Mengqi Rao
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About
Mengqi Rao is a precision engineering researcher whose work focuses on advancing the science of bonnet polishing, particularly for difficult-to-machine materials like silicon carbide. Their key contributions lie in understanding and controlling mechanical relaxation effects and surface ripples during polishing, addressing critical challenges in achieving high-quality optical surfaces. By developing frequency-domain control methods and adaptive polishing approaches based on dual-mode contact depth tool influence functions (TIF), Rao has provided practical solutions for restraining surface defects. Their most cited paper (2022, 21 citations) offers foundational insights into mechanical relaxation in silicon carbide polishing, while subsequent works (2023, 8 and 5 citations) extend this to modeling and adaptive control. This research is significant for industries requiring ultra-precision surfaces, such as optics and aerospace. Rao’s work bridges theoretical modeling and practical manufacturing, making them a notable emerging voice in precision surface finishing.
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