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Thomas Kurfess is a Regents' Professor and HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control at Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He has held academic positions at Carnegie Mellon University and Clemson University, and served in federal roles such as Assistant Director for Advanced Manufacturing at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2012-2013) and Chief Manufacturing Officer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2019-2021). His research focuses on advanced manufacturing systems, precision manufacturing, and technology policy, with contributions to hybrid manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 integration.
Education: PhD (Mechanical Engineering) from MIT (1989), SM (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science) from MIT (1988), SM (Mechanical Engineering) from MIT (1987), and SB from MIT (1986). Key roles include President of ASME (2023-2024), Board member of multiple national manufacturing organizations, and Fellowships from AAAS, SME, and ASME. Awards include the National Academy of Engineering membership, IAAM Scientist Medal, and ASME Blackall Award.
Research interests span advanced automation, mechatronics, and national manufacturing policy. Recent articles emphasize hybrid manufacturing, IoT integration, and cyber-physical systems. Over 50 scientific awards highlight his impactful contributions to manufacturing science and policy.
