Laser Materials Processing Lab pursues research on the advancement of manufacturing science.
Welcome to the University of Iowa's Laser Materials Processing Lab, home to the Ding Research Group. Our team is at the frontier of developing advanced manufacturing processes, including laser, ultrasonics, and friction stir technologies, for fabricating complex geometries and advanced materials. We are particularly focused on pushing the boundaries in metal additive manufacturing and laser surface engineering, with applications across various fields.
Recent News
Novel laser-based metasurface fabrication process
Professor Hongtao Ding and his team at the University of Iowa have developed a novel laser-based metasurface fabrication (LMF) process that can produce large-size, transparent, and conductive films on quartz substrates.
Laser-assisted method to make reflective and wettability pattern for metal surfaces
Professor
Hongtao Ding and his research team at the University of Iowa have developed a groundbreaking method using nanosecond laser technology to create metal surfaces with customizable wettability and reflective properties.