3D Printing, Dalian, China, June 27-29, 2014.

14. Chou, K. (speaker), “Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Process Modeling, Temperature Measurements, Microstructural Analysis and Mechanical Properties,” International Workshop on Advanced Manufacturing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, June 24, 2014.

15. Chou, K. (speaker), “Introduction of Metal Additive Manufacturing,” International Workshop on Advanced Manufacturing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, June 24, 2014.

14

16. Chou, K. (speaker), “3D Printing: Overview and Demonstration,” Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL, December 9, 2013.

17. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” TechSolve, Cincinnati, OH, October 8, 2013.

18. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, October 7, 2013.

19. Chou, K. (speaker) and K. Cooper, “Process Modeling for Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” AeroMat Conference and Exposition, Bellevue, WA, April 2-5, 2013.

20. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” National Sun Yat-Sen University, February 21, 2013.

21. Chou, K. (speaker), “Introduction of Additive Manufacturing: Overview and Global Trends,” Workshop on Additive Manufacturing Technologies, Taichung, Taiwan, January 31, 2013.

22. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” Workshop on Additive Manufacturing Technologies, Taichung, Taiwan, January 31, 2013.

23. Chou, K. (speaker), “Nano-diamond Coatings for Dry Machining – Tool Design, Synthesis, Analysis and Performance,” 2013 International Workshop on Precision Machine Tool and Machining Process, Taichung, Taiwan, January 29 - January 30, 2013.

24. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” Industrial Technology Research Institute - South, December 26, 2012.

25. Chou, K. (speaker), “Additive Manufacturing Technologies,” National Chung Cheng University, December 14, 2012.

26. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, December 5, 2012.

27. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” NASA Langley Research Center, EBF3 group, September 25, 2012.

28. Chou, K. (speaker), “Powder-based Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Research at UA,” NIST, Additive Manufacturing Group, July 18, 2012.

29. Chou, K. (speaker), “Diamond-coated Cutting Tool Research at The University of Alabama,” Material Science and Engineering Department, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, September 19, 2011.

30. Chou, K. (speaker), “Research and Graduate Study Opportunity in Precision Manufacturing Research Facility at The University of Alabama,” College of Engineering, University of Memphis, September 14, 2011.

31. Chou, K. (speaker), “Diamond Coated Cutting Tool Research at UA,” Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA, October 15, 2010.

32. Chou, K. (speaker), R.G. Thompson and A. Kumar, “Recent Advances in CVD-diamond Technologies for Dry Machining Applications,” International Thin Films Conference and Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan, December 14-16, 2009.

33. Chou, K. (speaker), “Diamond Coated Cutting Tool Research at UA,” Industrial Technology and Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan, December 11, 2009.

15

34. Chou, K. (speaker) and R.G. Thompson, "Composite Machining by Superhard Nano-diamond Coated Tooling," Composite Manufacturing Conference (by Society of Manufacturing Engineers), San Diego, California, USA, April 29-May 1, 2009.

35. Chou, K. (speaker), "Diamond Coated Cutting Tool Research at UA," University of South Florida, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tampa, FL, December 3, 2008.

36. Chou, K. (speaker), "Diamond Coated Cutting Tool Research at UA," General Motors Corp., Research and Development Center, Warren, MI, September 12, 2007.

37. Chou, K. (speaker), "Thermomechanical Analysis of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools," Vista Engineering Inc., Birmingham, AL, December 12, 2005.

38. Chou, K. (speaker), "Residual Stresses and Part Distortion in Fused Deposition Modeling Prototyping Process," NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, In-situ Fabrication Group, Huntsville, AL, July 22, 2005.

SPONSORED RESEARCH

Current Projects

1. Process Qualification in Selective Laser Melting by Powder Characterization, Temperature Simulation and Measurement, Funding agent: U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST (70NANB16H029), $213,532, 04/01/16 - 03/31/18, PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

2. Innovative Process Models for Additive Manufacturing of 4340 Steel Components Via Wire-Fed Electron Beam, Funding agent: Mainstream Engineering Corp. (NAVY STTR Phase I), $150,000, 07/01/15-07/31/16, Co-PI: Kevin Chou (30%).

3. Multiple High-Fidelity Modeling Tools for Metal Additive Manufacturing Process Development, Funding agent: CFD Research Corp. (NASA STTR Phase II), $750,000, 06/01/15-05/31/17, Co-PI: Kevin Chou (42%).

4. Thermomechanical and Powder Sintering Aspects in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing: Applications to Overhang Support Designs, Funding agent: NSF, Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, $129,999, 08/01/13-07/31/16, PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

Completed Projects (Recent)

1. Advanced Manufacturing National Fellow, Funding agent: Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, NIST (Intergovernmental Personnel Agreement), $138,935 (with $138,828 matching from UA), 08/18/14-08/17/15, PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Microstructural Modeling in Electron Beam Additive Fabrication Technology, Funding agent: The University of Alabama, Office of Research, $105,600, 08/01/12-12/31/14, PI: Kevin Chou (65%).

3. Electron Beam Additive Fabrication Technology for Rapid Manufacturing of Space Vehicle Hardware, Funding agent: NASA, EPSCoR, $1,035,269 ($360,281 UA matching included), 08/01/11-07/31/15, PI: Kevin Chou (70%).

4. Multiple High-Fidelity Modeling Tools for Metal Additive Manufacturing Process Development, Funding agent: CFD Research Corp. (NASA STTR Phase I), $150,000, 07/01/14-02/28/15, Co-PI: Kevin Chou (33%).

5. Nanotechnology Enabled Temporomandibular Prosthesis, Funding agent: NIH, subcontract through Vista Engineering, 09/01/11-08/31/14, $18,000, PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

16

6. GAANN Doctoral Fellowships: Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, Funding agent: DOE (Education), $787,590 (plus $262,530 of UA matching), 08/16/10-08/15/14, PI: A. Agrawal, Co-PI: Kevin Chou (25%).

7. GOALI/Collaborative Research: Interface Engineered Diamond Coatings for Dry Machining, Funding agent: NSF, Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, $131,556, 09/01/09-08/31/13, PI: Kevin Chou (100%). GOALI partner: General Motors Corp. (Co-PI: Dr. Xingcheng Xiao) and Collaborative Partner: University of South Florida (Dr. Ashok Kumar)

8. STTR Phase I: Integrated Design of Nanostructured Diamond Coated Drills (for Dry Drilling of High-strength Automotive Powertrain Components), NSF, Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships, 01/01/08 – 6/30/09, $150K, PI: Raymond Thompson (Vista Engineering), Co-PI: Kevin Chou (40% share).

9. Nano-diamond Coated Cutting Tools: Modeling Tool Geometry Effects, NSF, Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, $360,316, 08/01/07-07/31/11, PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE

Chou, K. and K. Cooper, "Systems and Methods for Designing and Fabricating Contact-free Support Structures for Overhang Geometries of Parts in Powder-bed Metal Additive Manufacturing," U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2014/0335313, November 13, 2014, which was filed on May 13, 2014, and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/822,595, filed on May 13, 2013.

Chou. K. and R. Thompson, “Fabrication Method for Diamond Film Coating of Drill Bit”, U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2013/0209183, August 15, 2013, which was filed on December 28, 2010, and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/290,288, filed on December 28, 2009. Utility Patent Application No: 13/511,991, filed May 2012.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATES SUPERVISED

Post-doctoral Researcher (2 completed)

1. Xibing Gong, The University of Alabama, Project: Microstructural Evolution Modeling of Inconel 718 in SLM, Oct. 2014 – Feb. 2015

2. Seshadev Sahoo, Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, Project: Microstructural Evolution Modeling in EBAM, Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2013.

Doctoral Students (6 completed, 4 in progress)

1. Tahmina Keya, Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing Technology, in progress (Aug. 2015 – present)

2. Subin Shrestha, Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing Technology, in progress (Aug. 2015 – present)

3. Xiaoqing Wang, Microstructures and Mechanical Properties in Powder-Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing, in progress (Aug. 2013 – present)

4. Bo Cheng, Thermal and Thermomechanical Modeling of Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes, in progress (Aug. 2012 – present)

17

5. Xibing Gong, Ph.D., ME, Dissertation, “Microstructural Modeling and Characterization in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing” graduated in December 2014, The University of Alabama.

6. Ping Lu, Ph.D., ME, Dissertation, “An Investigation into Interface Behavior and Delamination Wear for Diamond-Coated Cutting Tools,” graduated in December 2013, The University of Alabama.

7. Feng Qin, Ph.D. ME, Dissertation, “Machining Using a Diamond-coated Cutting Tool: Finite Element Simulations and Experiments,” graduated in May 2012, The University of Alabama.

8. Jianwen Hu, Ph.D. ME, Dissertation, “Nanocrystalline Diamond-coated Cutting Tools: Characterization, Thermo-mechanical Analysis, and Machining Performance,” graduated in August 2008, The University of Alabama.

9. Jie Liu, Ph.D. ME, Dissertation, “An Investigation on Cutting Tool Temperatures in Machining of High-strength Al Alloys and Composites Assisted with Vortex-tube and Heat-pipe Cooling,” graduated in August 2005, The University of Alabama.

10. Hui Song, Ph.D. ME, Dissertation, “Thermal Modeling for Finish Hard Turning,” graduated in August 2003, The University of Alabama.

Master Students (10 completed, 7 with thesis)

1. Steven Price, M.S. ME, Thesis, On Temperature Measurements and Analysis in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Using Near Infrared Thermography (Jan. 2013 – May 2014).

2. Lalit Roy. M.S. ME, Thesis, “Variation in Mechanical Behavior due to Different Build Directions of Ti6Al4V Fabricated by Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology,” graduated in December 2013, The University of Alabama (with L. Ladani)

3. Andrew Ogilvie, M.S. ME, Thesis, “GT-Suite Simulation of a Power Split Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” graduated in May 2011, The University of Alabama (with M. Ashford)

4. Chao Miao, M.S. ME, Thesis, “CAD Modeling and Interface Stress Analysis of Diamond-Coated Tooling,” graduated in August 2010, The University of Alabama

5. Yen-Chu Chi, M.S. ME, Project, “Finite Element Simulations of Cutting Tool Temperatures in Orthogonal Machining,” graduated in December 2006, The University of Alabama

6. Yizhuo Zhang, M.S. ME, Thesis, “Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Residual Stresses and Part Distortions in Fused Deposition Modeling Process,” graduated in December 2006, The University of Alabama

7. Srinivas Nama, M.S. ME, Thesis, “Modeling of Shrinkage Behavior in Multi-jet Rapid Prototyping Technology,” graduated in December 2004, The University of Alabama

8. Xiaokun Lin, M.S. ME, Project, “Development of Animation of Machining Operations,” graduated in August 2002, The University of Alabama

9. Varun Mahajun, M.S. ME, Thesis, “An Experimental Investigation on Surface hardening of AISI 4340 Steel by Machining,” graduated in December 2001, The University of Alabama

10. Arun Ramasetty, M.S. ME, Project, “Ion Implanted Cutting Tools,” graduated in May 2002, The University of Alabama

18

Undergraduate Research Assistants (31 completed, 4 in progress, 12 with REU)

1. Cham Kim (REU in summer 2016)

2. Josh Newman (REU in Summer 2016)

3. Jamie Moon (REU in Summer 2016)

4. John Mitchell (Spring 2016, REU in Summer 2016)

5. Brianna Norwood (Spring 2016)

6. Emmitt Fragerstrom (Spring 2016)

7. Sela Mitrisin (Spring 2016)

8. John Tolliver (Fall 2015, Spring 2016)

9. Alex Mitchell (Fall 2015)

10. Cosmo Chou (Summer 2014)

11. Ryan Scalf (Spring 2014)

12. Evan Pezent (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, REU in Summer 2014)

13. Alexis Papadelias (Fall 2013)

14. Travis Foust (Summer 2013)

15. Paige Hill (Spring 2013, REU in Summer 2013)

16. Joshua McCoskey (Spring 2013)

17. Steven Price (Spring 2012, REU in Summer 2012, Fall 2012)

18. Le (Joey) Zhang (REU for Summer 2012)

19. Robert Lind (Spring 2012)

20. Peter Finnegan (Fall 2011)

21. Emma Whitaker (Spring 2011)

22. Jill Hoover (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, REU in Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012)

23. Billy White (Fall 2009, Spring 2010, REU in Summer 2010, Fall 2010)

24. Kimberlee Fraser (Univ. of S. Florida, REU in Summer 2009)

25. Andrew Ogilvie (Spring 2009)

26. Stephen Hamilton (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)

27. Greg Stuhr (Fall 2008)

28. Audrey Klasterka (Fall 2008)

29. Ryan Nelms (Spring 2008)

30. Christina Ibrahim (Fall 2007, Spring 2008 and REU in summer 2008)

31. Anderson Renaud (Fall 2007, Spring 2008)

32. Denise Chen (Fall 2007)

33. John Lindley (Fall 2006)

19

34. Shaley Parker (Spring 2004)

35. Matt James (Fall 1999, Spring 2000)

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Undergraduate Required Courses

Modern Manufacturing Practices/Laboratory (ME 383/ME 283), with distance education section

Static Machine Components (ME 350), with distance education section

Dynamic Machine Components (ME 450)

Mechanical Engineering Design II (ME 490) Undergraduate Elective and Graduate Courses

3D Printing (ME 491/591)

Computer-Aided Design (ME 485/585), with distance learning section

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (ME/IE 483/583)

Mechanical Engineering Analysis I (ME 501)

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ME 591)

Rapid Prototyping (ME 491/591)

Machining Processes (ME 491/591)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICES

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), SME/North American Manufacturing Research Institute (NAMRI), ASTM (Committee F42 (Additive manufacturing), subcommittee F42.05), SME/Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing (RTAM), American Society of Metals (ASM)-International, Society of Cutting Tool Engineers, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)

Leadership Positions

Executive Committee, ASME, Manufacturing Engineering Division, July 2014 – present (Secretary: 07/2014-06/2015, Treasurer: 07/2015-present).

Adviser, Additive Manufacturing Certificate Program (SME/RTAM), 2013 – present.

Chair, Manufacturing Processes Technical Committee, ASME, Manufacturing Engineering Division, June 2012 – June 2014 (Vice-Chair from June 2010 – June 2012)

Technical Program Chair, ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC), Corvallis, OR, June 2011.

Technical Committee Membership

Member, ASME Manufacturing Public Policy Task Force, Jan 2016 – present (2-year term).

20

Member, Scientific Committee, SME/NAMRI (North American manufacturing Research Institute), 2008 - present.

Member, SME/RTAM (Rapid technologies and Additive Manufacturing), Materials & Process Standards Tech Group, 2006 - present.

Member, F42 Committee on Additive Manufacturing Technologies, Subcommittee on F42.05 (Materials and Processes), ASTM, Jan. 2013 - present.

Manufacturing Processes Technical Committee, ASME, Manufacturing Engineering Division, 2005 - present.

ASME Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, Technical Program Committee (2009 – 2010, 2011 - 2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016).

2011 ASME/MSEC-SME/NAMRC Collocation Coordinating Committee, 2009 – 2011.

2009 International Thin Films Conference, International Advisory Committee, 2009.

ASME Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, 2004, Technical Program Committee.

Editorial Board Membership

International Journal of Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing (InderScience), 2015 - present.

Additive Manufacturing (Elsevier), 2014 - present.

Associate Editor, International Journal of Materials Forming and Machining Processes (IGI-GLOBAL, USA), 2012 - present.

International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering (IGI-GLOBAL, USA), 2010 - present.

International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials (InderScience), 2009 - present.

International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (InderScience), 2008 - present.

Editor, Newsletter, ASME, Manufacturing Engineering Division, Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014.

Guest Editor of a special issue (Advances in Machining Process Metrology) for International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials

Guest Editor of a special issue (Innovative Cutting Tool Technologies for Modern Machining Challenges) for International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 2, Issue 4, 2009

Conference/Symposium Organization

Symposium Co-organizer (with K. Barton, J. Heigel), Additive Manufacturing Process Improvements for Microstructure and Material Properties, ASME MSEC 2017, Los Angel, June 4-8, 2017.

21

Symposium Co-organizer (with S. Moylan, K. Barton), Advancing the State of the Art in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, ASME MSEC 2016, Blacksburg VA, June 27- July 1, 2016.

Poster Session Committee, ASME AM3D 2015, Boston MA, Aug. 2-5, 2015.

Symposium organizer (with S. Moylan, I. Ragai), Challenges and Innovations in Additive Manufacturing, ASME MSEC 2015, Charlotte NC, June 8-12, 2015.

Symposium co-organizer (with S. Moylan, Y. Chen, M. Mojdeh, C. Zhou), Advances in Additive Manufacturing, ASME MSEC 2014, Detroit, MI, June 9-13, 2014.

Chair, Organizing Committee, Early Career Forum, ASME 2012 International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC) and 40th North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC ), Notre Dame, IN, June 2012.

Symposium organizer (with R. Kountanya), Innovative Cutting Tool Technologies for Modern Machining Challenges, ASME MSEC 2008, Evanston, IL, October 4-7, 2008.

Symposium organizer (with M. Kinsella), Advances in Rapid Manufacturing Technologies for Metallic Parts, ASME MSEC 2007, Atlanta, GA, October 15-18, 2007.

Symposium organizer (with R. Ivester), Advances in Thermal Aspects of Emerging Machining Technologies, ASME IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, November 6-11, 2005.

Session organizer, Precision Machining: Modeling, Monitoring, and Control, 2004 Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, Denver, CO, July 2004.

Panel organizer, Current Aspects in Hard Machining, 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, November 2002.

Policy Documents

1. Guidance on Institute Performance Metrics, National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (http://www.manufacturing.gov/files/2016/03/nnmi_draft_performance.pdf), Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, DoC, Aug. 2015 (role: Primary Writer).

2. The NNMI Program Annual Report (http://www.manufacturing.gov/docs/2015-NNMI-Annual-Report.pdf), Executive Office of the President, Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, Feb, 2016 (role: participant).

3. The NNMI Program Strategic Plan (http://www.manufacturing.gov/docs/2015-NNMI-Strategic-Plan.pdf), Executive Office of the President, Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, Feb, 2016 (role: participant).

4. Guidance on Intellectual Property Rights for the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (http://manufacturing.gov/docs/nnmi_ip.pdf), Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, Editor M. Molnar, NIST, Nov. 2014 (role: participant).

Other Service Activities

1. Campbell, S. and K. Chou, Presentation of “Institute Performance Measures & Data Approach,” NNMI Network Meeting of Institute Leaders, The White House, Washington, D.C., Mar. 19, 2015.

2. Chou, K. and S. Campbell, Presentation of “NNMI Institute Performance Metrics: A Discussion,” NNMI Institute Meeting, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, Dec. 17, 2014.

22

3. Chief Coordinator, Congressional Briefing on NNMI (RAMI, H.R. 2966 and S. 1468) co-hosted by Senators Sherrod Brown and Roy Blunt, Representatives Joe Kennedy and Tom Reed, with special guest – Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, Sep. 18, 2014, 902 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. [Event POC at AMNPO. Poster, handout, Logistics, Panelist coordination, post-event report/activities, etc.]

Sponsored Service Projects

1. Research Professions in Academia, Industry & National Laboratories: An Early Career Forum in ASME 2012 MSEC, Jun.4-8, Notre Dame, IN. ASME Old Guard, $2,900 ($900 matching from ASME MED) (03/03/12 - 06/30/12), PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

2. Conference Support for Student Participation at the 2010 ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference; Erie, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12-15, 2010, NSF, Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, $20,000 (06/01/10-05/31/11), PI: Kevin Chou (100%).

Manuscript Review (Primary)

Journal papers: ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, ASME Journal of Tribology, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Material Science and Engineering A, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Machining Science and Technology, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, International Journal Machining and Machinability of Materials, International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Precision Engineering, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, International Journal of Fatigue, Journal of Rapid Prototyping, Wear, International Journal of Tribology, Surface Coatings and Technology, Diamond and Related Materials, Thin Solid Films, Journal of Manufacturing Research, Diamond and Related Materials

Conference papers: ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE) Manufacturing Engineering Division, International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC), Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, World Tribology Congress, ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Congress, ASPE Annual Meeting, Surface Engineering Congress & Exposition, International Conference of Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposia, ASME Early Career Technical Conference (District F), ASEE SE Regional Conference.

Book Chapters: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th ed. (Kreyszig), Precision Manufacturing (Dornfeld and Lee)

Proposal Review (Primary)

National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of State, Civilian Research and Development Foundation, US Department of State, STCU (Science and Technology Center in Ukraine), NASA, Alabama Space Grant Consortium, The Knowledge Foundation (Sweden), Quebec MITACS ACCELERATE internship cluster proposals, German Research Foundation

HONORS AND AWARDS

23

SME RAPID Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award, SME’s Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing Community, 2016. (Contact-Free Support Structures for Part Overhangs in Powder-Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing)

Advanced Manufacturing National Fellow, Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, appointed, August 2014 - August 2015.

Fellow of ASME, elected in 2011.

Certificate of Merit for International Activities, JSME MPD, JSME/ASME 2011 International Conference on Materials and Processing (ICM&P), Corvallis, OR, June 2011.

Technical Program Chair Award, ASME MED, ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC), Corvallis, OR, June 2011.

Technical Program Co-chair Award, ASME MED, ASME 2010 MSEC, Erie, PA, October 2010.

Nominee, Outstanding Mid-Career Teaching Award (2008) - ASEE-SE region

BOSS (Best organizer of symposium and sessions) Award (2007) - ASME MED

Faculty Research Award (2002) - UA SOMED

Research Initiation Award (1999, 2000) - SME

David Ross Fellowship (1992-1994) – Purdue University STUDENT AWARDS

Xiaoqing Wang, Alabama EPSCoR Graduate Research Scholars Program Fellowship, $25,000, Alabama High Education Commission, 08/16/15 – 08/15/16.

Bo Cheng, Graduate Council Research/Creative Activity Fellowship, $41,250 (08/16/15 – 05/15/16), The University of Alabama, 02/20/2015.

Steven Price, Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award, Title: On Temperature Measurements and Analysis in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Using Near Infrared Thermography, The University of Alabama, 02/05/15.

Bo Cheng, Alabama EPSCoR Graduate Research Scholars Program Fellowship, $25,000, Alabama High Education Commission, 08/16/14 – 08/15/15.

Xibing Gong, Alabama EPSCoR Graduate Research Scholars Program Fellowship, $25,000, Alabama High Education Commission, 08/16/13 – 08/15/14.

Steven Price, DoD SMART Scholarship, $37,000, Department of Defense, 08/16/13 – 05/15/14.

Steven Price, NASA Space Grant Fellow, $35,000, Alabama Space Grant Consortium, 08/16/13 – 08/15/14 (declined due to accepting the DoD SMART Scholarship).

Bo Cheng, Graduate Council Fellowship, $31,000, The University of Alabama, 08/16/12 – 08/15/13.

Jill Hershman, 3rd place, Old Guard Oral Presentation Competition (2D Orthogonal Cutting Experiments Using Diamond-Coated Tools with Force and Temperature Measurements), March 31 - April 1, 2012, ASME Student Professional Development Conference (District F), Gainsville, FL.

24

Jill Hershman, Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, April 2012, UA.

Jill Hershman, Undergraduate Scholarship, Alabama Space Grant Consortium, October 2011, UA.

Jill Hoover, Best Technical Presentation Award, Old Guard Oral Presentation Competition (Interface Stress Extraction and Analysis of Diamond-coated Cutting Tools during Deposition and Machining), April 2-3, 2011, ASME Student Professional Development Conference (District F), Orlando, FL.

Jill Hoover, 3rd place, Old Guard Oral Presentation Competition (Interface Stress Extraction and Analysis of Diamond-coated Cutting Tools during Deposition and Machining), April 2-3, 2011, ASME Student Professional Development Conference (District F), Orlando, FL.

Ping Lu, Graduate Council Fellowship, $25,000, The University of Alabama, 08/16/11 – 08/15/12.

Feng Qin, Finalist, Best Paper Award, ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference, Erie, PA, October 12-15, 2010.

Xibing Gong, Graduate Council Fellowship, $25,000, The University of Alabama, 08/16/10 – 08/15/11.

Billy White, 1st place, Poster Contest (Diamond-coated Cutting Tools -- Coating Thickness Measurements by Optical Profilometry), Engineering Division, April 15, 2010, UA Undergraduate Research Conference.

Billy White, 2nd place, Web Page Design Contest (Diamond-coated Cutting Tools -- Coating Thickness Measurements by Optical Profilometry), ASME Student Professional Development Conference (District F), Miami, FL, March 26-28, 2010.

Renaud, A., C. Ibrahim, and R. Nelms, 1st place, Undergraduate Research Conference, Poster competition (Integrated Design and Analysis of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools), April 2008, UA, College of Engineering.

Jianwen Hu, Outstanding Research by a Doctoral Student, April 2008, UA, College of Engineering.

Renaud, A., C. Ibrahim, and R. Nelms, 3rd place, Student Poster competition (Integrated Design and Analysis of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools), April 2008, ASEE SE.

Jianwen Hu, Graduate Student Engineer of The Year, February 2008, ASPE.

Jie Liu, Outstanding Research by a Doctoral Student, April 2005, UA, College of Engineering.

Tony Majka, Anna Shampert and Yizhuo Zhang, 1st place, Student Poster competition (ME483/583 class project: Rapid Prototyping Assisted Product Design), April 2005, ASEE SE.

Andrew Coley, 1st place, Web Poster Contest (ME350 class project: Mechanical Micro-machining Design), April 2004, ASME SE.

Justin Sheffield, 3rd place, Old Guard Poster competition (ME350 class project: Mechanical Micro-machining Design), April 2004, ASME SE.

Thomas Saunders, 2nd place, Old Guard Poster competition (ME350 class project: Boring Bar Design), April 2003, ASME SE.

25

Daniel Bishop, Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award (Computer-based honor project: Automatic Cutting Force Acquisition in Machining), April 2002, UA.