
معرفی
Glenn Daehn is the Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at The Ohio State University, where he has served as faculty since 1988. His work bridges materials science, advanced manufacturing, and STEM education, with leadership roles in initiatives like the Ohio Manufacturing Institute and NSF's HAMMER Center.
- Ph.D. & M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University
- B.S., Materials Science & Engineering (departmental honors), Northwestern University
Professor Daehn specializes in impulse-based manufacturing, focusing on plastic deformation, impact welding, and solid-state joining of dissimilar materials. His research drives innovations in lightweight materials, aerospace manufacturing, and biomedical device fabrication.
His publications reveal a strong emphasis on dynamic material processing, robotic manufacturing, and sustainable materials systems. Recent work explores orbital cold welding and AI-enhanced surgical plate bending systems.
- ASM Marcus A. Grossman Young Author Award (1990)
- Army Research Office Young Investigator Award (1992)
- 2022 ASM Gold Medal Award
- Ranked top 2% of scientists worldwide (2021)
Daehn has received multiple Lumley Research Awards and led groundbreaking projects including Metamorphic Manufacturing and Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing. He maintains active collaborations with industry through initiatives like the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence.





