David Kazmer

David Kazmer is a Professor in the Department of Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Francis College of Engineering. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1995) and prior roles in industry (GE Research & Development, GE Plastics), he specializes in advanced manufacturing processes, particularly polymer processing, additive manufacturing, and intelligent process control.

• Education: BS (Cornell, 1990); MS (Rensselaer Polytechnic, 1991); PhD (Stanford, 1995).

His research focuses on plastics product and process design, additive manufacturing, polymer rheology, and multivariate process control, with over 300 publications and 20 patents. Key contributions include innovations in injection molding sensors, fused deposition modeling, and sustainable polymer processing.

Recent Google Scholar publications (2025-2024) highlight advancements in shell deposition additive manufacturing, co-extrusion for graded foams, thermal contact resistance modeling, and recycled polyolefin processing. These works span polymer blends, composite materials, and energy-efficient manufacturing systems.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellow, Society of Plastics Engineers (2011)
• ASME Kos Ishii-Toshiba Award (2012)
• Office of Naval Research Career Award (1997)
• Multiple Best Paper Awards (ASME, SPE)

As an Associate Research Professor in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at UMass Amherst, he bridges interdisciplinary research. His industry experience with GE and Synventive Molding Solutions informs practical process development. Current projects involve self-powered sensors, machine learning for extrusion optimization, and community-focused engineering education initiatives.