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AMMTO Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Research Symposium

This unique virtual event will showcase the research and learning experiences of ORISE interns and fellows funded by AMMTO and highlight the diverse areas of advanced manufacturing and materials technology, including energy storage, high performance computing, renewable energy, robotics, science technology and policy, innovation and more.

Scheduled topics will include a mix of research-focused traditional style presentations and Ignite Talks, 5-minute fast-paced, visual-centric talks. In addition to featuring ORISE interns and fellows, this event will spotlight national laboratories engaging in advanced manufacturing and materials technology research and development as well as panel discussions to learn more about AMMTO, the ORISE experience, and available opportunities for career growth.

The following will be featured over the course of the event:

 

  • Spotlight Presentation Sessions: These sessions will highlight the capabilities and processes that distinguish laboratories in the field of advanced materials and manufacturing. Speakers from national laboratories across the country will share what sets their lab apart and showcase their accomplishments in the areas of advanced materials and manufacturing research and development, policy and innovation.
  • Participant and Alumni Experience Career Panel: We will be joined by current participants and alumni to discuss how their participation in an ORISE opportunity better prepared them for their future careers. The panelists each hold a unique perspective on different ORISE programs and organizations in a variety of fields, including some who have leveraged their experience in an ORISE program to propel them into successful federal careers.
  • Opportunities in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing: This session will feature available opportunities in advanced materials and manufacturing, including an overview of available ORISE and other AMMTO-sponsored internships and fellowships.

 

Moderator: Dr. Regine Rucker, Education Project Manager, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Plenary

EERE AMMTO Welcome and Symposium Overview

Science: From the Lab to the Real World

Learn What’s Happening with Scientists at DOE National Labs

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Application of Scientific Machine Learning (SciML) for Manufacturing Processes

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    Dr. Vic Castillo, Senior Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    • Dr. Vic Castillo, LLNL https://www.linkedin.com/in/viccastillo

      Dr. Vic Castillo is a senior scientist in the Computational Engineering Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory with a background in Computational Physics, Machine Learning, and Advanced Manufacturing with over 35 years of experience in industry and government research. He is passionate about using computers – from low-power embedded systems to world-class supercomputers – to solve problems. Vic received a Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Science from University of California at Davis. His current work at LLNL combines HPC simulation modeling and analysis; advanced manufacturing methods; and scientific machine learning. Vic has been the PI on a dozen HPC4Mfg projects and many other ML projects including leading a team for the NIF fusion prediction using machine learning. He recently was the PI on a $3M NA-22 project that used Serac and Livermore Optimization Design (LiDO) tools for a novel multi-material additive manufacturing project. He was also honored with the national 2013 Community Service award from Great Minds in STEM.

  • Dr. Yeping Hu, Research Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Learning the Ropes

Hear about EERE AMMTO Program Opportunities

Ignite Talks

Electrifying 5-Minute Talks of Participant Research

Research in Action

Participants Take You on a Journey of their Research Experiences

  • 3D Printer to Spray Coater

    islam.webp Atiquel Rafi, AMMTO Summer Internships, Robotics, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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    • Atiquel Islam Rafi obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2022 from Florida International University. Presently, he serves as a Research Technician at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) within the Chemistry and Nanoscience Department. Prior to his tenure at NREL, Rafi was actively engaged in various Renewable Energy projects, conducting research on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. As the team leader in his senior design class, he successfully designed and prototyped a hybrid vertical-axis wind turbine capable of harnessing energy from passing vehicles on the highway. During his time at NREL, Rafi is dedicated to addressing bottlenecks in the electrode fabrication process for fuel cell and electrolysis research. He is pioneering innovative solutions by converting off-the-shelf components into a specialized spray coater. His work at NREL exemplifies his commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies and making vital contributions to the field.

  • Proof of Concept for Robotic Assisted Construction

    boyd.webp Luke Boyd, AMMTO Summer Internships, Robotics, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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    • Luke Boyd is a sophomore at the Colorado School of Mines, studying mechanical engineering. He interned at the National Renewable Energy Lab last summer with their Industrialized Construction Innovation Group to create a proof of concept to show that robotic arms could be used both on and off site to assist in streamlining the construction process. Luke is currently working for the Mines Intelligent Robotics and Systems Lab to show new ways of human-robot interactions.

  • Identifying the Sources of Energy Storage Inefficiencies in Redox Flow Battery Technologies

    ridge_bachman.webp Ridge Bachman, AMMTO Summer Internships, Energy Storage, NETL

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    • Ridge Bachman is a dedicated 3rd-year Ph.D. candidate at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in cutting-edge energy storage solutions. His research focuses on all-vanadium redox flow batteries, employing quantum electrochemistry using density functional theory to comprehend their intricacies. Notably, Ridge has elucidated the VRFB positive electrode's reaction mechanism and meticulously quantified the overpotential distribution between positive and negative electrodes.

      During his time at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) as part of the EERE Summer Program, Ridge's work encompasses a comprehensive analysis of various redox flow battery technologies. He evaluates their energy storage capabilities and volumetric footprints to facilitate informed comparisons using a novel approach. Ridge's unrelenting dedication to grid-scale energy storage underscores his commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives. His research and expertise promise to be invaluable assets in propelling us toward a sustainable energy future.

  • Computational Study of CO2 Reaction in Amino Acid-Containing Catalytic Deep Eutectic Solvents

    evan_truesdale.webp Evan Truesdale, AMMTO Summer Internships, Energy Storage, NETL

    video_icon.webp View Truesdale's Presentation (Video, 20:02)

    • Evan Truesdale is a recent master’s graduate of University of Washington in Materials Science and Engineering. His research work was on applying machine learning to ab-initio molecular dynamics simulations of solid-state electrolytes. He recently completed an internship at NETL studying the catalytic effect of deep eutectic solvents on carbon capture, which was funded through an ORISE program by EERE AMMTO.

Science Changing Lives - Fellows and Interns

A Glimpse into the Impacts of EERE AMMTO Opportunities

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  • Panelists

    William Hochstedler, Intern, AMMTO Summer Internship Program, Robotics, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory


    concepcion.webp Anthony Concepcion, Intern, AMMTO Summer Internship Program, High-Performance Computing, Sandia National Laboratories

    • Anthony is a PhD student in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He has a Bachelor and Master of Science from the University of Florida in Mechanical engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. He is the chair of the UT Austin Electrochemistry Society Student Chapter. Last summer, Anthony was an ORISE intern at Sandia National Laboratories working with Dr. Horner and Dr. Roberts on battery electrode drying simulations.


    kumar.webp Dr. Rajan Kumar, Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, Innovation Crossroads, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    • Dr. Rajan Kumar is a renowned expert in Nanoengineering, holding a Ph.D. in polymer-particle composites. During his doctoral studies, he was the lead engineer for multiple million-dollar projects to develop thin films for thermoelectric medical devices, batteries, and sensors, funded by the National Science Foundation and ARPA-e. As CEO of Ateios Systems and a fellow of Oak Ridge National Lab, he has been actively developing and commercializing new coil coating products for functional applications such as batteries and fuel cells. With over a decade of experience in advanced materials for various industries, Dr. Kumar can combine both advanced material science and techno-economic analysis to discover, design, and scale manufacturing of high-performance, thin-films.

  • Moderator

    regine-rucker.webp Dr. Regine Rucker, Education Project Manager, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)