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Philip King serves as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine's College of Engineering and Computing, affiliated with the Maine College of Engineering and Computing and UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. His research lab operates from the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center (Room 218), focusing on advanced manufacturing methodologies with naval research connections through NSWC Carderock.
Dr. King earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 2023. His academic foundation supports cutting-edge investigations in metal casting and additive manufacturing processes, bridging theoretical mechanics with industrial applications.
Research centers on six core domains: additive manufacturing, convergent manufacturing, design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), sustainable manufacturing, large-scale manufacturing, and metal casting. The KING Manufacturing Lab pioneers techniques like ultrasound velocimetry for liquid metal flow analysis and chemical surface treatments for investment casting tooling, targeting defect reduction in marine-grade alloys.
Publication trends reveal strong emphasis on sand casting innovation through additively manufactured molds, non-invasive flow characterization using computer vision, and sustainable approaches to metal casting. Recent work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance mechanical properties in naval applications.
Scientific awards: None documented in source materials.
Research funding secured from National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center supports collaborative projects with Naval Surface Warfare Center. Advisory activities include graduate student mentorship in mechanical engineering design and manufacturing processes.
The KING Manufacturing Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub for large-scale metal casting research, featuring specialized capabilities in sand-printed mold design, liquid metal flow control systems, and surface treatment protocols for investment casting tooling. Current initiatives focus on scaling additive manufacturing techniques for naval component production.
