Ver.2022



Ver.2014



Research

The PMNP Laboratory (Yan research group) is interested in high-accuracy, high-efficiency, resource-saving manufacturing technologies. Through micro/nanometer-scale material removal, deformation, and surface property control, new products with high added value are provided to micromechanical, optical, optoelectronic, and biomechanical applications. We are exploring multidisciplinary R&D by interfacing with mechanical science, physics, material science and nanotechnology. Research projects are active in the following areas.

Ultra-precision cutting

Ultra-precision cutting

  • Ductile machining of hard-brittle materials
  • Micro-structured surface generation
  • Free form optics fabrication
  • Anti-wear tool fabrication
  • Micro endmilling and tooling
  • Surface/subsurface integrity

Selected Publication

Ultra-precision micro forming

Ultra-precision micro forming

  • Glass lens molding press
  • Micro/nano imprinting
  • Micro mold fabrication
  • Thin film/interfacial phenomena
  • Process visualization/optimization
  • Hybrid/composite structure fabrication

Selected Publication

Laser processing

Laser processing

  • Laser recovery of subsurface damage
  • Laser micro-Raman spectroscopy
  • Laser micro machining/drilling
  • Laser micro texturing
  • Laser sintering/melting

Selected Publication

Micro electrical discharge machining

Micro electrical discharge machining

  • EDM fabrication of micro cutting tools
  • Carbon nano fiber assisted EDM
  • Chemical diffusion assisted EDM
  • Vibration assisted micro EDM
  • Renovative tools for EDM

Selected Publication

Micro/nanoindentation

Micro/nanoindentation

  • Materials deformation mechanics
  • Subsurface damage evaluation
  • Phase transformation evaluation
  • Coating property evaluation
  • Piezo-actuated indentation forming

Selected Publication

Nanomaterial processing

Nanomaterial processing

  • Nano particles
  • Nano fibers/tubes
  • Nano composites
  • Nano textures
  • Nano 3D structures

Selected Publication

Books