Hands-on Research
Students and scholars contribute directly to applied research, prototyping, simulation, and data-driven problem solving.
Research Assistants and Scholars
CEPDAM engages undergraduate students, graduate researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and research associates in interdisciplinary, industry-relevant work spanning design, smart manufacturing, industrial AI, digital twins, and workforce development.
Industry Relevance
Research experiences are aligned with real-world manufacturing, automation, safety, and emerging technology challenges.
Workforce Pipeline
CEPDAM develops talent across the full pathway, from undergraduate engagement to advanced research and translational impact.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Students engaged in project-based research and experiential learning across design, manufacturing, and AI-enabled systems.|
Supports immersive learning and process analytics projects related to smart manufacturing and workforce training. |
Graduate Research Assistants
Graduate researchers advancing focused scholarship while supporting interdisciplinary, externally engaged research initiatives.|
Researches AI-supported learning, multimodal measurement, and performance analytics in advanced manufacturing environments. |
Postdoctoral Scholars & Collaborators
Advanced researchers who strengthen CEPDAM’s scholarly depth, translational capacity, and collaborative research leadership.|
Postdoctoral Scholar
Leads advanced research activities in human-centered AI, robotics, simulation, or digital twin systems while mentoring students and contributing to externally sponsored projects. |
Get Involved
CEPDAM welcomes students, scholars, and collaborators who are interested in research, innovation, and workforce development at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and AI.
