Hannah Ullberg, “Cast Magnesium Foam for Energy Absorption and Bone Regrowth” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering In this work, a critical review of the casting of magnesium foams for energy absorption and biomedical applications is presented. Pressure infiltration…… Read More
Tien Wong and Evelyn Murphy-Barrett, “Machine Learning Applications in Development of Metal Matrix Composites” Mentors: Pradeep Rohatgi, Amir Kordijazi, Swaroop Behera, and Kaustubh Rane, Materials Science & Engineering This project reviews literature on the applications of Machine Learning (ML) in…… Read More
Thomas Brzozowski, “Magnesium Based Orthopedic Implants and Controlling the Corrosion Rate” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Though magnesium has long been determined potentially effective as an orthopedic biomaterial for implants, the high corrosion rate has been difficult to…… Read More
Erik Hansen and Kaveri Salunke, “Self-Healing Biocompatible Materials and Applications” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Self-healing materials have innate capabilities to restore geometry and mend damage in a structure compared to biological material. These materials have tremendous potential…… Read More