Topics of interest
Superfast 3D optical sensing/shape measurements
Develop advanced 3D optical sensing systems and software algorithms capable of capturing the transient behaviors and dynamic changes of 3D geometries at an image acquisition rate of kilohertz.
Precision multi-scale 3D optical metrology
Developing optics, algorithm and instrumentation for near-real-time 3D optical metrology based on digital structured light fringe projection and fringe analysis at large-scale and meso-scale.
3D point cloud/mesh data processing and analysis
Performing tracking/registration/correlation on 3D point cloud/mesh data to generate useful information for decision making
In-situ 3D-vision-based monitoring for additive or other manufacturing processes
Develop advanced instrumentation and software algorithms capable of conducting in-situ surface topographical measurements and 3D data processing in additive or other manufacturing processes.
13. Project: Semi-autonomous 3D Sensing and 3D Concrete Printing for Inspection and Repairing of Vertical Structures
Amount: $293,187
Sponsor: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center subcontract through University of Iowa
Role on project: PI (Institutional)
Collaborators: Kejin Wang
12. Project: Development of a model=based digital twin design with virtual reality training and simulation
Amount: $418,602
Sponsor: The Boeing Company
Role on project: Co-PI
Collaborators: Eliot Winer (PI), Cameron Mackenzie, Michael Dorneich
11. Project: Development of Hybrid Repair and Nondestructive Evaluation Technologies for Aerospace Components
Amount: $270,779 (including $65,983 as cost share)
Sponsor: The REMADE institute (subcontract through Rochester Institute of Technology)
Role on project: PI (institutional)
Collaborators: Dr. Hantang Qin
10. Project: Hybrid Laser Processing for Metallic Surface Remanufacturing
Amount: $881,200 (including $440,660 as cost share)
Sponsor: The REMADE institute
Role on project: Co-PI
Collaborators: Drs. Yiliang Liao (PI), Gul Kremer, Yantao Shen
9. Project: Improving Recycling Efficiency of Portable Electronics by Automating Battery Disassembly
Amount: $90,000 ($30,000 as cost share)
Sponsor: The REMADE institute (subcontract through Idaho National Laboratory)
Role on project: PI (institutional)
8. Project: Tracking and Visualization of Benchtop Assembly Components
Amount: $72,688
Sponsor: Collins Aerospace
Role on project: PI
Collaborator: Dr. Cody Fleming
7. Project: NRI/Collaborative Research: Robotic Disassembly of High-Precision Electronic Devices
Amount: $300,000
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Role on project: PI
6. Project: Advanced 3D optical sensing and peening technologies for crack mitigation in natural gas pipelines
Amount: $297,258 (including $41,786 as cost share)
Sponsor: Iowa Energy Center
Role on project: PI
Collaborator: Dr. Yiliang (Leon) Liao
5. Project: Creation of a Manufacturing Facility Digital Twin using Advanced Computer Vision
Amount: $109,109
Sponsor: The Boeing Company
Role on project: Co-PI
Collaborator: Dr. Eliot Winer (PI)
4. Project: In-line NDE of metal powder quality for direct energy deposition
Amount: $100,000
Sponsor: Center for Nondestructive Evaluation
Role on project: Co-PI
Collaborators: Dr. Hantang Qin (PI), Dr. Mohammad Tayeb Al Qaseer, Dr. Reza Zoughi
3. Project: Panoramic large-scale 3D scanning
Amount: $99,936 (including $50,000 as cost share)
Sponsor: Regents Innovation Fund
Role on project: PI
2. Project: Hyperspectral 5D optical sensing for agriculture-related non-destructive evaluation
Amount: $23,733
Sponsor: Iowa State University College of Engineering Exploratory Research Grant
Role on project: PI
1. Project: In-situ NDE of in-flight particle dynamics and intrinsic properties for thermal spray repairs;
Amount: $200,000 (including $100,000 as cost share)
Sponsor: The REMADE Institute, Department of Energy
Role on project: Co-PI
Collaborators: Dr. Hantang Qin (PI), Dr. Iris Rivero
We are thankful for the following sponsors to provide support for our research
Funded Research Projects
