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Dr. Murali Sundaram is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering. With over 25 years of experience in precision manufacturing and postdoctoral research in micro/nano-manufacturing, his expertise spans Additive Manufacturing, Nano-Manufacturing, and Electrochemical Machining. He leads a vibrant research program supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), including a NSF CAREER Award, and collaborates with industry partners like Northrop Grumman. His work focuses on advanced machining techniques, surface modification, and functional material synthesis.
- Education: Industrial experience in precision manufacturing and postdoctoral research in micro/nano-manufacturing.
Research interests include Electrochemical Deposition, Hybrid Machining, and Nontraditional Manufacturing methods such as EDM and USM. His team develops innovative solutions for challenges in aerospace, biomedical, and renewable energy sectors. Notable achievements include pioneering localized electrochemical additive manufacturing and mitigating thermal damage in advanced machining processes.
Recent grants include studies on high entropy alloys (NSF $491,976) and multiphysics modeling of electroplating (DoN $212,500). He serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Manufacturing Processes and is an active member of ASME and SME.
- Scientific Awards: 2015 NSF CAREER Award, 2016 CEAS Research Award, 2019 Excellence in Mentoring, and 2018 AIMTDR Best Paper Award.
Teaching includes courses on Advanced Manufacturing, Nontraditional Processes, and Micro/Nano Manufacturing. His lab explores cutting-edge topics like cloud-based micro additive manufacturing and functionalized high-entropy alloys.
