PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Allison Murray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University. Her research specialty is dynamics and vibrations with a focus on additive manufacturing. She also is very interested in broadening the participation in engineering for students from underrepresented groups. Dr. Murray received her PhD, Masters, and Bachelors in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 2019, 2018, and 2015, respectively.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Sina Alipour Aghdam
Sina is a PhD student in mechanical engineering. He received his BS from the Islamic Azad University Tabriz Branch and his MS from the University of Tabriz. Sina is working on the process-structure relationship of fused filament fabricated metal alloys.
Mahbub Peyal
Peyal is pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering. He earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology. Peyal is studying 3D printed flexible lattices for energy absoprtion.
FORMER STUDENTS
The group is proud to have the following folks as former members. We congratulate them on their subsequent roles (list in italics).
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Gaby Bascunan Simone (BS, 2022) Mechanical Engineer I | Astronautics
Trisha Butz (BS, 2022) Rotational Engineer | Sub-Zero
Kate Ermentrout (BS, 2023) Graduate Student | TBD
Kyle Holland (MS, 2023) Engineer | Raytheon Technologies
Konstantin Plested (BS, exp. 2023) Research and Development Intern | Copeland
Mitch Ruopp (ME, 2022) Engineering Consultant | Unmanned Systems and Solutions
Erin Whelan (BS, exp. 2025) TBA
Sam Wilsdorf (BS, 2022) Mechanical Design Engineer | Milwaukee Tool