Students in the Center

These are students of Purdue that are a part of the Center for Technology Development.


mil Milan Rakita
Mechanical Engineering Technology, PhD candidate
CTD Researcher
M. Eng and MSc Degrees
Email: mrakita@purdue.edu

Rakita is a PhD candidate at MET Department. His dissertation research is on effects of ultrasonic field on solidification and microstructures. His industrial experience at Purdue includes 37 projects in areas of mechanical engineering and manufacturing completed for various Indiana-based companies.


spen Spencer K. Edwards
Computer Graphics Technology, Senior
CTD Webmaster
Purdue Undergraduate
Email: sedward@purdue.edu

Spencer is a Purdue Senior pursuing his degree in Computer Graphics Technology. His focuses are based as Website Development, User Experience, and Graphics Design. Spencer has collaborated with various members of staff at Purdue University in the creation of websites, content development, database design, file transfer, and logo design.


gen Brent Loomis
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Junior
Purdue Undergraduate
Email: bloomis@purdue.edu

Brent is an undergraduate pursuing his bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. His industrial experience includes positions both at General Electric and American Axle and Manufacturing. His roles included lean manufacturing, production supervision, and quality. His main focus toward graduation is alternative energies, fuel efficiences, and green technologies.


gen Meng Wang
Mechanical Engineering Technology

Email: wang835@purdue.edu

Meng is a student working on Shipping Configuration Optimization


gen Xinyue Chang
Purdue PhD Student
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Email: xinyuechang@purdue.edu

Xinyue Chang is a PhD student working on Ultrasonic Shot Peening.