Team
Lab members
Current students, postdoctoral alumni, and everyone who has done research with the Masato Research Group.
Current PhD students
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2026–2030Chris Rincon — Polymer-based ruggedized integrated systems for multifunctional electronics · LinkedInAnticipated
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2023–2027Venu Pillai — Design processes and efficiency for plastics injection molding · LinkedInAnticipated
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2021–2026Andrea Gruber — Thermal contact resistance in injection molding · LinkedInAnticipated
Postdoctoral alumni
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2021–2023Peng Gao — now Assistant Professor, Western Washington University · LinkedInPostdoc
PhD alumni
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2026Saeed Alanazi — Additives for PLA crystallization in polymer processing · Lecturer, Jubail Industrial College · LinkedInPh.D.
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2026Matthew Drew — Manufacturing of sapphire-based layered composites for ballistic applications · Molding Engineer, Medtronic · LinkedInPh.D.
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2026Nicholas Bowen — Recycling and manufacturing of natural fiber composites · R&D Process Engineer, Amphenol Communications Solutions · LinkedInPh.D.
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2024Joshua Krantz — Process control strategies for injection molding of sustainable plastics · Project Engineer, EPTAM Precision Solutions · LinkedInPh.D.
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2021Fabian Ullrich — Sapphire-based layered composites for transparent armor · Project Engineer, Stanley Black & Decker · LinkedInPh.D.
Visiting scholars
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2024Mohammad Abu Shaid Sujon — Compounding and characterization of fiber reinforced composites (Ph.D., DTU, advisor: Prof. A. Islam) · Lecturer, Islamic University of Technology · LinkedInVisiting
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2022Leonardo Piccolo — Ultrafast laser texturing of injection molds (Ph.D., Univ. of Padova, advisor: Prof. G. Lucchetta) · Functional Senior Researcher, Standex International · LinkedInVisiting
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2019Dario Loaldi — Integration of printed electronics on injection molded parts (Ph.D., DTU, advisor: Prof. G. Tosello) · Associate Director NPI, Novo Nordisk · LinkedInVisiting
MS alumni (thesis)
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2023Zarek Nieduzak — Analysis of embodied energy as a function of melt viscosity for the development of sustainable design and processing guidelines · LinkedInM.S.
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2022Ian MacKay — Injection molding replication of femtosecond laser ablated hierarchical surface structures · Lead Research Associate, Cabot Corporation · LinkedInM.S.
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2020Dhanashree Shinde — Study and characterization of typical defects morphology in micro injection molding · New Product Development Engineer, Intralox · LinkedInM.S.
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2020Anshal Jilka — Numerical investigation on the effect of heat transfer coefficient in injection molding · Tooling Engineer I, CPC (Colder Products Company) · LinkedInM.S.
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2020Kenneth Hanson — Effects of uneven die gap on the tensile properties of LLDPE/LDPE blown film extrusion · Sr. Plastics Process Engineer, P&G (iMFLUX Division) · LinkedInM.S.
MS alumni (non-thesis)
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2024Juliana Licata — Process control for injection molding of recycled plastics · Plastics Systems Engineer, Procter & Gamble · LinkedInM.S.
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2024Mayank Ambasana — Design of cooling system for standing cores in injection molding · Injection Molding Engineer, Medtronic · LinkedInM.S.
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2022Cameron Guyer — Injection molding and characterization of sustainable plastics · Manufacturing Engineer II, Pelican Products, Inc. · LinkedInM.S.
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2022Nicholas Bowen — Injection molding and characterization of sustainable plastics · LinkedInM.S.
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2022Jeffrey Slocomb — Thermoforming characterization using post-industrial secondary feedstock · Plastics Engineer, Nordson MEDICAL · LinkedInM.S.
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2021Sean McDonald — Manufacturing of laminated and overmolded composites · Polymer Manufacturing Engineer, General Motors · LinkedInM.S.
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2021Joseph Coughlin — Overmolding and testing of thermoplastic composites · Plastics Engineer I, Harmac Medical Products · LinkedInM.S.
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2021James Piehl — Structural analysis of overmolded thermoplastic composites · Mold Designer, Intralox · LinkedInM.S.
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2021Benjamin Letherer — Texturing of mold surfaces · Molding Engineer, Abbott · LinkedInM.S.
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2021Nathan Maynard — Thermoforming characterization using post-industrial secondary feedstock · Project Engineer, TESco Associates, Inc. · LinkedInM.S.
Undergraduate research alumni
Daniela D'Alleva ('25) · Elizabeth Kazmer ('24) · Andrew Cavanaugh ('24) · Joshua Brenner ('24) · Juliana Licata ('23) · Ashley Caiado ('23) · Paul Falvo ('23) · Ethan Hasz ('23) · Zarek Nieduzak ('22) · Michael Daly ('22) · Terrence Rippon ('22) · Robert Tibbetts ('22) · Matthew Drew ('21) · Philip Facendola ('21) · Brian Amici ('19) · Kyle Puleo ('19) · Joshua Krantz ('19)