The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology proudly announces the outstanding achievements of Tunay Turk and Haotian Tang, doctoral students in Mechanical Engineering, at the 18th Annual Graduate Research Symposium hosted by the Intelligent Systems Center (ISC). Turk and Tang secured first and third places, respectively, showcasing their innovative research and academic excellence.
Tunay Turk, a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering, earned first place with his paper titled “Numerical Simulations and Experimental Validation of Laser Foil Printing Additive Manufacturing to Predict Melt Pool Dimensions and Cooling Rate.” Advised by Dr. Ming Leu, Keith and Pat Bailey Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and co-advised by Dr. Jonghyun Park, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Turk’s research focuses on advanced materials and their applications in additive manufacturing. His work has significant implications for improving the performance and sustainability of laser foil printing additive manufacturing using the combination of experimental and numerical approaches.
Haotian Tang, a doctoral student in Mechanical Engineering, secured third place with his paper titled “Switchable Circular Dichroism Infrared Phase Change Metasurface.” Advised by Dr. Xiaodong Yang and Dr. Jie Gao in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Tang’s innovative research on metasurface that can dynamically control circular dichroism in the infrared spectrum through phase-change materials demonstrates the practical impact of Missouri S&T’s research efforts on real-world challenges.
The Annual Graduate Research Symposium, organized by Missouri S&T’s Intelligent Systems Center, showcases the cutting-edge research conducted by graduate students across various disciplines. This year’s event saw participation from a diverse group of talented researchers, making the achievements of Turk and Tang even more commendable.
The Graduate Research Symposium provides a platform for students to present their work, receive feedback from peers and faculty, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The recognition of Turk and Tang underscores the importance of such events in promoting academic excellence and innovation.