Jae-Won Choi

Dr. Jae-Won Choi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science, where he directs the Advanced Additive Manufacturing Lab (AAML) and serves as UA Site Director of the Center for Tire Research (CenTiRe). His research program has secured ~$3M in grants from NSF, Ohio State, and tire industry partners.

Research focuses on additive manufacturing innovations including conformal 3D printing, liquid-bridge microstereolithography, and direct-print photopolymerization. Applications span smart structures, flexible sensors, and advanced tire technologies using rubber/metal/ceramic composites.

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on sensor-integrated tire systems (2024-2025) and multi-material 3D printing techniques. As associate editor for Additive Manufacturing, Dr. Choi maintains an active publication record with 57+ peer-reviewed articles.