This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award in the amount of $375,000 supports a collaborative research project led by Rutgers, The State University to advance the understanding of material removal in a novel manufacturing process called magnetically enhanced laser induced plasma (M-ELIP) micromachining. The research aims to characterize the material removal and defect formation mechanisms in this process, develop physics-based models to predict these mechanisms, and utilize in-situ sensing and finite element analysis to detect and correct defects during manufacturing. This research is expected to significantly improve the planar resolution and aspect ratio of micro-components fabricated through this process, which has applications in semiconductors, optoelectronics, biomedical devices, and aerospace parts. The project brings together expertise in manufacturing, modeling, sensing, and machine learning, and involves broadening participation of women and underrepresented minority students in these fields. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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