Du's REsearch on Advanced Manufacturing (DREAM) group focuses on additive manufacturing and welding processes for various metal materials using advanced laser technologies, characterizations, mechanistic models, data analysis, and machine learning (including deep learning) to optimize process parameters, predict defects, control microstructure, design structure, and improve parts’ mechanical properties.
October 17th, 2025: Our paper "A review of deep learning in metal additive manufacturing: impact on process, structure, and properties" is published on the Progress in Materials Science
October 2nd, 2025: Successfully set up the 10 kW laser system!