Sam Yang
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Sam Yang is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, with a primary focus on cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) for high-performance metals like titanium. His most-cited work, "Toolpath planning for cold spray additively manufactured titanium walls and corners: Effect on geometry and porosity" (2021, 46 citations), tackles a critical challenge in CSAM: achieving the geometric precision and structural integrity needed for complex, near-net-shape parts. By systematically investigating how toolpath strategies influence wall geometry and porosity in titanium deposits, Yang has provided foundational insights that bridge the gap between CSAM’s theoretical potential and its practical application in aerospace and biomedical industries. His contributions are pivotal for enabling the design freedom that solid-state deposition promises—eliminating defects while maintaining high productivity. Yang’s research not only advances process optimization but also underscores the viability of CSAM for large-scale, high-value components. With growing citation impact, his work is shaping the next generation of additive manufacturing, where material properties and part geometry are precisely controlled. For students and researchers, Yang exemplifies how targeted, process-focused studies can unlock transformative manufacturing capabilities.
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