Rex Kanu

Rex Kanu is an Associate Professor of Practice at Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute. His work focuses on manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on pedagogical innovation, including flipped classrooms and 3D printing integration in engineering education.

• Research Interests: Injection molding, statistical process control, sustainability in manufacturing, rheology, and smart materials.
• Email: rkanu@purdue.edu

The trends in his publications highlight a commitment to enhancing engineering education through practical methodologies (e.g., Design of Experiments, ASTM standards) and advancing manufacturing technologies, particularly in plastics and electrorheological fluids. His work spans decades, addressing both foundational and applied challenges in material behavior and process optimization.