Research Interests

Micro and Nano assembly

Additive manufacturing processes

Assembly and its impact on product design, and manufacture

Development of novel materials and manufacturing processes

Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for hypersonic flight

 

 

Recent Research Topics

3D Printing of Metal Parts

Densification of iron nanoparticles

Oxidation Protection for high temperature carbon composites

Design of Compliant Mechanisms

Design of Self-Powered Device for Distraction Osteogenesis of the Mandible

 

University of South Florida

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Nathan B. Crane

 
Education

Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1999

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1998