The Materials and Manufacturing for Aerospace and Extremes Laboratory (MMAX Lab), led by Professor Daniel Oropeza, is focused on advancing materials and manufacturing science and technology, with particular interest in aerospace platforms and applications in extreme environments.
In the MMAX Lab, we aim to understand the influence of manufacturing processes on material microstructure and performance, with the purpose of informing process optimization and developing novel techniques to control material behavior.
2023 MMAX Lab members
Our approach couples fundamentals from material science and mechanical engineering, spanning the study of material synthesis and characterization, machine and equipment design, and manufacturing process fundamentals. For this, we use and continue to develop state-of-the-art synthesis and manufacturing testbeds, including systems for metal atomization, inkjet-based ceramic processing, and powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.
In performing our multidisciplinary work, which extends from fundamental principles to applications, we engage with a diverse set of public and private sponsors and collaborators.