Research Staff
Graduate Students
PhD Students
Héctor Gamero |
DegreeB.S. (Electrical Engineering), UC Davis, 2005 B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), UC Davis, 2007 M.S. (Mechanical Engineering), UC Davis, 2010 Current research titleSystematization of a Standard Platform for Mechatronics Controller Design |
Travis Smith |
DegreeBS Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2003 MS Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, 2011 Current research titlePreliminary Examination Review and Study
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Adam Hansel |
DegreeB.S. Mechanical Engineering, Walla Walla College M.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis Current Research TitleStudy on Dynamic Performance of CNC Machine Tool Systems. |
MS Students
James Pitts |
Degree TargetM.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis DegreeB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, 2012 Current Lab ActivityUltrasonic 5-axis machining of hard / brittle materials, Laser machining, and traditional 3-axis artistic machining. Primarily focused on the optimization of various production outcomes for complex workpieces of various materials for both limited and mass production. InterestsHigh precision machining center enhancement, Artistic machining of complex workpieces, CAM system evaluation and refinement, and machine design. |
Edmundo M. Reyes |
Degree TargetM.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, 2014 DegreeB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, 2010 Current Lab ActivityMicromachining of hard / brittle materials, namely silicon wafers. InterestsSemiconductor manufacturing and packaging. |
Elijah Rosas |
Degree TargetM.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, 2014 DegreeB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, 2011 Current Lab ActivityProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) design and implementation for education. InterestsMechatronics and Robotics |
Senior Development Engineers
Peter Fonda |
DegreeB.S., UC Davis, 2005 M.S., UC Davis, 2007 Current research titlePCD WEDM Condition Parameter Optimization Based on Roughing Productivity and Finishing Quality for Micro Tool Fabrication
3D Feature Fabrication On Silicon Wafers By Die-Sinker EDM A Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Application For Hardened Cast Iron Milling Using CBN Tools |
Kazuo Nakamoto |
DegreeB.S. (Physics), Tohoku University, Japan, 1977 Ph.D. (Engineering), Keio University, Japan, 2012 Current research titleStudy on the design of ultra-precision machine tool, diamond tool (PCD / NPD) fabrication system and the ultra-precision machining process of hard and brittle materials (Single crystal silicon for MEMS, Tungsten carbide, Silica etc.)
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Intern Undergraduate Students
Daniel Tai |
Degree TargetB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC-Davis, 2014 Current Lab ActivityFinishing Parameter Optimization for new Wire EDM InterestsMachining, Design and Manufacturing, CNC Machining |
Maxfield Bern |
Degree TargetB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, 2013 B.S. Aerospace Science and Engineering, UC Davis, 2013 Current Lab ActivityUse of Small Hole EDM, Wire EDM, and EBM to fabricate titanium Eiffel Tower models InterestsMechatronics |
Destiny Garcia |
Degree TargetB.S Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis June 2014 Current Lab ActivityWEDM Tool Path Offset Optimization for a Miniature Medical Component Fabrication InterestsWEDM, EDM, Micro-machining, Precision manufacturing, CAM |
David Robinson
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Degree TargetB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC-Davis, 2013 Current Lab Activity5-axis lathe based machining, and development for the UC Davis-DP Technology collaboration
InterestsAdvanced CNC Machining, and applications to Mechanical and BioMedical systems |
Kevin Nittler |
Degree TargetB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC-Davis, 2013 Current Lab Activity5-axis milling and development for the UC Davis-DP Technology collaboration. InterestsComplex manufacturing and CNC applications particularly in the aerospace industry |
Nick Raymond |
Degree TargetB.S. Mechanical Engineering, UD Davis 2013 Current Lab ActivityUse of 3-axis milling machines for fabrication of small scale Enzo Ferrari models InterestsMachining of advanced materials and design of mechatronics systems and exploring their application in renewable energy application |