Faculty
| Albert E. Patterson
PI/Lab Director of Manufacturability-Driven Design Lab (MDDL)
The PI/Lab Director Albert E. Patterson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology with appointments in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as MS and BS degrees in engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He is the director of the Manufacturability-Driven Design Lab, where he leads an interdisciplinary team to solve fundamental and applied problems in mechanical design, manufacturing science, and systems life cycle engineering. Dr. Patterson is involved with several major professional societies and serves as one of the chairs for the Design for Manufacturing and the Lifecycle technical committee for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and on the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before pursuing a career as an academic researcher, Dr. Patterson worked for several years in the aerospace industry with the Boeing Company and the US Department of Defense through the Systems Engineering and Integration Office for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Program under the Missile Defense Agency.
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Graduate Students
| Samuel Afolabi
PhD Student Samuel Afolabi – LinkedIn Profile Samuel is currently an Interdisciplinary Engineering PhD student at The Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A & M University and works as a Teaching/Research Assistant. He was awarded a Fully Funded Scholarship by Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for his MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Design and Production) at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. During his MSc., he co-authored 3 publications, centered on Subtractive Manufacturing. He had his B.Eng in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He is Non-Destructive Testing II (Ultrasonic, Magnetic, Penetrant, and Radiographic Film Interpretation) certified and has over 5 years of working experience in the oil and gas industry as a Pipeline Inspection Engineer (NDT & Corrosion). His research interest lies in Design, Manufacturing, and Integrity examination using Non-Destructive Testing. He sees Additive Manufacturing (AM) becoming much more than we can imagine and his research focuses on contributing in an original manner to experimental research in Process -Structure – Property in AM. He likes to teach and coordinate teamwork. Parrots are his favorite pet; he finds them extremely intelligent and entertaining!
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| Maharshi Sharma
PhD Student Maharshi Sharma – LinkedIn Profile Sharma is working on dynamic modelling of an FFF 3D printer. Using the model, he plan to implement passive control elements in the printer to reduce printing errors without affecting speed. Sharma worked for 2.5 years professionally before pursuing his Master’s degree. After graduating, he started his career in Suzuki Motors as an automobile enthusiast. “I have a passion towards building machines and robots. I invented (Patent applied) a compact snow-melting and purification system. With an eagerness to give back to the society, I joined the Center of Rural Technology at IIT Guwahati. I enjoy transforming imaginations into reality, and I have been involved in projects from their inception, to designing, prototyping and testing. In my free time I like to travel, explore, drive, and cook”. |
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| Naimisha Parsana
Masters Student Naimisha Parsana – LinkedIn Profile I am a master’s student pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and experience as an Assistant Manager at a Steel manufacturing industry, I have a strong foundation in the principles of engineering and management. Currently, I am interning at Volvo Group, where I am gaining hands-on experience in supply chain analyst and process improvement. My work includes developing strategies to optimize the company’s supply chain and identifying areas for improvement in operation processes by analyzing and visualizing data. Apart from her internship, I am involved in various projects, including research on smart and sustainable manufacturing. I believes in the importance of continuous learning and staying up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in the field. |
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| Henry Hu
Masters Student I am an aspiring Masters of Science and Engineering Technologies(MSET) student at Texas A&M University. I have taken my bachelors degree at Texas A&M for Electronic Systems and Engineering Technology(ESET) and during my time here, I have studied a large variety of subjects related to engineering such as analog electronics, test systems, control systems, cryptography, and much more. Currently I am working on a thesis for Dr Albert Patterson about the design and verification of an effective EMF shield for the stepper motors used in 3D printers. I find the engineering process and the use of different tools and software to be fascinating and hope to work with more as I continue my studies and career. |
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| Michael Townsend
Masters Student Michael Townsend – LinkedIn Profile Howdy! My name is Michael Townsend and I am a graduate student from College Station, Texas. I have a passion for mechanical design, additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation, and use my skills in these areas to create dynamic solutions for modern problems. I have had the honor of working on many exciting projects in my career, some of which have even flown in space. For my thesis study, I am researching the degradation of recycled PLA feedstocks through the Manufacturability-Driven Design Lab (MDDL). Aside from my ongoing studies and projects, I’m also a graduate teaching assistant for a product development course that focuses on the business development process, market sector analysis, and reverse engineering. In my limited free time, you can find me on the golf course or enjoying the company of my friends and family. |
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| Brandon Jones
Masters Student Brandon Jones – LinkedIn Profile I am currently, a graduate student at Texas A&M University conducting research in metal 3D printing. I received my Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Throughout my time in college, I have led a large robotic engineering team as the hardware project manager. My hobbies consist of 3D printing, FPV drones, video editing, mountain biking, and going to the gym. I have a passion for design and optimization with a focus on manufacturing methods, 3D printing, and material science. I enjoy working with 3D CAD to solve problems. I am pursuing a career in hardware design and manufacturing. |
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Undergraduate Students
| Pedro Palacios
Undergraduate Student Pedro Palacios – LinkedIn Profile My name is Pedro Palacios, I am a senior Industrial Distribution student. I currently work as a Teaching Assistant for Dr. Yanling Chang’s Purchasing Applications for Distribution course (IDIS 424) and as a Lab Assistant for Dr. Albert Patterson. Under Dr. Patterson I have worked in two projects, one involving the testing the Shore Hardness of samples before and after dehydration and another involving the creation of an automated filament chopper. I am a big Arsenal FC fan, I love to read and workout at the gym. |
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| Hailey Janson
Undergraduate Student Hailey Nicole Janson – LinkedIn Profile Hailey Janson is a senior student in ETID with a research focus in Manufacturing Materials Engineering Technologies. She is currently researching Magnetic Slip Casting on various types of ceramic material to improve and enhance their structural and functional properties. Continuing her research into this upcoming Summer and 2023/24 school year. |
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