Steve Ko

Steve Ko is a Volunteer Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on distributed systems, networking, and operating systems. He holds a PhD and maintains an active research profile with interdisciplinary interests in materials science, particularly in dental and biomedical applications.

• Education: PhD (specific field not stated in text)

Research interests span both computer science and materials engineering, addressing topics such as antimicrobial coatings for orthodontic appliances, composite material properties, and CAD/CAM dental prosthetics. His recent work explores the mechanical and optical properties of materials like zirconia and Gummetal® archwires.

Publications highlight advancements in orthodontic material characterization, adhesive properties in dental applications, and fatigue testing of endodontic instruments. His research often bridges computational systems with biomedical material science.

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Dr. Ko collaborates on lab projects involving material testing fixtures, such as gripping systems for micro-tensile testing and cyclic fatigue analysis of dental instruments.