CMI researchers from Ames National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight.
Innovation
A CMI graduate researcher at Purdue University, Sidi Deng, defended his PhD dissertation in January 2023. He will graduate in May and transition to a postdoc position at Purdue furthering his involvement with CMI.
Achievement
- Prediction models to support decision making in early-stage project development.
- A pioneering network model for electric vehicle remanufacturing.
- 8 Publications and 3 invention disclosures/copyrights supported by CMI.
- 2023 Outstanding Research Award from Purdue College of Engineering.
- Served as a member of the CMI Leadership Academy 4th Cohort.
Significance and Impact
- Provide decision support in the early stages of project/system development.
- Extend the utility and enhance the robustness of existing TEA frameworks.
- Support process planning and system design for end-of-life infrastructures.
Hub Target Addressed
- Expedite the progress of CMI projects moving forward to higher TRLs.
- Providing the leaders, technical experts and skilled professionals needed by U.S. industry to assure its supply chains.