Arda Gozen

Arda Gozen serves as the George and Joan Berry Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University, where his research bridges advanced manufacturing and biomedical applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2012
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), 2006

Research Interests: Dr. Gozen pioneers micro-scale additive manufacturing techniques for polymer composites and metals, with significant contributions to bio-printing and soft wearable device development. His work integrates biomaterials science and biotransport principles to advance manufacturing processes, particularly in medical and wearable technology applications, while focusing on equipment innovation and process optimization.

Scientific Awards:

• George and Joan Berry Assistant Professor (2019-2022)
• VCEA Junior Faculty Research Award (2019)
• NSF Career Award (2018)
• Outstanding teaching assistantship performance award (2009)

Grants and Advising: His NSF CAREER Award funding supports foundational research in manufacturing processes, while his lab mentorship cultivates next-generation engineers in additive manufacturing and biomaterials despite limited public documentation of specific student cohorts.

Labs and Teams: He directs the Manufacturing Processes and Machinery Lab, driving interdisciplinary innovation in 3D printing, bio-fabrication, and wearable electronics through collaborative industry and academic partnerships.