Dr Sri Ramesh, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University’s School of Industrial Engineering and Management, has received a NASA Established Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) travel grant.
The grant will allow Ramesh to visit NASA Goddard in Maryland, where he will collaborate with NASA scientists to explore research opportunities in additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing.
Ramesh’s research focuses on advancing the science and technology behind 3D printing for micro-scale functional devices, the university said in a news release.
These devices, which can sense, communicate, and perform tasks, could have applications in space exploration, health care, and computing.
His work aims to improve the fabrication process of these devices, potentially expanding the capabilities of 3D printing in various fields.
“The project will provide an excellent opportunity to directly observe the challenges and solutions NASA is working on in additive manufacturing for electronics,” Ramesh said.
“By seeing these real-world problems firsthand, I’ll be able to bring relevant examples back to the classroom, helping students align their research to address similar challenges.”
Beyond academic applications, Ramesh believes the research could provide students with insights into potential internship opportunities at NASA.
Additionally, the technology being developed could contribute to advancements in health care, such as improving diagnostic tools.
“This research will position OSU as a key player in advancing cutting-edge technology that supports NASA’s space exploration initiatives,” Ramesh said.
“By contributing to the next generations of 3D printing technologies, OSU will help drive innovation that supports space missions.”
