Research Projects

PI. Chen, Niechen; Title: "ERI: A dynamic environment AI-based CAM framework for High-Degree-of-Freedom hybrid manufacturing processes". National Science Foundation

 PI. Chen, Niechen; Title: "Integrated manufacturing and in-situ computer vision-based inspection for robotically automated production". Illinois Innovation Network Manufacturing Extension Partnership

PIs. Yayue Pan (UIC), Jida Huang (UIC), Lin Li (UIC), Didem Ozevin (UIC), Wei Chen (NW), Niechen Chen (NIU) ;Title: “Center for In-space Advanced Manufacturing (CISAM): Recycling and Repurposing”. NASA MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) 

PI. Chen, Niechen; Title: "Data-driven closed loop in situ quality control for Additive Manufacturing". NIU Research and Artistry 2023

PI. Damodaran, Purush; Co-PI. Chen, Niechen; Title: Improving manufacturing operations and developing automation solutions ; Werner Co

PI. Chen, Niechen; Co-PI. Damodaran, Purush; Title: Improving facilities design and operations; Triangle Package Machinery Company

PI. Chen, Niechen; Title: Process Improvements for Swenson Spreader LLC; Swenson Spreader LLC