Teresa Prado
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About
Teresa Prado is a researcher advancing the frontiers of advanced manufacturing, with a focus on directed energy deposition (DED) and surface engineering for lightweight materials. Her work bridges the gap between robotic manufacturing and material performance, particularly for the automotive and aerospace sectors. Prado’s most-cited study, “Experimental Study on the Manufacturing of Steel Inclined Walls by Directed Energy Deposition” (2022, 12 citations), provides critical insights into optimizing robotic-DED parameters to enhance dimensional accuracy and surface roughness in large metallic parts—a key challenge for industrial adoption. She also investigates adhesive joining in hybrid structures, as seen in her 2022 work on aluminum 7075 and TEPEX® composites (7 citations), which aims to replace welding with more efficient bonding techniques. Her earlier research on robot machining (2019) explores how cutting conditions influence surface texturization, contributing to improved adhesion and performance. Through these contributions, Prado is helping to enable the next generation of lightweight, high-performance components, making her a notable voice in sustainable and automated manufacturing.
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