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Christopher Billings serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering, specializing in cutting-edge additive manufacturing systems and advanced materials development.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (2023)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (2020)
Dr. Billings' research centers on metal additive manufacturing, direct light processing 3D printing, and high-temperature FDM systems, with emphasis on in-situ process control and hybrid manufacturing methodologies. His work bridges mechanical engineering with biomedical applications through innovations in photocurable composites and antibacterial nanomaterials, demonstrating significant interdisciplinary impact in advanced manufacturing.
His publication record reveals a strong trajectory in polymer-based additive manufacturing for health-critical applications, particularly combining nanotechnology with photocurable resins to address public health challenges. This focus represents a growing niche at the intersection of materials science, biomedical engineering, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Scientific Awards:
- GCOE Dissertation Excellence Award (2023)
- Jim and Bee Close Engineering Scholarship (2022)
- Dolese Teaching Fellowship (2021)
Dr. Billings actively contributes to academic service as a reviewer and topic co-organizer for the International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (2020-2023) and session chair for AIAA conferences (2023). He co-teaches Advanced Additive Manufacturing (AME 4970/5970) while maintaining professional affiliations with SAE, ASME, and ACS.
He operates from the Sooner Additive Manufacturing Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma, directing research on real-time process monitoring systems and novel hybrid manufacturing approaches for high-performance applications.
