Ryan Dehoff

Ryan Dehoff is a leading researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), where he serves as the Director of the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility and Technical Area Lead for Advanced Manufacturing under the Nuclear Energy AMMT Program. His work focuses on additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metals and alloys, integrating digital thread for certification of advanced components.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, The Ohio State University (2008)
  • M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, The Ohio State University (2005)
  • B.S., Materials Science & Engineering, The Ohio State University (2002)

Ryan's research spans process development in electron beam melting, laser metal deposition, and ultrasonic additive manufacturing. He explores material performance to enhance energy efficiency, reduce waste, and improve scalability. His projects include near-net-shape titanium fabrication and laser processing of nanocomposite coatings.

His 15 most recent publications address topics such as irradiation capsule design, phase stability in intermetallic compounds, and deep learning-based defect detection. These works reflect trends in nuclear engineering, materials characterization, and data-driven manufacturing platforms.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2013 UT Battelle Early Career Award for Engineering
  • 2012 R&D 100 Awards for NanoSHIELD Coating and Low-Cost Robotic Hand
  • 1997–2007 Scholarships and Fellowships from The Ohio State University and NASA/DoD URETI