Students in the Center
These are students of Purdue that are a part of the Center for Technology Development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meng Wang Mechanical Engineering Technology Email: wang835@purdue.edu |
Meng is a student working on Shipping Configuration Optimization
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Xinyue Chang Purdue PhD Student Mechanical Engineering Technology Email: xinyuechang@purdue.edu |
Xinyue Chang is a PhD student working on Ultrasonic Shot Peening.





