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About
Dr. Mao Ni is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in robotic wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) and directed energy deposition (DED-arc). His work focuses on solving critical challenges in metal additive manufacturing, particularly for complex geometries and multi-material structures. Dr. Ni’s most cited paper (95 citations) investigates molten pool behaviors and forming appearance in robotic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on complex surfaces, providing foundational insights for process control. He developed a region-based path planning method (55 citations) enabling all-horizontal welding positions for curved layer WAAM, a breakthrough for fabricating large-scale components without support structures. His predictive model for welding parameters (30 citations) allows arbitrary layer height control, significantly improving process flexibility. In a notable recent achievement (28 citations), Dr. Ni demonstrated the fabrication of bimetallic hierarchical structures combining hot-working tool steel and martensitic stainless steel via DED-arc, achieving superior mechanical properties. With cumulative citations exceeding 200, his work bridges welding science and additive manufacturing, offering practical solutions for aerospace, tooling, and automotive industries. Dr. Ni’s research continues to push the boundaries of robotic manufacturing, enabling the production of complex, high-performance metal parts with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
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