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title: "Dr. Sri Ramesh receives NASA grant to advance AM innovation"
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date: 2025-03-08
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# Dr. Sri Ramesh receives NASA grant to advance AM innovation

[According to Oklahoma State University](https://news.okstate.edu/articles/engineering-architecture-technology/2025/osus_ramesh_to_explore_3d_printing_innovations_with_nasa_scientists.html), Dr. Sri Ramesh, assistant professor at the School of Industrial Engineering and Management in the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology, has been awarded a NASA Established Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) travel grant. The grant provides funding for faculty to spend up to three days and two nights with [NASA scientists](https://www.voxelmatters.com/nasa-3d-prints-antennas-for-space-to-earth-communication/) to explore research collaboration and forge direct partnerships at NASA Centers and Mission Directorates.

Dr. Sri Ramesh's research focuses on advancing the science and technology behind additive manufacturing - specifically for creating [micro-scale functional devices](https://www.voxelmatters.com/tiny-technologies-for-high-impact-medical-applications/). Inspired by the unique challenges that designing and producing functional micro-scale devices presents, his research is set to open new possibilities for advancements with the devices. “These devices are not just prototypes; they are fully functional components that can sense, communicate, and perform tasks,” he said. By improving the understanding of how to fabricate these devices, the research aims to enable innovation in fields like space exploration, health care, and computing.

Dr. Sri Ramesh will be visiting NASA Goddard located in Maryland, with the main goal being to meet with researchers and interact with the ongoing projects and breakthroughs.

![Dr. Sri Ramesh receives NASA grant to advance AM innovation - exploring functional micro-devices for space, health care, and computing.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/right_aligned-e1741467533689.jpg)

“This project will provide an excellent opportunity to directly observe the challenges and solutions NASA is working on in[ additive manufacturing for electronics](https://www.voxelmatters.com/mit-advances-fully-3d-printed-active-electronics/),” said Dr. Sri Ramesh. “By seeing these real-world problems firsthand, I’ll be able to bring relevant examples back to the classroom, helping students align their research to address similar challenges. Additionally, I’ll be able to share insights on potential internship opportunities at NASA, guiding students on how they can get involved and contribute to cutting-edge work in the field.”

Beyond its [applications in space research](https://www.voxelmatters.com/aerospace-am-market-worth-1-6-billion-in-2023-driven-by-end-users-and-metal-am-products/), the technology developed through this research has the potential to revolutionize several other application areas. For example, [in health care](https://www.voxelmatters.com/stratasys-and-siemens-healthineers-advance-3d-printed-phantoms/), it could enable more efficient diagnostics, such as detecting infections or providing point-of-care diagnostics.

“This research will position OSU as a key player in advancing cutting-edge technology that supports NASA’s space exploration initiatives,” said Dr. Sri Ramesh. “By contributing to the next generations of 3D printing technologies, OSU will help drive innovation that supports space missions.”