Dr. Carolyn Conner Seepersad is a Woodruff Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. She leads the Digital Design and Manufacturing research group and previously founded the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Design Innovation at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on additive manufacturing, materials design, and process innovation. She holds editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, and has received numerous awards for research and teaching. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 2004 MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 2001 BA, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Oxford University, 1998 BS, Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1996 Her research interests span design for additive manufacturing, simulation-based materials and structures, and metamaterials. She emphasizes manufacturing-aware design and sustainability. Key contributions include lattice structure optimization, negative stiffness composites, and process-aware manufacturing techniques. Her publications reflect advancements in additive manufacturing processes, materials characterization, and design methodologies. Awards include the ASME Design Automation Award and recognition as a University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Seepersad has advised on grants such as the LEAP-HI GOALI project and contributed to initiatives like the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium. Her work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications and innovation. Labs/Teams: Leads the Digital Design and Manufacturing group at Georgia Tech, previously directed the UT Austin Additive Manufacturing Center.








