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Kenan Song is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia (UGA) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering. He previously held tenure at Arizona State University (2017-2023) and conducted postdoctoral research at MIT. His research focuses on polymer-based nanoparticle composites, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. He has secured funding from NSF, DoD, DHS, and others, and received awards including the NSF CAREER and ACS PMSE Young Investigator Awards.
Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Northeastern University, 2014), B.S. in Engineering Mechanics (2010).
Research Interests: Manufacturing-structure-property relationships in polymer-nanoparticle composites, 3D printing, functional materials, and sustainability. His work spans structural and biomedical applications, with emphasis on practical implementations like protective equipment and biodegradable scaffolds.
Recent Articles & Projects: Key areas include 3D-printed smart actuators, seismic sensing for health monitoring, and blockchain-based sensor data infrastructure. Notable projects include the M3X conference (2025) and collaborations with Mayo Clinic on biomedical materials.
Awards & Grants: Over $5M in funding from federal agencies, including NSF CAREER (2022-2027), DHS grants, and philanthropic support. Recent recognitions include UGA’s Student Career Success Influencer (2025) and SME Digital Manufacturing Challenge Award (2025).
Labs/Collaborations: Leads the Advanced Materials Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory (AMAML) at UGA. Collaborates with global institutions like MIT, Technische Universität Darmstadt, and King Saud University, and local partners like Mayo Clinic and the Nature Conservancy.
