Ms. Katie Martin | Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) awards | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Katie Martin | Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) awards | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Katie Martin , USACE Engineer Research and Development Center , United States 

Katie Ann Martin is a dedicated and innovative Research Mechanical Engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) in Vicksburg, MS. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, where she earned Deans List and Semester Honors, Katie has a solid foundation in her field. She has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and has been deeply involved in multidisciplinary research since September 2021.

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Education 🎓:

  • Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
    Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, August 2021
    GPA: 3.32 / 4.00
    Dean’s List and Semester Honors
    Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Work Experience 💼:

Research Mechanical Engineer
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), Vicksburg, MS
September 2021 – Present (40 hrs/week)

  • Developed and contributed to proposals for multidisciplinary research within branch and across ERDC labs, involving idea development, meeting organization, draft writing, and senior researchers’ and leadership’s input request.
  • Conducted original research in bistability/4D printing, large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), print parameter optimization of LFAM, and filament extrusion for research.

Mr. Kaan Nuhoglu | 3D printing of composites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kaan Nuhoglu | 3D printing of composites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kaan Nuhoglu , University of Miami , United States

Kaan Nuhoğlu is a dedicated mechanical engineer pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Miami, where he specializes in the analysis and optimization of composite materials and adhesive joints. Born on August 19, 1995, Kaan is multilingual, fluent in English, German, and Spanish. His academic journey began at Ege University in İzmir, Turkey, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, followed by a master’s degree from Izmir Institute of Technology. Kaan is proficient in various technical tools such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Moldex3D, Matlab, and CatiV5, and has contributed significantly to his field through several publications in high-impact journals. His research focuses on improving the mechanical behavior of composite structures, evidenced by his recent work on laser-treated composites and the use of nanofibers in adhesive joints. Kaan combines his technical skills with a passion for continuous personal and professional growth, aiming to advance his expertise daily​

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🎓 Education

  • Mechanical Engineering BSc
    Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
  • Mechanical Engineering MSc
    Izmir Institute of Technology, İzmir, Turkey
  • Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.
    University of Miami, Miami, USA

🛠️ Computer Skills

  • Solidworks: 2D, 3D CAD Modeling
  • AutoCAD: 2D Design
  • ANSYS: FEA
  • Moldex3D: Molding Simulation and Analysis
  • Matlab: Numerical Computing
  • CatiV5: 3D CAD Modeling
  • Microsoft Office

🌐 Language Skills

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
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