1. Manufacturing and Nanotechnology Group By Dr. Ahalapitiya H. Jayatissa, Jay (Graduate Student Orientation) Fall 2011

2. Professors Ioan Marinescu Precision Micro-machining and Advanced Manufacturing Sarit BhaduriBiomaterials/Ceramics Hongyan ZhangWelding and Material Joining Ahalapitiya Jayatissa Thin Films, Nanotechnology, MEMS Mathew FranchettiIndustrial Engineering Yong GanEnergy materials

3. Dr. Ioan Marinescu 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

4. 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

5. Material Joining Laboratory Active Research Project High Performing Friction–Stir Riveted Joints Dr. Hongyan Zhang (Openings 1 MS, 1 PhD):

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.