RESEARCH AT THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY Jan A. Puszynski, Ph.D. Vice President for Research South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 501 E. St. Joseph Street Rapid City, SD Tel:

A Quick History of Mines 1885 Established to provide instruction in mining engineering. Post WWII expanded role in science and technology Graduate programs added Research component emphasized Math-ready admissions Graduate programs/research emphasis.

MISSION to prepare leaders in engineering and science; to advance knowledge and its application; and to serve the state of South Dakota, the region, and the nation. VISION The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to be recognized as an exceptional engineering and science university.

Bachelor Degrees (BS) Applied Biological Sciences Applied and Computational Mathematics Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Geological Engineering Geology Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Interdisciplinary Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Pre-Professional Health Sciences - Science, Technology, and Society Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Physics Master of Science Programs (MS) Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Computational Sciences and Robotics Construction Engineering and Management Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Geology and Geological Engineering Materials Engineering and Science Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Paleontology Physics Associate of Arts Degree (AA) General Studies

Doctoral Programs (PhD) Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Biological Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering Materials Engineering and Science Mechanical Engineering Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Physics

Energy and Environment Underground Science and Engineering STEM Education What Are the Strengths of SD Mines? Three areas with research depth Materials and Manufacturing research area is strongest (from nano- to industrial-scale) Strengthening two other research areas is underway – Physics aligned with SURF – Energy and Environment STEM education research – We are our own laboratory – Area of opportunity CENTERS: Advanced Manufacturing Process Technology Transition and Training Center Center for Friction Stir Processing Center for Bioenergy Research and Development Composite and Nanocomposite Advanced Manufacturing Center for Repair, Refurbish, and Return to Service Center for Security Printing and Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Biochemical Spatio-temporal NeTwork Resource

MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING Arbegast Materials Processing and Joining Laboratory (AMP) Composites and Polymer Engineering Laboratory (CAPE) Direct Write Laboratory (DWL) (CEE, ECE, ME, MME) (CBE, CEE, CHEM, ME, MME, NSNE) (CBE, ECE, MME) Industrially-oriented with excellent reputation

AMP Laboratory Capabilities Friction Stir Welding Capability from to 2+ inches thick, in materials ranging from aluminum to super alloys. Laser Powder Deposition From 300W to 3kW, cladding to 3-D printing, including 6-axis motion and internal bore cladding. Cold Spray Thermal spray process 1000 psi & 900C, we have worked with a broad range of materials.

Major Research Thrust Repair of Aging Weapon Systems

Laser Deposition - 3-D Printing

Cold Spray Repair Example Cross-section of Cold Spray material repair AFTER BEFORE