Advanced Additive Manufacturing Lab (AAML)
The Advanced Additive Manufacturing Lab at The University of Akron conducts research in advanced manufacturing, multifunctional materials, soft sensors, and 3D-printed devices for engineering and biomedical applications. Led by Dr. Jae-Won Choi, AAML develops innovative additive manufacturing processes, material systems, and smart structures with an emphasis on polymer-based fabrication, multi-material printing, and emerging sensing technologies.
Our research spans direct ink writing, photopolymerization, conformal and hybrid additive manufacturing, soft tactile and plantar stress sensors, structural and functional composites, and next-generation printed devices. The lab combines process development, materials design, modeling, and experimental validation to address challenges in manufacturing, healthcare, robotics, and energy-related applications.
AAML welcomes motivated students and collaborators interested in additive manufacturing, smart materials, sensors, automation, polymers, and multifunctional systems.
