
Upcoming NRT Seminars & Events
Student activities, industry insights, and career development for the next generation of engineers
Upcoming Events
-

NRT Seminar Series: Research Pitch & Communication with Dr. Brent Sebold
The NSF NRT Program at Arizona State University is pleased to host an upcoming professional development workshop featuring Dr. Brent Sebold, Director of Entrepreneurship + Innovation at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Dr. Sebold works at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and engineering education. In this interactive session, he will share practical strategies…
-

NRT Seminar Series: Industry Insights with Dr. Zakia Ahmed
The NSF NRT Program is pleased to host an upcoming NRT Seminar Series event featuring Dr.Zakia Ahmed, Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Raytheon. Dr. Ahmed brings experience in applied engineering and industry-driven research. During this seminar, she will share insights on how advanced engineering training, particularly in mechanical systems and control engineering, translates into real-world, high-impact applications in industry….
Recent News
-

New Publication by NRT Trainee Preston Regg Angell
We are excited to share a new publication by NRT trainee Preston Regg Angell and Dr. Leila Ladani on Inconel 718 diffusion bonding, a study that evaluates the mechanical properties of diffusion-bonded nickel-based superalloys used in high-temperature applications. “Evaluation of Solid-State Diffusion Bonded Inconel 718 Mechanical Properties.” The manuscript explores the mechanical performance of solid-state…
-

NRT Spring Seminar Series: Dr. Zakia Ahmed
The NSF NRT Program in Medical Device Manufacturing & Design was pleased to host a Spring NRT Seminar Series talk featuring Dr. Zakia Ahmed, Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer at Raytheon. Dr. Ahmed brings extensive experience in applied engineering and industry-driven research. During her seminar, she shared insights into how advanced engineering training,…
-

New Publication by NRT Trainee AmirDanial Azimi
We are pleased to announce a new publication from NRT doctoral trainee AmirDanial Azimi, whose research focuses on advancing precision manufacturing for medical device applications. 📄 Publication: Optimization of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Process for Small-Scale PEEK Medical Devices📘 Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 2025👥 Authors: AmirDanial Azimi, Leila Ladani, Jafar Razmi, David G. Lott, and Brent A. Chang🔗 Read the…
-

New Publication by NRT Trainee Vi Ho
We are excited to announce a new publication by NRT doctoral trainee Vi Ho, whose work explores advanced manufacturing methods for high-performance copper components. 📄 Publication: Powder Bed Fabrication of Copper: A Comprehensive Literature Review📘 Journal: Metals, 2025👥 Authors: Vi Ho, Leila Ladani, Jafar Razmi, Samira Gruber, Anthony Bruce Murphy, Cherry Chen, Daniel East, and Elena Lopez🔗 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.3390/met15101114 Summary: Copper…
-

NRT Students to Present Research at TMS 2026
We are excited to share that NRT doctoral trainees will be presenting their research at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2026, one of the leading international conferences in materials science and engineering. The 2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and academic institutions from around the world to share…