Our laboratory is dedicated to advancing Additive Manufacturing (AM) through high-precision processes and functional materials. Interns will contribute and not limited to one of the following core areas: 1. Vat Photopolymerization (VPP) Configurations: Advanced Top-Down and Bottom-Up printing. Materials: Technical ceramics (e.g. ZrO2, Al2O3, Tricalcium Phosphate), functional composites (BaTiO3), and lightweight glass bubble structures. Innovation: Bottom-Up processes specifically for embedding sensors within ceramic matrices. 2. Material Extrusion (MEX) Direct Ink Writing (DIW): Developing functional pastes for Zeolite applications. Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF): High-precision printing with TPU, focusing on advanced linewidth control and structural optimization. 3. Key Applications Functional Components: Piezoelectric sensors and waste thermal energy storage systems. Communications: Acoustic crystals for millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology. Biomechanical Design: Customized, ergonomic 3D-printed insoles and pillows. Aerospace: Optimization of components for lightweight UAVs. The internship is organized into three distinct phases designed to move you from a learner to an independent researcher: Phase 1: Technical Foundations (First 25% of the period) The initial quarter of your internship is dedicated to comprehensive printing training. You will rotate through the various AM technologies in our lab to master the hardware and software used in our unique processes. Phase 2: Project Conceptualization (Second 25% of the period) During this phase, we will discuss and finalize your mini-project topic based on your interests and our lab’s goals. You will focus on: Developing possible solutions for the research problem. Conducting an in-depth literature review and reading relevant academic papers. Phase 3: Implementation & Execution (Remaining 50% of the period) The final half of your internship is the core "maker" phase. You will be responsible for: Material Design: Formulating slurries or preparing filaments. DfAM: Applying Design for Additive Manufacturing principles to your models. Prototyping: Printing, post-processing, and assembling your final objects for performance testing. Final report writing and presenting.