Benxin Wu, PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Office: E1-207A
Phone: 312.567.3451
Fax: 312.567.7230
Email:
bwu11@iit.edu
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Expertise
- Laser-material interactions
- Laser-induced plasma
- Laser-based manufacturing and materials processing
Education
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2001
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla, 2003
- M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla, 2003
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 2007
Research
- Laser-matter interactions
- Laser-produced plasma
- Laser-based manufacturing, materials processing and other laser-based applications
- Other materials processing and manufacturing processes
For students who are interested in Professor Wu’s research area, please e-mail him at bwu11@iit.edu
Current Projects
Awards/Honors
- SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, 2013
- Excellence in Teaching Award, MMAE Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2013
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2011
- Excellence in Research Award, MMAE Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2010
